NSU Office of Alumni and Development

The Annual NSU Social Work Department Tailgate Party
2024-10-26 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Demon Alley Tailgating Field
Alumni, current students, and future students are invited to join the NSU Department of Social Work Faculty in celebrating Homecoming at the annual Northwestern State University Department of Social Work Tailgate Party. Hosted by the NSU Department of Social Work, NSU Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program, and The NSU Social Work Club. Come out and show your school spirit, have some food, and learn about the updates in our department, the Title IV-E Scholars Program, and the Social Work Club! Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30AM to 1:30PM at Donald’s Demon Alley near the Collins Family Pavilion. Those attending are encouraged to RVSP using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/e2qX1CHQED

ROTC / NDR Tailgate and Open House
2024-10-26 12:00 - 13:30 | James A. Noe Military Science Building, 418 Caspari St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
All Demon Battalion alumni are invited to join the ROTC / NDR tailgate and open house at Noe Armory on October 26 at 12:00PM – 1:30PM. There will be no charge. The Armory will be open to anyone who may want to tour the classrooms and reminisce.
Contact: Sid Hall, 318-357-6951, halls@nsula.edu or LTC(R) Arthur Smalley, AJSmalley@msn.com

NSU Football vs Lamar Homecoming Game
2024-10-26 14:00 | Turpin Stadium, 450 Caspari St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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2pm – Demons kick off against Lamar University in Turpin Stadium.
4pm – Spirit of Northwestern Demon Marching Band half-time show and presentation of the Homecoming Honor Court.

McNeese at NSU Tailgate
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:30 | NSU Collins Pavilion, 210 S Jefferson St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
You’re invited to join the NSU Alumni Association prior to the game at the Collins Family Pavilion. Tailgating begins at 10:00am. Food tickets can be purchased at the tailgate. Pricing and details are below:
Non-Alumni Association members
$15.00
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 drinks
Alumni Association members
$10.00
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 drinks
Lifetime Alumni Association members
Eat free!
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 drinks
Children 12 and under
$7.00
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 soft-drinks
2 drink tickets
$5

NSU Football vs McNeese
2024-11-16 13:00 | Turpin Stadium, 450 Caspari St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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Doug Ireland Endowed Scholarship Announcement Ceremony
2025-02-15 11:00 | Office of Alumni and Development, 520 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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The NSU Foundation would like to invite you to a Scholarship Announcement Ceremony, honoring Doug Ireland. The ceremony will highlight the newly endowed scholarship, established by Skeeter Salim, in the name of Doug Ireland Endowed Scholarship.

The event will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 11am, in the Office of Alumni and Development building.

Coach Mike McConathy Court at Prather Coliseum Naming Ceremony
2025-02-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Prather Coliseum, 220 S Jefferson St,, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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On Saturday, February 15, 2025, history will be made at Prather Coliseum as Northwestern State University dedicates the basketball court in honor of Louisiana’s all-time winningest college basketball coach, Mike McConathy.
Schedule of Events

1:00 PM – Women’s Basketball Game Tipoff
3:00 PM – Tribute Lunch (Between Games)
3:30 PM – Men’s Basketball Game Tipoff
4:30 PM – Court Naming Ceremony (Halftime)

Children 12 years and younger are admitted free.

Demons on the Road - Shreveport/Bossier
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Savoie’s the Catering Place, 2441 East 70th Street, Shreveport, LA, 71105, United States
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Join us on Thursday, March 20th at 6 p.m. at Savoie’s for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the Shreveport/Bossier area.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Shreveport/Bossier area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

Demons on the Road - Dallas/DFW, TX
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The home of Lynn and Lori Kees, 529 Halifax Ln, Coppell, TX, 75019
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Join us on Friday, March 21th at 6 p.m. at the home of Lynn & Lori Kees for our NSU Demons on the Road event.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Dallas/DFW area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

Demons on the Road - Austin, TX
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | French Quarter Grille, 13000 Interstate 35 #600, Austin, TX, 78753, United States
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Join us on Wednesday, March 26th at 6 p.m. at French Quarter Grille for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the Austin area.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Austin area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

Demons on the Road - Houston, TX
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Ragin’ Cajun, 4302 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
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Join us on Thursday, March 27th at 6 p.m. at Ragin Cajun on Richmond for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the Houston area.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Houston area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

Distinguished Communications Professionals Awards Luncheon
2025-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Friedman Student Union Ballroom, 350 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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In 2021, NSU’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts created an award to recognize alumni with successful careers in and/or made significant contributions to the fields of journalism, photojournalism, communications, news editorial, public relations, political strategy, media production, web content production and new media as it emerges, as well as individuals who have made significant contributions to NSU’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts (formerly Department of Journalism).
The award was presented biennially in 2021 and 2023, and it is expected to be presented again in 2025.

