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

Painting class to be held July 7 and 28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 7 and 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each class is a separate session.

In the class, participants will learn […]

High school trumpet students participate in week of masterclasses

NATCHITOCHES – High school trumpet students from Louisiana and Texas recently participated in daily masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals culminating in a performance at Northwestern State University. The students received instruction in standard university-level trumpet literature, orchestral repertoire and fundamentals of performance.  NSU Associate Professor of Trumpet Galindo Rodriguez served as instructor for the week. During […]

Campus events and activities for June 26 – July 2

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 26-July 2 at Northwestern State University.

June 26 – July 2 – Registration for summer second 4-week session, fall semester

July 1 – End of first summer 4-week session.

Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to feature Cajun guitar workshop

NATCHITOCHES –The 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival has announced the addition of an interactive workshop entitled “Beginning Cajun Guitar,” which will feature instruction by Lafayette-based guitarist and songwriter Yvette Landry with support from fiddler Beau Thomas. The workshop will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 in the N-Club Room of Prather […]

Dr. Anthony Pursell named director of bands

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Anthony Pursell has been named director of bands at Northwestern State University. His appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

Pursell will lead the nationally acclaimed 300-member Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band which has pleased audiences throughout the South and in international performances in London […]

Stacy named dean of the College of Business and Technology

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Mary Edith Stacy has been named dean of the College of Business and Technology at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Stacy has been interim dean since October 2021.

“I look forward to continuing to work with students, faculty, staff, […]

Theatre and Dance students working coast to coast in summer productions

NATCHITOCHES – More than 30 Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are working throughout the United States in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer. The students are working for 15 different companies or facilities in 11 states in a variety of performing, technical and business-related roles.

“One of the things I always here from […]

Scroggs selected as first runner-up at Miss Louisiana Competition

NATCHITOCHES – Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Makenzie Scroggs was first runner-up at the past weekend’s Miss Louisiana Competition in Monroe. Former Miss Northwestern-Lady of the Bracelet and alumna Jourdan Waddell, Miss Belle of the Darbonne, was second runner-up.

Scroggs received a $5,000 scholarship as first runner-up and was also a Thursday red carpet […]

Campus events and activities for June 19-25

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

June 19-25 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

June 20—University reopens after Juneteenth holiday

June 20-24 – Destination Science Summer Camp, Bienvenu Hall, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

June 20-24 – Art Camp Session 3, “Advanced Projects for Teens,” CAPA/Department of Fine and […]

NSU’s Victoria Dettinger named All-American in rowing

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University rower Victoria Dettinger has been named the second All-American in the history of NSU’s rowing program. Dettinger, a junior psychology major from Rochester, Minnesota, is the first NSU rower named first team All-American. Jami LeBlanc was a second team All-American in 2016.

Eight women were chosen as first team All-American by […]

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