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CoBT honors Hall of Distinction inductees

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology honored six individuals with induction into the School of Business Hall of Distinction during a brunch and program that took place as part of Homecoming festivities on Oct. 19.

 

Honorees were Louie Bernard, Trey Hill, the late Dr. John L. Hix, Adrian Howard, Logan Morris and […]

Columns Cafe will serve Greek dinner Oct. 24

NATCHITOCHES – The Columns Café at Northwestern State University will serve a Greek-inspired dinner from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in Room 225 of the Family and Consumer Sciences Building.

 

The menu will include saganaki (seared halloumi with peanut dukkah and honey, house made Greek cheese, seared, and served with honey and peanut dukkah), avgolemono soup […]

Honorary Captains for Homecoming game recognized

NATCHITOCHES – Captain Brittany Jeanice and Joe Duhon Jr. were recognized as Honorary Captains at Northwestern State University’s Homecoming football game Oct. 19.  NSU recognizes those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces by inviting veterans and active duty service men and women to participate in the coin toss prior to all home football games.

 

Jeanice earned […]

Porter Forum focuses on environmental sustainability

NATCHITOCHES – Speakers at Northwestern State University’s 53rd annual J. Walter Porter Forum shared insights into how infrastructure can be improved and maintained while meeting required environmental standards.

 

Kevin Guth, a certified industrial hygienist, discussed the challenges present in updating and maintaining public structures such as bridges and water towers that were coated in lead-based paint […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 20-26

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 20-26 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 20 – Soccer vs. Houston Baptist, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.

Oct. 21 – Recital featuring Dr. Eldon Matlick, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 22 – Screening of documentary “Love Them First,” Varnado Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 22 – Modern […]

Modern in Motion VII to be presented Oct. 22, 24-25

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Dance Company will present Modern in Motion VII on Oct. 22, 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. at the Cane River Brewery at 108 Mill Street in Natchitoches. Tickets to the Oct. 22 Gala Performance are $50, which includes a reception sponsored by the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission. […]

NSU Opera Theatre to perform Oct. 25-26

The NSU Opera Theatre will present a number of scenes from well-known operas in their fall performance on Oct. 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

“This semester we are doing something a little different,” said Marcy McKee, an assistant professor of voice and director of the […]

Art professor writes grant to fund recycling system

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University art professor Corbin Covher authored a Healthy Communities grant to fund a project intended to negate plastic waste, educate the public on plastic re/upcycling and provide resources for his students in search of materials to create art.  The grant, awarded by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, will fund the fabrication of machines […]

OU faculty member Dr. Eldon Matlick to present recital Oct. 21

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Eldon Matlick, professor of horn at the University of Oklahoma, will present a guest recital on Monday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Recital Hall. Matlick will perform works by Libby Larssen, Oliver Messiean, Luigini and Rheinberger. The Rheinberger Sonata will be performed on […]

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