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NSU to hold Fall N-Side View/Scholars’ Day Nov. 14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its Fall N-Side View Day and Scholars’ Day on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event is designed to give prospective students and their parents an up close look at what Northwestern State has to offer. Scholars’ Day is for students with an interest in the Louisiana Scholars’ College, […]

Notary Public Exam Prep Review Course to be held Nov. 14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer an online Notary Public Exam Prep Extensive Review Course on Saturday Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. The fee is $65 is paid before Nov. 8 and $85 if paid after that date.

The class will cover exam format, potential […]

D’nissa Hester to present recital Nov. 9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University faculty member D’nissa Hester will present a performance titled “Songs of Hope, Joy & Standing Together,” on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. This is a livestream only event and will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. The recital was rescheduled from last month.

Hester, an assistant professor of […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 1-7

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 1-7 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 2 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes begins

Nov. 2 – NSU Drumline, NSU Steel Band, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., NSU students and faculty only

Nov. 5 – Thank A Donor Day, Kyser Brickway, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov. 5 – […]

NSU faculty take part in Bridging the Divide program

NATCHITOCHES – In a time when many university faculty have less contact with their students and colleagues, Mirla Enriquez found a way to keep from feeling alone professionally.

Enriquez, an associate professor of art at Northwestern State University, along with fellow faculty Professor of Radiologic Sciences Dr. Laura Aaron and Assistant Professor of Nursing Shaun […]

Burrell to be honored by alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – Scott Burrell, director of the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University, will be inducted into the Catawba College Theatre Arts Department’s Blue Masque Hall of Fame at a virtual event during the College’s Homecoming Week celebration Nov. 2-8.

The Blue Masque Hall of Fame is in […]

Fall Commencement will include 5 ceremonies Dec. 17-18

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has modified Fall Commencement plans to follow health and safety protocols. Degrees will be conferred during five ceremonies beginning Thursday, Dec. 17-Friday, Dec. 18 in Prather Coliseum.

“Obviously, we want our graduates and their families to be able to celebrate their accomplishments, but we must keep health and safety in mind,” […]

Zeta Iota Chapter and Zeta Iota Alumni Association donate to NJH-FRJS

NATCHITOCHES – The Zeta Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated and the Zeta Iota Alumni Association donated items to their adopted school, Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson School, to address shortages currently being experienced due to Hurricane Laura and COVID-19.

Among the materials provided were cases of water, recyclable water bottles and PPE supplies.

”We […]

Inferno Pitch finals Thursday, Oct. 29

NATCHITOCHES – Five aspiring entrepreneurs have been named finalists in Northwestern State University’s Inferno Pitch, a business model competition intended to provide students with practical experience in entrepreneurship and increase innovation commercialization in the region. Students submitted business models, attended business development workshops and will finally pitch their concept to a panel of judges at […]

Spring 2021 registration to begin Nov. 2

NATCHITOCHES – Registration for the Spring 2021 semester begins on Monday, Nov. 2 at Northwestern State University.

Northwestern State students can begin the registration procedure by checking the online schedule of classes through NSUConnect then meeting with their advisor. Students can sign up for spring classes through NSUConnect based on the following registration schedule.

Graduate students, authorized […]

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