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

University receives Excellence in Diversity Award

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual HEED Award is a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Northwestern State will […]

Pick Up Your Brush class to be offered Nov. 2, 16 and 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Nov. 2, 16 and 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. 

In the class, participants will learn the art of […]

Delphins honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearers

NATCHITOCHES – Cane River Creole cultural authorities Nicol and F.J. Delphin were named Louisiana Tradition Bearers by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches. Serving as a Folklife Ambassador for the Louisiana Folklife Commission, Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor […]

34th Annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Saturday

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will host the 34th annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Turpin Stadium. The competition begins at 10 a.m. a.m. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will perform at 6 p.m. The Awards Ceremony is at 6:15 p.m. Tickets […]

University Programming Council wins regional award

NATCHITOCHES – The University Programming Council (UPC) at Northwestern State University received the prestigious Association for Promotion of Campus Activities 2023 Regional Programming Board of the Year Award at the organization’s recent regional conference in Houston. The award signified UPC’s “exceptional performance and dedication.” NSU also received second place awards in both print […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 22-28

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 22-28 at Northwestern State University. 

Oct. 22-29 – “Elemental Threads: Contemporary Works by Angelbert Metoyer, Annie Moran and Ayo Scott,” Orville Hanchey Gallery 

Oct. 22 – Soccer vs. Houston Christian, Lady Demon Soccer Field, 1 p.m. 

Oct. 22 – Modern […]

Drums Along the River to be performed Oct. 27

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Drumline and Steel Band will present “Drums Along the River” on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. In case of rain, the concert will be held in Magale Recital Hall. 

The Drumline will perform stand […]

Richard Rose, Tony Smith named to CAPA Hall of Fame

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts has named longtime faculty members Richard Rose and Tony Smith as the 2023 inductees into the CAPA Hall of Fame. Rose and Smith will be honored during the Nov. 4 homecoming game vs. Houston Christian. 

Rose and Smith served on the CAPA […]

McLaren, Hseih to present clarinet, piano recital Oct. 24

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University faculty Dr. Malena McLaren and Dr. Chialing Hsieh will present a recital on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

The concert will feature works by Brahms, Harberg, Horick and […]

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