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Thursday, June 21, 2012
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Landscape Architect
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agricultural Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in the Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive. Mike Teal, RLA will present �Highways are for More Than Getting from Here to There.� A rare plant raffle will be held after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public, but donations to the Theresa and Les Reeves lecture series fund are always appreciated.
  - Greg Grant, SFA Gardens936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Thursday, July 19, 2012
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Experienced Texas Horticulturist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Long time Houston area horticulturist Linda Gay will present �The Life and Times of a Happy Horticulturist.� Before retiring, Linda Gay served as Director of the 325 acre Mercer Arboretum in Humble for 11 years. Prior to that, she was Assistant Director for 3 years, Chief Horticulturist for 4 years, and Horticulturist for 7 years. She can now be found working at the Arbor Gate Nursery in Tomball, Texas. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
- Blackboard turned off permanently
  - More information
Thursday, August 16, 2012
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Greg Grant
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - SFA Gardens� horticulturist and writer Greg Grant will present �Gardening for Love-An Arcadian Dogtrot.� Greg will share the story of his lifelong quest to restore his grandparent�s old farmhouse and how he landscaped it with pass-a-long plants from friends and ancestors along with his own ornamental introductions. The house and garden were both featured in the July issues of Southern Living and Neil Sperry�s GARDENS magazines. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
- 2012 Part-time Job & Volunteer Fair
  - 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - BPSC Grand Ballroom
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Thursday, September 20, 2012
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Award Winning Horticulturist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Texas Agrilife Extension Horticulturist Tom LeRoy will present �Salad Gardening 101 for Texas Gardeners.� Tom began his 35-year career with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service right out of college, after receiving a Bachelor�s Degree in Horticulture in 1975 and a Master�s Degree in Plant Breeding in 1977, both from Texas A&M University. He recently retired and now serves on a part time basis as Assistant Texas Master Gardener Program Coordinator. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Saturday, September 22, 2012
- SFA Gardens - 'A Walk in the Woods'
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - PNPC research associate Greg Grant will show off several good woody plant identification books and then lead participants through the PNPC grounds and Tucker woods learning how to identify both common and uncommon East Texas trees. Greg is author of the Kindle book, "In Greg's Garden-A Pineywoods Perspective on Gardening, Nature, and Family." Registration will take place in the Tucker House conference room. Cost is $15 for Friends of SFA Gardens members and $20 for non-members.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Saturday, September 29, 2012
- Parents Day
  - Residence Hall Association936.468.1358parentsday@sfasu.eduMore information
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
- Disney College Program Q&A Panel Discussion
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - HMS North, Room 204
  - Learn more about what the Disney College Program can offer you!
  - More information
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
- 2012 Fall Career Expo
  - 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - BPSC Grand Ballroom
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Saturday, October 6, 2012
- Fall Plant Sale
  - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host its annual Fabulous Fall Festival Plant Sale. A wide variety of hard-to-find, Texas tough plants will be available, including Texas natives, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and exclusive SFA introductions. The public is encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon. For more information, call (936) 468-4404, or visit www.sfagardens.sfasu.edu for a list of available plants.
  - Greg Grant936.468.4404ggrantgardens@yahoo.comMore information
Monday, October 15, 2012
- Homecoming
  - ending Saturday, October 20, 2012
  - More information
Thursday, October 18, 2012
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Dawn Stover
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building on Wilson Drive
  - Dawn Stover, long time SFA Gardens Research Associate will present an entertaining program, titled 'Why Dr. Creech Rocks as a Boss.' Dawn currently maintains the living plant collection within the SFA Mast Arboretum. She is responsible for maintenance of the arboretum and the horticulture facilities. She is also an Instructor in the Department of Agriculture at SFA. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call (936) 468-1832 or e-mail grantdamon@sfasu.edu.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Thursday, November 8, 2012
- Opening Reception for George L. Crocket Exhibit
  - 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  - The Stone Fort Museum
  - The Stone Fort Museum will host an opening reception for the exhibit, "George Louis Crocket: Out of the Ordinary." The exhibit examines the life and times of Dr. George Crocket. As a cleric, historian, mentor and artist, Crocket forged strong ties within both the Nacogdoches and San Augustine communities. The exhibit displays Crocket's drawings, writing, and research that formed his legacy. The evening reception will include a short presentation by Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc (FoHNI).
