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Seed Survivor classroom on wheels visits Elementary Lab

NATCHITOCHES – Seed Survivor, a plant nutrient classroom on wheels, visited the Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School Feb. 14.  Seed Survivor is a free, curriculum-based learning experience that encourages children in elementary school to learn about the elements that plants need to grow.

 

“Agriculture education is a great way to teach,” according to Lisa Wiggins, Elementary Lab […]

Line Dance class to begin Feb. 25

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Line Dance class starting Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The class will be held each Tuesday through March 31. The fee is $65.

Line Dancing is a fun way to […]

Free screening of ‘112 Weddings’ documentary Feb. 18 in Varnado

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host a free film screening of “112 Weddings” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Varnado Hall Ballroom.  The screening is free and open to the public.

 

After filming weddings for two decades, documentary filmmaker Doug Block tracks down some of the couples to get their perspective on love […]

Helping Hands will present 20th annual Black History Program Feb. 18

NATCHITOCHES – The Helping Hands organization at Northwestern State University will host its 20th annual Black History Program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Magale Recital Hall.  The event is free and open to the public.

 

According to Jamie Flanagan, assistant director of TRiO Student Support Services, the program was organized by students and will […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to present Latin Jazz concert Feb. 19

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present an evening of Latin Jazz on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open the public. NSU Associate Professor of Trumpet Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the orchestra.

The featured guest artist and conductor is Latin jazz percussionist Victor Rendón.

The […]

New Media Student Showcase opens Feb. 13, reception will be March 3

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts will present the 2020 New Media Student Showcase beginning Thursday, Feb. 13 in Hanchey Gallery. A reception for winners will be held from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 in the Varnado Hall Ballroom.

 

“This event showcases the best student photography from our department […]

NSU named a Military Friendly School for 2020-21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has earned the 2020-21 Military Friendly School designation from VIQTORY, publisher of G.I. Jobs. This Northwestern State’s 10th time to receive the designation.

Now in its 19th year, the Military Friendly Schools list has come to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and […]

Beth Mann named to CAPA Hall of Fame

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Director of Publications and University Printing Beth Mann is the 2019-20 inductee into the Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts Hall of Fame.

Mann, a 1975 graduate in advertising design from NSU, has had a 30-year career in graphic design including the past […]

NSU queens compete at LAFF

NATCHITOCHES – Five Northwestern State University students participated in the Louisiana Association for Fairs and Festival’s annual convention Feb. 8 and were among 66 festival queens from around the state who competed for the LAFF Queen title.

 

Students were Sheridan Duet, Miss Louisiana Gumbo Festival Queen XLVIII; Shelbi Rials, Miss Queen Cotton LXVI; Autumn Wyatt, Miss […]

ISRC open house Feb. 11 for students interested in studying abroad

By Ruben Smith, International Student Resource Center

 

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s International Student Resource Center will share information about studying abroad during an open house from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Student Union Lobby.

“Seeing how people from another country live, work and study is life changing,” according to Telba Espinoza-Contreras, director of […]

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