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NSU recognizes outstanding faculty with Excellence in Teaching Awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored faculty who earned Excellence in Teaching Awards during the university’s annual Faculty Institute Aug. 7. The Excellence in Teaching award recognizes faculty with demonstrated history of commitment and service to students and the university.

This year’s honorees are Becky Farmer, Shaun Wheat, Dr. Shahriar Hossain, Dr. Rondo Keele, Dr. Danny […]

Jones highlights good news and challenges in address to faculty, staff

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones addressed the upcoming academic year’s highlights and challenges during the university’s Faculty Institute and faculty/staff lunch Monday.  The annual event provides an opportunity for the president to deliver a state of the university address directly to faculty and staff. While Jones’ remarks outlined positive developments at […]

Campus events and activities for August 6-12

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 6-12 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 6 – 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect 

Aug. 6 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art […]

NSU Music Academy accepting students for fall semester

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Music Academy is enrolling students for the fall semester. The academy is directed by Northwestern State music faculty Dr. John Price and Dr. Francis Yang and offers piano, guitar, percussion and voice lessons for students from age six to adults. Lessons are taught face to face or online. Teachers […]

Chamber Choir chosen to perform at regional conference

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir has been selected to perform at the American Choral Directors Association Southern Regional Conference in February in Louisville, Kentucky. 

The Chamber Choir, conducted by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholas B. Cummins, was selected by a blind audition of recordings submitted in April. More than 100 […]

School of Education director named to state organization leadership team

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Katrina Woolsey Jordan, director of the Northwestern State University School of Education, was chosen to serve as the secretary for the Louisiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (LACTE). She will serve a two-year term.

Jordan has worked in the field of education for almost 30 years. During that time, she has served as […]

Nichols, Soileau selected as R.F. Lewis Scholars

NATCHITOCHES – Frederick Nichols of Winnfield and Christopher Soileau of Kinder have been selected to represent Northwestern State University in this year’s cohort of the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program, an initiative of the University of Louisiana System.  The program recruits Black male students and provides educational programs, mentoring opportunities and co-curricular experiences to improve […]

NSU hosts workshop for K-12 art teachers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art hosted a professional development program for Louisiana K-12 art teachers.  A cohort of 13 teachers from Rapides, Caddo, Natchitoches, Calcasieu and St. Landry parishes attended six art workshops and the Natchitoches-Northwestern Folk Festival and enjoyed fellowship with each other while living in Varnado Hall, […]

Beginning ceramics class to begin Aug. 17

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting Aug. 17. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Sept. 21 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. 

The fee […]

Campus events and activities for July 30 – Aug. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 30 – August 5 at Northwestern State University. 

July 30 – Aug. 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect 

July 30 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 

 

 

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