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Drake recognized as honorary captain, military honoree at UT-Martin game

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing the university’s long-held tradition of recognizing military service at home athletic events, Northwestern State University welcomed Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Drake and his family to Natchitoches and honored his service to the nation during the Sept. 18 football game.

LTC Drake joined the Northwestern family as the professor of Military Science this summer.  […]

McCord family presents scholarship to inaugural recipient

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University remembered Carley McCord during the Sept. 18 football game against UT-Martin by recognizing her family and the presentation of a scholarship in her name. McCord, a 2011 graduate of Northwestern, was a well-known sports journalist and digital media reporter who stayed in touch with her NSU family and was a […]

Campus events and activities for September 19 – 25

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of September 19 – 25 at Northwestern State University.

September 20 – Suicide Awareness Prevention Candlelight Vigil, Collins Pavilion, 7:30 p.m.

September 21 – Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.*

September 22 – “The Power of Positivity” featuring Melissa Ruiz, Student Union Ballroom, 4-7 p.m.

September 22-25 – […]

Louisiana Studies Conference to be presented virtually Sept. 25

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 13th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference September 25.  Due to the ongoing pandemic the conference will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams.  Scholars from throughout Louisiana as well as five other states will make presentations on aspects of Louisiana culture, folklore, history and literature.  […]

Yang to perform with Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Tuesday

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State Associate Professor of Piano Dr. Francis Yang will perform with the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

Tickets are $15 per concert and free for Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students. Memberships to the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Society […]

Fall Graduate Career Fair to be held Sept. 28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its Fall Graduate Career Fair Tuesday, September 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom.

Students attending must dress professionally and bring a resume to meet with employers.

NSU students wishing to sign up can go to https://nsula.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/26767/student_preview?token=q9amKjlmRUdH2ZZcVUEhQPyI2NRUa-_s4J2ojZx_3UrSS2WJEyLuoQ

Employers can go to https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/26767/employer_preview?token=q9amKjlmRUdH2ZZcVUEhQPyI2NRUa-_s4J2ojZx_3UrSS2WJEyLuoQ

Employers attending […]

Forsyth, Hsieh to perform new works in Sept. 24 recital

NATCHITOCHES – Saxophonist Paul Forsyth and pianist Chialing Hsieh will present a recital “Premiere: New Works for Saxophone and Piano” on Friday, September 24 at 6 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 […]

Online phlebotomy technician training course to begin Sept. 27

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin in Alexandria on Monday, September 27.

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

NSU Theatre and Dance to perform “The Rocky Horror Show” Sept. 22-25

NATCHITOCHES – NSU Theatre and Dance will present “The Rocky Horror Show” September 22-25 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. each evening with a 2 p.m. matinee on September 25.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children and seniors. Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts […]

Greek Centennial postponed to April 2022

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Greek Centennial Celebration, which was scheduled to take place in conjunction with Homecoming festivities Oct 21-22, has been postponed to April 8-9, 2022.  The new date coincides with Flavor of Louisiana, NSU’s popular spring seafood extravaganza.

All other Homecoming events will take place as scheduled.

Advance tickets purchased for the Greek Centennial […]

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