Demons on the Road - Baton Rouge
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | BRQ Seafood and Barbeque, 10423 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809, United States
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Join us on Friday, April 4th at 6 p.m. at BRQ for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the Baton Rouge area.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Baton Rouge area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

There is limited parking in the front of the restaurant. For more spaces, please follow the street next to BRQ, Arnold Lane, and pull into the Louisiana Culinary Institute(LCI) parking lot.

Demons on the Road - New Orleans
2025-04-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Deanie’s Sea Food Kitchen, 2200 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, United States
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Join us on Saturday, April 5th at 4 p.m. at Deanie’s Sea Food Kitchen for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the New Orleans area.
This evening event connects the alumni in the New Orleans area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

Demons on the Road - Lafayette
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | The Yard Goat, 116 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA, 70506, United States
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Join us on Wednesday, April 9th at 6 p.m. at Yard Goat for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the Lafayette area.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Lafayette area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

Demons on the Road - Alexandria
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Tunk’s Cypress Inn, 9507 LA-28, Boyce, LA, 71409, United States
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Join us on Thursday, April 10th at 6 p.m. at Tunk’s Cypress Inn for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the Alexandria area.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Alexandria area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass
2 Tickets to the NSU Alumni Event in this city for 2026

43rd Annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament
2025-04-26 | Northwestern Hills, 6604 LA-1 Bypass, , LA, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
The 43rd Annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament is underway and so close!! This years tournament will be on Saturday, April 26, 2025! There is only one flight, so do not miss your chance to sign up today!

Below you will find an entry form with more information.

To sign up and purchase an entry, tee sign, or even just donate, call Courtney Thompson at 318-357-4430.

Demons on the Road - Natchitoches
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Jazz Fest, 102 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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Join us on Friday, May 9th at Jazz Fest at 6:00pm for our NSU Demons on the Road event in the Natchitoches area.
You must purchase tickets to Jazz Fest to attend the alumni event. There is no extra cost to attend our event once you have Jazz Fest tickets.
This evening event connects the alumni in the Natchitoches area and gives them a chance to catch up with old classmates, make new friends, and learn about the recent activities taking place at NSU!
We will also be drawing for a few astonishing prizes that you do not want to miss out on! (Must be present to win)

$500 Scholarship
Alumni Plaza Brick
2 Football tickets to the Presidents Box with a parking pass

