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NSU IRB announces changes, updates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Institutional Review Board is updating some policies and procedures, according to IRB Director and Chair Dr. Jim Mischler. Faculty and students who are working with or will work with the IRB on their planned research projects this year should be aware of changes.

An institutional review board is a committee that […]

Painting class scheduled for Sept. 8, 22 and 29

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on September 8, 22 and 29 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 […]

Summer Percussion Ensemble to present concert Sept. 9

NATCHITOCHES – The Summer Percussion Ensemble will present a concert on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall on the Northwestern State University campus. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Associate Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies Dr. Oliver Molina will […]

Annual Faculty Showcase to be held Sept. 6

NATCHITOCHES – The Department of Music in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present its annual Faculty Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 6 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.

The program will include “Canzona […]

Robeline student named recipient of Lott Oil Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Wesley Jordan of Robeline is this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship, a four-year award presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co. Jordan is a freshman majoring in nursing at NSU, where he maintains a 3.4 grade point […]

Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Julie Kane to be honored at solo show

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Julie Kane will be honored at a solo show recognizing her for being the winner of the 2021 Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Critic’s Choice: Literary Award on Friday, Sept. 16 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at ArtSpace located at 708 Texas Street in Shreveport.

The show […]

Northwestern State welcomes 25 new faculty for 2022-23 academic year

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is welcoming 25 new faculty for the 2022-23 academic year, according to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Greg Handel.

New faculty in the College of Business and Technology are Anna Upshaw and Thamsanqa (Tamsie) Jongile.

The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts welcomes new faculty […]

NSU hosts faculty leaders for summit to discuss common issues

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recently hosted a statewide Faculty Summit sponsored by the NSU Faculty Senate. The event was an opportunity for the leaders in faculty shared governance from the University of Louisiana System to come together to discuss issues relevant to faculty members in 2022, according to NSU Faculty Senate President Dr. John […]

Excellence in Teaching Award: James MacDonald

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.

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

Name: James MacDonald

Academic college/department: School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs

Number of years at Northwestern State: 15

Why is teaching important to you? I think history is a subject that is underappreciated in […]

Campus events and activities for August 28 – Sept. 3

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 28 – Sept. 3 at Northwestern State University.

August 28 – Sept. 2 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 31 — Natchitoches Young Professionals Social and viewing of Hotter ‘N Hell […]

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