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Cane River Singers invites new members to join

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University and Natchitoches communities are invited to sing with NSU’s Cane River Singers for the 2024-2025 season. Cane River Singers is the university’s non-auditioned symphonic chorus open to students, faculty, staff and community members. 

Conducted by Dr. Shane Thomas, NSU’s new director of choral activities, this season will […]

Genovese hits the ground running on first day in office

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University President James Genovese dove into his first day on the job Monday by engaging with several different constituent groups in local and nearby business and education communities.

“It really has been a bundle of mixed emotions. It’s such a wonderful and exciting and energetic feeling to come […]

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra sets 2024-25 season schedule

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present five concerts and be part of the annual Christmas Gala during its 2024-25 concert season. The theme for the orchestra’s 59th season will be “A Fusion of Musical Brilliance” and will feature nationally recognized musicians, the annual Pops Concert, winners of the NSU Concerto […]

Badeaux Honored as AANA Program Director of the Year

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Aimee Badeaux, interim dean of Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, has been selected by the board of the directors of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology as the organization’s 32nd annual Program Director of the Year.  Badeaux is the first person in Louisiana to […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 4-10

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 4-10 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 4-10 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hall Family Scholarship aims to assist women and minorities seeking careers in ET

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Tom and Katy Hall, formerly of Natchitoches, established an endowed scholarship at Northwestern State University that will benefit students pursing degrees in the Department of Engineering Technology.  The two hope the gift will enable women and minorities who are underrepresented in the engineering profession to be success in pursuing careers […]

Dr. Shane Thomas named director of Choral Activities at Northwestern State

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Shane Thomas has been named director of Choral Activities and an assistant professor of music at Northwestern State University. Thomas will conduct the Chamber Choir, Cane River Singers and will facilitate the Northwestern Choral Artists. He will teach courses in vocal music education, choral methods and literature, mentor graduate students […]

IP Foundation supports Cradle to College initiative

NATCHITOCHES – The International Paper Foundation presented a literacy grant of $1,000 to the Cradle to College service-learning initiative at Northwestern State University.  Funds will be used to purchase materials for literacy bags that are given to at-risk children in the Natchitoches area. The Cradle to College initiative provides youngsters and their families […]

Music faculty member Galindo Rodriguez provides master classes for Natchitoches Central students

NATCHITOCHES – Galindo Rodriguez, associate professor of music at Northwestern State University, recently presented five days of intensive master classes to the trumpet section from Natchitoches Central High School. Students were introduced and coached in ensemble techniques, performance fundamentals and advanced trumpet techniques for improving reading, high range and endurance along with individual […]

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