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Director of Communications at Northwestern State University. I have worked in the University's News Bureau since 1991.

“Fiddlin’ with the Finest” program to be held in DeRidder June 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present the program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on Saturday June 15 at 11 a.m. at the Beauregard Museum at 120 S. Washington in DeRidder. The event is free and open to the public.  

Three past […]

NSU to hold summer rock camp June 17-21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Music will hold a summer rock music camp June 17-21 from 8 a.m. until noon in the Fine Arts Annex. 

Students ages 12-18 will get hands-on instruction to be able to sing and learn to play instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums […]

44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to be held July 20

NATCHITOCHES – The 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. The festival’s curated showcase of Louisiana folk musicians, food vendors and traditional crafts persons will open at 9 a.m. with […]

Campus events and activities for June 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 2-8 at Northwestern State University. 

June 2-8 — Early registration for summer and fall semesters available through NSUConnect  

June 3-7 – NSU Summer Art Camp, Robots Everywhere, Ages 5-11, Room 205, Fine Arts Annex, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

June […]

Two dozen NSU Theatre and Dance students working professionally this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Twenty-four Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance students or recent alumni are performing across the country in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer. The students are working in for 16 different companies or facilities in nine states and Canada in a variety of performing, technical and business-related roles. 

“As performing […]

Campus events and activities for May 26 – June 1

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 26-June 1 at Northwestern State University. 

May 26 – June 1 — Early registration for summer and fall semesters available through NSUConnect 

May 27 – University closed for Memorial Day 

May 28 – University reopens after Memorial Day 

May […]

Painting class to be held June 13, 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on June 13 and 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session. 

In the class, participants will learn the […]

Notary Exam Prep Course to begin June 11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, June 11.  The early bird fee is $430 until June 5 and $450 after that date. 

In partnership with Louisiana State University-Shreveport, this 52-hour course is an introduction to notary public fundamentals. The […]

Ceramics class to begin June 6

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education starting June 6. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through July 11 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. 

The fee […]

Campus events and activities for May 19-25

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 19-25 at Northwestern State University. 

May 19-25 — Early registration for summer and fall semesters available through NSUConnect 

May 22 —  Doctor of Nursing Practice Question and Answer meeting, 4-6 p.m. CST, WebEx 

May 22-23 – Freshman Connection, Natchitoches campus […]

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