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Maggio Update – June 5, 2020: Phase 2 operations begin Monday

In accordance with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ plan to start Phase 2 today of reopening Louisiana after the shutdown created by the pandemic, Northwestern will begin Monday moving into the second stage of its return-to-campus strategy.

The purpose of the phased approach to reopening businesses and institutions is to move toward normal operations while […]

NSU moving to Phase 2 of working operations

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University is moving into Phase 2 of a return-to-campus plan amid on-going efforts to resume operations in a safe and controlled manner.  The university will follow all CDC, state and regional guidelines as details are finalized in the coming weeks with plans for in-person classes and traditional campus activities this fall.  […]

V&M, Posey’s fund raiser benefits NSU Fishing Team in memory of Rollo

V&M Baits and Posey’s Sports Center teamed up to organize a hat fundraiser and raise $2,937.40 for the Northwestern State University Fishing Team in honor of Wes Rollo, a member of the team who lost his life May 5.  From left are Matt Clark, owner of Posey’s Sports Center; Jeff and Sonya Rollo, parents of […]

Golden Jubilee, Long Purple Line rescheduled

NATCHITOCHES – Two big events are back on the books at Northwestern State University. The NSU Alumni Association has rescheduled the Golden Jubilee celebration for the Class of 1970 Homecoming weekend, Oct. 16-17 and the Long Purple Line induction program for Friday, Oct. 30.

The Golden Jubilee will include a lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. […]

SGA Pres Hopkins selected for Governor’s Fellows Program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Student Government Association President Nicholas Hopkins has been accepted to the Governor’s Fellowship Program.  Students participating in the 10-week Lamar Governor’s Fellows Programs in Louisiana Government were assigned to cabinet-level agencies for a close observation of government in the non-partisan program that began June 2.

Students are chosen for the program […]

Nursing students coordinating drive for food bank

NATCHITOCHES – Students from Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing Science & Allied Health have partnered with The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana to raise funds to help lessen the food shortages experienced by members of their direct community. 

 “During this economic hardship caused by Covid-19, so many families, children, adults and the elderly, are going […]

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 […]

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