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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.

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 […]

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