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

Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith to present virtual reading March 10

NATCHITOCHES – Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith will present a virtual reading for Northwestern State University students, faculty and staff and the general public on Wednesday March 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reading will be free and open to all, with the public encouraged to attend. The Microsoft Teams address to use […]

Molina to feature various percussion instruments in March 11 solo recital

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Music Oliver Molina will perform a percussion recital on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is limited to 75 NSU faculty, staff and students. The concert will be livestreamed at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Molina will be performing seven solos on various percussion instruments. The program […]

CAPA on the Cane to be presented March 13

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present CAPA on the Cane on Saturday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. on the Downtown Riverbank Stage in Natchitoches. Admission is free.

Several different musical ensembles will present full performances. NSU art students and faculty will have work […]

Trumpet Studio and Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble to perform March 10

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Trumpet Studio and Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble will present a concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. There will be no audience for the concert. It will be live streaming only at capa.nsua.edu/livestream.

Associate Professor of Trumpet Galindo Rodriguez will direct the Trumpet Studio Ensemble. Associate Professor […]

Spring N Side View Day to be held March 6

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its Spring N-Side View Day Saturday, March 6. The event is designed to give prospective students and their parents an up close look at what Northwestern State has to offer.

All proper PPE (mask, face shield, etc.) are required while on campus at NSU and attending N-Side View Day. The […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 28 – March 6

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 28 – March 6 at Northwestern State University.

Feb. 28 – Tennis vs. Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex, 11 a.m.

Feb. 28 – NSU Oboe Studio presents virtual Oboe Day, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Feb. 28 – Soccer vs. Southeastern Louisiana, Lady […]

Board of Supervisors approves naming of three campus facilities

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is naming three campus facilities in honor of individuals who played important roles in the institution’s development and history. The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System approved the naming of the facilities.

The stage on the Iberville Green will be named the Seven Oaks Stage in honor of […]

Phi Beta Delta to host lecture series March 4, 11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host the third group of lectures in its Language and Culture Lecture Series on Thursday March 4 and 11 at 5:30 p.m.

The lectures featuring Professor of Computer Information Systems Dr. Begoña Perez-Mira on March 4 and Assistant Professor of […]

NSU student decides current time is right to start an Optimist Club

NATCHITOCHES – Mekayla Jenkins probably couldn’t have selected a better time to help start an Optimist Club at Northwestern State University.

She hesitated about starting a chapter of the international volunteer organization at NSU last fall when so many things were happening that would have kept many from getting involved in any new project.

“2020 was definitely […]

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