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Campus events and activities for April 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 18-24 at Northwestern State University.

April 18-24 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 18 — NSU Saxophone Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 5 p.m. #

April 19 — NSU Clarinet Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

April 20 – Lucile Hendrick Room dedication, Student Union […]

Maggio sends retirement message to NSU community

Dear NSU Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Friends:

Earlier today, I notified University of Louisiana System President Dr. Jim Henderson of my plan to retire from Northwestern State University on June 30, 2021.

This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and was based entirely on considerations of our family’s future plans […]

Maggio announces retirement after a career of service to NSU

NATCHITOCHES—Northwestern State president Dr. Chris Maggio announced Friday that he will retire from the university effective July 1, 2021.  He has served as president since January of 2017 and has been a member of NSU’s faculty, staff and administration for 33 years.

“This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and […]

Phlebotomy technician class begins April 26

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will begin on Monday, April 26.

This nine-week course is broken down into two parts.  The first part will be six weeks of online classroom instruction that concludes June 4. The second part will be a face-to-face hands-on portion that will meet June 7, […]

Clarinet Studio to feature under-represented composers in April 19 recital

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Clarinet Studio will perform a recital on Monday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.  Attendance is limited to NSU students, faculty and staff.  Social distancing and masks are required.  The recital will also be livestreamed at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Northwestern State Professor of Clarinet Dr. Malena McLaren and David Steele, an […]

Pom Line auditions to be held April 24

NATCHITOCHES – The Purple Pizzazz Pom Line will hold its auditions for the 2021-22 squad on Saturday, April 24 at Prather Coliseum. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and auditions are expected to end by 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

The Purple Pizzazz Pom Line is the official spirit hostess group of Northwestern State who performs […]

Lowe piano performance scholarship honors long-time Cenla musician

NATCHITOCHES – Wanelle Lowe began playing piano at age three, before her feet could touch the pedals, and by the time she was 12, she was the pianist at her church in Rochelle, Texas. She spent her life teaching, performing and accompanying choirs and vocalists and, along with her husband, sharing her musical gifts with […]

NSU will hold six commencement ceremonies May 5-7

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold six Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies Wednesday, May 5 through Friday, May 7 in Prather Coliseum.  Masks will be required, and social distancing and other health and safety protocols will be in effect while honoring Spring 2021 graduates.

Users can click this link https://www.nsula.edu/graduation/ to access more details,  information […]

NSU will host Living Library April 28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will present an installment of Watson’s Living Library Collection that will focus on LGBTQIA+ Life Experiences and Stories. The panel discussion will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 in the Lucile M. Hendrick Room (Room 121) in the Friedman Student Union. Admission is free and open to the public […]

NSU to hold dedication ceremonies for two campus facilities next week

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold dedication ceremonies for two campus facilities recently named in honor of individuals who played important roles in the institution’s development and history.

The dedication of the Lucile M. Hendrick Room will be held on Tuesday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 121 of the Friedman Student Union. The […]

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