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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 Aug. 18-24

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

Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

Aug. 18 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m. 

Aug. 19 – Start of fall semester 

Aug. 19-27 – Late registration for […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 11-17

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

Aug. 11-17 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

Aug. 12 – Faculty report for fall semester 

Aug. 14 – In person advising and registration for Shreveport, Cenla and Fort Johnson campuses 

Aug. […]

Dr. Laura Aaron honored by national professional organization

NATCHITOCHES – The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences honored Northwestern State University Professor of Radiologic Sciences and graduate coordinator for the School of Allied Health Dr. Laura Aaron by naming a lecture at the organization’s annual meeting in her honor. 

The Dr. Laura Aaron Honorary Research Presentation will feature the […]

2024 NSU High School Essay Contest winners announced

NATCHITOCHES – Elayna Babineaux of Hanhville High School in Boutte has been named the first-place winner of the 2024 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest. Babineaux won the honor for her poem “I Sway.” Ren Sercovich of Belle Chasse High School won second place for his creative non-fiction essay “Dr. John and […]

Cane River Singers invites new members to join

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University and Natchitoches communities are invited to sing with NSU’s Cane River Singers for the 2024-2025 season. Cane River Singers is the university’s non-auditioned symphonic chorus open to students, faculty, staff and community members. 

Conducted by Dr. Shane Thomas, NSU’s new director of choral activities, this season will […]

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra sets 2024-25 season schedule

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present five concerts and be part of the annual Christmas Gala during its 2024-25 concert season. The theme for the orchestra’s 59th season will be “A Fusion of Musical Brilliance” and will feature nationally recognized musicians, the annual Pops Concert, winners of the NSU Concerto […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 4-10

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 4-10 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 4-10 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Shane Thomas named director of Choral Activities at Northwestern State

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Shane Thomas has been named director of Choral Activities and an assistant professor of music at Northwestern State University. Thomas will conduct the Chamber Choir, Cane River Singers and will facilitate the Northwestern Choral Artists. He will teach courses in vocal music education, choral methods and literature, mentor graduate students […]

Music faculty member Galindo Rodriguez provides master classes for Natchitoches Central students

NATCHITOCHES – Galindo Rodriguez, associate professor of music at Northwestern State University, recently presented five days of intensive master classes to the trumpet section from Natchitoches Central High School. Students were introduced and coached in ensemble techniques, performance fundamentals and advanced trumpet techniques for improving reading, high range and endurance along with individual […]

Campus events and activities for July 28 – Aug. 3

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 28-Aug. 3 at Northwestern State University. 

July 28 – Aug. 3 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

Aug. 2 – End of second 4-week summer session 

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