Regents approved the demolition of three buildings on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University to clear the way for the construction of a new facility for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
SFA's Trombone Choir to perform works by Gabrieli, Mendelssohn
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Trombone Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Cole Concert Hall in the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus.
Directed by Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone, the 22-member choir will perform "Canzona XIII," composed by Giovanni Gabrieli in the 16th century for St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice.
"This piece will feature three choirs of all trombones, including the contra bass trombone, which plays in the range of the tuba," Scott said.
Stone Fort Wind Quintet to perform audience favorites
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - An assortment of quartets and duos will be featured in the upcoming concert of the Stone Fort Wind Quintet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Cole Concert Hall on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus.
The quintet is made up of SFA School of Music faculty members Christina Guenther, flute; John W. Goodall, oboe; Christopher Ayer, clarinet; Staci Spring, bassoon; and Charles Gavin, horn.
SFA to host Showcase Saturday for prospective students
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Future college students will have the opportunity to experience a taste of campus life during a free, action-packed open-house Saturday, Nov. 14, at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.
SFA students visit Appleby Community Farm for new experiential learning lab
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Dr. Mary Olle, human sciences professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, has created a new experiential learning farm-to-table lab for students majoring in hospitality and food, dietetics and nutrition. Recently, dozens of students from two of Olle's production meal management courses visited Appleby Community Farm for a tour of the property, and to gain insight into managing and marketing a local organic community garden.
Third annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta expected to draw large crowds
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Chikawa Aztec Dancers will return to Nacogdoches for the third annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta set for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.
SFA elementary education majors bring the past to life with annual Pioneer Days
Double, Double Toil and Trouble: SFA School of Theatre to present 'Macbeth'
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Nearly 410 years after it was written, William Shakespeare's "Macbeth," presented by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre, brings its story to Turner Auditorium in a way that will entertain and educate audiences in a big way.
SFA announces changes to Homecoming events
Due to predictions of inclement weather, the Stephen F. Austin State University Homecoming parade scheduled for Saturday morning has been canceled.
The "Haunted Homecoming" weekend festivities are still scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Friday with the SFA Alumni Association Golf Tournament at the Piney Woods Country Club, followed by the Back in Nac Social from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Bell Restaurant and Bar in downtown Nacogdoches.
New degree plan, minor expand SFA's School of Human Sciences' food, nutrition and dietetics program
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - During the past year, Stephen F. Austin State University's School of Human Sciences' food, nutrition and dietetics program has expanded its degree and minor options to meet the needs of the growing interest in nutrition and health.