NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, Stephen F. Austin State University's art gallery located in downtown Nacogdoches, will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, for the semester break and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 10.
"The Legacy of Diedrich Rulfs: Architect of Nacogdoches," which is currently on display in the downstairs Ledbetter Gallery, will run through Saturday, Jan. 14. The exhibition features photographs taken by SFA Associate Professor of Art Christopher Talbot of homes and buildings in Nacogdoches that Rulfs designed.
Tickets to Vienna Boys Choir concert make unique gift
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NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts may have just the solution-tickets to the Vienna Boys Choir concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in W.M.
Inflatable sculpture
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Nacogdoches sophomore Willow Borer holds the informational sign for the inflatable rocking horse sculpture she and the other Stephen F. Austin State University students enrolled in the 3D Design course created and then temporarily installed on the lawn of the Austin Building Thursday morning. Pictured in the background are the 17 other students in the class.
SFA vocal students excel at regional competition
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NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Stephen F.
Tickets still available for 'An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas'
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Tickets are still available for "An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas," a family-friendly concert featuring Celtic fiddling champion Eileen Ivers and her band, Immigrant Soul," at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. The concert, which is part of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' University Series, will include traditional Irish songs, original tunes and holiday favorites.
Distinguished alumna to offer SFA commencement address
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Dr. Nancy Dickey, president of the Texas A&M Health Science Center and vice chancellor for health affairs for the Texas A&M System, will be the commencement speaker at Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday, Dec. 17.
SFA Music Preparatory recitals scheduled
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 in a series of end-of-the-semester recitals in mid-December.
Three separate events will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, in the Music Recital Hall, Room 160 of the Wright Music Building, 2210 Alumni Drive. At 2:30 p.m., piano students of Stephen Adams and Missy Leppert will perform, and at 4 p.m., Melissa Nabb's violin and viola students will play.
SFA students attend international plant conference
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Four Stephen F. Austin State University students attended the Southern Region conference of the International Plant Propagators Society held recently in Valdosta, Ga. Dr.
SFA Gala to honor outstanding donors
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Outstanding donors to be honored during the 23rd annual Stephen F. Austin State University Gala include a longtime faculty member, a friend of the SFA Gardens and the local newspaper.
Forestry professor to offer SFA Regents Lecture
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The upcoming Stephen F. Austin State University Regents Lecture by Dr.