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Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement offering several free online non-credit courses

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement is offering several free online courses through the end of the month. The courses are self-paced and can be done any time.

Available subjects are “Creating Web Pages,” “Creating WordPress Websites,” “Fundamentals and Supervision of Management,” “Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search” and […]

Demon Dazzlers for 2020-21 selected

NATCHITOCHES – The 2020-21 members of the Demon Dazzlers at Northwestern State University have been selected. The Demon Dazzlers serve as the official dance line for Northwestern State.

Sarah Talbot of Baton Rouge is the group’s captain while Ashley Henry of Slidell is co-captain, JirNeicia Ward of Bossier City is lieutenant and Mallory Martinez of Jennings […]

Student establishes Children’s Diversity Education Fund

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students and alumni have launched a campaign to further diversity education in schools by purchasing children’s books written by and for black, indigenous and people of color. The Children’s Diversity Education Fund seeks to partner with public schools and libraries to donate and read books to children that teach lessons […]

Maggio Update – June 12: NSU will follow published academic calendar for Fall 2020

After careful and extensive consideration, it has been determined that the university will maintain our current, published Academic Calendar for Fall, 2020.

This decision was made after obtaining input from more than 900 students, faculty, and staff members on a widely-distributed survey.   There were also numerous discussions of scheduling options involving department heads, directors, academic deans, […]

Online phlebotomy technician training course to begin June 22

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Department of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement beginning June 22.

The online portion will be offered through Moodle through Aug. 7. The skills portion will be taught face to face on August 10,12 and 14 at a site to be determined.

For […]

Endowed professorship set up to honor Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne

NATCHITOCHES – As Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne wraps up her career at Northwestern State University, her objective is clear. She still wants to keep doing all she can to help the College of Business and Technology and NSU continue to grow.

Kilcoyne, the dean of the College of Business and Technology, is retiring in August […]

Some theatre and dance students still hoping to perform this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Several Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are still hoping they will be able to perform this summer with professional theatre companies around the country.

A number of theatrical companies have postponed their summer seasons due to the COVID-19 virus, but still hope they will be able to open.

“Summer employment […]

NSU will host virtual Robotics Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its annual STEM Robotics Camp virtually.  The Robotics Camp will take place from 9 a.m.-noon June 24-26.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the camp will be conducted remotely for children ages 8-14.

Registration is free and will end June 15 or when the camp is full. […]

Campus events and activities for June 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 7-13 at Northwestern State University.

June 7-13 – Registration for second summer 4-week session, fall 2020 semester

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