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NSU threw a party and everyone showed up

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University threw a party Friday night and everyone showed up. The school’s annual spring fund raiser, Flavor of Louisiana, drew more than 700 guests to mix and mingle while sampling Louisiana seafood dishes prepared by some of the region’s most popular chefs. Guests enjoyed seafood wontons, crawfish and grits, jambalaya and […]

Portillo, Williams win NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing

NATCHITOCHES – Lia Portillo of Galliano and Nathan Williams of Elysian Fields, Texas, have been named the winners of the annual NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing. Argus is Northwestern State’s literary magazine. Associate Professor and Coordinator of Creative Writing Programs Rebecca Macijeski is the faculty sponsor of Argus. […]

Campus events and activities for March 17-23

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 17-23 at Northwestern State University.

Feb. 1 – May 10 — “Wunderkammer: A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet Exhibit,” Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library

March 17 – NSU Trombone Choir, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

March 19: […]

Chris Roper Memorial set for April 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 42^th annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday April 27 at Northwestern Hills with a kick-off party Friday, April 26. Proceeds from the tournament are used to fund two scholarships awarded each year to two deserving students who are enrolled in the Health & Human Performance Department.

Tee […]

The Pantry has a new freezer and it’s stocked with frozen meals for students

NATCHITOCHES – Auxiliary Services at Northwestern State University, Sodexo Campus Dining and The Pantry, the campus food pantry, hosted a “stock the freezer” event March 14. The freezer and meals were purchased through a $1,200 grant from Swipe Out Hunger and LG Electronics. Swipe Out Hunger is a nonprofit organization that partners with colleges and […]

Living Library shines spotlight on those who work behind the scenes

NATCHITOCHES – You aren’t likely to find them out front, emceeing a program or posing for photo ops, but the magic doesn’t happen without them. They are the people who do the prep work, the legwork and the production work to make Northwestern State University activities, services and events a reality. This past Thursday, for […]

Phi Beta Delta to sponsor lecture on South Africa

NATCHITOCHES – The Phi Beta Delta Language and Culture Series at Northwestern State University will offer a lecture on South Africa on Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 213 of Russell Hall. The lecture by Northwestern State faculty member Dr. Thamsanga “Tamsie” Jongile will offer insights into the language and […]

Three sessions of painting class to be offered

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up your Brush painting class on March 21, April 11 and April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session.

In the class, […]

Jennings scholarship honors couple who mentored generations of music students

Luke Niedens of Queen City, Texas, is the inaugural recipient of the Richard and Shirley Jennings Scholarship, awarded to a student in NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts. The scholarship honors a couple who embodied selfless service, a strong work ethic and a commitment to music education.

Niedens is pursuing a degree in music education/instrumental […]

Ribbon-cutting postponed

NATCHITOCHES – A ribbon-cutting for the new digital billboard at Northwestern State University that was set for Thursday, March 14 has been postponed.

“Due to the passing of Mrs. Nita Maggio, mother of past NSU president Dr. Chris Maggio, we will postpone the ribbon-cutting,” said Dr. Drake Owens, vice president for External Affairs. “We offer deepest […]

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