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Alumni News
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Six alumni honored with induction into the Long Purple Line
Six Northwestern State University graduates have been selected as the 2008 inductees into the Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line. The honorees, Dr. Robert Brown of Russellville, Ark., the late Speedy O. Long, Dr. Melissa Lynn of Shreveport, Alvin Moreau Jr., of Baton Rouge and Dr. Tom Paul and Maxine Southerland of Natchitoches, were honored at the annual Homecoming Banquet on Friday, Oct. 24 and at the Homecoming football game against Sam Houston on Saturday, Oct. 25. Out of more than 75,000 Northwestern alumni, only 93 people have been chosen for this honor.
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Northwestern State University Band Enhancement Campaign
 The Northwestern State University “Spirit of Northwestern” Demon Marching Band is truly the pride of Northwestern. With over 300 members, Northwestern boasts one of the largest and most diverse marching bands in the South playing both traditional and contemporary styles of music to match their unique and inspiring formations. Now is your opportunity to ensure that the traditional of EXCELLENCE continues!
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University News
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Doyle and Barbara Bailey receive the 2008 President’s Distinguished Service Award
 Doyle and Barbara Bailey of Natchez have been named recipients of the 2008 President’s Distinguished Service Award at Northwestern State University. The Baileys were honored at the annual Homecoming Banquet on Friday, Oct. 24 and at the Homecoming football game against Sam Houston on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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Six faculty receive Excellence in Teaching Award
 Six outstanding educators at Northwestern State University will be recognized for their contributions to the university and their individual colleges as recipients of this year’s Excellence in Teaching Awards. The outstanding teachers were selected by their peers and were recognized during this year’s Homecoming festivities Oct. 24-25.
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Six alumni to be inducted into Hall of Distinguished Educators
The Northwestern State University College of Education inducted six outstanding alumni into the Hall of Distinguished Educators during Homecoming festivities Oct. 24-25. This year’s Distinguished Educators are Connie Gaines Buck and Dan Chase of Baton Rouge, John Dilworth of Montgomery, Ala., Hershel M. Machen Jr. of Winnfield and Dr. Jerry Payne of Marshall, Texas.
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Two stars on 1988 Southland Conference champion Northwestern State football team, current Demons head coach Scott Stoker and longtime NFL defensive back Randy Hilliard, were among the honorees for the university's 2008 Graduate N Club Hall of Fame ceremonies on Homecoming morning on Oct. 25.
As the Northwestern State men’s basketball team approaches a potentially historic season and the Lady Demons also have a bright outlook as 2008-09 practices begin Friday, with both programs having posted Southland Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in the past four years, fans are encouraged to join “The Core” of NSU basketball season ticket holders.
Much can be said about Kurt Rodriguez’s tenacity, spirit, and his impact on Northwestern State Demons football, both during his playing days and in the record books.
