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VOLUME 44 NO. 5 JUNE 2022
In-person Folk Festival returns July 23
The 42nd annual
Natchitoches-NSU Folk
Festival will be held
on Saturday July 23 in
air-conditioned Prather
Coliseum, 220 South
Jefferson Street on the
campus of Northwestern
State University in
Natchitoches. The family-
Freshman oriented Festival, which is
wheelchair accessible, will
take place from 9 a.m.-10
Connection p.m.
The 2022 Festival
dates below theme is “Stronger
Together: The Power of
2022 Freshman Traditional Culture.”
“We are so grateful to
Connection dates have once again be able to hold
been added to the a face-to-face event,” said
First Year Experience Dr. Shane Rasmussen,
website. Registration is director of the festival and
live. NSU’s Louisiana Folklife
Center. “This year’s theme
will celebrate the ways in
Session 3: June 2-3 which folk traditions bring
Said Rasmussen, dance lessons taught by
Session 4: July 7 “It is our honor to the Cajun French Music
people together in positive
recognize Amanda Shaw Association Dance Troupe,
FC CENLA: June 21 ways, providing solace,
as an incredibly exciting Cajun by Amanda Shaw
FC Leesville: June 22 hope, cheer and inspiration.
musician, whose distinctive and the Cute Guys, zydeco
FC Shreveport: June 23 We are truly stronger
sound captures the vibrancy by The LaCour Trio and
together than apart.”
of Louisiana’s traditional Geno Delafose and French
Fiddler extraordinaire
For more culture. Louisiana music is Rockin’ Boogie, French
Amanda Shaw will be
alive and well because of Creole la la music by
information, honorary chair ajd headline
artists like Ms. Shaw who Goldman Thibodeaux
please visit https:// performer with her band,
inspire others to follow in and the Lawtell Playboys
firstyearexperience. Amanda Shaw and the Cute
her steps.” and dancing to Golden
Guys. Shaw will be also
nsula.edu/ The festival will offer Oldies from the 50’s and
inducted in the Louisiana
freshmanconnection/. Folklife Center Hall of
three stages of music, with 60’s with the popular
free Cajun and zydeco Continued on Page 2
Master Folk Artists.
Folk Festival... Continued from Page 2
band Flashback. There will also be traditional
Native American songs and dances by the
VOLUME 44 NO. 5
JUNE 2022 Caddo Culture Club, lion dance performances
by the Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team, gospel
by Joyful Sounds, a musical tribute to the late
Next Publication: blues artist Hardrick Rivers, Celtic music by the
May 2012 Haggis Rampant Celtic Band and the Thistle
Dancers and Pipers and a special performance by
Deadline for
the Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble.
Entries: The Festival will also include numerous food
Thursday, vendors offering traditional Louisiana cuisine.
April 26 Outdoor activities include demonstrations of
traditional blacksmithing and black pot cooking.
Please submit news A child friendly hands-on demonstration of a 19th
to: century wash day will also be presented.
Leah Jackson, The Annual Louisiana State Fiddle
News Bureau,
Prather Coliseum, Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in Magale
FAX 5905 or e-mail Recital Hall. There will be a non-championship Native American crafts and pottery. Other
jacksonl@nsula.edu.
class and a championship class. A twin fiddle expected craftspeople will display needlework,
For more information, category will also be held. Registration will wood carvings, handmade toys and dolls,
call Ext. 6466. begin at noon in the first-floor foyer outside paintings, sculpture, homemade soap, spinning
Magale Recital Hall. The Fiddle Championship and weaving, handcrafted knives, handmade
NSU News is a news-
letter published by the winner will perform on the main stage in Prather brooms, walking sticks, folk art quilts and more.
