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Director of Communications at Northwestern State University. I have worked in the University's News Bureau since 1991.

Pianist Michael Gurt to present concert Oct. 21

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Michael Gurt will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Tickets are $15. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building.

Gurt’s performance is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 10-16

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 10-16 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 11 – Start of B-term classes

Oct. 14-15 – Modern in Motion IX, Alumni Plaza, 6 p.m.

Oct. 15 – Soccer vs. Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 7 p.m.

Oct. 15-16 – NSU Opera Theater presents “Amahl and […]

NSU Dance Company to present Modern in Motion IX Oct. 14-16

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Dance Company will present “Modern in Motion IX” Oct. 14-16 in the Alumni Plaza adjacent to the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance times are 6 p.m. with a 1 p.m. show on Oct. 16. Admission is free but donations will be accepted.

Choreography is by Brett Alan Garfinkel, Kirstin Riehl and Rebecca Morgan. […]

Opera Theater to perform “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Oct. 15-16

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Opera Theater will perform “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti on Oct. 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building. A […]

Twisted wire sculptor Elvin Shields to be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer

NATCHITOCHES – Twisted wire sculptor Elvin Shields will be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony on Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor of English and […]

Cookie decorating class to begin Oct. 12

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer “Cookie Decorating with Royal Icing for Beginners” starting Tuesday, Oct. 12.

The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Nov. 2 in the Culinary Arts Building near the Friedman Student Union. The fee is $75.

This […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 3-9

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 3-9 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 4-5 – Fall break. Administrative offices will be open.

Oct. 6 – Classes resume after Fall break.

Oct. 6 – NSU Jazz Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Livestream at capa.nsula.edu.

Oct. 7 – Volleyball vs. Houston Baptist, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. […]

Painting class to be taught Oct. 7, 21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Oct. 7 and 21 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 the class, participants will […]

Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville named Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet

NATCHITOCHES – Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville was named winner of the 64th Annual Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program held Thursday at Northwestern State University.

Scroggs, a sophomore dance major, will represent Northwestern State in this summer’s Miss Louisiana Competition. She will receive more than $8,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Bailey Willis of Opelousas […]

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