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NSU names Kevin Bostian as Director of Athletics

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State has named Kevin Bostian as its Director of Athletics.

Bostian comes to Natchitoches from the University of North Carolina Greensboro where he spent nearly two years as the executive associate athletic director for development. Bostian will be introduced at a public news conference at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Student Union Ballroom […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 16-22

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 16-22 at Northwestern State University.

Jan. 16-19 – Late registration for Spring 2022 semester

Jan. 17 – University closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Jan. 17 – MLK Day of Service

Jan. 18 – University reopens after Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Jan. 20 – Feb. 5 – “Carrying […]

Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith named NAKHE Fellow

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith, head of the Department of Health and Human Performance and professor of health and kinesiology at Northwestern State University, has been named a Fellow of the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education. Tietjen-Smith received the honor at the association’s recent annual meeting in Phoenix. She is one of only […]

Cookie decorating class begins Feb. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer “Cookie Decorating with Royal Icing for Beginners” starting Tuesday, Feb. 1.

The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Feb. 22 in the Culinary Arts Building near the Friedman Student Union. The fee is $75.

“Cookie […]

Reception for ‘Carrying the Dream’ Jan. 21

NATCHITOCHES – An opening reception for ‘Carrying the Dream,’ a display of the hearse that carried the body of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

The “Carrying the Dream” exhibit will be on […]

‘Carrying the Dream’ exhibit to be featured at LSHOF

NATCHITOCHES – A rare display of the hearse that carried the body of prominent civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be featured at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum starting Jan. 20.

The “Carrying the Dream” exhibit will tour the state in January and February, presented in partnership […]

Gentry will return to NSU as president’s executive assistant

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones has announced the appointment of Cole Gentry of Natchitoches as Executive Assistant to the President and Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Gentry, who will join NSU on Feb. 7, “will be involved in all aspects of the university’s operations and initiatives as a liaison to the president’s office […]

NSU promotes MLK Day of Service initiatives

NATCHITOCHES – To commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Northwestern State University Office for Inclusion and Diversity and City of Natchitoches are hosting a Day of Service and Celebration for MLK weekend.

The inaugural MLK Day of Service will take place on Saturday, January 15 in which campus and community organizations can volunteer for […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 9-15

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 9-15 at Northwestern State University.

Jan. 9 – Registration for Spring 2022 semester

Jan. 10 – Start of Spring 2022 semester

Jan. 10-19 – Late registration for Spring 2022 semester

Jan. 11 – Women’s basketball vs. Champion Christian, Prather Coliseum, 5 p.m.

 

 

 

NSU’s Spring 2022 semester will begin Jan. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Classes at Northwestern State University will resume Monday, Jan. 10 for the Spring 2022 semester.  Registration for classes will be available through Sunday, Jan. 9 with late registration continuing through Jan. 19.  Students are encouraged to meet with academic advisors to schedule classes. Registration information is available at https://www.nsula.edu/registrar/.

To ensure a safe […]

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