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Artists’ talk will highlight closing of ‘Elemental Threads’

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University and the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts will host a closing reception for “Elemental Threads,” an art exhibition featuring the works of three contemporary artists with connections to the Creole community of Cane River.  The reception in Orville Hanchey Gallery will include an […]

Nettles Brown honorary captain for Oct. 19 football game

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Colonel Lesh Nettles Brown, U.S. Air Force Retired, the honorary captain during its home football game against Southeastern Louisiana University Oct. 19.

In 1966, Brown received a […]

Drums Along the River to be performed Oct. 27

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Drumline and Steel Band will present “Drums Along the River” on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. In case of rain, the concert will be held in Magale Recital Hall. 

The Drumline will perform stand […]

McLaren, Hseih to present clarinet, piano recital Oct. 24

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University faculty Dr. Malena McLaren and Dr. Chialing Hsieh will present a recital on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

The concert will feature works by Brahms, Harberg, Horick and […]

Phi Beta Delta to present lecture on Kenya Nov. 8

NATCHITOCHES – The Phi Beta Delta Language and Culture Series will present a lecture on Kenya on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 107 of Russell Hall. The event will also be streamed via WebEx at the same time, with a WebEx recording available for registered attendees. Registration for the event […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to present “The Wedding Singer” Oct. 25-29

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State Theatre and Dance will present the musical comedy “The Wedding Singer” Oct. 25-29 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Show times are Oct. 25-28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. 

Tickets are $15 and $12 for senior citizens. NSU, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science, […]

F.j., Nicol Delphin named Louisiana Tradition Bearers

NATCHITOCHES – Cane River Creole cultural authorities Nicol and F.J. Delphin will be named Louisiana Tradition Bearers by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 21 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in […]

Moulton to participate in Fulbright youth summit

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Patrice Moulton, recently elected to the national board of directors for the Fulbright Association, will participate in Pathways to Global Citizenship, a global youth summit to promote study abroad, hosted by the Fulbright Association Thursday, Oct. 19.  The summit will take place at eth Grand Hyatt in Denver, Colorado, from 1-5:30 p.m. […]

Notary Exam Prep Course to begin October 24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will present a Notary Public Exam Prep via online video conferencing starting Tuesday, Oct. 24. The instructor will provide you with a conferencing link to join the class on the first day of class.  

In partnership with Louisiana State University-Shreveport, […]

NSU Homecoming set for Nov. 3-4

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming with a series of programs, events and reunions Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4.  Individual organizations have additional events planned for Sunday, Nov. 5.

Updates will be posted at www.northwesternstatealumni.com.  Alumni are encouraged to reach out to organizations to confirm dates, times and details.

Friday, Nov. 3

 Long Purple Line […]

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