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Wind Symphony seeking children’s voices for concert

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Bands and Wind Symphony are seeking children’s voices for a Nov. 2 concert.

“The NSU Wind Symphony will present a multimedia concert on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall,” said Dr. Anthony Pursell, director of Bands. “One of the works on the concert will honor the children […]

NSU ghost Isabella gets Legends and Lore sign on Normal Hill

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recently installed a marker for Isabella, the university’s resident ghost. The marker is located on Normal Hill, the oldest part of the campus, near the three columns that were once part of the Bullard mansion.

The marker was paid for by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which awards […]

After decades of leadership in higher education, Dr. Bill Muse is giving back to his alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation announces a new endowed scholarship that honors a distinguished graduate, Dr. William “Billy” Muse of Cincinnati, Ohio, an alumnus of the university who was president of the University of Akron from 1984-1992, Auburn University from 1992-2001 and chancellor of East Carolina University from 2001-2003.

The Dr. William “Billy” Muse […]

Modern in Motion XI to be performed at historic Texas and Pacific Railway Depot Oct. 19-22

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Modern in Motion XI Oct. 19 – 22 at the historic Texas and Pacific Railway Depot on Remembrance Way in Natchitoches.

Performance times are Oct. 19-20 at 6 p.m., Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Oct. 22 at […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 8-14

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

Oct. 8-29 – “Elemental Threads: Contemporary Works by Angelbert Metoyer, Annie Moran and Ayo Scott,” Orville Hanchey Gallery

Oct. 9 – Classes resume after Fall break.

Oct. 9 – Start of B-term classes

Oct. […]

Guest artists Johnum Palado, Thomas Hundemer and Robert Cruz to present recital Oct. 15

NATCHITOCHES – A guest artist recital featuring Shreveport-based musicians Johnum Palado on violin, Thomas Hundemer on horn and Robert Cruz on piano will be presented on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Varnado Hall Ballroom. Admission is free and open to the public. They will perform works by Gyorgy Ligeti and […]

‘Czechs in the Southern U.S.’ lecture Oct. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Cammie G. Henry Research Center will host a lecture on the development of selected Czech settlements in the South. Dr. Martin Nekola will discuss his ongoing research on the topic in a lecture titled “Czechs in the Southern USA: History, Places and Opportunities for Further Research.”

The lecture will take place […]

October is Creole Heritage Month in Louisiana

By Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, Northwestern State University

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University is proud to acknowledge October as Creole Heritage Month in the state of Louisiana.

To mark the occasion, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a Commendation recognizing the month as a time […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to perform Oct. 11

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream of the concert will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the […]

NSU names athletic facilities Donald G. Kelly Athletic Complex

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University unveiled signage designating the school’s athletic fieldhouse and surrounding facilities as the Donald G. Kelly Athletic Complex during the Sept. 30 football game. Kelly and family were recognized, along with his contributions to NSU while serving in state government for more than two decades.

A prominent alumnus and student-athlete, Kelly served […]

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