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NSU Chamber Choir to present fall concert Nov. 1

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the choir.

This concert is called “The Poetry of Passion:  […]

Drums Along The River concert to be performed Friday

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Drum Line and Steel Band will perform Drums Along the River Friday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in Magale Recital Hall.

The drumline will perform stand cadences, traditional […]

NSU honors Distinguished Educators

Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development recognized this year’s inductees into the Hall of Distinguished Educators.  Honorees were, from left, Lisa Blakeway Lohman, Dr. Patsy Sanson Jenkins, Sheila Cole Warner, Emilyn Horton, Dr. Bob Gillan and Walter “Willy” Paz.  To be selected, individuals must have graduated from NSU with an undergraduate […]

Webster Parish educator named LSC’s 2022 Outstanding Alumnus

NATCHITOCHES – John Dillon of Athens, center, was named the Jimmy D. Long, Sr., Louisiana Scholars’ College Distinguished Alumnus of 2022.  Dillon was recognized during Northwestern State University Homecoming festivities Oct. 22 and congratulated by LSC Director Dr. Tyler Travillion, left, and Dr. Margaret Cochran, professor of ecology and mathematics.  A 1997 graduate of the […]

NSU presents 2022 Homecoming Honor Court

NATCHITOCHES – Bailey Willis of Opelousas and Ebenezer “Eb” Aggrey of Baton Rouge were presented as queen and king of the 2022 Homecoming Honor Court at Northwestern State University.

Willis is a junior secondary education major and is the daughter of Christopher Willis and Alvada Willis. She is president of the Student Government Association and the […]

Mr. and Miss NSU recognized

NATCHITOCHES – Morgan “Meaux” Landry of New Iberia was named Miss NSU and Jonatan Jimenez of Bossier City was named Mr. NSU at Northwestern State University.  They were presented at Northwestern State University’s Homecoming football game Oct. 22, were both were also recognized as part of the Honor Court.

Landry is a senior biology pre-med major […]

NSU honors distinguished alumni at Long Purple Line induction

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored six alumni by inducting them into the University’s alumni hall of distinction, the Long Purple Line, as part of Homecoming Festivities Oct. 21. The individuals were recognized during an annual luncheon and induction program with friends, family and supports in attendance.

The 2022 inductees are Tommy Chester and Lola Dunahoe […]

McDowell recognized as Homecoming guest captain

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 First Sergeant Raymond McDowell the honorary captain of the Oct. 22  Homecoming football game.

For over 25 years, First Sergeant McDowell has served the Army and Army Reserve […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 23-29

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 23-29 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 24 – Reception for exhibit of artwork from personal collections of faculty and administrators, Orville Hanchey Gallery, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Oct. 24 – Dec. 9 — Exhibit of artwork from personal collections of faculty and administrators, Orville Hanchey […]

Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Oct. 29

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will host the annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Turpin Stadium. Competition begins at 9 a.m. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will perform at 5 p.m. The Awards Ceremony is at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and […]

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