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Professor's sculpture accepted to biennial competition

Professor's sculpture accepted to biennial competition

Michael Yankowski, professor of art at Northwestern State University has been has been accepted into the Louisiana Purchase Second National Biennial Competition sponsored by Louisiana Tech University. Yankowski is one of 49 artists selected from entrants across the country.

Counseling professor writes book review

Counseling professor writes book review

Dr. Ryan Hancock, assistant professor in Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy (Family) College of Education and Human Development, published a review of Breaking Out II: The Complete Guide to Building a Positive LGBTI Identity, a manual for helping LGBTI individuals develop a positive self-image and acceptance of who they are within society. 

NSU Theatre taking part in Kennedy Center College Festival

NSU Theatre taking part in Kennedy Center College Festival

Two Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance productions have been entered into the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Fourteen theatre and dance students have also been recognized for their work in fall productions.

New Chimp Haven program to offer closer look into lives of chimps

New Chimp Haven program to offer closer look into lives of chimps

Chimp Haven will expand its behind-the-scenes education program starting in 2013. The sanctuary will begin a new program called Chimp Chat & Chew - The Morning Edition."

DOTD announces 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest

DOTD announces 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by its Aviation Section. The theme for this year’s contest is “My Favorite Air Sport.”

Students between age 6 and 17 are encouraged to create artwork based on the use of this year’s theme in relation to the aviation world. The intent of the contest is to encourage young people throughout Louisiana to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering, and science.

Sabine Parish Players to perform 'A Christmas Carol'

Sabine Parish Players to perform 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens' classic tale "A Christmas Carol" will be performed by the Sabine Parish Players at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Sabine Theatre, 675 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA.

Cane River will be open for Christmas festival

Cane River will be open for Christmas festival

Cane River Patrol advises that Cane River Lake is now open to boating traffic.

They say that boaters should navigate the waters carefully because the lake is still experiencing low water conditions.