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Mathews recognized as NSU military honoree

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recognized Col. Jeffrey C. Mathews for his military service during Saturday’s football game.  Known on campus as Dr. Mathews, he is NSU’s director of bands and associate professor of music in the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Mathews has over 36 years of service in the Army and Air National […]

Crossroads Duo recital rescheduled for March 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Crossroads Duo will perform at Northwestern State University on Monday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. This recital was rescheduled from February. It will be open to NSU students, faculty and staff only. Audience size is limited to 72. Masks and social distancing are required. This concert will be […]

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony to honor Dr. Bill Bryant in March 13 concert

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present a concert on Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Douglas Bakenhus is music director of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra. Juan Pablo Paternina Paez is the graduate assistant conductor.

Tickets are $15. Seating is limited to 104. Masks are required and social distancing should be […]

Campus events and activities for March 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 7 – 13 at Northwestern State University.

March 7 – Baseball vs. Austin Peay, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

March 10 — Northwestern State University Trumpet Studio and Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

March 11 – Phi Beta Delta Lecture Series featuring Dr. Benjamin Forkner […]

WRAC hosts We Run This Town 5K, Couch to 5K Round 2 starts March 9

The Fitness and Intramural departments at the NSU WRAC hosted the We Run This Town 5K on Feb. 27 with a total of 104 participants ranging in age from 18-72.  Pictured are participants and volunteers who organized the event. The WRAC Running Club Round 2, “Couch to 5K” run/walk program, will begin March 9 and […]

Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith to present virtual reading March 10

NATCHITOCHES – Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith will present a virtual reading for Northwestern State University students, faculty and staff and the general public on Wednesday March 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reading will be free and open to all, with the public encouraged to attend. The Microsoft Teams address to use […]

Many High School senior signs with NSU Fishing Team

NATCHITOCHES – Many High School senior Cooper Miller signed a scholarship commitment to join the Northwestern State University Fishing Team Thursday and will attend the university this fall.  He was joined by his mother Avery Garcie and stepfather Darrin Dyess for the signing, along with administrators, staff and students from MHS and representatives from Northwestern.

“We’ve […]

Menard senior Cody Ruiz signs with NSU Esports

NATCHITOCHES – Cody Ruiz, a senior at Holy Savior Menard High School in Alexandria, is Northwestern State University’s first scholarship signee for the university’s new competitive esports team. Ruiz signed March 3 and will play on NSU’s varsity Call of Duty team. He is the son of Jennifer Atwood and Chad Ruiz.

“I want to thank […]

Molina to feature various percussion instruments in March 11 solo recital

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Music Oliver Molina will perform a percussion recital on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is limited to 75 NSU faculty, staff and students. The concert will be livestreamed at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Molina will be performing seven solos on various percussion instruments. The program […]

CAPA on the Cane to be presented March 13

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present CAPA on the Cane on Saturday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. on the Downtown Riverbank Stage in Natchitoches. Admission is free.

Several different musical ensembles will present full performances. NSU art students and faculty will have work […]

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