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

Campus events and activities for September 5 – 11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of September 5 – 11 at Northwestern State University.

September 5 – Soccer vs. UL-Monroe, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 6 p.m.

September 6 – University closed for Labor Day

September 7 – University reopens after Labor Day holiday

September 7 – After School Art Camp, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., […]

Line dance class to begin September 14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Line Dance class starting Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The class will be held each Tuesday through October 19. The fee is $65.

Line Dancing is a fun way to […]

Haynes named director of the School of Allied Health

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kelli Welch Haynes has been named director of the School of Allied Health at Northwestern State University.

Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

“As the director of the School of Allied Health, Dr. Haynes brings a renewed enthusiasm and vision to […]

Violinist Andrej Kurti to celebrate CD release with Sept. 15 concert

NATCHITOCHES – Violinist Andrej Kurti will celebrate the release of his latest CD in a recital on Wednesday, Sept. 15 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.

Kurti, a professor of violin at […]

2021 Excellence in Teaching Award: Melissa Rennie

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.

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

Name: Melissa Rennie, DNP, RN, CNE

Academic college/department: College of Nursing

Number of years at Northwestern State: 14

Why is teaching important to you? Because I am passionate about the need for nurses who are […]

Painting class to be held September 9, 23

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on September 9 and 23 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 […]

Campus events and activities for August 29 – September 4

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 29 – September 4 at Northwestern State University.

August 30 — University closed due to Hurricane Ida.

August 31 – Volleyball vs. UL-Monroe, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

August 31 – Faculty recital featuring cellist Paul Christopher and keyboard faculty Chialing Hsieh, Daniel Ley and John Price, Magale […]

2021 Excellence in Teaching Award: Jessica Parr

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.

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

Name:  Jessica Parr

Academic college/department:  School of Creative and Performing Arts, Theatre and Dance

Number of years at Northwestern State: 17 years

Why is teaching important to you?   I love teaching others how to make […]

2021 Excellence in Teaching Award: Anna Charron Dugas

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.

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

Name: Anna Charron Dugas

Academic college/department:  School of Biological & Physical Sciences/ Physics, Assistant Professor

Number of years at Northwestern State:  4

Why is teaching important to you?  I find it rewarding to train students […]

Leslie Gruesbeck named head of the Department of Fine and Graphic Arts

NATCHITOCHES – Leslie Gruesbeck has been named head of the Department of Fine and Graphic Arts at Northwestern State University. The appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

Gruesbeck has been coordinator of gallery activities at Northwestern State since 2006 and a faculty member at NSU since 2009. […]

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