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NSU launching campus tree survey

Campus faculty, staff and students have discussed the benefits of establishing campus tree and bird walks that would include existing heritage trees and other trees of significant size or species.

Driver education class to be offered on Jan. 2-6

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a driver education course Jan 2-6. Class time is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus. Driving schedules will be set once class begins.

This course will consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum […]

Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band names 2020-21 drum majors

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band has named Chloe Farrar of Shreveport, Abigail Kent of Benton and Jacob St. Pierre of LaPlace as drum majors for the 2020-21 academic year.

“Our drum majors are an integral part of the Spirit of Northwestern,” said Assistant Director of Bands Daniel McDonald. “They hold the […]

Education graduates recognized

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education recognized graduating seniors who completed degrees in early childhood education, secondary education, music education and health and physical education during a program Dec. 9 in which the new teachers received apple pins and were congratulated by faculty, supporters and fellow students. On the front row from left […]

CFS students collect supplies for Women’s Resource Center

NATCHITOCHES – Students in the child and family studies program at Northwestern State University collected about $3,000 worth of supplies for the Women’s Resource Center, an organization that provides education and support for women who plan to carry their pregnancy to term.

The Women’s Resource Center provides free one-on-one childbirth and breastfeeding instruction, material assistance for […]

Fall Commencement to be held Dec. 20

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its Fall 2019 Commencement Exercises on Friday, Dec. 20 in Prather Coliseum.

Graduates from the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development, the Louisiana Scholars’ College and the College of Arts and Sciences with the exception of those receiving degrees in general studies, electronic engineering technology and industrial […]

Students looking forward to Gala performance at Shreveport’s Strand Theatre

NATCHITOCHES – Students in the Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University look forward to performing in the annual Christmas Gala. Taking the 31st annual show on the road to Shreveport’s Strand Theatre has added to a kick to the performer’s steps. The Gala […]

ROTC cadets recognized during fall awards program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted the fall awards program for the 70^th Demon Battalion Thursday, Dec. 5. The event recognized the accomplishments of outstanding cadets in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

Cadets Maria Magdalena Bansil and Larancion Magee, who commissioned in May 2019, were recognized for completing Advanced Camp at Fort […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 8-14

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 8-14 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 8 – Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Dec. 9 – Jazz for Pups, NSU Jazz Combos benefit concert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 – NSU Chamber Choir performs a program of “Lessons and Carols,” […]

Heart in Hands art car on display for Gala

NATCHITOCHES – The “Heart in Hands” art car has been on display to greet guests attending the Northwestern State University Christmas Gala at the Natchitoches Events Center and will appear again next weekend as the Gala is presented at Shreveport’s historic Strand Theatre. The Mazda RX-8 will be positioned in front of each venue so […]

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