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BSN students volunteer with Rapides flu shot drive thru

ALEXANDRIA – Bachelor of Nursing students at Northwestern State University’s Cenla campus volunteered with the Rapides Parish Health Unit and assisted in administering 140 influenza injections to the community Sept. 30. From left are Royesha McCullough, Kerri Manuel, Assistant Professor Rebecca Harrell, MSN RNBC, Mikayla Wright and Chloe Hamilton.

Alost honored at ballgame, new academic building will bear his name

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will honor the legacy of Dr. Robert Alost, the 16^th president of Northwestern, who led the university from 1986 to 1996, by naming the school’s new academic building Robert Alost Hall. The Robert Alost Memorial Scholarship has been established by friends and family. Dr. Alost’s sons were recognized on the […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 2-8 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 2 – Faculty recital: Omojo Percussion Duo, Magale Recital Hall, 5 p.m. #

Oct. 4 — “Watson’s Living Library: Everyone Has A Story,” Ora G. Williams Multimedia Studio, Kyser Hall, Room 142, 2 p.m.

Oct. 4 – NSU Choirs Preview Concert, […]

Modern in Motion X set for October 13-16

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Dance Company and the Friends of Louisiana Sports and History will present Modern in Motion X on Oct. 13-16 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. Performance time is Oct. 13-15 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 16 at 2 […]

Painting class set for October 6 and 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on October 6 and 27 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 […]

Bailey Willis named Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet

NATCHITOCHES – Bailey Willis of Opelousas was named winner of the 65^th Annual Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program held Wednesday at Northwestern State University.

Willis, a junior secondary education major, will represent Northwestern State in this summer’s Miss Louisiana Competition. She will receive more than $8,000 in scholarships and prizes. Willis was […]

Department of Music receives donation of opera scores

NATCHITOCHES – Former Northwestern State University staff member Paula Craig has donated nearly two dozen boxes of opera scores and materials to the NSU Department of Music. The collection will be placed in the Prince Music Library in the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Craig’s husband, the late James Pat Craig, was a singer, piano […]

NSU choirs to preview upcoming performances Tuesday

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University choirs will present a preview concert on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholaus Cummins said the concert will feature the Northwestern Chamber Choir, Lyrica and […]

Christopher cello recital set for Oct. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Cellist Paul Christopher will present a recital on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. He will be assisted by Sally Horak on flute, Chialing Hsieh on harpsicord and Theresa Zale-Bridges on oboe. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The program […]

Gauthier to be named Louisiana Tradition Bearer

NATCHITOCHES – Mestiza cultural authority Rhonda Gauthier will be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony Saturday, October 8 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. Serving as a folklife ambassador for the Louisiana Folklife Commission, Dr. […]

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