Axe ’Em, Jacks!
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.
SFA musical theatre, theatre camps scheduled
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Registrations are still open for three different theatre camps being offered through the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts during the first two weeks of August.
The Music Preparatory Division of the SFA School of Music will be offering "Bach to the Future" for second through sixth graders Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5, and "Glee Camp" Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 12, for students who have completed sixth through 12th grades.
Both camps will be led by Nicole Stewart, director of the SFA Children's Chorus.
SFA's '12 x 12' offers original art at bargain prices
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Community members attending the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts' "12 x 12" fund-raiser from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House will have the opportunity to purchase some great art at a bargain price, according to Kerry Whitsett, member of the Friends organization and chair of the fund-raiser.
The original pieces created from 12-inch wooden squares by over 50 SFA-related and area artists are currently on display at The Cole Art Center as a part of a silent auction with a minimum bid of $250.