  - The Stone Fort Museum936.468.2408stonefort@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, November 15, 2012
- SFA Gardens' Reeves Lecture Series
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building on Wilson Drive
  - Linda Lehmusvirta, longtime producer of the "Central Texas Gardener" PBS show in Austin, will present "Bulbs for Psycho Lighting Gardeners" at the upcoming Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series hosted by the SFA Gardens. A rare plant raffle will be held after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Friday, November 16, 2012
- SFA Gardens to Host Popular Backyard Birding Seminar
  - 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  - Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - Participants will enjoy a Friday evening lecture with Cliff Shackelford, ornithologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, regarding identification of common local birds. Comfortable walking shoes and binoculars are recommended. Cost is $20 for members of SFA Gardens Friends and $25 for non-members. To register, call the SFA Gardens Education Office at the number listed below.
  - SFA Gardens Education Office936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Saturday, November 17, 2012
- SFA Gardens to Host Part 2 of Backyard Birding Seminar
  - 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
  - Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - Cliff Shackelford, ornithologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, will lead a birding stroll through the plant center property and to the nearby Shackelford home to visit the family�s backyard made �for the birds.� Comfortable walking shoes and binoculars are recommended. Cost is $20 for members of SFA Gardens Friends and $25 for non-members. To register, call the SFA Gardens Education Office at the number listed below.
  - SFA Gardens Education Office936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Saturday, December 1, 2012
- Deck the Halls - Using Evergreens to Decorate for the Holidays
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - Room 118, Agriculture Building
  - Join Dawn Stover, Research Associate at the SFA Mast Arboretum, to learn how to create elegant wreaths and garlands using materials from mother nature. Participants will learn principles of wreath, garland, and centerpiece construction and make a wreath to enjoy at home for the holidays. Class size is limited, so please register in advance for this wonderful holiday seminar. Cost is $20 for members of the SFA Garden Friends and $25 for non-members.
  - SFA Mast Arboretum936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Thursday, December 6, 2012
- Floral Design Exhibit
  - 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - Spirit Lounge in the BPSC
  - Floral designs by students in the floriculture course will be on display and available via silent auction. Theme: Movies (Animation, Sci-Fi and Romance)
Friday, December 7, 2012
- 2012 Fall Teacher Job Fair
  - 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
  - HPE Complex
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.eduMore information
- Christmas Around the World
  - 7:30 p.m.
  - W.M. Turner Auditorium
  - Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's A Cappella Choir, the Choral Union and Women's Chorus, along with the Orchestra of the Pines, will present 'Christmas Around the World' at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building on the SFA campus. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students.
  - Fine Arts Box Office936.468.6407More information
Thursday, December 13, 2012
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Director Dave Creech
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Dr. David Creech, Regents Professor and Professor Emeritus in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, will present Why Daniel Burnham was right when he said, �Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men�s blood.� Creech has been at SFA since 1978 and is director and founder of the SFA Mast Arboretum, Ruby Mize Azalea Garden, and Gayla Mize Garden, and co-directs the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1863grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Thursday, January 17, 2013
- SFA Gardens' Reeves Lecture Series to feature Texas A&M-Commerce Professor
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building on Wilson Drive
  - Dr. Gerald Harp, Assistant Professor in Horticulture at Texas A&M University-Commerce will present "Landscape Soils-Growing from the Ground Up." Dr. Harp�s research focuses primarily on sustainable urban landscapes including the use of ornamental plants on building roofs. These �green roofs� absorb incoming sunlight, reducing the heat being transferred into a building, decreasing cooling costs and making the building more energy efficient. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Saturday, January 19, 2013
- SFA Gardens to Host Spring Vegetable Gardening Workshop
  - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - SFA Gardens horticulturists Dawn Stover and Greg Grant will cover the A-B-Cs of spring vegetable gardening including soil preparation and composting along with when, where and what to plant. After lunch, participants should plan to roll up their sleeves and get dirty! Includes a visit to the compost demonstration site at the SFA Mast Arboretum. Cost is $30 for SFA Garden members, $35 for non-members, and $55 for both participant and spouse. Advance reservations are required.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Monday, January 21, 2013
- Martin Luther King Day of Service
  - 9:00 a.m.
  - BPSC Movie Theater
  - The fourth annual MLK Day will focus on the theme, �Legacy Begins At Home� with projects focused on the Nacogdoches chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Students are invited to volunteer their time to honor the legacy of Dr. King. This event is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student Affairs Programs � Leadership and Service.