NSU News Bureau. Coliseum at 4:30 p.m. KidFest will once again be available from 9
NSU News serves the The Festival includes several opportunities a.m.-4 p.m. Kidfest is an area dedicated to child-
faculty and staff of for patrons to engage directly with Louisiana friendly activities and is a fun way for children to
Northwestern State
folk culture. Blues artist Ed Huey will conduct examine their own cultural and family traditions
University. Personnel
on all campuses are beginning and advanced harmonica workshop. as well as those from around the state.
encouraged to submit Participants in this interactive workshop Children 12 and under are admitted free.
information regard- Tickets are $10 at the door for all events, or $6
ing their professional will learn and trade tricks, techniques and
accomplishments as theories with these master artists. A free for an evening pass to all events after 5 p.m. For
well as their personal Hohner harmonica will be given to the first 50 more information, call (318) 357-4332, email
milestones.
participants in the workshops. Participation in the folklife@nsula.edu or go to https://www.nsula.
harmonica workshops will be free for members edu/folklife/.
of the Festival audience. ASL interpretation, assistive listening devices
“The Festival attempts to bridge the distance and audio description will be made available
between artists and the Festival patrons, thus upon prior request for the cultural discussions
breaking the artificial barriers between artists in the Festival N-Club Room from 10 a.m.- to 5
and audience,” said Rasmussen. “Rather than p.m. and for the interpretive music informance
watching from the sidelines, everyone who takes by the Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble from
part in these activities will share and engage in 10:15-11:30 a.m. Please make requests for ASL
Louisiana’s rich culture.” interpretation, assistive listening devices and
Narrative sessions include a presentation audio description for these events by July 1 by
on Acadian brown cotton, an introduction to contacting folklife@nsula.edu or (318) 357-4332.
Native American Caddo tradition, and music Support for the Festival is provided by
informances by Amanda Shaw, Geno Delafose grants from the Cane River National Heritage
and Goldman Thibodeaux. Area, Inc., the Louisiana Division of the
More than 75 crafts vendors have been Arts, the Natchitoches Area Convention and
invited to display and discuss their traditional Tourism Bureau, the Natchitoches Historic
work with Festival patrons. Craftspeople are District Development Commission, the National
expected to display beadwork, baskets, cowhide Endowment for the Arts, the New Orleans Jazz
chair covers, alligator jewelry, Pysanky eggs, and Heritage Festival and Foundation and the
Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
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Earn comp time as a Folk Festival volunteer
The Natchitoches-Northwestern Folk Festival will be July 23 a
nd volunteers are needed for many components of the Festival. VOLUME 44 NO. 5
JUNE 2022
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Dr. Shane Rasmussen at rasmussens@nsula.
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JUNE 2022
Summer Dinner Theatre will stage two productions
The NSU Summer Dinner and the show. ship’s mission is to explore
Theatre will present the sci- A cash bar will be new worlds, search out new
fi murder mystery “It Came available. The price does life and boldly go where no
from Outer Space” on June not include a suggested man has gone before with the
14-18 and 21-25 and the gratuity of $8 per guest. Captain, his sidekick, number
comedy “Sister Amnesia’s Dress is casual. Tickets are two and a cast of characters.
Country-Western Nunsense” available at Eventbrite.com by The show is appropriate for
on July 19-23 and 26-30 searching for NSU Summer those in high school and up.
on the A.A. Fredericks Dinner Theatre. For more “Sister Amnesia’s
Auditorium stage. information, contact Yolanda Country-Western Nunsense”
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Britton at (318) 357-4483 or is the story of whether a
and dinner service starts at 6 email brittony@nsula.edu. former country singer leaves
p.m. Tickets are $35 which “It Came from Outer the convent for the Grand Ole
includes a meal (soup, salad, Space” details the voyage of Opry. The show is appropriate
entrée, dessert, tea, coffee) the starship Natchitoches. The for all ages.
Pick Up Your Brush painting class June 9, June 23
Northwestern State University’s Office a painting called “Beehive with flowers.”
of Electronic and Continuing Education will On June 23, they will paint “Americana
offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Sparklers.” No special or prior skills are
June 9 and 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on required. Children ages 7 – 12 years old
the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 are allowed to enroll, but a parent must
per session. Each class is a separate session. accompany the child the entire class. The
In the class, participants will learn the art parent does not have to enroll unless they
of painting using step-by-step instructions to participate. All supplies are included.
create a masterpiece. Students will take home For more information or to register for
a completed painting at the end of every classes, go to checkout.nsula.edu or call
class. On June 9, participants will create (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355.
