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SFA offers new spatial science degree


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A new Bachelor of Science degree designed to meet the increasing demand for college graduates trained in spatial science technology is being offered by Stephen F. Austin State University this fall.

The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture is offering the new degree program, which includes study in the fast-growing fields of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and surveying and global positioning systems (GPS).

A bicyclist's journey leads to SFA: New professor writes award-winning book


Daryl Farmer, assistant professor of English at SFA, shows off his new book "Bicycling Beyond the Divide," now available at barnesandnoble.com.

When Daryl Farmer first stumbled upon an article about bicycle touring in his high school library, little did he know how the next years of his life would change. After dropping out of college twice, the shy 20-year-old who had rarely left his home state of Colorado was ready for an adventure out west.

SFA to show 'Rivers and Tides' film


NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - "Rivers and Tides," an award-winning documentary about the work of landscape sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House. Admission is free.

British artist Goldsworthy is renowned throughout the world for his ephemeral, or transient, work in ice, stone, leaves and wood, many of which he captures in photographs before they melt or otherwise become subject to the forces of nature.

SFA employees earn recognition


Pictured (from left) Peggy Byers, Diana Boubel and Linda Bianco.

Employees of the Purchasing and Inventory Department at Stephen F. Austin State University recently were honored during Minority Enterprise Development Week in Dallas, an annual event held by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency.

SFA to host fall plant sale


NACOGDOCHES, Texas --The SFA Mast Arboretum will host its annual Fabulous Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the SFA Intramural Fields on Wilson Drive.

This event features the annual fall plant sale fundraiser benefiting the SFA Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden and their various educational programs. All of the plants are produced at SFA by the staff, students and volunteers.

SFA, Chamber plan "Back Lot Bash" for freshmen


Stephen F. Austin State University students take part in the 2007 "Back Lot Bash" following Freshman Convocation. This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28.

The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce and Stephen F. Austin State University will roll out the red carpet for the Class of 2012 at the annual "Back Lot Bash" Thursday, Aug. 28, behind the William R. Johnson Coliseum.

SFA designates Fridays for spirit


SFA President Dr. Baker Pattillo is surrounded by Lumberjacks Thursday as he signs a proclamation designating the last day of each work week as "SFA Spirit Friday."

Fridays will be even more spirit-filled than usual beginning this fall at Stephen F. Austin State University.

SFA, GCC sign articulation agreement


Officials from Grayson County College and Stephen F. Austin State University met recently to sign a formal articulation agreement between the two institutions. Pictured from left are Dr. Ann Kirch, GCC dean of academic instruction; Dr. Jeanne Hardin, GCC vice president of instructional services; Dr. Alan Scheibmeir, GCC president; Dr. Baker Pattillo, SFA president; Dr. Richard Berry, SFA provost and vice president for academic affairs; and Dr.

SFA professor earns first Hispanic Studies Ph.D. at Texas A&M


Juan Carlos Ureña, assistant professor of modern languages

Juan Carlos Ureña, an assistant professor of modern languages at Stephen F. Austin State University, has earned the first Hispanic Studies Ph.D. ever awarded at Texas A&M University.

SFA Mast Arboretum to host gardening seminar


Sharon Lee Smith, co-owner of Blue Moon Gardens, will present "Herbs in the Landscape and in the Kitchen" at an SFA Mast Arboretum gardening seminar Sept. 13.

The Stephen F. Austin State University Mast Arboretum will host a gardening seminar titled "Herbs in the Landscape and in the Kitchen" from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13.

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