  - Jamie Bouldin936.468.1088jfbouldin@sfasu.edu
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
- Forestry Graduate Seminar Series - An Overview of Mentoring
  - noon until 12:45 p.m.
  - Forestry Building, Room 117
  - As part of the Forestry Graduate Seminar Series, Professor of Communications Dr. James Towns will present 'An Overview of Mentoring.' EVERYBODY IS WELCOME!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to feature Texas A&M Horticulturist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building on Wilson Drive
  - Dr. Mengmeng Gu, Assistant Professor and Extension Ornamental Horticulturist at Texas A&M University will present "Urban Landscape Philosophy and Strategies in China" at the upcoming Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series hosted by SFA Gardens. Dr. Gu�s specializations are ornamental horticulture, landscaping, plant stress physiology, and sustainable agriculture. The lecture is free and open to the public, but donations to the Reeves Lecture Series endowed fund are always appreciated.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Saturday, February 16, 2013
- Rainwater Harvesting Workshop at SFA Gardens
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - Room 118 of the Agriculture Building, 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Join David Parish, Technical Assistant from Texas Agrilife Extension to learn about rainwater harvesting. Participants will learn the benefits of collecting rainwater, potential yields, different collection systems, and each participant will construct and take home a completed rain barrel for home use. Cost is $50 for SFA Garden members and $60 for non-members. All supplies will be provided. Participants must pre-register by February 14.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Monday, February 25, 2013
- SFA 2013 Regents Lecture by Dr. Brian P. Oswald
  - 5:30 p.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center, Regents Suites A and B
  - The Office of the Provost and the University Lecture Series Committee invite the SFA community to hear Dr. Brian P. Oswald, Regents Professor 2012-2013, and Joe E. Denman Distinguished Professor of Forestry, present the 2013 Regents Lecture, titled "Lessons Relearned: How The Netherlands is Learning about Wildland Fire." Dr. Oswald�s lecture will focus on how SFA has begun assisting fire agencies in The Netherlands with wildland fire management. Refreshments and informal time to follow.
  - Dr. J. Keaton Grubbs936.468.3103jkgrubbs@sfasu.edu
Friday, March 1, 2013
- Grand Opening for the Nacogdoches Azalea Trail
  - 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
  - Council Ring of the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden
- Applications for Faculty Learning Community VI-Mentored Undergraduate Scholarship Due
  - The Office of High-Impact Practices is accepting applications to participate in the next faculty learning community focused on mentored undergraduate scholarship. Applications are due by 5pm.
  - Dr. Tara Newman936.468.7689tanewman@sfasu.eduMore information
Saturday, March 2, 2013
- Nacogdoches Azalea Trail Symposium
  - 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building, 1924 Wilson Drive
  - John Migas, president of the Azalea Society of America and owner of a design/build landscaping firm since 1998, will share his tried and true methods for developing a historic azalea garden and residential gardens. Bring your plans/ideas/wishes for your own project for Migas to review, and he will provide suggestions for success. The symposium fee is $40 for SFA Gardens members and $50 for non-members. To register, contact (936) 564-7351 or info@visitnacogdoches.org.
  - 936.564.7351info@visitnacogdoches.orgMore information
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
- 2013 Spring Career Expo
  - 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - Grand Ballroom - Baker Pattillo Student Center
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, March 21, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature LSU Horticulturist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - LSU Horticulturist Ed Bush will present "Grow Your Garden and Enjoy a Cup of Tea." Ed Bush is an associate professor in Ornamental Horticulture in the Louisiana State University School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His areas of specialization and research include ornamental horticulture, commercial nursery crops, water quality, irrigation management, and stress physiology. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 23, 2013
- Messiah
  - 7:30 p.m.
  - Kennedy Auditorium
  - Join the SFA A Cappella Choir and chamber orchestra for a first in Nacogdoches: a full performance of G.F. Handel�s great oratorio, "Messiah." More than a concert; it�s an epic event!
  - College of Fine Arts Box Office936.468.6407flynndj@sfasu.eduMore information
- The BIG Event
  - 9:00 a.m.
  - The Ag Pond
  - Join us for the fifth annual day of thanks! Students, faculty and staff are invited to volunteer their time to say �thanks� to the Nacogdoches community for its support of SFA. Sponsored by Student Affairs Programs � Leadership and Service.