2025 Golden Jubilee
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-15 | Northwestern State University, 175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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Join us on May 14-15, 2025, for our Golden Jubilee! This year’s event celebrates the NSU class of 1975.
Tickets to Golden Jubilee are $80 per graduate and $65 for additional guest(s) which includes entry to the 50+ Luncheon.
Tickets to the 50+ Luncheon are $30 and is open to alumni who graduated 50+ years ago.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 14
5:00 p.m. – Welcome 50-Year Graduates for Your Campus Tour
(Optional) and must RSVP ahead of time
Check-in for the campus tour at the Lucile Hendricks Room on the first floor of the Sylvan Friedman Student Union. Tour Guests must RSVP ahead of time to reserve your seat. Please RSVP by either checking the box on your registration form or by clicking RSVP link below. Parking is available behind the Student Union and in front of Keyser Hall.
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5:15-5:45 p.m. – Campus Tour with NSU Recruiting Team (pre-reservations only)
5:45 p.m. – Welcome 50-Year Graduates!
Check-in opens for the Golden Jubilee Reunion in the Lucile Hendricks Room in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union (first floor). Parking is available behind the Student Union and in front of Keyser Hall.
6:00-8:00 p.m. – Golden Jubilee Cocktail Reception
Doors open at the Lucile Hendricks Room. Casual/business dress. Heavy hors d’oeuvre, cocktails, & beverages will be served. Enjoy dancing and visiting with classmates from the Class of 1975 with a welcome from President James Genovese.
Thursday, May 15
8:00-8:45 a.m. – Breakfast & Mimosa Mingle
Breakfast & Beverages will be served in the President’s Room of the Sylvan Friedman Student Union on the second floor (main floor). Casual Dress. Parking will be available behind the student union or in front of Keyser Hall.
8:45-9:15 a.m. – Get Ready for Graduation for the Class of 1975
We will help distribute your cap & gown in room 221 of the Student Union
9:15- 9:30 a.m. – Transportation to Prather Coliseum Commencement Ceremony
It is especially important that our graduates load the “Graduate Bus” and that your guest load the “Guest Bus,” and we will help escort you. Graduates will sit on the coliseum floor with the class of 2025 and guests will be escorted to a reserved section. After graduation, please be sure to get back on the same bus.
9:30-9:45 a.m. – Class of 1975 picture in Prather Coliseum
10:00-11:30 a.m. – Recognition of the Class of 1975 at Commencement
11:45-noon – Transportation to the Student Union
After Graduation, please be sure to get on the same bus to be escorted back to the Student Union.
Noon – Class of 1975 and 50+ Graduates Luncheon
Our luncheon honoring the Class of 1975 and the 50+ Graduates will be in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ball Room. We will honor the Class of 1975 and distinguish graduates, including an address from our President, door prizes, and a test of your memory of your days at NSU.
Contact
Contact Terry Wilson at 318-357-6348 or at wilsont@nsula.edu for any questions you may have.

Northwestern State University 50+ Luncheon 2025
2025-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Friedman Student Union – Lucile M. Hendrick Room, 350 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, 71497, United States
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Join us for a luncheon honoring members of the 50+ alumni club from Louisiana Normal College and Northwestern State University. Plan to visit with fellow classmates, current university faculty, staff and administrators while at the luncheon.
The luncheon will be held in the Lucile M. Hendrick Room on the first floor of the Student Union.

10th Annual Johnny Antoon Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament
2025-06-07 07:30 - 15:30 | Northwestern Hills, 6604 LA-1 Bypass, , LA, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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The 10th Annual Johnny Antoon Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be taking place June 7th, 2025 at 7:30am.
The morning Flight is now full. New registrations are now for the afternoon flight.
The Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by the NSU Foundation, is on Saturday, June 7 at Northwestern Hills Golf Course! Proceeds will benefit the Johnny Antoon Scholarship, established to honor the Natchitoches businessman and long-time NSU supporter.
Schedule
June 6
7:00pm – Pre-party at Antoon’s Bar
June 7

7:30am – Morning Flight Check-in
8:00am – Morning Flight Shotgun Start
11:30am – Lunch begins
12:30pm – Afternoon Flight Check-in
1:00pm – Afternoon Flight Shotgun Start
6:00pm – Bartenders Reunion at Antoon’s Bar

Alcorn State at NSU Tailgate
2025-08-28 16:00 - 18:30 | NSU Collins Pavilion, 210 S Jefferson St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
You’re invited to join the NSU Alumni Association prior to the game at the Collins Family Pavilion. Food tickets can be purchased at the tailgate. Pricing and details are below:
Non-Alumni Association members
$15.00
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 drinks
Alumni Association members
$10.00
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 drinks
Lifetime Alumni Association members
Eat free!
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 drinks
Children 12 and under
$7.00
*Includes 1 trip to buffet + 2 soft-drinks
2 drink tickets
$10

NSU Football vs Alcorn State
2025-08-28 19:00 | Turpin Stadium, 450 Caspari St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Grad Fest Shreveport Fall 2025
2025-09-15 09:00 - 13:00 | NSU Shreveport Campus, 1800 Line Ave., 2nd floor atrium, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Remember to bring your own cap and gown for photos.
Caps/gowns can be purchased at:

NSU Marketplace in Natchitoches
Campus Bookstore on Shreveport’s campus
Jostens.com

For more information, contact Terry Wilson, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs, at wilsont@nsula.edu or (318) 357-6348.

