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NSU to host annual LitCon April 12-13

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host its annual LitCon on April 12-13 in the Natchitoches Room of Russell Hall. Presentations will be from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free and open to the public. 

Conference originator and organizer Oona Zbitkovskis […]

Jazz Orchestra to perform April 10

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream of the concert will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the orchestra. Ted Scott […]

NSU will host Golden Jubilee for Class of 1974

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will honor the Class of 1974 during the class’s Golden Jubilee celebration May 9-10.  The program will include the presentation of 50-year diplomas, receptions and other events to honor the class and graduates from prevous years.

Check-in will begin 8 a.m. Thursday, May 9 in the President’s Room of the Sylvan […]

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 […]

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