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Campus events and activities for July 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 12-18 at Northwestern State University.

July 12-18 – Registration for fall 2020 semester

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Growers, artisans reviving tradition of Acadian brown cotton

ARNAUDVILLE – The revival of a long-standing Cajun tradition has taken root in south Louisiana where artisans, historians and cultural authorities are cultivating interest in Acadian brown cotton and using traditional methods of carding, spinning and weaving to make blankets and textiles that pay homage to the resilience of their French ancestors.

Coton jaune, Acadian brown […]

Alan Crowder named top AMT grad

NATCHITOCHES – Alan Crowder of Plainview was named recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Award upon completion of the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program, a work/study partnership between Northwestern State University, the Central Louisiana Technical Community College – Natchitoches and sponsoring manufacturing companies in the region.  Crowder, who is employed with RoyOMartin, was selected based on […]

NSU developing return-to-campus framework

NATCHITOCHES – Staff and administrators at Northwestern State University are preparing for the Fall 2020 semester with a focus on safety along with the continuity of learning and research. Classes will be offered through several modalities, including face-to-face, online and in hybrid format with an emphasis on social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks to […]

Seventeen NSU students named to Purple Jackets Club

NATCHITOCHES – Seventeen Northwestern State University students have been selected as members of The Purple Jacket Club, one of the university’s oldest honorary service organizations. Students are selected based on scholarship, outstanding achievement, exceptional leadership and high ideals.

Those chosen are Ryann Bizette of Livonia , Lauren Briscoe of Leonville,  Alyssa Cole of Oakdale, Alexis Dardar […]

Alumnus named provost at Oklahoma City Community College

NATCHITOCHES – Jeremy Thomas was about to graduate from Northwestern State University several years ago and had a tough choice. Like many college students, he had to watch every dollar. He had an outstanding parking ticket that had to be settled before he could formally get his degree. The dilemma was, pay the […]

Update: Aug. 8 commencement cancelled

After extensive consideration, the university has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person commencement ceremonies that were scheduled for Aug. 8 for our Spring, 2020, graduates.

The recent surge in coronavirus in Louisiana and across the nation and the extension of the Phase 2 reopening plan for the state made it imperative for us to […]

Giving Tuesday exceeds expectations

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation raised $52,671 during the Giving Tuesday event that began Tuesday, June 16 and concluded on June 18, the birthday of NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio.  “We exceeded our goal of $25,000,” said Director of Development Jill Bankston, CFRE. Dollars raised were designated to go towards the President’s Priorities, […]

ET Dept. will host virtual risk management workshop

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host a virtual workshop on risk mitigation beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28. The workshop is scheduled as a 90-minute WebEx event with 60 minutes of presentations and 30 minutes for questions and open discussion.  The workshop is free, but registration is required.

“As our […]

Campus events and activities for July 5-11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 5-11 at Northwestern State University.

July 5-11 – Registration for fall 2020 semester

July 6 – University reopens after Independence Day

July 9 – Freshman Connection virtual session for Natchitoches campus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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