NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Mirroring state and national trends to streamline admission procedures in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Admissions has announced it will begin test-optional admissions for all 2021 terms.

This decision was prompted by the cancellation of SAT and ACT exam administration as testing centers across the state struggle to accommodate test participants due to required social distancing standards.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present Ann Shoemaker and Kae Hosoda-Ayer in a guest bassoon and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and the Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of “La Camioneta” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Rusche College of Business will host the SFA Leadership Summit from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Theater on the university’s campus.

Dr. Trey Turner, executive director of development at SFA, said the summit will feature a panel discussion with seven successful alumni about leadership principles and business and corporate issues.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present the Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces jazz bands performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

Among the highlights of the concert will be a performance of Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place,” arranged by James Miley, said Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone and director of the Axes.

“This arrangement of this modern rock song uses electronic effects and vocals, some of which I’ll be singing, to create a contemporary jazz sound,” Scott said.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of English and Creative Writing is hosting Dr. David Baker, a poet, professor and editor, who will read a selection of his personal works at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in Dugas Liberal Arts North, Room 142.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Hospitality administration and fashion merchandising students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Human Sciences are raising awareness about sustainability with a “Green is the New Black” event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the Culinary Café, located in the Education Annex Building on the university’s campus.

The event will feature a three-course dinner, a runway show and a fashion gallery tour, which will showcase the students’ event-planning, culinary and design skills.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Children’s Performing Arts Series at Stephen F. Austin State University offers more than just great national touring shows for young audiences.

The series, hosted by the College of Fine Arts, gives potential future SFA students and their teachers and parents another opportunity to visit campus and learn about the many programs that are offered here.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Wind Ensemble at Stephen F. Austin State University will present a concert featuring the music of American composer David Biedenbender at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

Biedenbender recently joined the faculty at Michigan State University after teaching at Boise State University.

“He will be here for the concert, and to speak to our classes,” said Fred J. Allen, director of bands and the conductor for the Wind Ensemble. “We will perform two of his compositions on this concert.”

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University Rusche College of Business students attended a workshop Tuesday with alumnus Jeff Wagner, partner at OneTrust Home Loans, who discussed tips on how to secure employment after graduation.

“In the Rusche College of Business, we believe it is important to augment the student experience with perspectives from outside the campus,” Dr. Tim Bisping, dean of the Rusche College of Business, said. “It is vital to introduce students to professionals who can share their experiences and insight into the corporate world.”