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NSU cookbook available for holiday gifting

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s popular cookbook “In Good Taste” is available for holiday gift-giving.  Proceeds from the cookbook go towards the Elise James Memorial Scholarship presented to students from the Campus Women’s Organization. The cookbook was first introduced in 1989 with a cover and interior drawings by alumna Cheryl Gianforte.  A second printing was […]

NSU named a recipient of HealthC.A.R.E. grant from The Rapides Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University was one of five organizations to be awarded a grant from The Rapides Foundation to address shortages in the Central Louisiana healthcare workforce by developing an ongoing pool of K-12 students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers and are academically prepared to succeed in postsecondary training programs.

The Future of […]

NSU Maker’s Faire Nov. 29-Dec. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will host the annual Maker’s Fair Tuesday, Nov. 29-Thursday, Dec. 1 in Orville Hanchey Gallery.  Hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, and 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday to allow guests attending the Christmas Gala an opportunity to shop.

Students and faculty from the […]

Doctoral candidates earn Research-In-Progress awards

NATCHITOCHES – Five doctoral students from Northwestern State University’s Adult Learning and Development program were selected to speak at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), a regional conference held in Little Rock, Arkansas, attended by about 350 educators. Ten individuals were chosen to receive a Research-In-Progress award to recognize their outstanding research. Three of those […]

NSU announces realignment of division following VP’s death

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Marcus Jones, president of Northwestern State University, announced plans for oversight of areas formerly under the supervision of Jerry Pierce, NSU’s vice president of External Affairs who passed away last week.

Pending approval from the University of Louisiana System, Dr. Drake Owens will serve as interim executive vice president, overseeing Public Information and […]

Multicultural Christmas Concert seeking performers for Dec. 6 event

 NATCHITOCHES – The 14th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert will be held on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Treen Auditorium at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The concert is a benefit for Cane River Children’s Services and donations will be accepted. 

Concert organizers […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 13-19

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 13-19 at Northwestern State University. 

Nov. 13 – Dec. 9 — Exhibit of artwork from personal collections of faculty and administrators, Orville Hanchey Gallery 

Nov. 13 – Jan. 8 – Registration for spring semester via NSUConnect 

Nov. 14 – NSU […]

NSU Elementary Lab hosts Veteran’s Day program

The 4-H Club at Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School hosted a Veteran’s Day program Nov. 11 to honor those who served the United States Armed Forces.  The program included a slide show of student family members who are veterans, a moment of silence and words from keynote speaker Albert L. Vanzant Jr., Command Sergeant […]

Pierce arrangements: Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday, services 2 p.m. Saturday at FBC

By Doug Ireland

Incomparable impact over 57 years at his beloved alma mater, Northwestern State University, and in his adopted hometown of Natchitoches, along with significant statewide influence in higher education and sports were hallmarks of Jerry Pierce, who died Tuesday in Natchitoches after a brief illness.

Pierce, 83, was executive vice president and professor of journalism […]

Pianist Dr. Sergei Kvitko to present recital Nov. 16

 NATCHITOCHES – Pianist and acclaimed recording engineer and producer Dr. Sergei Kvitko will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

Kvitko was the producer of three […]

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