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Haynes named director of the School of Allied Health

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kelli Welch Haynes has been named director of the School of Allied Health at Northwestern State University.

Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

“As the director of the School of Allied Health, Dr. Haynes brings a renewed enthusiasm and vision to […]

Violinist Andrej Kurti to celebrate CD release with Sept. 15 concert

NATCHITOCHES – Violinist Andrej Kurti will celebrate the release of his latest CD in a recital on Wednesday, Sept. 15 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.

Kurti, a professor of violin at […]

Wellness talk will focus on maintaining positivity amid chronic stress

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Center for Positivity, Well-Being and Hope will host guest speaker Melissa Ruiz who will discuss “Power of Positivity” from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 in the Student Union Ballroom.  The discussion is open to all NSU students, faculty and staff and the Natchitoches community.

Ruiz will discuss how chronic stress affects […]

2021 Excellence in Teaching Award: Melissa Rennie

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: Melissa Rennie, DNP, RN, CNE

Academic college/department: College of Nursing

Number of years at Northwestern State: 14

Why is teaching important to you? Because I am passionate about the need for nurses who are […]

Painting class to be held September 9, 23

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on September 9 and 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each class is a separate session.

In the […]

Donation drives in motion for Hurricane Ida relief

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will hold a Chunk Your Change for Hurricane Relief from 11 am.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 in front of the Student Union at the corner of Caspari Street and Sam Sibley Drive. All proceeds will go towards hygiene products, water and canned goods for those affected […]

Wiggins named Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year

Story and Photos by Monica Velasquez

Courtesy of TWILA and Farm Bureau of Louisiana

 

NATCHITOCHES – Lisa Wiggins, teacher and librarian at Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School, was named this year’s Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year, her second time to win the award.

The award recognizes a Louisiana teacher for achievements and efforts […]

Fifteen faculty members receive tenure, 12 earn promotion for 2021-22 academic year

NATCHITOCHES – Fifteen Northwestern State University faculty have received tenure and 12 have received promotion effective with the start of the 2021-22 academic year. according to Dr. Greg Handel, provost and vice president for academic affairs. The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System approved the tenure and promotion recommendations.

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Gabrial, Horton named Faculty Advisors of the Year

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Brian Gabrial and Jacqueline Horton were recognized as Northwestern State University’s 2021 Faculty Advisors of the Year. The award is annually presented to faculty advisors based on nominations by students and selected based on knowledge, helpfulness and accessibility.

“The past academic year has been exceptionally challenging when faculty were required to use alternative […]

NSU grad, brown cotton artisan will present at international textiles fair

A Northwestern State University alumnus is one of 150 artisans from around the globe chosen from over 1,000 applicants to participate in the world-renowned Selvedge World Fair, Aug. 31-Sept. 5.  The five-day online event will present the work of 150 master artists from 78 countries bringing together varied, and in some cases endangered, textile traditions […]

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