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Spirit of Northwestern members take part in virtual college marching band show

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band was well represented in a virtual college marching band show that debuted during the College Football Playoff National Championship game earlier this week.

Seventeen members of the band took part including members of the Demon Dazzlers who were prominently featured during the video that is available […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 10-16

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 10-16 at Northwestern State University.

Jan. 10 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Jan. 11-20 – Late registration for spring semester

Jan. 11 – First day of spring semester classes (classes are cancelled due to weather conditions.)

Jan. 11 – Recital featuring Dr. Dennette McDemott and Dr. […]

Update: Dr. Maggio welcomes students for Spring 2021 semester

Welcome back and Happy New Year!  I hope you had a great semester break with time to relax and recharge for the spring semester.

As we begin a new semester, it is important for us to remain vigilant with health and safety protocols. There is a growing sense of optimism amidst the pandemic as more COVID-19 […]

CAPA to hold Virtual Open House Jan. 16

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts and Department of Music at Northwestern State University will hold a Virtual Open House on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Any prospective student considering majoring in music education, performance, sacred music or music business is invited to participate in the free […]

Recital to explore parent-child relationship

NATCHITOCHES – A recital featuring mezzo-soprano Dr. Grace Edgar, Daniel Ley of harpsicord/piano and violinist Emily Owns will be held at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Limited admission is available for NSU students, faculty and staff only. Social distancing should be observed and masks are required. […]

NSU cancels classes Monday, Jan. 11 in advance of snow predictions

NATCHITOCHES – Due to the potential of high impact snowfall late Sunday, Jan. 10 and early Monday, Jan. 11, classes, including online classes, on all Northwestern State University campuses are cancelled for Monday, Jan. 11.

“Although conditions may change, a mix of rain and snow is predicted for Sunday night and with falling temperatures roads and […]

McDermott, Bakenhus to present recital Jan. 11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University music faculty Dr. Dennette Derby McDermott and Dr. Douglas Bakenhus will present a recital on Monday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Limited admission is available for NSU students, faculty and staff only. Social distancing should be observed and masks are required. The concert will livestream at […]

NSU Music Academy accepting students for spring semester

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Music Academy is accepting students for the spring semester. The academy is under the direction of Northwestern State Assistant Professor of Piano Dr. John Price and Associate Professor of Piano Dr. Francis Yang and offers piano, guitar and percussion lessons for students from age six as well as adults.  Due to […]

NSU alumni Vic and Terry Stelly succumb to COVID within hours of each other

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumni Vic and Terry Stelly, residents of Moss Bluff, died within hours of each other Dec. 26, after succumbing to complications from COVID-19. Vic Stelly, 79, a former state representative, earned a bachelor’s degree at NSU in 1962 and a master’s degree from Louisiana State University in 1965.  He was […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 3-9

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 3-9 at Northwestern State University.

Jan. 3-9 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Jan. 4 – University reopens after Christmas/New Year’s

Jan. 6 – Men’s basketball vs. Incarnate Word, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 – Campus residence halls open for spring semester

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