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Wind Symphony seeking children’s voices for concert

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Bands and Wind Symphony are seeking children’s voices for a Nov. 2 concert.

“The NSU Wind Symphony will present a multimedia concert on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall,” said Dr. Anthony Pursell, director of Bands. “One of the works on the concert will honor the children […]

NSU ghost Isabella gets Legends and Lore sign on Normal Hill

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recently installed a marker for Isabella, the university’s resident ghost. The marker is located on Normal Hill, the oldest part of the campus, near the three columns that were once part of the Bullard mansion.

The marker was paid for by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which awards […]

After decades of leadership in higher education, Dr. Bill Muse is giving back to his alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation announces a new endowed scholarship that honors a distinguished graduate, Dr. William “Billy” Muse of Cincinnati, Ohio, an alumnus of the university who was president of the University of Akron from 1984-1992, Auburn University from 1992-2001 and chancellor of East Carolina University from 2001-2003.

The Dr. William “Billy” Muse […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 8-14

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 8-14 at Northwestern State University. 

Oct. 8-29 – “Elemental Threads: Contemporary Works by Angelbert Metoyer, Annie Moran and Ayo Scott,” Orville Hanchey Gallery 

Oct. 9 – Classes resume after Fall break. 

Oct. 9 – Start of B-term classes 

Oct. […]

‘Czechs in the Southern U.S.’ lecture Oct. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Cammie G. Henry Research Center will host a lecture on the development of selected Czech settlements in the South. Dr. Martin Nekola will discuss his ongoing research on the topic in a lecture titled “Czechs in the Southern USA:  History, Places and Opportunities for Further Research.”

The lecture will take place […]

October is Creole Heritage Month in Louisiana

By Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, Northwestern State University

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University is proud to acknowledge October as Creole Heritage Month in the state of Louisiana.

To mark the occasion, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a Commendation recognizing the month as a time […]

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