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Line dancing class to begin Feb. 18 

NATCHITOCHES – A line dancing class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Tuesday, Feb. 18. The class will be taught on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. through April 1 in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The fee is $65. […]

SPO announces recent grants, activities

The Sponsored Programs Office congratulates the following on successfully secured grants:

 Jennifer Cowan, Louisiana Pathways, Department of Child and Family Networks, Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development, received notification of a $367,873.20 award from the Louisiana Department of Education entitled, “Louisiana Pathways Career Development System.” Dr. Nancy P. Alexander is a […]

Pianist Boris Cepeda to present concert on Feb. 6 

NATCHITOCHES — Pianist Boris Cepeda will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15. Northwestern, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students are admitted free with a […]

TEAS Test Boot Camp to be taught Feb. 8 

NATCHITOCHES – A TEAS Test Boop Camp will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the second-floor classroom of South Hall on NSU’s Natchitoches campus. 

Registration is $40 if completed by Feb. 1 and $50 after […]

NSU Foundation will host event to announce Doug Ireland Scholarship

Jan. 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation will host an announcement ceremony for the Doug Ireland Endowed Scholarship, created by Robert “Skeeter” Salim in the amount of $100,000.

NSU supporters are invited to join Ireland and friends at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 in the Office of Development […]

Painting class to be held Feb. 6 and 20

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Feb. 6 and 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session. 

In the class, participants will learn […]

NSU’s first Fulbright Scholar studying and teaching in Uzbekistan

This article first appeared in the Winter 2025 edition of Alumni Columns Magazine.

Christopher Doney of Alexandria spent the latter part of 2024 exploring ancient cities, teaching English to eager learners and experiencing the culture of central Asia. Since August, he has been teaching English and world cultures at Namangan State University in the […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 at Northwestern State University 

Jan. 28 – Three Reeds Duo Faculty Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. # 

Jan. 29 – -Guest Artist Sophia Tegert, Flute, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. 

Jan. 30 – Women’s basketball […]

Northwestern State University to host Louisiana Flute Festival

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will host the Second Louisiana Flute Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Magale Recital Hall. 

The event will include concerts, masterclasses, workshops, a flute choir and exhibits. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Participation is free. For more information, go […]

NSU’s Columns Café selling made-from-scratch king cakes

January 23, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism is hosting a Columns Café King Cake Fund Raiser.  King cakes made from scratch by culinary arts students will be available in five flavors:  cinnamon sugar, cinnamon cream cheese, pecan praline cream cheese and strawberries and cream, which […]

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