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NSU will host Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Competion

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Art Demons will turn up the heat this summer with a juried exhibition of pyrotechnical art by collegiate artists from across the United States.  The Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition will feature all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, which includes ceramics, […]

Myers named MAA Outstanding Teacher; Covington will serve as section chair

Photos by Phyllis Allison

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Leigh Ann Myers, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University, was awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award at the 98th meeting of the Louisiana/Mississippi section of the Mathematical Association of America. Myers also currently serves the organization as program chair will coordinate next year’s section meeting, tentatively scheduled to take […]

March 14 lecture/recital to focus on works by women composers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University faculty member Chialing Hsieh will present a lecture/recital “Songs from the Motherland: Cultural Heritage in Four Works for Viola and Piano by Women Composers” on Sunday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. The lecture/recital will be livestreamed only at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Hsieh will lecture and play piano. She will be joined by guest […]

Mathews recognized as NSU military honoree

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recognized Col. Jeffrey C. Mathews for his military service during Saturday’s football game.  Known on campus as Dr. Mathews, he is NSU’s director of bands and associate professor of music in the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Mathews has over 36 years of service in the Army and Air National […]

Student film available for viewing on Louisiana Film Channel

NATCHITOCHES – A short documentary titled “March 2020” made by students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s documentary production class at Northwestern State University has been selected to screen on the Louisiana Film Channel.

Viewers can select a free trial for one week for those who watch what happened to a group of NSU students in the weeks following the […]

Crossroads Duo recital rescheduled for March 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Crossroads Duo will perform at Northwestern State University on Monday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. This recital was rescheduled from February. It will be open to NSU students, faculty and staff only. Audience size is limited to 72. Masks and social distancing are required. This concert will be […]

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony to honor Dr. Bill Bryant in March 13 concert

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present a concert on Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Douglas Bakenhus is music director of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra. Juan Pablo Paternina Paez is the graduate assistant conductor.

Tickets are $15. Seating is limited to 104. Masks are required and social distancing should be […]

Campus events and activities for March 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 7 – 13 at Northwestern State University.

March 7 – Baseball vs. Austin Peay, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

March 10 — Northwestern State University Trumpet Studio and Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

March 11 – Phi Beta Delta Lecture Series featuring Dr. Benjamin Forkner […]

WRAC hosts We Run This Town 5K, Couch to 5K Round 2 starts March 9

The Fitness and Intramural departments at the NSU WRAC hosted the We Run This Town 5K on Feb. 27 with a total of 104 participants ranging in age from 18-72.  Pictured are participants and volunteers who organized the event. The WRAC Running Club Round 2, “Couch to 5K” run/walk program, will begin March 9 and […]

Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith to present virtual reading March 10

NATCHITOCHES – Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith will present a virtual reading for Northwestern State University students, faculty and staff and the general public on Wednesday March 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reading will be free and open to all, with the public encouraged to attend. The Microsoft Teams address to use […]

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