Grad Fest Natchitoches Fall 2025
2025-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Friedman Student Union Ballroom, 350 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States

Grad Fest Alexandria Fall 2025
2025-09-22 09:00 - 13:00 | The Gathering Spot, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd, Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States

III Rows Vineyards Wine Dinner
2025-10-02 18:00 | Mariner’s, 5948 Highway 1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
We are thrilled to announce our next wine dinner coming up on October 2nd! We have joined forces with this amazing producer with deep Louisiana and NSU roots! Join us in welcoming former NSU Football player Rawleigh Fisher of III Rows Vineyards for our collaborative wine dinner featuring our most iconic signature dishes. This 5 course dinner highlights wines from throughout California crafted by Louisiana native Kent Jarman. Five amazing pours paired with some of Chef Ben’s signature restaurant dishes. $95 per person. 6pm, Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. This event will sell out. For more information about III Rows, visit their website.

Menu

Trio of Oysters
Rose Sparkling, Sonoma Coast, NV
Panko Encrusted Sea Bass/Spinach Madeline
Sauvignon Blanc, Calistoga 2023
Duo of Lamb Pops w. Raspberry Chipotle & Duck Breast w. BlackBerry Sage/Duck Fat Collards
Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2021
Duo of Steak Eric w. Brown Butter & Lump Crabmeat & Filet Medallions w. Chèvre & Portabella
Atlas Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, 2021
Black Forest Tiramisu w. Armenian Cherries
St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, 2018

Reservations required.
Reserve your spot through Open Table or via text to 318-471-0290.

Demon Brothers Homecoming Golf Tournament
2025-10-03 08:00 | Northwestern Hills, 6604 LA-1 Bypass, , LA, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Presented by Demon Brothers Booster Club.

$125 per player
$500 per team
$200 hole sponsor
$20 Mulligans

Open to all Alumni and community.

Tee time – 8:00am
Lunch – 12:30pm

Registration/Hole sponsorship – demonbrothers.org

Champions of Child Welfare Symposium
2025-10-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Friedman Student Union – Lucile M. Hendrick Room, 350 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, 71497, United States
Northwestern State University Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholar Program will host “Champions of Child Welfare: A Homecoming,” dedicated on learning, building connections and honoring the vital work of child welfare professionals. The symposium will take place from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 in the Lucile Hendrick Room on the first floor of the NSU Student Union. The symposium is open to the public and professionals in the area.
Organizers will hold a followup tailgate Saturday, Oct. 4 as part of NSU Homecoming festivities.
Symposium participants will earn four CEU Credits, including one In-Person Clinical and 1 Ethics CEU, practical tools for self-care and burnout prevention, insights from Louisiana’s Top foster care leaders and a judge’s take on how to better communicate cases in court.
There is no registration fee, but donations to Fostering Community, a nonprofit supporting foster children and families, are encouraged. Suggested donation items can be found here: https://nsu.la/fosteringcommunity. Donation boxes will be available on-site.
Registration for Champions of Child Welfare Symposium is available here: https://nsu.la/childwelfaresymposium.
Participants are invited to join a free tailgate party at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at the tailgate field. Discounted tickets to NSU’s 6 p.m. football game will be available. The precise location for the tailgate has not been determined. Contact Andrew Fultz, assistant professor of Social Work/Title IV-E executive director, at fultza@nsula.edu for tailgate information.
For more information on the symposium, contact Lisa Mount, NSU Title IV-E coordinator, at mountl@nsula.edu. Information on NSU’s Department of Social Work is available at https://www.nsula.edu/program/bachelor-of-social-work/.

NSU Long Purple Line luncheon 2025
2025-10-03 11:30 - 13:30 | The Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
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Join us as we honor seven alumni by inducting them into the University’s alumni hall of distinction, the Long Purple Line.
The 2025 inductees are the Keith Bergeron, Jacque & the late Robert Crew, Dr. Marcus Jones, Angela Lasyone, Lee Posey, and Chris Weaver. The inductees will be honored at a luncheon on October 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center.
Doors open at 11:30am.
Business Casual Attire.
Tables (of 8) can be purchased for $500.
Contact Terry Wilson at (318) 357-6348 or wilsont@nsula.edu for any questions.
