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

Pom Line auditions to be held April 24

NATCHITOCHES – The Purple Pizzazz Pom Line will hold its auditions for the 2021-22 squad on Saturday, April 24 at Prather Coliseum. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and auditions are expected to end by 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

The Purple Pizzazz Pom Line is the official spirit hostess group of Northwestern State who performs […]

NSU to hold dedication ceremonies for two campus facilities next week

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold dedication ceremonies for two campus facilities recently named in honor of individuals who played important roles in the institution’s development and history.

The dedication of the Lucile M. Hendrick Room will be held on Tuesday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 121 of the Friedman Student Union. The […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to present “Working” April 21-24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the play “Working” April 21-24 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.

Attendance is limited to 75 per performance. Masks are required and social distancing should be observed. Tickets are on a donation basis. Performances for Northwestern State faculty, staff and students are April 21, 22 and 24 […]

Saxophone Studio recital to be held April 18

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Saxophone Studio will perform a recital on Sunday, April 18 at 5 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Attendance is limited. Social distancing and masks are required. The event will be livestreamed at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The event will feature classical and jazz solo works and chamber music from composers such as J.S. Bach, Benjamin […]

NSU Steel Band to perform outdoor concert April 16

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Steel Band will perform Friday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fleur de Lis Stage at the Natchitoches Downtown Riverbank. Admission is free and open to the public.

The steel band is comprised of instruments from the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. The unique timbre and infectious dance […]

Pick Up Your Brush painting class to be offered April 15, 29

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Thursday, April 15 and 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each date is a separate session.

In the class, participants will […]

Campus events and activities for April 11-17

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 11-17 at Northwestern State University.

April 11-17 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 11 – Tennis vs. Abilene Christian, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex, 11 a.m.

April 11 – Baseball vs. Lamar, Brown-Stroud Field

April 12 – NSU Jazz Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

April 15-16 – […]

Entries being accepted for NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest

NATCHITOCHES – The 13th annual NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest is open for submissions until June 1.  The essay contest is open to all Louisiana students in grades 9-12 regardless of type of school institution, including students in all types of private educational environments, as well as home schooled students.

The 2021 Contest theme is […]

Pianist Jeongwon Ham to perform recital April 15-16

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Jeongwon Ham will perform at Northwestern State University on Thursday, April 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

The April 15 performance is for NSU students and faculty. Admission is free. The April 16 concert is for the general public. Tickets are $15. The audience is limited to 104 at […]

Alpha Lambda Delta inducts 170 new members

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta welcomed 170 new members at the annual induction ceremony held recently at the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Professor of Computer Information Systems Dr. Begoña Perez-Mira was keynote speaker and honorary faculty inductee. Northwestern State President Dr. Chris Maggio and Vice President for the Student Experience […]

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