4Office of Sponsored Programs
VOLUME 44 NO. 5
Congratulations Network, College of Education and Human
JUNE 2022
Development, submitted the following proposals
Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Louisiana to the Louisiana Department of Education:
Folklife Center, College of Arts and Sciences, “Ready Start Cohort 4 for 2022,” and
received notification of a $3,500 award from “Birth-to-Three Seats 2022 for Bossier Parish.”
the Cane River National Heritage Area for “42nd Ms. Camile Holden is collaborator.
Annual Natchitoches – NSU Folk Festival.” Resources and
Ms. Anna Dugas, School of Biological Assistance
Ms. Nancy Alexander, Child and and Physical Sciences, College of Arts and
Family Network, College of Education and Sciences, submitted a proposal to the Louisiana For assistance in
Space Grant Consortium (LaSPACE)/Louisiana seeking informa-
Human Development, received an additional tion about fund-
$2,023,859 from the Louisiana Department of Aerospace Catalysts Experiences for Students
ing opportunities,
Education for “Statewide Early Learning and (LaACES) entitled, “DemonSats-4: Continued preparing proposals
Child Care Scholarship Program.” Ms. Jenny Student Payload Design Programs at NSULA.” or administering
projects, contact the
Cowan is collaborator.
Dr. Shane Rasmussen, LA Folklife Office of Sponsored
Programs by phone,
Center, College of Arts and Sciences, submitted 357-5222; e-mail at
Current Activities a proposal to the Lower Mississippi Delta orsp@nsula.edu, or
Initiative through the National Park Service visit the OSP website
Dr. Christopher Gilson, School of entitled, “Celebrating Delta Cultures at the 2023 at http://www.nsula.
Natchitoches – NSU Folk Festival.” Ms. Bessie edu/orsp.
Social Sciences and Applied Programs, College
of Arts and Sciences, collaborated with Louisiana Jones is collaborator. OSP Staff
Delta Community College and Baton Rouge
Community College to submit a proposal to the Dr. Rebecca Riall and Dr. Hiram Carla Howell
Louisiana Board of Regents entitled, “Learn with F. Gregory, School of Social Sciences and Director
Podcasts! Creating Podcast Lectures to Enhance Applied Programs, College of Arts and Sciences, Alysia Jones
Dual Enrollment Students’ Engagement with submitted a proposal to the Lower Mississippi Associate
History.” Delta Initiative through the National Park Director
Service entitled, “The Old Ways Live: Cultural
Ms. Nancy Alexander, Child and Sovereignty and the Arts in the 21st Century.”
Family Network, College of Education and Dr. Mark Melder and Ms. Meredith Morris are
Human Development, submitted a proposal to collaborators.
the Louisiana Department of Education entitled,
“Child Care Resource and Referral for Region If you should have any questions or interests in
8 and Part of Region 7.” Ms. Kim Duncan is submitting a proposal, please contact either Carla
collaborator. Howell or Alysia Jones at orsp@nsula.edu or
318.357.5222 to discuss the proposal preparation
Ms. Kim Duncan, Child and Family process.
Investiture for Dr. Marcus Jones will be Sept. 9
The investiture of Dr. Marcus Jones as NSU’s 20th president will take place with a formal
ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium and will be followed by a
community reception in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom.
Other events that will take place surrounding the investiture of Dr. Jones include a day of
service and an outdoor event for students and a breakfast for faculty and staff.
More details will be available as plans are finalized. Updates will be posted at www.nsula.
edu and at www.northwesternstatealumni.com.
Jones’ investiture was postponed earlier this year to allow for more student participation.
