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SFA's DeWitt School of Nursing participates in disaster drill


A group of Stephen F. Austin State University senior nursing students and trainees from the Nacogdoches Fire Department work together during a recent disaster drill. The drill was organized by students enrolled in SFA's Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing and is held twice a year to help condition nursing students to the hectic work environment of nurses.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Seniors pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Stephen F.

SFA's Perkins College of Education recognizes outstanding students


Stephen F. Austin State University's James I. Perkins College of Education recently honored outstanding students at its Biannual Clinical/Student Teacher Celebration. Pictured, from left, Zachary Tarvin, kinesiology senior from Arlington, who was awarded the Roy Hanna Outstanding Men's Kinesiology Graduate; Wendy West, early childhood through sixth grade senior from Azle, Texas, who was named the Janice A.

Nominations open for 2017 Cum Concilio Heritage Preservation Award


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Nominations are being accepted for Stephen F. Austin State University's Stone Fort Museum's Cum Concilio Club Heritage Preservation Award, which honors those dedicated to preserving Nacogdoches and its history.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, June 30. Visit sfasu.edu/stonefort to download a nomination form with instructions, or contact Carolyn Spears, museum director, at (936) 468-2408 or stonefort@sfasu.edu.

SFA's College of Education hosts second Partners in Educator Preparation Appreciation Banquet


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's educator preparation program in the James I. Perkins College of Education hosted its second Partners in Educator Preparation Appreciation Banquet May 4 on the university campus.

During their final semester before graduation, SFA students majoring in education begin their student teaching in school districts across Texas. SFA sends approximately 350 students each academic year into approximately 500 classrooms across Texas to complete their student teaching.

SFA's Jones named national president of theatre honor society


Dr. Richard Jones


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Dr. Richard Jones, professor of theatre at Stephen F. Austin State University, was named president of Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society earlier this spring, bringing nationwide attention to SFA and its School of Theatre.

SFA presents art scholarships, annual awards


Among the recent School of Art scholarship and award winners are, front, from left, Jacqueline Morales, Gabriela Hijar Soto, Bailey Crow, Korey Burns, Katie Liller, Sarah Jentsch, Shelby Locklin, Sherry Snowden, Jimmy Don Snowden, back, from left, Chris Wicker, Emily Buckland, Christopher Talbot, director of the School of Art, Austin Cullen and Jacob Moffett.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Christopher Talbot, director of the School of Art at Ste

Awards presented at SFA's annual Art Alliance Spring Show


Some of the SFA Art Alliance 2017 Spring Show winners and their faculty sponsors are, front, from left, Sharon Robinson, Selena Rodriguez, Bailey Crow, Sarah Jentsch, Javier Vega, Shelby Locklin, back, from left, Michelle Filer, Jill Carrington, professor and Art Alliance treasurer, and Christopher Talbot, director, School of Art.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Art Alliance student organization at Stephen F.

SFA staff members recognized for service


Anita Beavers, a 30-year employee in SFA's Department of Biology, was honored recently for her years of service to SFA. She is pictured with SFA President Baker Pattillo.

Popular family favorites highlight SummerStage season at SFA


This year's SummerStage Festival is slated for June 27 through July 15 with performances in W.M. Turner Auditorium and the Downstage Theatre. Both venues are in Griffith Fine Arts Building on the SFA campus. This year's plays are "Ivy + Bean the Musical" and "The Miracle Worker," and the festival is sponsored in part by Tipton Ford Lincoln.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SummerStage Festival at Stephen F.

SFA's Music Prep Division offers summer camps, FlexLessons


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Registration is underway for a variety of music camps and private summer FlexLessons offered by the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music. Founded in 1980 by Shirley Watterston and Dr. Robert Blocker, SFA's Music Prep "continues to bring music to the community," according to Pat Barnett, division director.

Guitar Camp, directed by Chance Moore, is from 2 to 3 p.m. June 5 through 9 at the Music Prep House, 3028 Raguet St. The camp is for ages 11 and older. Tuition is $50 or $75 with guitar rental.

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