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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.

NSU to offer Mentor Teacher Training Program

NATCHITOCHES – An online Mentor Teacher Training Program will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education and the NSU School of Education starting Aug. 16.

This Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved mentor teacher training offered by the NSU School of Education that prepares participants to earn the […]

Painting class to be taught on August 5

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

In the class, participants will learn the art of painting using step-by-step instructions to […]

Water aerobics class to be held August 3-12

NATCHITOCHES – A water aerobics class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education on August 3-12.

The class will be taught from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Robert Wilson Recreation Complex. The fee is $29.

Using the unique properties of the water, this class […]

Yvette Landry Trio to perform July 31 as part of NSU Folklife Concert Series

NATCHITOCHES –The Yvette Landry Trio will perform at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, July 31 at 2 p.m. The performance is part of the 2021 NSU Folklife Concert Series, a series of six Saturday concerts in July and August.  The concerts will […]

Introductory course on Facebook to be offered starting July 31

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a course “Developing Social Media Skills in Facebook” on Saturday, July 31 and August 7 from 10 a.m. until noon in the second floor classroom in South Hall. The fee is $55.

The introductory social media course will teach participants how to streamline […]

Northwestern State Chamber Choir finishes second and fourth in international competition

NATCHITOCHES –The Northwestern State University finished second in the mixed choir category at the Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival which was held virtually.

The Chamber Choir, conducted by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins, finished fourth in the Grand Prix beating out choirs from China, Japan, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.  Junior […]

Campus events and activities for July 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 18-24 at Northwestern State University.

July 18-24 – Registration for fall semester

July 19-23 – Virtual Cybersecurity Camp, junior high students, 8 a.m.-noon, high school students 1-5 p.m.

July 19-23 – Fun and Fitness Camp, Randall J. Webb Wellness Recreation and Activity Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

July 24 […]

Smithfield Fair to perform July 24

NATCHITOCHES – Smithfield Fair will perform at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. The performance is part of the 2021 NSU Folklife Concert Series, a series of six Saturday concerts in July and August.  The concerts will highlight […]

NSU Pom Line, NSU Cheer win first place at camps

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Purple Pizzazz Pom Line and NSU Cheer each won first place honors in camps held at Texas A&M University.

The Pom Line won first place at Universal Dance Association Camp for its Home Routine in Division I. The routine was learned prior to camp and was choreographed by former Saintsation Jesse […]

Security+ Intensive Boot Camp available online

NATCHITOCHES – The Office of Electronic and Continuing Education is offering a Security+ Intensive Boot Camp online. The course has open enrollment. The fee is $1,899. This intensive boot camp is designed to prepare individuals for the CompTIA Security+ (SYO-501) exam. Those taking the course will be provided resources, lecture notes and access to a […]

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