The York Chop will be closed for vacation July 2-6. They will reopen Tuesday, July 9.

Northwestern State University will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will resume normal hours on Monday, July 8. The university’ Alexandria, Leesville, and Shreveport campuses will observe the same holiday/closure schedule.

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 11 and 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session. In the class, participants will learn the art of painting using step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece. On July 11, students will take home a completed painting at the end of the class titled “Vibrant Bumble Bee.” On July 25, they will paint “Rustic Butterfly.” No special or prior skills are required. Children ages 7 – 12 years old are allowed to enroll, but a parent must accompany the child the entire class. Parents do not have to enroll unless they take part. All supplies are included. For more information or to register for NSU non-credit programs, go to
checkout.nsula.edu or call (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355.