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High schoolers learn about career opportunities at Engineering Technology Symposium

NATCHITOCHES – “Technology touches every aspect of our lives,” said Dr. Jafar Al-Sharab, head of Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology, as 285 high school students from Lincoln, Ouachita, Sabine and Calcasieu parishes convened for the Engineering Technology Symposium at NSU.

 

The agenda included an exhibition of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines offered […]

ROTC Fall Awards program set for Dec. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science will host a fall awards program honoring cadets in the 70th Demon Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.  The program will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in the Teacher Education Center Auditorium.

 

The public is invited to attend.  A reception will follow.

 

To RSVP, […]

Pet Trackr wins Inferno Pitch

The concept is that of a mini “Shark Tank,” with a model designed for students to present an idea and pitch it to a group of investors and get prize money for first, second or third prize.

31st Annual Christmas Gala to be performed in Natchitoches, Shreveport

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 31st annual Christmas Gala Dec. 4-6 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Performance times are 7 p.m. each evening with a 9 p.m. performance on Dec. 6. The Gala will also be […]

Mathews to attend White House ceremony awarding National Medal of Arts

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Director of Bands Dr. Jeffrey C. Mathews will be among those attending a White House ceremony Thursday at 6 p.m. honoring the nation’s military bands.

President Donald J. Trump will award The National Medal of Arts, our nation’s highest award to artists, to “The Musicians of the US Military.” Chairmen of […]

Percussion Ensemble wins international competition

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Percussion Ensemble won the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition held at the Percussive Arts Society International Competition (PASIC) in Indianapolis.

The NSU ensemble is under the direction of Ken Green and Dr. Oliver Molina. They performed “Waiting to Exhale” (2019) by Peter Naughton and “Ojo” by Joe Moore.

“I am so proud of my students […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 17-23

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 17-23 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 17- Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Nov. 19 – Men’s basketball vs. Louisiana College, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 – Screening of the film “Skins,” Friedman Student Union, 5 p.m.

Nov. 21 – Football vs. Stephen […]

Counselors’ Luncheon

President and First Lady Chris and Jennifer Maggio, along with the NSU Recruiting Team, hosted a luncheon for area school counselors Friday at the President’s Residence where they shared information about new and emerging programs, alumni accomplishments and scholarship opportunities.  Counselors from Natchitoches, Winn, Sabine, Vernon, Grant and Red River parishes attended.  Students from the […]

Wellness Fest 2019

Hundreds of Northwestern State University students, faculty and staff mingled in and around the WRAC Wednesday for a campus Wellness Fest, a collaborative initiative between Student Affairs, the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health and the WRAC. With dozens of health-related vendors and booths manned by student and staff volunteers and several community […]

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