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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 announces 2021 Homecoming Honor Court

NATCHITOCHES – Madeleine “Maddy” Hensley of Anacoco and Darrin Nixon Jr. of Lake Charles were selected as queen and king of the 2021 Homecoming Honor Court at Northwestern State University.

Hensley and Nixon are part of a 24-member honor court, which will participate in activities during Homecoming Week at Northwestern State and will be […]

Opera Theater to perform “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Oct. 15-16

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Opera Theater will perform “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti on Oct. 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building. A […]

Twisted wire sculptor Elvin Shields to be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer

NATCHITOCHES – Twisted wire sculptor Elvin Shields will be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony on Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor of English and […]

Cookie decorating class to begin Oct. 12

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer “Cookie Decorating with Royal Icing for Beginners” starting Tuesday, Oct. 12.

The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Nov. 2 in the Culinary Arts Building near the Friedman Student Union. The fee is $75.

This […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 3-9

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

Oct. 4-5 – Fall break. Administrative offices will be open.

Oct. 6 – Classes resume after Fall break.

Oct. 6 – NSU Jazz Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Livestream at capa.nsula.edu.

Oct. 7 – Volleyball vs. Houston Baptist, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. […]

Painting class to be taught Oct. 7, 21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Oct. 7 and 21 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 […]

Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville named Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet

NATCHITOCHES – Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville was named winner of the 64th Annual Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program held Thursday at Northwestern State University.

Scroggs, a sophomore dance major, will represent Northwestern State in this summer’s Miss Louisiana Competition. She will receive more than $8,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Bailey Willis of Opelousas […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to perform Oct. 6

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Galindo […]

Gilbert discusses her documentary work at two international film festivals

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Communication Melody Gilbert recently traveled to Bulgaria and Moldova to discuss her documentary films and work with emerging filmmakers.

A retrospective of her documentaries was presented as part of the Sofia Documental film festival.  Organizers said they wanted to have a special section of some of Gilbert’s films […]

Campus events and activities for Sept. 26 – Oct. 2

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Sept. 26 – Oct. 2 at Northwestern State University.

Sept. 27 – Celebration of Diversity Concert Series, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.*

Sept. 28 – Fall Graduate Career Fair, Friedman Student Union Ballroom, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sept. 28 – NSU Choirs Preview Convert, Magale Recital Hall, […]

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