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

Two faculty grant proposals worth $138,303 approved

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty grant proposals from Northwestern State University worth $138,303 have been approved for funding by the State Board of Regents through the Regents Support Fund.

The proposal, “Enhancement of Methods Course Offerings through the Acquisition of Musical Instruments” by Dr. J. Mark Thompson, professor of music – low brass in the Dear School of […]

Mathews to step down as director of bands

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Jeffrey C. Mathews will step down as director of bands at Northwestern State University effective May 3. Mathews, an associate professor of music, will teach full-time and direct the NSU Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds in the 2021-22 academic year. Associate Director of Bands Dan McDonald has been named interim director of […]

Natchitoches phlebotomy class to begin May 17

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin on Monday, May 17. The course was originally scheduled to begin on 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 25. The second part […]

Online Mentor Teacher Training Program to begin June 7

NATCHITOCHES – An online Mentor Teacher Training Program will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement and the NSU School of Education starting June 7.

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

Campus events and activities for week of April 25 – May 1

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 25 – May 1 at Northwestern State University.

April 25 – May 1 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 25 – Baseball vs. Nicholls, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

April 27 – NWLA Special Olympics, Walter P. Ledet Track and Field Complex, 9 a.m. – noon.

April 27 […]

Phlebotomy technician class to begin in Alexandria May 10

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin in Alexandria on Monday, May 10.

This nine-week course is broken down into two parts.  The first part will be six weeks of online classroom instruction that concludes March 26. The second part will be a face-to-face hands-on portion that will […]

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 […]

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