Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum to Host Tamale-Making Program Nov. 14
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum will present “Wrapped in Tradition: Tamale Making in Sabine Parish” Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 800 Front St. in Natchitoches.
Rhonda Remedies Gauthier, an enrolled member of the Choctaw-Apache Tribe, will explore the Indigenous and Spanish influences on Sabine Parish’s tamale-making traditions through family stories, discussion and food tastings.
The program will also feature footage from her documentary, From Maize to Masa, highlighting traditional preparation methods passed down through generations.
The event is free and open to the public.
NSU Nursing, Radiography Students Participate in Airport Disaster Drill
Northwestern State University
Approximately 100 Northwestern State University nursing and radiography students participated in an emergency preparedness exercise Nov. 5 at Alexandria International Airport.
The drill simulated a collision between two aircraft, allowing students to portray injured passengers while firefighters, emergency medical personnel and other responders practiced mass-casualty procedures.
The federally required exercise tested emergency communications, patient assessment, triage and coordination among participating agencies.
University officials said the experience helped students better understand emergency response procedures and the importance of compassionate patient care.
Two NSU Employees Complete Leadership Natchitoches Program
Northwestern State University
Two Northwestern State University employees recently completed the Leadership Natchitoches Cohort 7 program.
Dr. Jessie Church, assistant professor of education and elementary education program coordinator, and Matthew Craig, student media coordinator, participated in the community leadership initiative.
Leadership Natchitoches introduces participants to local businesses, government, education and community organizations through an eight-session program.
The initiative is designed to strengthen connections among community leaders and encourage civic engagement, volunteerism and collaboration throughout Natchitoches Parish.
NSU to Host N-Side View Day for Prospective Students Nov. 14
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University will host N-Side View Day Saturday, Nov. 14, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore the university.
Check-in is scheduled from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and will include a welcome session and opportunities to meet representatives from academic and student affairs programs.
Participants can tour the campus, meet faculty and current students, explore academic majors and learn about admissions, housing and student life.
The event is designed to help prospective students become familiar with Northwestern State and its educational opportunities.
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