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

R.V. Couch of Summerville named to Hall of Master Folk Artists

By Zoe Hebert

NATCHITOCHES – Handmade instrument maker R.V. Couch of Summerville, Louisiana, will be among those inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center Hall of Master Folk Artists at this year’s Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Couch will be selling his beautiful handmade instruments at the festival. The 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held, 9 a.m.-10 […]

Campus events and activities for July 10-16

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 10-16 at Northwestern State University.

July 10-16 – Registration for fall semester

July 16 – ACT testing, Kyser Hall, 8 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Driver Education Third Party Road Skills Test course to be offered

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement is offering a Driver Education Third Party Road Skills Test course.

This course is for registration for a session to complete Road Skills Testing. Individuals will only register for one session and each session is limited to one person. Times and dates will vary. There is a […]

Campus events and activities for July 3-9

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 3-9 at Northwestern State University.

July 3-9 – Registration for fall semester

July 4 – University closed for Independence Day holiday

July 5 — University reopens after Independence Day holiday

July 5 – Start of second 4-week summer session

July 7 – Freshman Connection, Natchitoches campus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceramics class to begin July 7

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting Thursday, July 7. The class will be offered on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through August 11 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

The fee is $125 […]

Painting class to be held July 7 and 28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement 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 […]

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 […]

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