5June Non-Credit Classes
VOLUME 44 NO. 5 Phlebotomy Technician Training via Online at 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
JUNE 2022 June 6-July 17, Classroom
NSU Natchitoches Campus
This course is designed to teach entry-level Instruction (Online via NHAnow)
July 18-24, Job Prep & Resume
phlebotomy skills to students interested in Builder (Online via NHAnow & Stick it
pursuing a career in Phlebotomy. Students Phlebotomy)
are required to complete classroom July 25-31, Practice Exam (Online
via NHAnow)
instruction and 50 venipunctures before they August 1-5, Skills/hands-on
will be allowed to take the board exam. &National Board Exam (Face-to-
This nine (9) week course is broken down Face)
Monday-Friday
into three parts. 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
1. A mandatory face-to-face Fee: $950 + $50 material fee + $117
orientation class meeting at National Board Certification fee
(The $50 fee is paid directly to
the NSU Natchitoches Campus on the instructor the first face-to-face
Monday, June 6, 2022. class meeting - National Board
2. Eight (8) weeks Certification fee is due July 22).
of online classroom instruction. A minimum payment of $475 must
be included with registration and
3. A face-to-face hands-on portion that does not include material fee or
will meet August 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 board fee. Remaining balance
(Monday through Friday) at the NSU must be paid through checkout.
nsula.edu prior to Friday, July 8.
Natchitoches Campus from 6:00-9:00 Location: 444 Caspari Street (South Hall)
p.m. 2nd Floor Classroom
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, Instructor: Sherry Hinton, CPI
students will be eligible to take the National Stick It Phlebotomy, LLC
Board Certification Exam on-site through the
Phlebotomy Technician Training via Online at
National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
NSU Cenla Campus
This course also includes Basic Life Support
This course is designed to teach entry-level
(BLS) Certification through the American
phlebotomy skills to students interested in
Heart Association.
Requirements for the course: pursuing a career in Phlebotomy. Students
· Must provide proof of high are required to complete classroom
school diploma, GED, or official instruction and 50 venipunctures before they
transcript. will be allowed to take the board exam.
· Must pay a $50 material fee to This nine (9) week course is broken down
the instructor at the first face-to- into three parts.
face class meeting, Monday June 4. A mandatory face-to-face
6. (This fee is in addition to orientation class meeting at
any registration fees.) the NSU Cenla Campus on Monday,
· Must pay $117 to NHA for the
June 20, 2022.
National Board Certification
Exam before Friday, July 5. Eight (8) weeks
22. (This fee is in addition to of online classroom instruction.
any registration fees.) 6. A face-to-face hands-on portion that
· Electronic Book is available at will meet August 15, 16, 17, 18,
no cost to you and will be posted and 19 (Monday through Friday) at
in your online class the NSU Cenla Campus from 6:00-
9:00 p.m.
Date: June 6, Mandatory Orientation (Face- Upon satisfactory completion of this course,
to-Face)
Monday Continued on Page 7
6Non-Credit Classes ... Continued from Page 6
students will be eligible to take the National Stick It Phlebotomy, LLC
Board Certification Exam on-site through the
VOLUME 44 NO. 5
National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Water Aerobics JUNE 2022
This course also includes Basic Life Support Using the unique properties of the water, this
(BLS) Certification through the American class provides you with a fun and challenging
workout designed to increase your heart rate,
Heart Association.
Requirements for the course: strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and
· Must provide proof of high enhance endurance. Water Aerobics meets the
school diploma, GED, or official demands of the most skilled movers and is gentle
transcript. enough on the joints for those seeking a low
· Must pay a $50 material fee impact alternative.
