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NSU hosts Red River Special Olympics

NATCHITOCHES – Teams from 11 schools in Natchitoches and Red River parishes participated in the 2022 Red River Games – Special Olympics Louisiana and Art Festival April 7.  The event included track and field competitions and recreation time for the athletes.

“Our participants were so empowered when we would cheer them on across the finish line […]

Faculty members Dr. Charles Pellegrin, Dr. Greg Granger selected to lead state professional organizations

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty members in the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs at Northwestern State University have been named president of state professional organizations.

Dr. Charles Pellegrin has been named president of the Louisiana Historical Association. Dr. Greg Granger has been named president of the Louisiana Political Science Association.

Pellegrin has been a member of […]

Campus events and activities for April 10-16

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 10-16 at Northwestern State University.

April 10-16 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 12 – Tennis vs. Louisiana Tech, Jack Fisher Lady Demon Complex, 2:30 p.m.

April 12 – NSU Jazz Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

April 12-14 – NSU Theatre and Dance presents “Ordinary […]

NSU will offer play therapy CEH session for students, mental health professionals

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s counseling program will host a free three-hour play therapy training that will also include current counseling issues in working with children and adolescents. Those in attendance will receive three continuing education hours, but the entire training must be attended in order to receive credit. Funds for the training are provided by the Melba Law […]

NSU will honor 100 individuals for contributions to Greek life

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will recognize 100 individuals who made significant contributions to fraternity and sorority life at the university over the last century as the university hosts the Greek Centennial Celebration this weekend.

Individuals will be honored during a champagne toast at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Natchitoches Events Center.  Individuals and […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to wrap up 2021-22 performance schedule April 12

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will perform on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to wear a mask, but they are not required. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The special guest for the concert is […]

NSU participates in ULS Day at the Capitol

NATCHITOCHES – Assistant Professor of Biology JD Cox demonstrated capabilities associated with Northwestern State University’s new certification program in Remote Systems Science and Technology to NSU students Ebenezer Aggrey, one of NSU’s R.F. Lewis Scholars; SGA President Tja’h Edwards, Erykah Bell and Katelyn Watson during the University of Louisiana System’s Day at the Capitol in […]

More vendors join Flavor of Louisiana this Friday

Northwestern State University’s own Columns Café will serve Chocolate Coconut Shrimp with Mango during Flavor of Louisiana this Friday.  The seafood festival event, which raises funds for the NSU Foundation, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Prather Coliseum. From left are  HMT Assistant Professor Valerie Salter, Chef John Carriere, Jill Bankston, graduate student McKenna Marsh […]

Alumna Nicole Gray, Alliance support FOL as Bayou sponsors

Nicole Gray is a Bayou ($2,500) Sponsor for Flavor of Louisiana, which will take place Friday, April 8 beginning at 6 p.m. in Prather Coliseum. Gray is owner of NSG Management & Consulting, founder of Northwestern State’s Black Alumni Alliance, and a past president of the NSU Foundation Board of Directors. From left are Jill Bankston, […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to present musical “Ordinary Days”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will perform the musical “Ordinary Days” April 12-14 and 19-23 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. in Theatre West.

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

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