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Thanksgiving break set for Nov. 23-27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Nov. 23-27 for Thanksgiving break. Administrative offices will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 30.

Students can sign up for Spring 2021 classes through NSUConnect, which can be accessed by going to my.nsula.edu.

 

Kristy Willis pursuing goals through AMT program

NATCHITOCHES – Kristy Willis knew she needed a college education to make a better life for her family. While attending a career fair, she heard about a program through which she could work, attend classes and earn credentials that could potentially lead to a bachelor’s degree.  She enrolled in the Advanced Manufacturing Technician program, a […]

Artists will present Maker’s Faire Dec. 8-10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will present the annual Maker’s Faire, a bazaar of original art, handcrafts, textiles, paintings, ceramics and more created by students and faculty.

The Maker’s Faire will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8-Thursday, Dec. 10 in Orville Hanchey Gallery.

Prices are reasonable at the annual […]

Maggio urges NSU family to stay focused as semester’s end draws near

NATCHITOCHES – With the end of the semester in sight and registration for the Spring 2021 semester underway, Northwestern State University President Dr. Chris Maggio offered words of encouragement to students, faculty and staff.

“As we near the end of 2020, I encourage everyone to stay focused,” Maggio said. “So much has happened this year to […]

Criteria set for John G. Williams Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – A resident of Natchitoches Parish majoring in business administration at Northwestern State University will benefit from a scholarship established by the family of the late John Garland Williams, who passed away May 24.  Criteria for the endowed scholarship is a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for a junior or senior level student.

Williams, […]

NSU Music Academy holds concert to help hurricane victims

NATCHITOCHES – Several local music students joined Northwestern State University piano students in a recent performance as part of the NSU Music Academy’s Virtual Music Concert 2020.

Assistant Professor of Piano and Academy Co-Director Dr. John Price said students recorded their parts individually, and their videos were synced together to create virtual, socially-distanced ensemble playing. David […]

Centenarian says healthy living, staying positive are keys to longevity

NATCHITOCHES – Corinne Mondello Dowden has witnessed a lot in her long life and has some advice for young people: “Get educated and have a purpose in life.”

Dowden, age 101, earned a degree in home economics at Louisiana State Normal College, as Northwestern State University was then known, in 1943 and from her home in […]

NSU students earn Shreveport Journalism Foundation scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Two students from Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts were awarded scholarships from the Shreveport Journalism Foundation. Leanna Coy and Brianna Corley each received $1,000

Coy, a junior communication major from Natchitoches, won the Kerry Garland Memorial Scholarship presented to a junior or senior in a journalism or public relations program. […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 15-21

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 15-21 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 15-21 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Nov. 19 — Native American Film Series presents “Black Indians: An American Story” and “Dawnland,” Friedman Student Union, 6 p.m.

Nov. 19 – Phi Beta Delta Virtual Language and Culture Series, 6 p.m.,  […]

NSU, E Lab students share Halloween candy with troops

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s University Programming Council has partnered with Operation Gratitude – Halloween Candy Giveback Program.  The Halloween Candy Give-Back Program has been connecting communities with military and first responder heroes each fall since 2007. Americans across the nation share a portion of their Halloween candy with Operation Gratitude, and they […]

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