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June 16 is Giving Tuesday at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation will host Giving Tuesday on June 16 to raise funds for student scholarships, academic programming and professional development for faculty.

“Circumstances this year have created many hardships for our students,” said Jill Bankston, CFRE, director of Development. “Although we will certainly accept donations to each area of need, we […]

Antoon Golf Tournament set for July 25

NATCHITOCHES – The Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by the NSU Foundation, has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 25 at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Johnny Antoon Scholarship, established to honor the Natchitoches businessman and long-time NSU supporter.

“For my Dad’s 65th Birthday, a scholarship at Northwestern State University was set up […]

Fun N Fitness Camp cancelled

NATCHITOCHES – The Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center at Northwestern State University has cancelled the Fun N Fitness Camp for summer 2020.

“Public policy and threat of COVID-19 have made hosting the camp not possible this summer,” said Patric DuBois, WRAC director.

DuBois said organizers plan for the camp to return next summer.  Dates will be July […]

SGA, Chamber will livestream candidate forum

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association and the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce will host a mayoral and city council candidates forum livestream beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18.  Candidates for Natchitoches City Council and Mayor will be in attendance.

The forum will not be physically open to the public, but will be […]

NSU-TV newscast wins Telly Award

NATCHITOCHES – Students and faculty Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts were awarded a Bronze Telly Award in the Non-Broadcast Educational Institution category for a March 19 NSU-TV Newscast.

The Telly awards are an international competition which hold a similar level of prestige as regional Emmy Awards. The awards are judged […]

After camps are cancelled, music faculty work with students online

NATCHITOCHES – The COVID-19 virus caused the cancellation of a number of music camps at Northwestern State University this summer, but NSU’s music faculty found new ways to reach out to high school students.

Thirty-two students from throughout Louisiana, Texas and Florida have been taking part in online music lessons with 11 music faculty. Each of […]

Maggio Update May 29, 2020: Conventional operations may change, but NSU is coming back

Dear Faculty and Staff:

We are continuing to focus extensive attention on plans for a return to in-person classes and traditional campus activities for the fall semester and also on recruitment and retention of students for the 2020-21 academic year.

This has been the emphasis of numerous meetings and communications involving vice-presidents, deans, department heads, faculty, staff, […]

Campus events and activities for May 31 – June 6

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 31 – June 6 at Northwestern State University.

May 31 – June 2 – Registration for summer, fall 2020 semesters

June 1 – Start of 8-week summer session, first 4-week summer session

June 3-6 – Registration for second summer 4-week session, fall 2020 semester

June Lunch & Learn will focus on Payroll Protection Program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce will host the June installment of the Virtual Business Series from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, June 11. The virtual Lunch and Learn is intended to help small business owners develop strategies to remain afloat during turbulent and uncertain times. The upcoming session will focus […]

Folk Festival format uncertain for 2020, but t-shirts will be available soon

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern State University Folk Festival, a perennially popular event held each July at NSU since 1979, will not take place in its traditional format, according to Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of the Louisiana Folklife Center.

“The Louisiana Folklife Center has been monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic very closely and has postponed making a […]

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