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Journalism and Media Day will return Nov. 5

Natchitoches, La – After a two-year absence, Journalism and Media (JaM) Day 2021 returns to the Northwestern State University campus.

The half-day event, sponsored by the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts, again offers a great roster of challenging writing, reporting, on-air and online competitions as well as panel discussions to high school students […]

Painting class to be held Nov. 11, 18

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Nov. 11 and 18 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 […]

NSU English students share work at honors society conference

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students presented research and creative work on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society’s Southern Regional Conference. The conference was held virtually and hosted by the society’s Alpha Upsilon Phi chapter at the University of North Georgia.

Students from over 10 universities and colleges presented their work. NSU’s […]

Stacy named interim dean of the College of Business and Technology

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Mary Edith Stacy has been named interim dean of the College of Business and Technology at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

“I look forward to working with students, faculty, staff, alumni and stakeholders to advance the College of Business […]

Nation’s second oldest amusement park knows it can count on NSU Theatre and Dance students

NATCHITOCHES – One of the nation’s oldest amusement parks turns to Northwestern State University when it needs to hire employees to help create a memorable experience for its guests.

Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, is the second-oldest amusement park in North America. It’s home to 72 rides, a mile-long beach, on-site accommodations and more. The park bills […]

University’s indoor mask mandate to remain in place

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s indoor mask mandate will remain in place until Natchitoches transmission is below high or substantial, according to NSU Interim President Dr. Marcus Jones.

On Tuesday Governor John Bel Edwards announced the lifting of the statewide mask mandate with some caveats. K-12 schools must maintain a mask mandate or follow CDC guidance […]

Cookie decorating class to begin Nov. 9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer “Cookie Decorating with Royal Icing for Beginners” starting Tuesday, Nov. 9.

The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Dec. 7 in the Culinary Arts Building near the Friedman Student Union. The fee is $75.

“Cookie […]

Nursing students volunteer at drive through flu clinic

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University-Alexandria campus nursing students volunteered with a drive through flu immunization clinic at Rapides Parish Health Unit Oct. 20, dispensing 213 shots. Pictured in the left photo are, from left, Ramsey Treadway, Kirsten Karisny, Erik Carver, Bailey Debona and Makayla Nash. In the right photo are, front row from left, Bridget […]

“South/Realism/X” – Edgar Cano exhibition opens Nov. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Work by graduate student artist Edgar Cano will be featured in an exhibition Nov. 1-8 in Orville Hanchey Gallery at Northwestern State University. The show, “South/Realism/X” will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1.

Work by Cano is not easily classified or labeled. He began his artistic journey as a realistic […]

NSU Drumline and Steel Band to perform Friday

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Drumline and Steel Band will present Drums Along the River on Friday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fleur de Lis stage in Downtown Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. In case of rain, the concert will be in Magale Recital Hall.

The Drumline will perform stand cadences, […]

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