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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 Jazz Combos, NSU Steel Band to perform April 30

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Combos and NSU Steel Band will send students into finals on a happy note with a concert on Friday, April 30 at the Alumni Plaza near the A.A. Fredericks Center for Creative and Performing Arts. The Jazz Combos, which include the Monday Night Jazz Combo and Wednesday Night Jazz Combo, […]

Senior dance students to premiere original works in May 1 concert

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Dance Concert on Saturday, May 1 at 7 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. The show is titled “Fundamentals.”

Attendance is limited to 160. For ticket information or to make reservations, call (318) 357-4483. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The advisor for […]

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony to perform outdoor concert April 27

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present a concert on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Fleur de Lis Stage on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches. Douglas Bakenhus is music director of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra. Juan Pablo Paternina Paez is the graduate assistant conductor.

Masks are required and social distancing should be […]

Online bachelor’s program in accounting ranked third in the nation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Accounting has been ranked third in the nation by Study.com.

The site researched institutions to find those that were accessible, high quality and affordable. Factors such as certification opportunities, accreditations and positive online student experiences taken into account along with the site’s ranking system. The rankings […]

Dedication of Seven Oaks Stage postponed

 

NATCHITOCHES – The dedication of the Seven Oaks Stage at Northwestern State University scheduled for Friday, April 23 has been postponed due to expected inclement weather. The ceremony will be rescheduled for the fall 2021 semester, according to NSU Student Government Association President Nicholas Hopkins.

 

Winners of NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing announced

NATCHITOCHES – Shari Wilson of Florien has been named the winner of the first NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing. Lily Bedoya of Alexandria was second and Ruben E. Smith of Clayton was third.

The winners of the contest will hold a virtual reading on Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. over Microsoft Teams.

The contest […]

Campus events and activities for April 18-24

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

April 18-24 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 18 — NSU Saxophone Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 5 p.m. #

April 19 — NSU Clarinet Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

April 20 – Lucile Hendrick Room dedication, Student Union […]

Phlebotomy technician class begins April 26

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will begin on Monday, April 26.

This nine-week course is broken down into two parts.  The first part will be six weeks of online classroom instruction that concludes June 4. The second part will be a face-to-face hands-on portion that will meet June 7, […]

Clarinet Studio to feature under-represented composers in April 19 recital

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Clarinet Studio will perform a recital on Monday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.  Attendance is limited to NSU students, faculty and staff.  Social distancing and masks are required.  The recital will also be livestreamed at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Northwestern State Professor of Clarinet Dr. Malena McLaren and David Steele, an […]

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