  - Jamie Bouldin936.468.1088jfbouldin@sfasu.eduMore information
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
- Undergraduate Research Conference
  - 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  - Regents Suites A and B and Twilight Ballroom in BPSC
  - Michael Tkacik936.468.2813mtkacik@sfasu.eduMore information
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
- Highlighting International Business Students
  - 12:30 p.m.
  - Room 133, McGee Building
  - The Nelson Rusche College of Business will have an informal event highlighting the College's international business students on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Theunis Oliphant, South Africa; Suresh Adhikari, Nepal; and Xueya Xu, China will make brief presentations. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. and refreshments will be provided. All are invited.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
- SFA lecture on Italian gardens
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110, Agriculture Building at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Dr. Leonardi Lombardini, a Texas A&M University horticulturist, will present "Italian Gardens through Time: from Rome to the Renaissance and Beyond." Lombardini received his Laurea degree (equivalent to bachelor�s and master�s degrees) in forestry from the Universit� degli Studi di Firenze, Italy, in 1993, and his Ph.D. in horticulture from Michigan State University in 1999. A rare plant raffle will be held after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 20, 2013
- SFA Gardens Spring Plant Sale
  - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - The SFA Gardens will host its annual Garden Gala Day Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street. A wide variety of hard-to-find, "Texas tough" plants will be available. Arrive early and bring a wagon! For more information, call (936) 468-4404, or visit www.sfagardens.sfasu.edu and click on �garden events� for a list of available plants.
  - Greg Grant936.468.4404ggrantgardens@yahoo.comMore information
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
- Conference on High-Impact Practices
  - 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - Twilight Ballroom, BPSC
  - The conference showcases high-impact projects developed and implemented by faculty/staff during their work with the QEP. Encounter projects from courses and disciplines across campus and visit with faculty, staff, and students about their work. Also, come support faculty and staff members as they are recognized for their efforts! Door prizes will be distributed during the event! So, mark your calendars for the Conference on High-Impact Practices and Come See What�s Making an Impact @SFA!
  - Ashley Schmitt, M.A.936.468.7689schmitta@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, May 2, 2013
- Floral Design Exhibit
  - 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - Spirit Lounge in the BPSC
  - Floral designs created by students in the floriculture course will be on display and available via silent auction. Theme: Games
  - Greg Grant936.468.4104ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Friday, May 3, 2013
- 2013 Spring Teacher Job Fair
  - 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
  - HPE Complex
  - The Teacher Job Fair is the perfect place for education students and alumni to find open teaching vacancies. School districts travel across the state of Texas to recruit SFA's best!
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, May 16, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Dr. Todd Lasseigne, President and CEO at the Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden (Tulsa, OK), will present, "The OCBG: Proving that there�s Plant Life Here." Dr. Lasseigne has been with the Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden since 2011. From He is active in the American Public Gardens Association. The lecture is free and open to the public, but donations to the Theresa and Les Reeves lecture series endowed fund are always appreciated.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Thursday, June 20, 2013
- SFA Garden lecture 'Making Mercer Magnificent - Opportunites and Challenges'
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110 at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Darrin Duling, director of Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, will present "Making Mercer Magnificent � Opportunities and Challenges." A native of Richmond, Va., Duling received a Master of Science in plant taxonomy from the University of Reading in Whiteknights, England; a Diploma of Horticulture from Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England; and a Certificate of Horticultural Training from The Royal Horticultural Society in Wisley, England. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 18, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Transformation of Local Home Landscape
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110 of the Agriculture Building at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Julie Shackelford, Programs Director for The Conservation Fund, will present "Urban Wildscaping: Bringing your Backyard to Life." She will talk about creating backyard habitats to attract birds, butterflies and other pollinators using native vegetation. A rare plant raffle will be held after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public, but donations to the Theresa and Les Reeves lecture series endowed fund are always appreciated.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Thursday, August 15, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Former Director of San Antonio Botanical Gardens
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013 in the Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive. Paul Cox, former director of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, will present �Lessons in Nature: Reflections on the Meaning of Life from a Plantsman�s Point of View.� A rare plant raffle will be held after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
- Welcome Week Blood Drive
  - 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  - Regents Suites A & B
  - Sponsored by Student Engagement Programs - Leadership and Service. Donors will receive a free T-shirt.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
- The BIG Event Talent Show - Auditions
  - 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  - BPSC Third-floor Commons
  - Auditions are from 3-5 p.m., August 28-29 in BPSC Third-floor Commons, first-come, first-served, or email to reserve a spot. Auditions are open to students, faculty and staff. Talent Show will take place at 7:00 p.m., September 4 in BPSC Movie Theater - FREE for everyone to attend.
