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Fiddle program promotes part of the state’s folk music tradition

NATCHITOCHES – Attendees at the Louisiana Folklife Center program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on June 10 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum were treated to a performance of fiddle musical artistry. Several musicians participated, including three Louisiana State Fiddle Champions, Clancey Stewart […]

Campus events and activities for June 11-17

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 11-17 at Northwestern State University. 

June 11 – July 5 – Registration underway for second 4-week summer session at NSU Connect 

June 11 – August 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect 

June 12-16 – Fine […]

NSU slated for $65.1 M in capital outlay

NATCHITOCHES – Pending the signature of Gov. John Bel Edwards, Northwestern State University is set to receive $65.1 million in capital outlay for three facility projects.  Those projects include the planning and construction of a health performance center, renovation of Warrington Place at NSU’s Shreveport campus and replacement of Kyser Hall, the school’s main academic […]

Art Camp will continue with two more sessions

Galvina Cano-Campos shows off a watercolor painting she created during Session 1 of Art Camp at Northwestern State University. Art camp will continue with two more sessions. “Bayou Magic” will be June 12-16 for children ages 5-10. “Advanced Projects for Teen,” will be June 19-23 for students ages 11-18. Sessions from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Camp […]

Astro Robotics Camp introduces youngsters to programming, STEM

Aubree Rachal learned programming and mobile control of a robot during Astro STEM Robotics camp that took place at Northwestern State University June 5-9.  With devices synced to their smart phones, students learned programming, obstacle avoidance and other tasks that concluded with challenge competitions. As part of the camp, students also toured NSU’s science labs […]

Three sessions of painting class to be offered this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on June 19, July 10 and August 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each class is a separate session. 

In […]

P.E.O. Chapter AG awards scholarship to Natchitoches student

NATCHITOCHES – P.E.O Chapter AG awarded a scholarship to Madelyn Spillman of Natchitoches.  The organization presents one scholarship per semester to a Northwestern State University female student from Natchitoches Parish who qualifies by exhibiting excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Spillman, a general studies major and Demon cheerleader, […]

NSU offers students a growing list of club sports and extracurricular activities

NATCHITOCHES – Rowing. Archery. Esports. Power lifting. Tennis. Northwestern State University’s list of club sports continues to grow as the university responds to students who want to compete in extracurricular activities they’ve been involved with prior to going to college.

Northwestern State is already known for its spirit groups.  The Spirit of Northwestern Demon Marching Band […]

“Fiddlin’ with the Finest!” to be presented Saturday

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present the program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. The event is free and […]

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