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Dedication of Seven Oaks Stage postponed

 

NATCHITOCHES – The dedication of the Seven Oaks Stage at Northwestern State University scheduled for Friday, April 23 has been postponed due to expected inclement weather. The ceremony will be rescheduled for the fall 2021 semester, according to NSU Student Government Association President Nicholas Hopkins.

 

NATCHITOCHES – The James C. White Memorial Scholarship at Northwestern State University is now fully endowed at the $10,000 level thanks to the efforts of family and friends.  The final donation of $1,370 from the St. Mary’s Cooking for a Cause Club pushed the scholarship to the endowed level. SMS students joined the White family […]

Winners of NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing announced

NATCHITOCHES – Shari Wilson of Florien has been named the winner of the first NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing. Lily Bedoya of Alexandria was second and Ruben E. Smith of Clayton was third.

The winners of the contest will hold a virtual reading on Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. over Microsoft Teams.

The contest […]

Campus events and activities for April 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 18-24 at Northwestern State University.

April 18-24 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 18 — NSU Saxophone Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 5 p.m. #

April 19 — NSU Clarinet Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

April 20 – Lucile Hendrick Room dedication, Student Union […]

Maggio sends retirement message to NSU community

Dear NSU Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Friends:

Earlier today, I notified University of Louisiana System President Dr. Jim Henderson of my plan to retire from Northwestern State University on June 30, 2021.

This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and was based entirely on considerations of our family’s future plans […]

Maggio announces retirement after a career of service to NSU

NATCHITOCHES—Northwestern State president Dr. Chris Maggio announced Friday that he will retire from the university effective July 1, 2021.  He has served as president since January of 2017 and has been a member of NSU’s faculty, staff and administration for 33 years.

“This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and […]

Phlebotomy technician class begins April 26

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin on Monday, April 26.

This nine-week course is broken down into two parts.  The first part will be six weeks of online classroom instruction that concludes June 4. The second part will be a face-to-face hands-on portion that will meet June […]

Clarinet Studio to feature under-represented composers in April 19 recital

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Clarinet Studio will perform a recital on Monday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.  Attendance is limited to NSU students, faculty and staff.  Social distancing and masks are required.  The recital will also be livestreamed at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Northwestern State Professor of Clarinet Dr. Malena McLaren and David Steele, an […]

Pom Line auditions to be held April 24

NATCHITOCHES – The Purple Pizzazz Pom Line will hold its auditions for the 2021-22 squad on Saturday, April 24 at Prather Coliseum. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and auditions are expected to end by 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

The Purple Pizzazz Pom Line is the official spirit hostess group of Northwestern State who performs […]

Lowe piano performance scholarship honors long-time Cenla musician

NATCHITOCHES – Wanelle Lowe began playing piano at age three, before her feet could touch the pedals, and by the time she was 12, she was the pianist at her church in Rochelle, Texas. She spent her life teaching, performing and accompanying choirs and vocalists and, along with her husband, sharing her musical gifts with […]

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