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Creole Heritage Center seeks input for national database

NATCHITOCHES – The genealogy department in Northwestern State University’s Creole Heritage Center invites the public to participate in a project to create a national database of Creole family histories that will serve as a central clearinghouse for researchers.

“We welcome you and your family’s history to our world,” said Markita Hamilton Small, CHC clerk. “Our efforts include gathering […]

Engineering Tech Dept. will host Internship & Career Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host Internship and Career Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in Williamson Hall, Room 112.

Students who attend can find out which companies are hiring and network with prospective employers. The event is being presented based on request from local and regional industry partners […]

Business group names Dr. Eddie Horton as Educator of the Year

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Eddie Horton, associate professor of computer information systems at Northwestern State University, was named Educator of the Year for the Association of Business Information Systems group at the Federation of Business Disciplines conference held this past weekend in New Orleans.

“I am very honored to have been selected for this award,” said Horton. […]

March 15 concert to honor work of composer Mauricio Kagel

NATCHITOCHES – Faculty and students from Northwestern State University will join guest artists from Louisiana Tech and the University of Louisiana at Monroe in a tribute to composer Mauricio Kagel on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Dr. John Dunn will present a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and […]

Saloy visit postponed

NATCHITOCHES – A reading and discussion planned to feature Louisiana Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy at Northwestern State University will not take place. The event was scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 but due to illness will be rescheduled for a later date.

For more information, contact Dr. Shane Rasmussen at rasmussens@nsula.edu or (318) 357-4332.

CAPA on the Cane cancelled

NATCHITOCHES – The presentation of CAPA on the Cane by the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University scheduled for Saturday, March 12 has been cancelled due to expected weather conditions, according to Scott Burrell, director of the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

NSU-TV News Service team incorporates bilingual reporting into their broadcasts

NATCHITOCHES – Students in Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts are taking their broadcasting experience to the next level by incorporating bilingual segments to student reporting. Naydu Daza Maya of Cartagena, Colombia, combined her writing and reporting skills with Boyce native Jordan Johnson’s videography and editing expertise to bring a […]

NSU nursing student named Miss Louisiana Teen USA

NATCHITOCHES – When Ainsley Ross was growing up, she loved watching pageants and even putting on fancy dresses like those who were competing. The nursing major at Northwestern State later found out she was good at competing in pageants by recently winning the title of Miss Louisiana Teen USA.

She will compete for the title of […]

Save the Date – Presidential Investiture will take place Aug. 26

NATCHITOCHES – The investiture for Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones will take place Friday, Aug. 26 in Natchitoches. The event, which formally installs Jones as the university’s 20th president, will include a ceremony at 11 a.m. in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium and a community reception. Surrounding the investiture will be student programs, a breakfast […]

Guest artist Dr. Christopher Lowry to perform March 11

NATCHITOCHES –Guest artist Dr. Christopher Lowry will present a guest recital at Northwestern State University on Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. University COVID protocols will be in effect. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. A livestream of the concert will […]

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