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NSU sets dates for Art Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Registration is now open for Summer 2022 Art Camps held in June.  All sessions run Monday-Friday from 1-5 p.m. Camp begins each day in Room 205 of the Art Department. Drop off is between 12:30-1 p.m. and pick up is between 5-5:30 p.m.

Tuition cost is $165 for each weeklong session, this includes a […]

The countdown is on for Spring 2022 commencement

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Spring 2022 commencement exercises with four ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, May 12, according to University Registrar Barbara Prescott.  Commencement will take place in Prather Coliseum. The ceremonies will be streamed live on the university’s website, […]

Investiture of Dr. Marcus Jones will be Sept. 9

NATCHITOCHES – The investiture of Dr. Marcus Jones as Northwestern State University’s 20th president will take place with a formal ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium and will be followed by a community reception in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom.

Other events that will take place surrounding the investiture of […]

NSU Theatre and Dance program gets donation from Raising Cane’s

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance received a donation of $1,250 from Raising Cane’s. The funds were raised through Cane’s Mardi Gras Doubloon Sales. The restaurant sold their own doubloons for $1 that allowed customers to get a free extra Cane’s sauce during Mardi Gras. Attending the donation ceremony were, from […]

SGA hosts awards, induction program

Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association honored outgoing officers during the SGA’s annual awards program and induction ceremony.  Each was recognized for their contributions to the SGA and service to the university.  From left are Secretary Helen Kassahun of Lafitte, Commissioner of Academic Affairs Nicholas Cooksey of Bossier City, Commissioner of External Affairs Juliana Lummus […]

Graduating seniors in dance to present original works at May 1 concert

NATCHITOCHES – The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northwestern State University will present its annual Senior Dance Concert on Sunday, May 1 at 1 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to wear a mask, but they are not required.

Twelve graduating seniors in […]

NSU announces affiliation with UEDA

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is now affiliated with the University Economic Development Association, joining over 160 organizations, including a mixture of higher education institutions and business stakeholders, sharing best practices in economic development. The partnership will further the university mission of preparing its student population “to contribute to an inclusive global community with a […]

Student work shines at New Media Showcase

NATCHITOCHES – Alexandra Robichaux of Scott and Abigail Whitam of Walker were top winners at Northwestern State University’s Student Media Showcase hosted by the Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts.  Robichaux’s piece “Not Abbey Road” was selected Best in Show while Whitan’s piece “Living Color” won the People’s Choice Award.  The New Media […]

NSU Steel Band to present concert April 29

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Steel Band will present a concert on Friday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. on the Downtown Riverbank Stage in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Oliver Molina will direct the Steel Band.

The Steel Band is comprised of instruments from the island nation of Trinidad and […]

Phi Beta Delta inducts 17 new members

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eta Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Delta hosted a program to induct new members April 24.  Phi Beta Delta is the Honor Society for International Scholars.  Chapter President Dr. Marcia Hardy presided over the meeting.

Faculty and staff inductees were Dr. Brian Gabrial, New Media; Melody Gilbert, New Media; Dr. Debra […]

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