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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 […]

Exhibit of art collected by faculty, administrators will open Monday

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will present an exhibition of artwork from the personal collections of faculty and administrators. The exhibit, curated by Matt DeFord and Nina Murray, will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. The show will run through Dec. 9 in Orville Hanchey […]

Engineering Technology Symposium showcases STEM careers for high school students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology welcome about 70 high school students from around the area to the fifth annual Engineering Technology Symposium where they discussed STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) careers, introduced students to industry partners and discussed skills necessary to pursue lucrative careers in high tech manufacturing.

Students were able […]

Phil Kidd Scenic Studio to be dedicated Oct. 29

NATCHITOCHES – The dedication of the Phil Kidd Scenic Studio at Northwestern State University will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium Stage and area leading to the studio. The ceremony is open to the public.

Artwork and drafting by Kidd will be available to peruse […]

Office of TRIO Student Support Services receives grant to increase awareness of program

NATCHITOCHES – The Office of TRIO Student Support Services at Northwestern State University has received a $500 First-Generation College Celebration grant from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-Generation Student Success. Director of the Office of TRIO Student Support Services Frances I. Welch said NSU was one of just 50 […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to perform “The Government Inspector”

NATCHITOCHES – The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northwestern State University will present “The Government Inspector” on October 26-30 and Nov. 2-5 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. except for Sunday, Oct. 30 which will be a 2 p.m. matinee. Dr. Sean Bartley is the director.

Tickets are $15 and $12 […]

NSU ROTC alumni donate ice maker to combat heat illness

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Demon Regiment recently donated funds to the Department of Military Science to purchase a commercial grade ice maker to keep cadets safe during training. Whether it be for morning PT (physical training) and land navigation on campus or to bigger […]

Tradition bearers speak to District Rotary Conference

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University presented the program at the District 6190 Rotary Conference held this past weekend at the Chateau Saint Denis Hotel in downtown Natchitoches. Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of the Louisiana Folklife Center and professor of English and Folklore at NSU, brought together four tradition bearers to […]

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