NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, Stephen F. Austin State University's art gallery located in downtown Nacogdoches, will be closed for a portion of the university's semester break.

The Art Center will be open as usual from Tuesday, Dec. 20, through Thursday, Dec. 23, but then close until Tuesday, Jan. 4, except by appointment. Normal hours are 12:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Dr. Donald Gregory, professor emeritus of political science, will offer the commencement address during fall graduation ceremonies at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Gregory served on the SFA faculty for more than three decades. He began as an instructor in the Department of Political Science and eventually became chair of the department. He was named professor emeritus upon his retirement in 2004.

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 Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Wright Music Building, 2210 Alumni Dr. At 10 a.m., Suzuki violin students of Brenda Josephsen will perform in the Cole Concert Hall. In the same location at 2 p.m., piano students of Dr. Ping-Ting Lan will present their recital pieces.

Dr. I-Kuai Hung is the recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching.

Two Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members will be honored during the annual Gala presented by Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

Dr. I-Kuai Hung is the recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching, and Dr. Gregory Miller is the recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award for Research.

Several Nacogdoches residents will be honored during the annual Gala presented by Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host its monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in Room 110 of the Agriculture Building at 1924 Wilson Dr. A year-end review titled "Tales from SFA Gardens and Beyond" will be presented by Dr. David Creech.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company will present "The Complete World of Sports (abridged)" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28. The College of Fine Arts recommends tickets to the show as a unique gift.

NACOGDCOCHES, 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 Complete World of Sports (abridged)" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in W.M.

Steve Lippia and his 16-piece orchestra will present "Simply Sinatra Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the SFA College of Fine Arts' University Series.

Tickets are still available to "Simply Sinatra Christmas," a concert by pop sensation Steve Lippia and his 16-piece orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. The concert is a part of the Stephen F.

Dr. Donald Gregory, professor emeritus of political science.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Dr. Donald Gregory, professor emeritus of political science, will offer the commencement address during fall graduation ceremonies at Stephen F. Austin State University.