Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St. Dr. Lisa Alexander, United States National Arboretum geneticist, will present "Improving the World One Plant at a Time."
Faculty members honored at SFA
Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members were recently honored for their years of service to the institution during the annual Faculty Service Awards ceremony.
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SFA building construction systems class build framing models
Stephen F. Austin State University junior interior design major Mylinda Fancher puts the finishing touches on her framing model of a 653-square-foot stone cabin with a spiral staircase and loft. SFA School of Human Sciences interior design professor, Dr. Mitzi Perritt, and associate professor, Sally Ann Swearingen, recently had their building construction systems class build models to help learn the details of wood construction.SFA's "Little White Dress" exhibit features vintage wedding gowns
The Stephen F. Austin State University Fashion Gallery's latest exhibit, "Little White Dress," features wedding gowns from the 1940s to the 2010s and will be on display through the summer.NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stepping into the Stephen F. Austin State University Fashion Gallery is like stepping into a fashion time capsule with lace, silk, satin and touches of chiffon covering the room.
SFA's Music Preparatory Division presents spring recitals
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Students in the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present their spring recitals May 7 through May 17.
"The students have worked hard this semester in order to bring their gift of music to parents, families and friends," said Pat Barnett, division director.
Veronica Weaver new face of SFA's Office of Multicultural Affairs
Veronica WeaverNACOGDOCHES, Texas - Sitting in a purple room with purple axe handles pinned above her desk, Veronica Weaver talks about her decade-long transition from student to orientation supervisor and, just this year, to head of the Stephen F. Austin State University Office of Multicultural Affairs.
SFA film series to feature Academy Award-winning 'Ida'
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 "Ida" at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.
SFA staff recognized for 10, 20 and 30 years of service
Stephen F. Austin State University staff members were recently honored for their years of service to the institution during the 32nd annual Staff and Retiree Recognition Award Ceremony.
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Meyer's 'In the Trees' series to feature world premiere of 'LI'
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present Dr. Brad Meyer performing "LI" in the Trees at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Free Speech Area on the SFA campus.
This concert will feature the world premiere of Meyer's latest percussion ensemble composition, "LI," which stands for "Lines of Inspiration."
"The composition is an abstract, semi-improvisation structure to help facilitate an atmosphere of interactive music and art," said Meyer, professor of percussion studies at SFA.
SFA student organizations donate approximately 1,000 books to area children
Stephen F. Austin State University's Jacks Council on Family Relations and Residence Hall Association recently donated approximately 1,000 books to the Greater East Texas Community Action Program Head Start and Early Head Start. Pictured, from left, are Adrian Gutierrez, SFA child development and family living senior and Jacks Council on Family Relations president; Vanessa Thorn, SFA child development and family living senior and JCFR member; Dr.