Updated 4.25.26

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Apr-26  
Freshman Connection – registration is now OPEN now       On-line https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Cane River Singers & Orchestra Concert “Handel’s Messiah” Tuesday 4/28/2026 7:30 p.m. Magale Recital Hall www.nsula.edu/CAPA
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May-26  
NSU Steel Band Concert Friday 5/1/2026 6:30 p.m. Downtown Riverbank Natchitoches www.nsula.edu/CAPA
Last Day of Classes for Spring 2026 Friday  
Senior Dance Concert Saturday 5/2/2026 7:00 p.m. A.A. Fredericks www.nsula.edu/CAPA
NSU Music Academy Recital Monday 5/4/2026 Magale Recital Hall www.nsula.edu/CAPA
The Oliphant Golf Tournament Saturday 5/9/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Golden Jubilee (Honoring the Class of 1976) Tuesday 5/12/2026 TBA   Natchitoches Campus More Details to come
Golden Jubilee (Honoring the Class of 1976) Wednesday 5/13/2026 TBA   Natchitoches Campus More Details to come
50+ Luncheon Wednesday 5/13/2026 Noon   Natchitoches Campus  
Graduation Ceremonies Wednesday 5/13/2026 TBA Natchitoches Campus
Graduation Ceremonies Thursday 5/14/2026 TBA Natchitoches Campus
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 5/14/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Freshman Connection – Session #1 Wednesday 5/20/2026 All day Natchitoches Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Freshman Connection – Session #1 Thursday 5/21/2026 TBA Natchitoches Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 5/21/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Memorial Day (Campuses closed) Monday 5/25/2025 All day Natchitoches Campus  
Freshman Connection – Session #2 Wednesday 5/27/2026 All day Natchitoches Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Freshman Connection – Session #2 Thursday 5/28/2026 TBA Natchitoches Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 5/21/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
St. Mary’s Scramble Friday 5/29/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
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Jun-26  
Youth Golf Camp Monday 6/2/2026 TBA Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Youth Golf Camp Tuesday 6/3/2026 TBA Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Youth Golf Camp Wednesday 6/4/2026 TBA Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 6/4/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Johnny Antoon Pre-Party Friday 6/5/2026 7:00 p.m.   Antoon’s Package Liquor, Natchitoches  Danielle Cobb @ (318)357-5513 cobbd@nsula.edu
11th Annual Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday 6/6/2026 All day   Northwestern Hills Golf Course Danielle Cobb @ (318)357-5513 cobbd@nsula.edu
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 6/11/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Natchitoches 4-Ball Saturday 6/13/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Natchitoches 4-Ball Sunday 6/14/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Freshman Connection – Session #3 Wednesday 6/17/2026 All day Natchitoches Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Freshman Connection – Session #3 Thursday 6/18/2026 TBA Natchitoches Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 6/18/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Juneteenth (Campuses closed) Friday 6/19/2026 All day All Campuses
Freshman Connection – CENLA Tuesday 6/23/2026 All day CENLA Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Freshman Connection – Leesville Wednesday 6/24/2026 All day Leesville Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Freshman Connection – Shreveport Thursday 6/25/2026 All day Shreveport Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 6/25/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
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Jul-26  
Members Only Match Play Tournament (Played over two months) in July & August TBA Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 7/2/2026 5:30 p.m. Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Observe Independence Day (Campuses closed) Friday 7/3/2026 All day   All Campuses  
250th Independence Day Saturday 7/4/2026      
Freshman Connection – Session #4 Thursday 7/9/2026 All day   Natchitoches Campus https://www.nsula.edu/first-year-experience/freshman-connection/
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 7/9/2026 5:30 p.m.   Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
NCHS Golf Tournament Saturday 7/11/2026 All day   Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Thursday Night Golf Scramble Thursday 7/16/2026 5:30 p.m.   Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Hope for Lydia Golf Tournament Saturday 7/25/2026 All day   Northwestern Hills Golf Course More Details to come
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Aug-26  
Many High School Golf Tournament Saturday 8/8/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Alumni Tailgate Thursday 8/24//2026 TBA Collins Pavillon More Details to come
NSU Demon Football Opener vs. Louisiana Christian Thursday 8/27/2026 TBA Turpin Stadium More Details to come
Q3 Alumni Association Board Meeting Friday 8/28/2026 10:00 a.m. Office of Alumni & Development More Details to come
Lion’s Club Golf Tournament Saturday 8/29/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
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Sep-26  
NSU @ LA TECH Football Tailgate & Game Saturday 9/5/2026 TBA   Louisiana Tech, Ruston Louisiana More Details to come
Plex Cup (Members Only) Golf Tournament Sunday 9/6/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Labor Day (Campuses closed) Monday 9/7/2026 All Campuses
Plex Cup (Members Only) Golf Tournament Monday 9/7/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Don’t Die Wondering Golf Tournament Saturday 9/12/2026 Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Alumni Tailgate Saturday 9/26/2026 TBA Turpin Stadium More Details to come
NSU vs. Southeastern (Family Day) Saturday 9/26/2026 TBA Turpin Stadium More Details to come
City Championship Golf Tournament Saturday 9/26/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
City Championship Golf Tournament Sunday 9/27/2026 All day Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
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Oct-26  
Alumni Tailgate Saturday 10/17/2026 TBA Collins Pavillon More Details to come
NSU vs. McNeese (N-side View) Saturday 10/17/2026 TBA Turpin Stadium More Details to come
Q4 Alumni Association Board Meeting Friday 10/23/2026 TBA Natchitoches Events Center More Details to come
Long Purple Line Luncheon Friday 10/23/2026 TBA Natchitoches Events Center More Details to come
Kappa Alpha Golf Tournament Saturday 10/24/2026 TBA Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Alumni Tailgate Saturday 10/24/2026 TBA Collins Pavillon More Details to come
NSU vs. Nicholls (Homecoming) Saturday 10/24/2026 TBA   Turpin Stadium More Details to come
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Nov-26  
Alumni Tailgate Saturday 11/7/2026 TBA Collins Pavillon More Details to come
NSU vs. UTRGV Saturday 11/7/2026 TBA Turpin Stadium More Details to come
Alumni Tailgate Saturday 11/14/2026 TBA Collins Pavillon More Details to come
NSU vs. HCU Saturday 11/14/2026 TBA Turpin Stadium More Details to come
Thanksgiving Holidays Begin Friday 11/20/2026 Noon All Campuses
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Dec-26  
Christmas Gala Wednesday 12/2/2026 TBA A.A. Fredericks More Details to come
Christmas Gala Thursday 12/3/2026 TBA A.A. Fredericks More Details to come
Christmas Gala Friday 12/4/2026 7:00/9:00 p.m. A.A. Fredericks More Details to come
Natchitoches 100th Christmas Festival Saturday 12/5/2026 All Day More Details to come
Christmas Festival One-Man Scramble Saturday 12/5/2026 TBA Northwestern Hills Golf Course Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371
Christmas Holidays Begin Friday 12/18/2026 Noon