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Spring commencement May 8-9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Spring Commencement exercises Wednesday, May 8-Thursday, May 9 in Prather Coliseum.

During ceremonies at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, diplomas will be awarded to graduates in the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development.

During ceremonies at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, […]

Educator, advocate CFN’s Albarado honored by S-B African American Chamber

NATCHITOCHES – A Northwestern State University early childhood professional is among several accomplished women recognized as a CelebrateHER honoree by the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce.  Melanie LeDay-Albarado is a childcare specialist, master coach and program coordinator for CDA (Child Development Associate) and ECAC (Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate) programs at Northwestern State University’s Child […]

Nominations open for Long Purple Line

NATCHITOCHES – Nominations are open for Northwestern State University’s Long Purple Line through June 2.

The Long Purple Line was established in 1990 to provide recognition and appreciation to individuals whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the reputation and prestige of Northwestern State.  Selection may be based upon past or continuing […]

Culinary Arts students will prepare Greek Chicken Bowls to go

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University culinary arts students are offering lunch to go from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 11.  Plates are $20 each and can be picked up at the Culinary Arts Building behind the Student Union.

Students will prepare a Greek Chicken Bowl that will include a bed of citrus rice with savory Greek […]

NSU will offer CLE sessions April 23

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will offer spring Continuing Legal Education courses Tuesday, April 23 in the Natchitoches Room in Russell Hall.

Registration is available at:  https://NSU-CLE-spring-2024.eventbrite.com.

The agenda is as follows.

8 a.m. – Welcome

8:05-9:05 a.m. – Risk Management in the Hospitality Business:  A General Overview with Dr. Valerie Salter, Ph.D., MHA, NSU

9:10-10:10 a.m. – […]

Got a secret? Watson Library wants yours

NATCHITOCHES – If you’ve got a secret you just can’t keep, Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Library has an exhibit for you.  The library is presenting “Postsecret Project” April 8-May 10.

PostSecret (postsecret.com) is an ongoing art project created by Frank Warren in 2004.  The concept is that anonymous people decorate a postcard and portray a secret […]

Painting class to be held April 11, 25

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up your Brush painting class on April 11 and April 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 […]

Campus events and activities for March 31 – April 6

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 31 – April 6 at Northwestern State University. 

Feb. 1 – May 10 — “Wunderkammer: A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet Exhibit,” Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library 

March 31 – April 6 – Early registration for summer and fall […]

Visiting physicist discusses AI research, possible collaborations at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Romuald Poteau, a professor from Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie des Nano-Objets (LPCNO), INSA-CNRS-UT3, Toulouse, France, spoke to students and faculty in Northwestern State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, the School of STEM and the Department of Physical Science to discuss educational and research collaborations on artificial intelligence and possible student […]

NSU to host International Duo Symposium April 5-6

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the International Duo Symposium on April 5-6. Performance duos from around the world will be presenting concerts. The event is hosted by Northwestern State music faculty Paul Forsyth and Leah Forsyth, who form the Three Reeds Duo. 

The concerts will be held in Magale Recital […]

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