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Campus events and activities for Sept. 6-12

NATCHITOCHES –Here is a look at the week of Sept. 6-12 at Northwestern State University.

Sept. 7 – Labor Day holiday

Sept. 8 – University reopens after Labor Day. In-person and online classes resume.

Sept. 10 – Solo cello recital featuring Paul Christopher, Magale Recital Hall, 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12 — ACT given, Kyser Hall, registration, 7:30 […]

Officials share updates on power restoration and other services

NATCHITOCHES – Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams spoke at a joint press conference hosted by the city of Natchitoches and Natchitoches Parish Government Friday at Northwestern State University where officials discussed ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in the region, including the restoration of power and other services.  The press conference took place near a temporary basecamp, visible […]

Library exhibit to focus on Louisiana suffragettes

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Library will host a traveling exhibit, “Determined to Rise: The Woman’s Suffrage Movement in Louisiana,” that celebrates the challenges and triumphs of the women’s suffrage movement in Louisiana in celebration of the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.

The exhibit […]

Joint press conference Friday regarding hurricane recover efforts

NATCHITOCHES – Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, Parish President John Richmond, SWEPCO External Affairs Manager Michael Corbin and NSU Director University Affairs Jennifer Kelly will brief the public on recovery efforts in being made in the area from Hurricane Laura.  Representatives will specifically address ongoing power outage restoration, the FEMA application process and plan of action […]

NSU serving as basecamp for utility workers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is serving as a basecamp and staging area to utility crews from around the United States and Canada this week as linemen travel to Louisiana to restore power to storm-battered areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Thousands of people across the state have been without power since Laura made […]

Update – Sept. 2: University reopening and other news

Plans are continuing at Northwestern State University for resuming all in-person and online classes Tuesday, Sept. 8, on all NSU campuses.

There has been substantial progress in power restoration and clean-up efforts across Northwest Louisiana.  The cooperative effort among utility company workers, city and parish officials, National Guard and other military personnel, local and state first […]

Cellist Paul Christopher to present solo recital Sept. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Cellist Paul Christopher will present a solo recital at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Sept. 10 in Magale Recital Hall.

This recital will follow the COVID-19 protocols as established by NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts. There will be two recitals, one at 6 p.m. for NSU students and another at 7:30 p.m. […]

All classes cancelled until Tuesday, Sept. 8

From NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio

All classes on Northwestern State University’s main campus in Natchitoches and other sites in Shreveport, Alexandria and Leesville have been cancelled through the Labor Day holiday and will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.  This includes all in-person and online classes.  Anything course-related including, but not limited to, due dates, assignments, […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

NATCHITOCHES –Here is a look at the week of Aug. 30 – Sept. 5 at Northwestern State University.

Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 — In-person and online classes cancelled due to Hurricane Laura. University offices will reopen as soon as possible.

 

2020 Excellence in Teaching Award – Sarah Wright

NATCHITOCHES – Five Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is part three in a series of profiles of this year’s honorees.

Name: Sarah Wright

Academic college/department: College of Business and Technology/School of Business/Computer Information Systems

Number of years at Northwestern State: 18

Why is teaching important to you?  Teaching is a way […]

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