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

Celebration of Diversity Concert Series to begin Tuesday

NATCHITOCHES – The Celebration of Diversity Concert Series will begin its season with a performance celebrating the diverse repertoire of Latin American and Iberian composers on Tuesday, September 20 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.

Faculty participating in the concert […]

Fall Career Fair to be held September 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Counseling and Career Services will hold its Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, September 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom.

The event is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at NSU who would like to meet and connect with prospective employers. Professional […]

Guest artist Janelle Ott to present concert Sept. 19

NATCHITOCHES – Bassonist Janelle Ott will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Monday, September 19 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.

She will perform works by Karlheinz Stockhausen, Isang Yun, Malcolm Arnold and Amber Ferenz.

Ott serves as an […]

Drum majors honored to lead Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band

NATCHITOCHES – Kaci Waguespack of Destrehan, Piper Dearing of Jennings and Ethan Maynard of Bossier City have been named as the 2022-23 drum majors for the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band.

The drum majors hold the highest-ranking student leadership position in the band. The drum majors are a liaison between the band members and the directors. […]

Excellence in Teaching Award: Melinda Parnell

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: Melinda Parnell

Academic college/department:Nursing

Number of years at Northwestern State: 6

Why is teaching important to you? Knowledge is power and to empower a student with that knowledge so they can go out into […]

Louisiana Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy to present reading Sept. 20

NATCHITOCHES – Louisiana’s current Poet Laureate, Mona Lisa Saloy, will visit Northwestern State University for a poetry reading on Tuesday September 20 at 7 p.m. in the Varnado Hall ballroom at 541 University Parkway in Natchitoches. The event is free and open to the public. Those unable to attend in person can watch virtually through […]

Campus events and activities for Sept. 11-17

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Sept. 11-17 at Northwestern State University.

Sept.11 – Soccer vs. Incarnate Word, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.

Sept. 12 – Tribute concert to composer Alvin Lucier, Magale Recital Hall, 5:30 p.m. #

Sept. 12 – Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Awareness and Prevention, Seven Oaks Stage, 6 p.m.

Sept. […]

Excellence in Teaching Award: Susan Campbell

Name: Susan Campbell

Academic college/department: Gallaspy College of Education & Human Development/Social Work Department

Number of years at Northwestern State: 4.5 years

Why is teaching important to you? Through teaching future social workers, I can help my students prepare for successful careers in which they can make a difference in individual lives and improve our society.

Why do you […]

Supernatural Louisiana to be the theme of Louisiana Studies Conference on Sept. 17

By: Shane Rasmusssen

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 14th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference on Saturday, September 17 in the Creative and Performing Arts Complex. Presentation sessions will begin on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and run until 4:45 p.m. Scholars from throughout Louisiana as well as Alabama, Ohio, Texas, and England, will make […]

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