NSU to switch to Federal Direct Loan Program
March 31, 2010
Northwestern State University will no longer process Stafford and PLUS loans through lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program at the end of the Spring 2010 semester. Beginning with the Summer 2010 semester, Stafford and Parent PLUS Loans for NSU students will be funded by the Federal Direct Loan Program.
“Offering loans exclusively through the Federal Direct Loan Program will save money for students and their families and simplify the loan process,” said NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Abney. “This program will also provide access to a stable and predictable source of funding many of our students need to obtain their education.”
Federal Stafford loans are fixed-rate student loans for undergraduate and graduate students attending college at least half-time. Stafford loans are the most common and one of the lowest-cost ways to pay for school. The Parent PLUS loan is a low interest student loan for parents of undergraduate, dependent students. With a Parent PLUS loan, families can fund the entire cost of a child’s education (less other financial aid).
According to Northwestern Director of Enrollment Management Dr. Mary Edith Stacy, recent volatility in the national credit markets and reductions in subsidies to lenders have made it more difficult and expensive to obtain a student loan from a private lender.
“A number of lenders have gotten out of the student loan market,” said Stacy. “Some lenders have stopped offering various discounts or incentives which has made borrowing more expensive. After extensive research, the university concluded borrowing directly from the federal government through the Federal Direct Loan Program would be the better program for students and their families.”
Approximately 42 percent of Northwestern students received Stafford or Parent Plus loans last fall.
For more information, contact Northwestern’s Office of Financial Aid at (318) 357-5961
16th Annual Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival
March 31, 2010
The 16th Annual Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival Pageant will be held April 24 at the Zwolle Festival Grounds. The pageant is open to all Louisiana residents. Forms are available at the Luv 2 Shoppe in Zwolle and Ronald Brandon Law Office in Many. Pageant deadline is April 16 at 6 p.m. Contact Lela Malmay at 318-645-9317 or Ann Etheridge at 318-286-7825.
Master Loggers Classes will be offered at the Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival. The classes will start at 7 a.m. at the Zwolle Festival Grounds Building. If you attend the class it will count as 6 hours. If you need more information contact Clifton Malmay at 318-471-7705.
Vendors are still needed for the festival. If you have food booths or arts and crafts booths that you would like to set up at the festival, contact Felicia Martinez at 318-645-6428.
If you think you have the best BBQ around. Prove it! show your skills at the BBQ contest held on May 8. If you would like to show off your skills call Robert or Trina Sepulvado at 318-332-1395.
Beads, candy, cups and money to be thrown at the Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival. Come join in the fun! The parade will be May 8 starting at the Zwolle High School. If you would like to participate in the parade call Robert or Trina Sepulvado at 318-332-1395.
Bingo! Everyone loves to hear that sound. Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival is on May 8 at the Zwolle Festival Grounds. Plenty of prizes to be given away. If you have any questions call Robert or Trinia Sepulvado at 318-332-1395.
Monster Trucks and more to be seen at the Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival on May 8. No ATV please. If you would like to participate in the Mud Ride contact James “Coffee” Meshell at 318-417-0756. Come put a little mud on the tires!
Need $500 come enter the Loading contest held on May 8. The winner of this contest will leave will $500. If you need more information call Ronald Brandon at 318-256-5910.
Need $500 come enter the Skidder contest hold on May 8. The winner of this contest will leave $500. If you need more information call Ronald Brandon 318-256-5910.
The Cody Anthony Memorial
March 31, 2010
On April 23-24 Florien High School is having a co-ed softball tournament in memory of Cody Anthony who was killed in a 4-wheeler accident. All proceeds from the tournament will go to the Cody Anthony “you can do it” memorial scholarship fund. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. For more information call Laquin Pickett at 318-567-2664 or 318-508-1883.
NSU sets April non-credit class schedule
March 30, 2010
Non-credit classes in scrapbooking, floral design, photographing spring flowers and landscapes and private investigating will be offered in April through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education.
Scrapbooking for Beginners will be offered on April 5 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. and April 12, 19, and 26 and May 3 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Room 132-B of Dodd Hall. The fee is $49 plus materials. A materials list will be available at the first class meeting.
Basic Floral Design will be presented on April 10, 17 and 24 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at The Master’s Bouquet at 108 South Drive in Natchitoches. The fee is $200 plus a $100 supply fee.
Photographing Spring Flowers and Landscapes will be taught on Tuesday, April 13 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Room 132-B of Dodd Hall. The fee is $55.
A 40-hour Basic Private Investigator Course is scheduled for April 16-18 and 23-25. Class time is from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on April 16 and 23 and from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on April 17-18 and 24-25. The class will be held in Room 132-B of Dodd Hall. The fee is $325 plus a $25 book fee paid separately and a $50 exam fee.
