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NSU hosts Engineering Technology Symposium

Scott Poole, president and chief operating officer for RoyOMartin spoke with area students who attended Northwestern State University’s fourth annual Engineering Technology Symposium Nov. 9.  Hosted by the Department of Engineering Technology, the symposium is intended to bring together academia, industry and workforce development constituents to discuss common issues related to the future job needs […]

Staples donates sanitizer to NSU community

NATCHITOCHES – Staples, the office supply retail company, donated $25,000 worth of complimentary sanitizer products to Northwestern State University’s warehouse to assist in combatting COVID-19, according to Dale Martin, director of Purchasing. Hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes have been distributed throughout campus and are still available upon request.  To make a request, contact Dale Martin, […]

COMM4230 to Release NSyou Magazine Nov. 18

Natchitoches, LA- After a semester of writing intimate and engaging stories, making video podcasts, and designing a magazine from scratch, students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s COMM4230 class are ready to share NSyou Magazine with the NSU community and beyond.

On Thursday, Nov.18 from 9:30-11am, students in the class will be handing out the print version of […]

33rd Annual Christmas Gala to be presented Dec. 1-3

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 33rd Annual Christmas Gala Dec. 1-3 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance times are 7 p.m. each evening with a 9 p.m. performance on Dec. 3.

This will be the first time […]

Tison establishes piano performance scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Musician, music educator and conductor Kevin Tison announced the creation of a scholarship for a Northwestern State University student musician.  The Kevin Tison Endowed Scholarship in Piano Performance will be awarded to a Louisiana resident (a graduate of a high school in Louisiana) pursing studies in piano performance who maintains a grade point […]

Gentry family establishes two endowments at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches family with strong ties to Northwestern State University established two endowments to benefit the school.  Dr. Roy B. Gentry Jr. and Dr. Vickie Gentry, along with their children, announced the Gentry Family Department Enhancement Fund in Health & Human Performance and the Gentry Family Endowed Scholarship in Education.  The gifts acknowledge the […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to play Nov. 18

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building A livestream will be available at capansula.edu/livestream.

The […]

Horn Choir to perform fall concert Wednesday

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Horn Choir will present their fall concert on Wednesday, Nov.17 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.  Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The ensemble […]

PEO Chapter I establishes scholarship to honor Margaret Harling

NATCHITOCHES – Natchitoches P.E.O. Chapter I established a scholarship in memory of past president Margaret Harling through the Northwestern State University Foundation. The Margaret Harling Steel Magnolia annual scholarship will be presented to a female sophomore, junior or senior level student for one semester with preference given to an individual with Type I Diabetes.

Margaret Jones […]

Choral concert to be held Tuesday

NATCHITOCHES – The Cane River Singers, Lyrica, and NSU Men’s Chorus will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in […]

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