Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The public is invited to the opening reception for "Watercolor Portraits: Flora and Family," an exhibition of works by local artist Peggy Fare, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.
"During the reception, East Texans will have a chance to meet and visit with Peggy as well as view the exhibition which will hang in the upstairs Hallway Gallery of the Cole Art Center," explained Charlene Rathburn, SFA director of galleries.
George Foreman donates collection to SFA research center
Former heavyweight champion boxer George Foreman (left) and SFA President Baker Pattillo sign the agreement formalizing Foreman's donation of his personal collection to the university's East Texas Research Center.SFA Board of Regents approves faculty appointments, staff changes
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved new faculty and staff appointments, changes of status, promotions and retirements at its regular meeting Tuesday.
SFA announces its 2011-2012 University Series: 'Your Bridge to the Arts'
The Chamber Orchestra KremlinNACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Aptly named "Your Bridge to the Arts," the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' 2011-2012 University Series includes performances by artists representing countries such as Russia, Ireland, Austria, Canada, Romania and the United States.
SFA Regents rename facility, approve budget
Dr. Janice Pattillo, retiring chair of the Department of Elementary Education at Stephen F. Austin State University, listens as Steve McCarty, vice chair of the SFA Board of Regents, addresses the board. Regents approved renaming SFA's early childhood research center as the Janice Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center. Also pictured are, from left, Dr. Todd Brown, SFA assistant professor of finance; Paige Pattillo-Brown, Nacogdoches attorney and daughter of Drs.Feye named SFA student regent
Sarah Feye, student regent 2011-2012NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Sarah Feye of The Woodlands has been appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to serve as student regent for Stephen F. Austin State University during the 2011-12 academic year.
Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship
Ryan Watkins, left, and Andrew Upshaw celebrate the Stephen F. Austin State University Bass Club's victory in the Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship last weekend in Arkansas. The title is the second for SFA in the past seven years. Upshaw also earned a berth in the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.SFA Gardens Lecture Series to feature Texas A&M horticulturist
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, in the Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Dr. Texas A&M University professor Dr. David Reed will present "Think Like a Plant and You Can Actually Grow One."
Garden Seminar Highlights Lawn Care
Greg GrantNACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host a garden seminar, "Everything You Wanted to Know About Grass, But Were Afraid to Ask," from 9 a.m. until noon July 23 in Room 118 of the Agriculture Building at 1924 Wilson Dr.
Watercolor East Texas exhibition to open
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The winners of Watercolor East Texas' 27th annual juried exhibition will be announced on Saturday, July 23, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.
Beginning at 1:30 p.m., juror Sandra L. Spann will present the awards and offer a critique. A reception will immediately follow.