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Lead characters from SFA's upcoming production of "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" rehearse a scene from the musical comedy. In this scene, Rosemary and J.SFA's upcoming musical satirizes big business
Lead characters from SFA's upcoming production of "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" rehearse a scene from the musical comedy. In this scene, Rosemary and J.Acclaimed German poet to speak at SFA
German poet Uwe Kolbe will present the final lecture in the Stephen F. Austin State University German Club speaker series, "Reflections on (Re)Unification, " commemorating 20 years of German political unity, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North building, Room 142.
Kolbe will present "The Insight of Dissenters: Remarks on Freedom and Real Socialism in Germany." He will discuss his first-hand experience as a dissident artist living in East Berlin, the capitol city of the former German Democratic Republic.
SFA faculty member wins award of merit
Dr. Marsha L. Bayless, a Stephen F. Austin State professor in the Nelson Rusche College of Business, was awarded the Francis W. Weeks Award of Merit at the international meeting of the Association for Business Communication held recently in Chicago.
SFA Campus Recreation director to serve on national assembly
Ken Morton, director of campus recreation at Stephen F. Austin State University, recently was appointed to serve on the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Assembly.
NIRSA is the leading resource for professional and student development, education and research in collegiate recreational sports. As a member of the inaugural assembly, Morton will join 18 other professionals in sharing knowledge and ideas on issues within collegiate recreation.
SFA to present musical comedy, 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
Cast members from SFA's upcoming production of "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" rehearse one of the songs included in the musical comedy. Pictured, center, is Emory junior Jt Hearn, who plays the lead character and is flanked by Weslaco junior Jon Garcia (left) and British exchange student George Boullin. The show, which will run Nov. 16 through 20 in W.M.SFA Madrigals to present concert
Members of the SFA Madrigal Singers perform a selection from the group's wide-ranging repertoire. The ensemble will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Cole Concert Hall.NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The SFA Madrigal Singers, a select 16-voice ensemble, will present its annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Cole Concert Hall, on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University.
SFA history honor society receives award
The Stephen F. Austin State University chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society, received the 2010 Best Chapter Award in Division IV.
"I was thrilled beyond words that our chapter was selected," said Dana Cooper, assistant professor of history and Phi Alpha Theta sponsor. "I was very happy that the students' efforts were recognized."
SFA to host Showcase Saturday for prospective students
Showcase Saturday
Future college students will have the opportunity to experience a taste of campus life during a free, action-packed open-house event at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches on Saturday, Nov. 13.
SFA professors to be honored at state convention
Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members Kimberly Archer Kato, assistant professor of kinesiology and health science and Michael S. Bobo, professor of kinesiology and health science, will receive awards at the 87th Annual Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance convention on Dec. 3 in Galveston.
Kato will receive the 2010 University Health Educator of the Year Award and Bobo will receive the 2010 Honor Award.
Local archaeologists discover original location of 18th-century mission
After an intensive five-year search, a team of Texas Archeological Stewardship Network (TASN) members and professional archeologists have announced the discovery of the original location of Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de los Hainais, later, "de los Tejas," in western Nacogdoches County.
The mission is the oldest yet discovered from 18th-century Spanish Texas, predating the missions and presidio in San Antonio. Additionally, Mission Concepción is the earliest location yet discovered that bears the name "Tejas".