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Campus events and activities for Nov. 1-7

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 1-7 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 2 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes begins

Nov. 2 – NSU Drumline, NSU Steel Band, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., NSU students and faculty only

Nov. 5 – Thank A Donor Day, Kyser Brickway, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov. 5 – […]

Dr. Patrice Moulton is 2020 recipient of Bailey Faculty Research Award

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Patrice Moulton, a professor of psychology at Northwestern State University, is the 2020 recipient of the Dr. Mildred Hart Bailey Faculty Research Award, presented annually to a member of the NSU faculty in recognition of outstanding research or distinguished artistic performance or creative work substantially completed within the past three years.  The […]

NSU faculty take part in Bridging the Divide program

NATCHITOCHES – In a time when many university faculty have less contact with their students and colleagues, Mirla Enriquez found a way to keep from feeling alone professionally.

Enriquez, an associate professor of art at Northwestern State University, along with fellow faculty Professor of Radiologic Sciences Dr. Laura Aaron and Assistant Professor of Nursing Shaun […]

Burrell to be honored by alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – Scott Burrell, director of the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University, will be inducted into the Catawba College Theatre Arts Department’s Blue Masque Hall of Fame at a virtual event during the College’s Homecoming Week celebration Nov. 2-8.

The Blue Masque Hall of Fame is in […]

Fall Commencement will include 5 ceremonies Dec. 17-18

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has modified Fall Commencement plans to follow health and safety protocols. Degrees will be conferred during five ceremonies beginning Thursday, Dec. 17-Friday, Dec. 18 in Prather Coliseum.

“Obviously, we want our graduates and their families to be able to celebrate their accomplishments, but we must keep health and safety in mind,” […]

NSU to screen indigenous-made films for Native American Heritage Month

The second annual Native American Film Club offers a mix of contemporary documentaries and fictional films. This year’s theme is Representation and Resistance.  

NATCHITOCHES­—Northwestern State University will celebrate Native American Heritage Month by screening indigenous-made films on Thursdays in November. Locations vary within the Student Union. Refreshments will be served at the Nov. 19 screening. […]

Call for performers for Multicultural Christmas Concert

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University is issuing a call for performers to participate in the 12th annual Multicultural Christmas Concert, which will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.

“We are seeking participants to help celebrate diversity and the cheer of Christmas,” said Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of the program.  […]

Zeta Iota Chapter and Zeta Iota Alumni Association donate to NJH-FRJS

NATCHITOCHES – The Zeta Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated and the Zeta Iota Alumni Association donated items to their adopted school, Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson School, to address shortages currently being experienced due to Hurricane Laura and COVID-19.

Among the materials provided were cases of water, recyclable water bottles and PPE supplies.

”We […]

Inferno Pitch finals Thursday, Oct. 29

NATCHITOCHES – Five aspiring entrepreneurs have been named finalists in Northwestern State University’s Inferno Pitch, a business model competition intended to provide students with practical experience in entrepreneurship and increase innovation commercialization in the region. Students submitted business models, attended business development workshops and will finally pitch their concept to a panel of judges at […]

Spring 2021 registration to begin Nov. 2

NATCHITOCHES – Registration for the Spring 2021 semester begins on Monday, Nov. 2 at Northwestern State University.

Northwestern State students can begin the registration procedure by checking the online schedule of classes through NSUConnect then meeting with their advisor. Students can sign up for spring classes through NSUConnect based on the following registration schedule.

Graduate students, authorized […]

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