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34th Annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Saturday

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will host the 34th annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Turpin Stadium. The competition begins at 10 a.m. a.m. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will perform at 6 p.m. The Awards Ceremony is at 6:15 p.m. Tickets […]

University Programming Council wins regional award

NATCHITOCHES – The University Programming Council (UPC) at Northwestern State University received the prestigious Association for Promotion of Campus Activities 2023 Regional Programming Board of the Year Award at the organization’s recent regional conference in Houston. The award signified UPC’s “exceptional performance and dedication.” NSU also received second place awards in both print […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 22-28

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 22-28 at Northwestern State University. 

Oct. 22-29 – “Elemental Threads: Contemporary Works by Angelbert Metoyer, Annie Moran and Ayo Scott,” Orville Hanchey Gallery 

Oct. 22 – Soccer vs. Houston Christian, Lady Demon Soccer Field, 1 p.m. 

Oct. 22 – Modern […]

Artists’ talk will highlight closing of ‘Elemental Threads’

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University and the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts will host a closing reception for “Elemental Threads,” an art exhibition featuring the works of three contemporary artists with connections to the Creole community of Cane River.  The reception in Orville Hanchey Gallery will include an […]

Nettles Brown honorary captain for Oct. 19 football game

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Colonel Lesh Nettles Brown, U.S. Air Force Retired, the honorary captain during its home football game against Southeastern Louisiana University Oct. 19.

In 1966, Brown received a […]

Drums Along the River to be performed Oct. 27

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Drumline and Steel Band will present “Drums Along the River” on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. In case of rain, the concert will be held in Magale Recital Hall. 

The Drumline will perform stand […]

Richard Rose, Tony Smith named to CAPA Hall of Fame

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts has named longtime faculty members Richard Rose and Tony Smith as the 2023 inductees into the CAPA Hall of Fame. Rose and Smith will be honored during the Nov. 4 homecoming game vs. Houston Christian. 

Rose and Smith served on the CAPA […]

McLaren, Hseih to present clarinet, piano recital Oct. 24

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University faculty Dr. Malena McLaren and Dr. Chialing Hsieh will present a recital on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

The concert will feature works by Brahms, Harberg, Horick and […]

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