NSU News

Virtual cooking class will raise funds for Empower Nepali Girls

NATCHITOCHES – The non-profit organization Empower Nepali Girls will offer a unique fundraising experience in which individuals can participate in a virtual cooking class streamed live from Kathmandu, Nepal. The class will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 with participants preparing momos, traditional Nepali dumplings. Participants who sign up will receive the recipe […]

NSU announces results of Region IV Social Studies Fair

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs hosted students from schools in surrounding parishes for the 58th annual Region IV Social Studies Fair Feb. 3. Students exhibited almost 70 individual and group projects in a wide variety of fields, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, Louisiana history, political science and sociology. […]

Northwestern State alumni making their way on Broadway

NATCHITOCHES – The road to Broadway can start at Northwestern State University. Five alumni of the Theatre and Dance program are in the cast of current Broadway shows or shows that will open in March.

Casey Barrett has been in “Book of Mormon” for more than 10 years after being in the […]

NSU gives update on building projects

NATCHITOCHES – Concrete bases for Robert Alost Hall are being poured and the 18-month project is running on schedule, according to Jennifer Kelly, Northwestern State University’s executive director of University Affairs.

“Steel will start going up mid- to late February,” Kelly said. “It’s progressing, even considering several days of rain, they’ve been able to move forward.”

The […]

Chamber Choir to present special program Feb. 18

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a concert on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. In Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. The Chamber Choir is conducted by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholaus […]

FUMC Youth support Cradle to College

NATCHITOCHES – The Youth of Natchitoches First United Methodist Church, led by Colby and Lindsey Session and NSU FUMC interns Phillip Coleman, Rachael Smith and Garrett Wells visited the Northwestern State University Teacher Education Center recently to engage in a service learning project and tour the building. Following a discussion of how literacy impacts school […]

Guest artist Cain Budds to present guitar recital Feb. 20

NATCHITOCHES – A guest artist recital featuring guitarist Cain Budds will be presented at Northwestern State University on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Varnado Hall ballroom. Admission is free and open to the public.

He will play music by Joaquin Rodrigo, Francisco Tárrega, Antonio Lauro, Dusan Bogdanovic and […]

Clark, Beauchamp recital cancelled

NATCHITOCHES – The recital by Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Flute Stephen Clark and British conductor, pianist and coach Ashley Beauchamp scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 14 has been cancelled.

Campus events and activities for Feb. 11-17

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 11-17 at Northwestern State University.

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

Feb. 1-29 – Faculty Art Exhibition, Orville Hanchey Gallery

Feb. 12-13 – University closed […]

RECIPE for STEM draws in middle schoolers with hands-on learning

NATCHITOCHES – More than 1,400 middle school students from throughout central Louisiana participated in second annual RECIPE for Rural STEM Day Feb. 8 where they engaged in activities and demonstrations designed to spark interest in science, technology engineering and mathematics. The RECIPE (Relevant, Educational, Career Minded, Impactful, Purposeful and Engaging) event was presented by Northwestern […]