NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Two faculty members in the College of Fine Arts will be honored during the 24th annual Stephen F. Austin State University Gala on Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

The faculty achievement awards presented during the ceremony recognize innovation and excellence in teaching and research. Fred J. Allen is the recipient of the 2012 Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching, and Dr. Nathan Nabb has earned the Faculty Achievement Award for Research.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Percussion students of Stephen F. Austin State University's School of Music will present their annual holiday concert, "Percussion in the Pines," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Cole Concert Hall in the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus.

The performance will feature both the SFA Percussion Ensemble and the Steel Band, known as the Jacks of Steel, performing a collection of carols, popular tunes and contemporary holiday arrangements for percussion.

The Alazan Piano Trio, featuring SFA music faculty Jennifer Dalmas, violin, Evgeni Raychev, cello, and Ron Petti, piano, will present "Poets and Prophets" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music and the Cole Performing Arts Series will present the Alazan Piano Trio performing "Poets and Prophets" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Students enrolled in private and group lessons offered by the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will perform a series of end-of-the-semester recitals during the first two weeks of December.

SFA student teachers' students and Dr. Mario Ajero's piano students will kick off the performances at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in Cole Concert Hall.

The SFA campus will be lit with festive lights at the RHA Holiday Extravaganza. Attendees may enjoy holiday treats, musical performances and pictures with Santa.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas-The Residence Hall Association at Stephen F. Austin State University will host a night of festive family fun at the annual Holiday Extravaganza Tuesday, Nov. 27. The event begins at 6 p.m. in front of the Austin Building and continues until 8 p.m.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Stephen F. Austin State University student musicians will be showcased when the SFA School of Music presents the Swingin' Axes and Swingin' Aces in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

The Swingin' Axes will perform a program that spans more than 60 years of big band jazz styles, according to Gary Wurtz, professor of trumpet at SFA and director of the ensemble.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts will offer a number of holiday-related performances and events that are sure to put anyone in the spirit of the season.

Dr. Adam Peck

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Dr. Adam Peck, dean of student affairs at Stephen F. Austin State University, has been elected to serve as vice president for education and professional development for the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators.