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About David West

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

Pianist Manuel Matarrita to present a recital on Nov. 2

NATCHITOCHES — Pianist Manuel Matarrita will present a recital on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15. Northwestern State University, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students are admitted free with a current […]

Lobdell book examines X-rays in a different way

NATCHITOCHES – Nicole Lobdell’s interests in literature, science and medicine all come together in a new book, “X-ray” published by Bloomsbury. Lobdell is an assistant professor of English in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University. 

The book is part of Bloomsbury’s Object Lessons Series, a series of books about the […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 27 – Nov. 2

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 at Northwestern State University 

Oct. 27 – Dec. 20 — “Caroline Dormon: The Seasons of Her Life,” Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library 

Oct. 27 – 31 — The 90th Anniversary of “Wild Flowers […]

Event recognizes Yule as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer

NATCHITOCHES – Fiddler and cultural historian Ron Yule was named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a recent ceremony in the Magale Recital Hall on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Serving as Folklife Ambassadors for the Louisiana Folklife Commission, Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor of English and […]

Two sessions of painting class to be offered in November

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Nov. 14 and 21 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 […]

Beginning ceramics class to start Nov. 7 

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Nov. 7. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Dec. 19 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. 

The […]

956 Brass Trio to perform at NSU on Thursday 

NATCHITOCHES – The 956 Brass Trio will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream.      

956 Brass includes Dr. Alexander Sanso on trumpet, Dr. Monica Martinez on horn and […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 20-26

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 20-26 at Northwestern State University 

Oct. 20 – NSU Theatre and Dance presents “Dancescapes,” A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. 2 p.m. 

Oct. 23 – Louisiana Board of Regents meeting, 9 a.m. 

Oct. 24 – Homecoming Food Drive, NSU Food Pantry, 10 a.m.-12;30 […]

Hannah Davis named Miss NSU and Terrell Woodard, Jr. named Mr. NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Hannah Davis and Terrell Woodard, Jr. had different high school experiences. Woodard was heavily involved in high school organizations while Davis kept to herself. But both are very engaged in student activities at Northwestern State University. Their efforts to improve the university have been recognized by fellow students as Davis was selected […]

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