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Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from Northwestern State University, must […]

Annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 20

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20 in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus. […]

Summer Dinner Theatre to present murder mystery “Live and Let Spy”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Summer Dinner Theatre will present “Live and Let Spy” on July 16-20 and 23-27 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage. 

Tickets are $45 which includes the meal and the show. A cash bar will be available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner service and the performance starts at […]

Campus events and activities for June 30 – July 6

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 30 – July 6 at Northwestern State University. 

June 30 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 30 – July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 30 – […]

NSU’s HHP Dept. will host Sport Agility & Nutrition Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance will host a Sport Agility and Nutrition Camp July 15-17.  Hours will be 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The camp is open to athletes 11-18 who want to improve their sport performance through strength, speed and agility testing, along with individual nutrition evaluation. […]

NSU will close July 4-5

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.  Offices will resume normal hours on Monday, July 8.

The university’s Alexandria, Leesville, and Shreveport campuses will observe the same holiday/closure schedule.

Painting class to be held July 11, 25

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 11 and 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session. 

In the class, participants will learn […]

Jambalaya Cook-Off returns to Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Jambalaya Cook-Off is returning to the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Professionals and hobbyists can compete in any of three categories and demonstrate their […]

Driver education class set for July 29 – Aug. 1

NATCHITOCHES – A driver education course will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement on July 29 – Aug. 1 

The deadline to register is July 19. A mandatory parent meeting will be on July 24 at 6 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus.  

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Artist’s reception for Brother Michael David set for Friday, costumes encouraged

NATCHITOCHES – A collection of paintings and drawings by Natchitoches artist Brother Michael David Elvestrom will be on exhibit at Northwestern State University’s Orville Hanchey Gallery through mid-July.  The well-known Natchitoches artist will be honored with a reception at the gallery from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 28.  The public is invited, and guests […]

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