David West, Author at Northwestern State University

Fall Graduate Career Fair to be held Sept. 28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its Fall Graduate Career Fair Tuesday, September 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom.

Students attending must dress professionally and bring a resume to meet with employers.

NSU students wishing to sign up can go to https://nsula.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/26767/student_preview?token=q9amKjlmRUdH2ZZcVUEhQPyI2NRUa-_s4J2ojZx_3UrSS2WJEyLuoQ

Employers can go to https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/26767/employer_preview?token=q9amKjlmRUdH2ZZcVUEhQPyI2NRUa-_s4J2ojZx_3UrSS2WJEyLuoQ

Employers attending […]

Forsyth, Hsieh to perform new works in Sept. 24 recital

NATCHITOCHES – Saxophonist Paul Forsyth and pianist Chialing Hsieh will present a recital “Premiere: New Works for Saxophone and Piano” on Friday, September 24 at 6 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 […]

Online phlebotomy technician training course to begin Sept. 27

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin in Alexandria on Monday, September 27.

This nine-week course is broken down into two parts. The first part will be six weeks of online classroom instruction that concludes November 7. The second part will be a face-to-face hands-on portion that will […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to perform “The Rocky Horror Show” Sept. 22-25

NATCHITOCHES – NSU Theatre and Dance will present “The Rocky Horror Show” September 22-25 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. each evening with a 2 p.m. matinee on September 25.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children and seniors. Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts […]

Campus events and activities for Sept. 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of September 12 – 18 at Northwestern State University.

Sept. 12 – Soccer vs. Nicholls. Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.

Sept. 14 – Volleyball vs. Jackson State, Prather Coliseum, 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 15 – Andrej Kurti […]

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra announces upcoming season

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony will perform five concerts during its 2021-22 season and will be part of the annual Christmas Gala, according to musical director Dr. Douglas Bakenhus.

The concerts will feature Northwestern faculty, alumni and top NSU music students and will be held in Magale Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 per concert […]

Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith named head of the Department of Health and Human Performance

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith has been named department head of the Department of Health & Human Performance (HHP) at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

“It’s an exciting day in HHP. NSU is my alma mater, and I […]

Carrefour Chamber Music Project to perform 20th century musical masterpiece September 16

NATCHITOCHES – The Carrefour Chamber Music Project will perform at Northwestern State University on Thursday, September 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. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The group includes Michele […]

2021 Excellence in Teaching Award: Connie Jones

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: Connie Jones

Academic college/department: School of Business, Hospitality Management & Tourism

Number of years at Northwestern State: 26 + years

Why is teaching important to you? I love the excitement of sharing my passions. […]

Campus events and activities for September 5 – 11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of September 5 – 11 at Northwestern State University.

September 5 – Soccer vs. UL-Monroe, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 6 p.m.

September 6 – University closed for Labor Day

September 7 – University reopens after Labor Day holiday

September 7 – After School Art Camp, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., […]

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