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NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's SFA Gardens will host a garden seminar focused on beginner beekeeping from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22, at the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St.
Dave Gallager from the Pineywoods Beekeepers Association will discuss the basics of getting started with bees, hive management and necessary equipment.
SFA Friends of Music to honor Wright at Extravaganza 30
Dr. Peggy Wright to be honored as outstanding Music Alumna at Extravaganza 30, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's annual gala banquet, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the Grand Ballroom of SFA's Baker Pattillo Student Center.NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Friends of Music will accept reservations through noon Monday, April 24, for Extravaganza 30, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's annual gala banquet.
School of Theatre students rehearse for 'The Skin of Our Teeth'
Stephen F. Austin State University theatre students have a busy rehearsal schedule ahead of opening night of Thornton Wilders' "The Skin of Our Teeth." The story of the Antrobus family narrowly escaping one disaster after another, from ancient times to the present, will be presented at 7:30 nightly Tuesday through Saturday, April 25 through 29, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.SFA announces Chemistry Building dedication ceremony to honor Lehmanns
Dr. Robert and Kathy Lehmann will be honored with a building dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, on the SFA campus. SFA's Board of Regents voted to name the university's Chemistry Building in the Lehmanns' honor in January. Pictured, from left, are the Lehmanns; SFA President Dr. Baker Pattillo; and Dr.Grant to be inducted into SFA Band Directors' Hall of Fame
Doice GrantNACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music has announced that SFA alumnus Doice Grant, owner of Tatum Music Company and a former band director, is the newest inductee into the SFA Band Directors' Hall of Fame.
SFA Steel Band to present 'Blasts From the Past'
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Steel Band at Stephen F. Austin State University will present "Blasts From the Past" when the ensemble performs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.
SFA's Symphonic, University bands to present 'Songs of the Earth'
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Symphonic Band and University Band at Stephen F. Austin State University will perform their final concert of the spring semester at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.
The program, titled "Songs of the Earth," will include selections by composers ranging in style from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Ryan George.
SFA Department of Psychology students/faculty members present research at conference
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - More than 50 Stephen F. Austin State University undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty members in the psychology department presented a total of 44 research posters and eight research discussions during the Southwestern Psychological Association's annual conference held March 31 through April 1 in San Antonio.
The presentations were the result of more than 60 research projects completed in the department's social, developmental, cognitive, clinical and forensic psychology laboratories, and behavioral/cognitive neuroscience research laboratories.
SFA Debate Team concludes successful 2016-17 season
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Debate Team successfully completed its 2016-17 season by acquiring more than 30 accolades, including recognition at the International Public Debate Association's national tournament held March 23-26 in Russellville, Arkansas.
This year marked the association's 20th anniversary and hosted competing students from 132 U.S. colleges and universities.
Texas Folklore Society to host 101st annual meeting in Tyler
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Folklore is the traditional knowledge of a culture passed down through stories, customs, superstitions, folk art and music, family legends, and oral histories. The Texas Folklore Society, based on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus, will continue its tradition of celebrating these stories during its 101st annual meeting Friday through Sunday, April 21-23, at the Holiday Inn-South Broadway, located at 5701 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler.
The event is open to the public.