to the instructor at the first
face-to-face class meeting, Date: June 7-30, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Monday, June 20. (This fee is & Thursday
in addition to any registration July 5-28, Tuesday, Wednesday, &
fees.) Thursday
· Must pay $117 to NHA for the August 2-11, Tuesday, Wednesday,
National Board Certification & Thursday
Exam before Friday, August Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am
5. (This fee is in addition to Fee: $49-June Session
any registration fees.) $49-July Session
· Electronic Book is available at $29-August Session
no cost to you and will be posted Location: Robert W. Wilson Recreation
in your online class Complex
6604 Highway 1 Bypass
Date: June 20, Mandatory Instructor: Kaitlyn Hamm
Orientation (Face-to-Face)
Monday Notary Public Exam Prep
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
June 20-July 31, Classroom In partnership with Louisiana State
Instruction (Online via NHAnow) University-Shreveport, this 52-hour
August 1-7, Job Prep & Resume course is an introduction to notary public
Builder (Online via NHAnow & Stick it
Phlebotomy) fundamentals. The instructor, attorney and
August 8-14, Practice Exam (Online notary, Jennifer Brown, distributes significant
via NHAnow) course study guides and materials to assist
August 15-19, Skills/hands-on in your preparation for the exam. This
&National Board Exam (Face-to-
Face) course will be delivered via online video
Monday-Friday conferencing.
6:00 pm-9:00 pm The instructor will provide you with a
Fee: $950 + $50 material fee + $117
National Board Certification fee conferencing link to join the class on the
(The $50 fee is paid directly to first day of class, Tuesday, June 16.
the instructor the first face-to-face Requirements for the course:
class meeting - National Board
Certification fee is due August 5.) · Participants must have broadband
A minimum payment of $475 must access, a camera, and sound.
be included with registration and · The test is based on the Louisiana
does not include material fee or
board fee. Remaining balance Secretary of State’s newest edition
must be paid through checkout. of “The Fundamentals of Louisiana
nsula.edu prior to Friday, July 22. Notarial Law and Practice”, only
Location: NSU Cenla Campus, Rm. 164 available at www.sos.la.gov or
1410 Neel Kearby Boulevard
Alexandria, LA 71303 call (225) 922-0507 for further
Instructor: Sherry Hinton, CPI Continued on Page 8
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information. You must have this Pick Up your Brush-Painting Classes
book on the first day of class.
VOLUME 44 NO. 5 In these classes, you will learn the art of painting
JUNE 2022
using step-by-step instructions to create a master-
NOTE: Please visit the Louisiana Secretary piece of your own. No special or prior skill re-
of State’s Website’s Notary and Certifications quired. Just relax and enjoy each class. Students
for qualifications at www.sos.la.gov or call will take home a completed painting at the end of
(225) 922-0507. every class.
Out of state residents: In order to take the Children ages 7 – 12 years old are allowed to en-
Louisiana State Notary Exam, students must roll, but a parent MUST accompany the child the
entire class. Parent does not have to enroll unless
be Louisiana residents and registered to vote
they participate. All supplies included.
in Louisiana.
Register by 06/10/22 to get the early bird
price of $430. After that date, the cost will Date: June 9, Thursday Bee-
increase to $450. hive with flowers
June 23, Thursday Ameri-
Date: June 16 – September 22, cana Sparklers
Tuesday and Thursday
(No class 06/21, 08/16, & Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Thursday
08/18) Fee: $45 per session
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $430 (Early Bird Fee) Location: 2nd Floor South Hall
$450 (After June 10, 2022)
Instructor: Shanna Dees Gaspard
Location: Online
Instructor: Jennifer Brown
Sam Sibley Drive improvement project underway
Northwestern State in front of the
University has begun an WRAC and
overlay project of Sam Sibley Caspari Hall,
Drive. Regional Construction which will be
began mobilization and placed redesigned
barricades along the route that with drainage
extends from in front of the considerations
Dr. Randall J. Webb Wellness, that will dictate
Recreation and Activities the rest of the
Center and Caspari Hall. The project. Access
campus community can expect to the Caspari
workers and construction Hall parking lot
equipment from the corner and the front of
of Sam Sibley Drive and Roy Hall will
Caspari down the hill to not be blocked. For more information,
the intersection with South Individuals on campus contact Jen Kelly, executive
Jefferson at Chaplin’s Lake. should not relocate or remove director of University
The first stage of the barricades. The upgrades Affairs, at (318) 357-4300 or
project will include the should be completed before andersonje@nsula.edu.
removal of existing concrete the start of the fall semester.
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