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SFA College of Fine Arts offers holiday entertainment


Steve Lippia, a much sought-after vocalist, will present "Simply Sinatra Christmas" as part of the SFA College of Fine Arts' University Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. Tickets are currently on sale for all of the holiday events offered by the college in December.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - "Simply Sinatra Christmas" starring vocalist Steve Lippia and G.F.

SFA faculty member receives distinguished alumni award


Dr. Darrel McDonald, left, was presented a distinguished alumni award by Dr. Janie Park, president of Chadron State College.


Dr. Darrel L. McDonald, professor of geospatial sciences at Stephen F. Austin State University, recently received a distinguished alumni award from Chadron State College in Nebraska.

SFA students win at American Advertising Federation competition


SFA students were members of the top three winning teams at the 2010 American Advertising Federation Student Competition in Houston. Pictured are, from left, Naeem Munaf, Tiffany Occhiogrosso and Traneka Southwell. Southwell and Jamal Peterson, not pictured, were members of the team that created the first-place campaign, "2020 Vision," while working at a Clear Channel Houston outdoor advertising company.

SFA to open 'Fabric of African Culture'


This mask from the Guro tribe in Africa is part of the "Fabric of African Culture" exhibition that the SFA School of Art will open with a 6 p.m. reception on Friday, Nov. 19, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main St. in downtown Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS -African textiles, artifacts, sculptures and ceremonial articles spanning 500 years are included in "Fabric of African Culture," which the Stephen F.

SFA student receives merit scholarship


Stephen F. Austin State University student Henriette Eidsnes of Tananger, Sola in Norway, has received the Merit Award Scholarship by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Only 52 NSCS members are chosen nationwide to receive the $1,000 scholarship. "I believe this award is a compliment for the hard work I have applied to my college education," said Eidnes, a new member of the SFA chapter.

"Receiving this scholarship will be a tremendous help with the financial obligations I face as an international student."

SFA to open 'A Forest Insect Alphabet'


This velvet ant woodcut by SFA retired professor Charles Jones is included in the exhibition, "A Forest Insect Alphabet," that the SFA School of Art will open at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Griffith Gallery. The exhibition features pages from a 72-page book recently printed at SFA's fine arts press.

SFA Wind Ensemble to present 'Bits and Pieces' concert


NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The SFA Wind Ensemble will present a concert titled "Bits and Pieces" at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

"This concert features the 55-member Wind Ensemble performing in groups of differing sizes," said Fred J. Allen, SFA director of bands and the ensemble's conductor. "Various combinations will be presented, from a piece written for nine instruments to one for the full band."

Guest sound recording expert to speak at SFA


NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present sound recording expert Mark Hornsby in a guest lecture, "Current Trend in Audio" from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in the Music Recital Hall, on the SFA campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Gov. Rick Perry to visit SFA campus Friday


Gov. Rick Perry


Newly reelected Texas Gov. Rick Perry will visit the Stephen F. Austin State University campus at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Spirit Lounge in the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

Perry will speak, followed by a meet-and-greet session and a signing of his new book "Fed Up!"

The event is sponsored by the SFA chapter of the Young Conservatives of Texas. The event is free and open to the public

SFA announces art exhibition changes


NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art has announced changes to its exhibition schedule for the next few months.

"A Forest Insect Alphabet" will open in Griffith Gallery at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, and run through Friday, Feb. 4. The exhibition of woodcuts and text included in a book recently printed and bound at SFA's LaNana Creek Press replaces "John Heliker: Drawings and Sketchbooks" that was originally scheduled to open in the gallery on Friday, Nov. 19. The Heliker show has been postponed until next year.

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