NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association is hosting the Lumberjack Glow Party and Dive-In Movie event at Splash Kingdom Timber Falls in Nacogdoches from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10.

The event invites Lumberjacks and their families in Nacogdoches County to engage with the association and meet up with fellow SFA enthusiasts.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Ask Paige Vadnais, the new student regent for Stephen F. Austin State University’s Board of Regents, to list the things in life most important to her, and she will quickly respond, “My family and my dogs, whom I also consider family.”

They factored greatly in her decision to attend SFA. Vadnais’ sister, Skyler ’19, earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the university and provided “a little bit of home away from home” when Vadnais left Forney for Nacogdoches. 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Lumberjacks near and far as well as friends of Stephen F. Austin State University are encouraged to participate in the university’s second-annual Giving Day scheduled for Sept. 15. 

The fundraising event falls three days before the university’s 99th anniversary — SFA welcomed its inaugural class of students on Sept. 18, 1923. Therefore, the theme #LogYourLegacy encourages Lumberjacks to celebrate that nearly century-long legacy by giving in support of the university’s future.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Progress continues on the much-anticipated renovation and expansion of the Griffith Fine Arts Building on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus with an estimated mid-2023 completion date just under a year away.

University and construction officials remain optimistic that current deadlines can be met, and that the building will be ready for occupancy prior to the start of the 2023-24 academic year, as planned.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – This past summer took Stephen F. Austin State University art professors Lauren Selden and Shaun Roberts to separate residencies where their adventures were as different as their art. Yet their time spent studying, creating and exploring different countries and regions resulted in transformative experiences that will make them better artists and teachers.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Megan Weatherly, director of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Center for Teaching and Learning since 2020, has been named executive director for the university’s new Lumberjack Learning Commons, or LLC, effective Sept. 1.

“I’m honored to be selected for this role, and I’m excited to work with a talented team of professional staff members to support our students, expand experiential learning opportunities, and build a program that will provide lifelong learning for individuals throughout our region,” Weatherly said.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University announced its naming of Hays Consolidated Independent School District as a partner chosen for inclusion in the university’s Distinguished High School Program during a recent signing event.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Works of art created during summer residencies will be showcased in Stephen F. Austin State University’s annual School of Art Faculty Exhibition showing  Aug. 30 through Sept. 30 at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

Each year, the faculty exhibition features a wide variety of artworks in ceramics, sculpture, photography, painting, prints, metals and mixed media, according to Christopher Talbot, director of the SFA School of Art.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University's SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center.
 
Dr. Mike Arnold, professor of horticulture and director of The Gardens at Texas A&M University, will present "Plants, Built Environments, and Climate Change Challenges – Manifest Destiny in Action!”