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Louisiana Poet Laureate to visit NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Louisiana’s first female African American Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy  will visit Northwestern State University on Wednesday, March 9.  Dr. Saloy will present a selection of her poetry at a reading to be held at 7 p.m. in the Varnado Hall Ballroom, 541 University Parkway, Natchitoches.  Saloy will be introduced by members of […]

City Bank is Flavor of Louisiana Magnolia sponsor

NATCHITOCHES – City Bank and Trust is a Magnolia Sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring celebration of Louisiana cuisine.  From left are Josh Pierson, Jared Boydstun, Jill Bankston, Kim Howell, Shanna Baker and Cristy Bernard. Flavor of Louisiana will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Prather Coliseum and will […]

Registration open for ADVANCE 2022

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars (ADVANCE), now celebrating its 34th year, will host its traditional residential program for academically motivated students July 10 – 30.

Students currently in grades 7 – 11 enroll in and complete one course during the three-week program. They attend 108.5 hours of class and cover an […]

Leone joins Development staff

NATCHITOCHES – Sharon Leone has joined the staff at Northwestern State University and will serve as development coordinator for the Office of University Advancement. Leone will assist with donor relations, facilitating key tasks and procedures for the entire office of Development and will help with announcements and events in the department.

“The current goals I have […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 20-26

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 20-26 at Northwestern State University.

Feb. 20 – Tennis vs. Southern Mississippi, Jack Fisher Lady Demon Complex, 11 a.m.

Feb. 20 – Baseball vs. Stephen F. Austin, Brown Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

Feb. 22 – Baseball vs. UL-Monroe, Brown Stroud Field, 6 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Phi Beta […]

Interested applicants invited to CLIP informational sessions

The Orchard Foundation is holding two information sessions for interested applicants to learn more about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership, a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in Central Louisiana. Recruitment is underway for the final CLIP cohort, which begins its work in June.

Anyone interested in […]

Northwestern Theatre and Dance to perform “Cinderella” Feb. 24-26

 NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern Theatre and Dance will present “Cinderella,” an original contemporary ballet, on Feb. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.

Tickets are $15 and $12 for senior citizens. NSU, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts students are admitted free with a current […]

NSU lifts mask mandate

NATCHITOCHES – Following updated guidance from the University of Louisiana System, Northwestern State University is eliminating the mask mandate that has been in effect at all university campuses and other educational sites and facilities.

Although the mask requirement will end effectively immediately, students, faculty, staff, and visitors on NSU campuses are still encouraged to wear masks […]

Phi Beta Delta to present lectures on Colombia and Italy

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host two Language and Culture mini-lectures on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the David Morgan Auditorium (Room 107) of Russell Hall. The program on Feb. 23 will be “Sounds of Columbia.” The March […]

NSU Wind Symphony, Fredericks Concert Band to present concert Feb. 24

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Wind Symphony will perform on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. University COVID protocols will be in effect. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. A livestream of the concert will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Dan McDonald […]

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