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Painting class to be taught Oct. 7, 21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Oct. 7 and 21 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 […]

Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville named Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet

NATCHITOCHES – Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville was named winner of the 64^th Annual Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program held Thursday at Northwestern State University.

Scroggs, a sophomore dance major, will represent Northwestern State in this summer’s Miss Louisiana Competition. She will receive more than $8,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Bailey Willis of Opelousas […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to perform Oct. 6

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Galindo […]

Cenla couple, patrons of the arts, create scholarship for CAPA students

NATCHITOCHES – An Alexandria couple who are long-time patrons of the arts in the Cenla region are supporting Northwestern State University’s School of Creative and Performing Arts by establishing a fully endowed scholarship for a student seeking a degree in one of the performing arts. The Dr. David and Nicole Holcombe Scholarship for the Performing […]

Covington will be featured at NLMTC event

NATCHITOCHES – The Noel Foundation is partnering with the North Louisiana Math Teachers’ Circle (NLMTC) to host “The Tower of Hanoi and More!”, a hands-on presentation for local math teachers featuring NLMTC founder Dr. Judith Covington, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University.

The event will be in the LSU-S University Center ballroom from 5-7:30 p.m. […]

NSU Student Media transitions to Purple Media Network

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Contact: Alexandra Robichaux

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Natchitoches, Louisiana (Sept. 27, 2021)— The Current Sauce, Northwestern State University’s student news source, and KNWD-FM 91.7, NSU’s radio station, announce the launch of their unified digital platform, Purple Media Network. Purple Media Network hosts news, sports, entertainment and opinion content that previously appeared on […]

New sculpture expresses themes of local history, culture and the passing down of heritage and knowledge

Photo by Vanner Erikson

NATCHITOCHES – A new public art piece was installed at Northwestern State University last week that acknowledges several aspects of Natchitoches/NSU history and legacies that are passed down from one generation to the next.

“Confluence” by public artist DeeDee Morrison, is modeled after the shape of a pen quill with a basket weave […]

Archery club formed at Northwestern

NATCHITOCHES – Bradford Morrison is hoping a new club at Northwestern State University can introduce fellow students to a sport they can participate in for years to come.

Morrison is creating an archery club he hopes will eventually take part in regional and national competitions.

“I love introducing new people to the sport and I think archery […]

Columns Cafe will return Sept. 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s culinary arts and hospitality management and tourism students are bringing back the Columns Café and will feature a Parisian style shrimp dinner Thursday, Sept. 30.

The dine-in menu will feature the following

Appetizer – Salmon rose with domestic caviar, deviled eggs and potato pancakes
Soup du four – French onion soup
Salad – Fresh […]

Deutser Scholarship honors veteran, TKE fraternity member

NATCHITOCHES – The father of a Northwestern State University graduate created a scholarship in his memory. The Joel David Deutser Memorial Scholarship will be presented annually to a student in any major with a 2.5 or better grade point average with preference given to a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.

Deutser attended Trabuco Hills High […]

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