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Campus events and activities for Nov. 21-27

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 21-27 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 21 – January 9, 2022 – Registration for Spring 2022 semester

Nov. 22-26 – University closed for Thanksgiving break

 

 

Fall Robotics Competition set for Dec. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) Dec. 1. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches city are welcome to participate in the competition. The event will include educational experiences and social activities for the prospective future college students.

There is no registration […]

Natchitoches Magnet students tour ET labs

Students from Natchitoches Magnet School toured labs and facilities in Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology on Nov. 17 where they engaged in hands-on activities and participated in demonstrations.  According to Magnet math teacher Cassidy Blanchard, “We have some serious future Demon engineers.”

Dr. Shahriar Hossain, a […]

Mentor Teacher Training Program to begin Jan. 24

NATCHITOCHES – An online Mentor Teacher Training Program will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education and the NSU School of Education starting January 24, 2022.

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 Mentor […]

NSU to close Nov. 22-26 for Thanksgiving

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Nov. 22-26 for Thanksgiving. Classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 29.

Watson Library will close Friday, Nov. 19 at noon and will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.

The Randall J. Webb Wellness, Recreation and Activity Center will have regular hours through Tuesday, […]

The Current Sauce and NSU TV News Service Collaborate

The Current Sauce, Northwestern State University’s student news source, and the NSU TV News Service, came together to provide the NSU community with a multimedia introduction of Marcus Jones, the 20th President of NSU. Find out Jones’ goals for the university in The Current Sauce’s article and learn more about Jones through the icebreaker game […]

NSU hosts Engineering Technology Symposium

Scott Poole, president and chief operating officer for RoyOMartin spoke with area students who attended Northwestern State University’s fourth annual Engineering Technology Symposium Nov. 9.  Hosted by the Department of Engineering Technology, the symposium is intended to bring together academia, industry and workforce development constituents to discuss common issues related to the future job needs […]

NSU will host Fall Commencement Dec. 15-16

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Fall 2021 commencement exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15 and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 in Prather Coliseum.

“We are thrilled to be hosting in-person graduation ceremonies, but we continue to be mindful of public health and safety,” said Dr. […]

Staples donates sanitizer to NSU community

NATCHITOCHES – Staples, the office supply retail company, donated $25,000 worth of complimentary sanitizer products to Northwestern State University’s warehouse to assist in combatting COVID-19, according to Dale Martin, director of Purchasing. Hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes have been distributed throughout campus and are still available upon request.  To make a request, contact Dale Martin, […]

COMM4230 to Release NSyou Magazine Nov. 18

Natchitoches, LA- After a semester of writing intimate and engaging stories, making video podcasts, and designing a magazine from scratch, students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s COMM4230 class are ready to share NSyou Magazine with the NSU community and beyond.

On Thursday, Nov.18 from 9:30-11am, students in the class will be handing out the print version of […]

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