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Cookie decorating class to begin April 5

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

The class will be held on April 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Culinary Arts Building near the Friedman Student Union. The fee is $75.

“Cookie […]

Exchange Bank is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

Exchange Bank of Natchitoches is a Magnolia ($1,000) sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, which includes signage at the event, reserved seating for four and media promotion. Pictured from left are Brenda Starks, Tami Wallace, Mike Newton, Jill Bankston, Cristy Bernard and Sharon Leone.  Three levels of sponsorship are available at $5,000 (Louisiana), $$2,500 (Bayou) and $1,000 […]

Cane River Kitchenware will serve Ooey Gooey Bars for dessert at Flavor of Louisiana

Cane River Kitchenware is a chef/vendor for Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring seafood extravaganza.  Staff from the popular downtown Natchitoches kitchen shop will serve Ooey Gooey Bars, a specialty dessert.  Pictured from left are Cristy Bernard, Kym Habig, Jill Bankston and Sharon Leone.  Flavor of Louisiana will feature dozens of vendors that will […]

BOM is Centennial sponsor of Greek Centennial Celebration

BOM Bank is a Centennial sponsor of Northwestern State University’s upcoming Greek Centennial Celebration with a contribution at the $5,000 level.  BOM personnel with Greek ties joined NSU Development staff in making the presentation. From left are Jacob Murchison, Luke Lucky, John Sullivan, Jill Bankston, Luke Rasberry, Cristy Bernard, Danielle Cobb, Claire Mayeaux, Carrie Hough, […]

‘Kiss A Pig’ contest raises over $3,000 for NSU Food Pantry

NATCHITOCHES – Stakes were high when Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones and Dean of Students Reatha Cox were challenged to put their money where their mouth is in a campus fund raiser to benefit the NSU Food Pantry.  Students in the President’s Leadership Program organized a Kiss the Pig contest, pitting Jones against […]

Saturday matinee performance of “Twelfth Night” to be closed captioned

NATCHITOCHES – The Saturday, March 19 2 p.m. matinee performance of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” performed by Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will provide closed captioning for those who are deaf/hard of hearing.

“We hope this added feature will make it possible for more people to enjoy this outstanding play,” said Brett Garfinkel, chair of the […]

Ceramics class to begin March 31

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting Thursday, March 31. The class will be offered on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through May 5 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

The fee is $125 […]

Northwestern State named a Military Friendly institution

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation. This is the 12th time Northwestern State has received the honor.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey with 665 earning […]

Crawfish Hole will serve fried shrimp and oysters at Flavor of Louisiana

The Crawfish Hole of Natchitoches will serve fried oysters and fried shrimp at Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring food festival and celebration of spring. The Crawfish Hole will be among dozens of vendors offering samplings of seafood dishes provided by the Louisiana Seafood Board.  There will also be options for non-seafood eaters, along […]

Campus events and activities for March 13-19

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 13-19 at Northwestern State University.

March 13 – Baseball vs. Alcorn, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

March 14 – Dr. Cain Budds guest guitar recital, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

March 15 – Kiss the Pig Food Pantry contest, NSU Food Pantry, 11 a.m.

March 15 — Baseball vs. […]

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