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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 […]

Pianist Diego Caetano to present concert Nov. 7

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Diego Caetano will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The 2:30 p.m. concert is for Northwestern State students. Admission is free to students with a current I.D. The 5:30 p.m. concert is for the general public and will be livestreamed […]

Pick Up Your Brush painting class to be offered Nov. 5, 12, 19

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Thursday, Nov. 5, 12 and 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each date is a separate session.

In the class, […]

Students awarded Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Alyssa Taylor of Charleston, Tennessee, and Kolton Splettstosser of Jasper, Texas, are this year’s recipients of the Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarship.  Taylor, who is pursuing a degree in nursing, is the first female angler to receive the scholarship. Splettstosser is pursuing a degree in mass communications.

The students were recognized by the […]

NSU’s oldest living graduate celebrates 110th birthday this week

NATCHITOCHES – Earline Hart Andrews, NSU’s oldest living graduate, celebrates her 110th birthday this week.  Though her hearing and eyesight are poor and she uses a walker for mobility, Andrews’ memory and intellect are as sharp as ever. Andrews graduated from Louisiana Normal, as NSU was then known, in 1931, and spent 43 years teaching […]

Cenla BSN students volunteer at flu clinic

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program volunteered at the 2020 Drive Thru Flu Clinic earlier this month.  The clinic took place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rapides Parish Health Unit where students assisted with more then 450 flu injections.  On the front row from left are […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 25-31

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 25-31 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 26 – Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra performance for students, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27 – Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra performance for general public, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 29 – NSU Band Extravaganza, Turpin Stadium, 6 p.m.

Oct. 29 – NSU […]

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