For more information on these or other non-credit classes at Northwestern, go to www.gatlineducation.com/nsula, www.ed2go.com/nsu, or call (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355.
NSU to host regional dance conference April 7-10
March 30, 2010
Northwestern State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will host the American College Dance Festival Association’s South Central Conference April 7-10.
The Conference features a wide variety of dance performances and presentations that are open to the public on campus and around Natchitoches. More than 600 dance students and faculty from nearly 40 colleges and universities will attend. This is the first time in nearly 20 years the regional conference has been held in Louisiana.
“We are fortunate to have a roster of internationally recognized dance artists who will be providing student choreographers feedback on their dances, creating site-specific works for the students for performances around town, and teaching master classes,” said Barry Stoneking, director of dance at NSU.
“ACDFA has been the preeminent collegiate dance organization for more than 25 years now, and its conferences provide students exposure to ideas, dance forms, and choreography they might otherwise not have access to in their region,” said Assistant Professor of Dance Joshua Legg.
According to Stoneking, some approaches to the choreography will be familiar to area dance audiences. He said in addition to concert dance, some of the works would incorporate traditional Latin American folk dances, while others might highlight more cutting-edge ideas.
“The site-specific works created at locations around town will be an exciting addition to what we normally think of as dance,” said Stoneking. “For Natchitoches, the Conference gives residents the opportunity to view a broad spectrum of dance by students and master choreographers alike.”
Free public events include a Dance on Film screening commemorating Shreveport native Talley Beatty’s groundbreaking contribution to dance cinema on Saturday, April 10 at 2:45 p.m.
“Beatty was a renowned dancer and choreographer,” said Stoneking. “He was one of the first really significant African-American male dancers, and he made major contributions to jazz and modern dance choreography as well. Among other things, Beatty was really the first dance maker to create choreography specifically for film as art in its own right, rather than creating dance to support a movie musical. His collaboration with legendary filmmaker Maya Deren, ‘A Study in Choreography for the Camera,’ is credited as the first work of its kind. Together they created an entirely unique genre of art.”
The black and white silent film is four minutes long. In addition to a screening of the Deren-Beatty collaboration, the Dance for Film screening will feature original works by participating faculty and students from the ACDFA Conference.
Informal outdoor performances will be held on campus Thursday at 11:30 p.m. Friday at 11:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11:15 p.m. A showing of site-specific works commissioned for the Conference will be presented on Saturday at 5 p.m. throughout downtown Natchitoches.
Ticketed events include preliminary adjudicated concerts where student, faculty and guest choreographers will receive public feedback from distinguished judges. Adjudicated concerts are $5 general admission and will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday and Friday at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Saturday evening’s Gala Concert at 8 p.m. are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. The adjudicated concerts and the Gala Concert will be presented in NSU’s A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, and tickets will be available at the door.
For more information, call (318) 357-5788.
2010 Bass Unlimited Poster Unveiling
March 30, 2010
The 2010 Bass Unlimited Poster Unveiling is set for Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom at Cypress Bend Resort. The number one poster and the original art from which the poster was created will be auctioned promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Three pieces of original art by former poster artists will also be auctioned.
This event is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
Dr. Lisa Abney becomes Provost and VP at NSU
March 30, 2010
Effective April 1, Dr. Lisa Abney becomes provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Northwestern State University.
Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Abney succeeds Dr. Thomas Hanson. She has been acting provost and vice president for academic and student affairs since August.
Abney has been a member of NSU’s faculty since 1997 and director of the Louisiana Folklife Center since 1998.
Vernon Parish Arrest Report 3/30/2010
March 30, 2010
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department reported five arrests over the last 24 hours:
Casey Vines, white male, 24, was arrested on charges of cruelty to juvenile by Criminal Division. He bonded.
John Kirkland, white male, 24, was arrested on charges of illegal carrying of weapon, montary instrument abuse failure to stop at stop sign by City Transfer. He bonded.
John Kirkland, white male, 24, was arrested on charges of obstructedview of windshield.
Robert Giarisch, white male, 18, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, resisting with violence, battery on police officer, and criminal damage to propery by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Nolan Wilder, white male, 18, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting with violence by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Blake Crocker, white male, 18, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, resisiting an officer, and remaining after forbidden by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Sabine Parish Arrest Report 3/30/2010
March 30, 2010
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department reported two arrests over the last 24 hours:
Cedric R. Montgomery, black male, 26, was arrested on charges of bench warrant: Natchitoches Parish and bench warrant: DeSoto Parish by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Michael W. Miller, black male, 37, was arrested on charges of simple battery and simple criminal damage to property by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
There are currently 141 inmates being housed at the Sabine Parish Detention Center.
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