NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Seven Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members were recognized for their teaching abilities during the annual Teaching Excellence Convocation Wednesday, April 13, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Regents' Suite A on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Orchestra of the Pines at Stephen F. Austin State University will present the program "Stories from Afar" when the ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's Steel Band will present a multifaceted program when the band, also known as Jacks of Steel, performs at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

"The concert will consist of a diverse variety of styles, including traditional, contemporary, pop songs and even some ska music," said Dr. Brad Meyer, director of percussion studies for the SFA School of Music.

Dr. Steve Bullard was appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs during Stephen F. Austin State University's Board of Regents meeting Tuesday.

Members of the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents viewed schematic drawings for a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics facility during the group's April quarterly meeting and voted to name the facility in honor of long-time SFA benefactors Ed and Gwen Cole.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - East Texans can be among the first to hear the newest works by three acclaimed playwrights during the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre's 2016 Festival of New American Plays scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday, April 26 through 30, on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The success of the initial screening of "Found Footage: Rediscovering Nacogdoches" during the 2016 Nacogdoches Film Festival has led festival organizers and film producers to schedule subsequent viewings to meet public demand.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Friends of Music will accept reservations through noon Monday, April 18, for Extravaganza 29, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's annual gala banquet. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, in the Grand Ballroom of SFA's Baker Pattillo Student Center.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The University Band and the Symphonic Band at Stephen F. Austin State University will present the concert program "Inspiration" when the bands perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

The selected works to be performed were inspired by folk songs and dances, tragic life events and the dream of flight, according to Dr. James Dreiling, interim assistant director of bands at SFA.