  - sfathebigevent@gmail.com
- 2013 Part-Time, Internship and Volunteer Job Fair
  - 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - Grand Ballroom of the BPSC
  - David W. Gehrels, Assistant Director of Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Thursday, August 29, 2013
- The BIG Event Talent Show - Auditions
  - 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  - BPSC Third-floor Commons
  - Auditions are from 3-5 p.m., August 28-29 in BPSC Third-floor Commons, first-come, first-served, or email to reserve a spot. Auditions are open to students, faculty and staff. Talent Show will take place at 7:00 p.m., September 4 in BPSC Movie Theater - FREE for everyone to attend.
  - sfathebigevent@gmail.com
Saturday, September 14, 2013
- SFA Gardens Arcadian Fall Bulb Bus Tour
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - SFA Agriculture Building
  - Join us as we visit Greg Grant�s Emanis House dogtrot in Shelby County�s rural community of Arcadia. Depending on the weather we may see red oxblood lilies (Rhodophiala), several different colors of spider lilies (Lycoris), or assorted rain lilies (Cooperia, Zephyranthes, and Habranthus). Dress comfortably for hot weather. We will meet at the SFA Ag building at 9 am. $25 for Friends of SFA Gardens members, $30 for non-members. For more information and reservations contact Elyce Rodwald.
  - Elyce Rodwald936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Thursday, September 19, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature New Products Specialist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110 of the Agriculture Building
  - Wayne Pianta, New Products Specialist with Ball Horticultural Company, will present "Plant Breeding, Garden Performance, and New Product Development: What Makes the Cut and Why? A Survey of Recent Introductions." Pianta works with many universities, trial gardens, and botanical gardens to test and evaluate new products for their suitability and adaptation to regional environments around the United States. The lecture is free and open to the public. A plant raffle will be held after the program.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
- 2013 Accounting Fair
  - 1:00 p.m.
  - Grand Ballroom of the BPSC
  - David W. Gehrels, Assistant Director of Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Thursday, September 26, 2013
- Alternative Spring Break applications due
  - 5:00 p.m.
  - Spend your spring break volunteering in another community! Students must submit an application and take part in a short interview to be considered for the trip. Access the application at http://www.sfasu.edu/studentaffairs/97.asp
  - More information
Saturday, September 28, 2013
- Parents Day
  - 9:00 a.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center
  - Parents Day is a great opportunity for you to visit your SFA student and see what the university has to offer. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosts Parents Day each year.
  - parentsday@sfasu.eduMore information
Saturday, October 5, 2013
- SFA Gardens to Host Fall Plant Sale
  - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - A wide variety of hard-to-find, �Texas tough� plants will be available, including Texas natives, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and exclusive Greg Grant and SFA introductions. Most of the plants are produced by the SFA Gardens staff and volunteers. The public is encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon. For more information, call 936-468-4404, or visit www.sfagardens.sfasu.edu two weeks before the sale for a list of available plants.
  - Greg Grant936.468.4404More information
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
- Course evaluations begin for classes that only meet the first half of the fall semester.
  - This includes all classes in parts-of-term F1 and AP1 that meet for eight weeks from August to October. Students will receive an email for each class with a link to the evaluation. Evaluations are also accessible in mySFA.
  - its-survey@sfasu.eduMore information
- 2013 Career & Internship Expo
  - 1:00 p.m.
  - Grand Ballroom of the BPSC
  - David W. Gehrels, Assistant Director of Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
- Course evaluations end at midnight for classes that only meet the first half of the fall semester.
  - This includes all classes in parts-of-term F1 and AP1 that meet for eight weeks from August to October. Students will receive an email for each class with a link to the evaluation. Evaluations are also accessible in mySFA.
  - its-survey@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, October 17, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Expert on Frogs, Snakes, and Turtles
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110 of the Agriculture Building
  - Matthew Kwiatkowski, professor of biology at SFA, will present �Critters that Slither and Hop in Your Garden: The Reptiles and Amphibians of East Texas.� His research focuses on conservation of reptiles and amphibians as well as the signals they use in mating behavior. He is currently working with federal and state agencies, and zoos around the country on the population genetics of Louisiana Pine Snakes, a candidate species for federal protection. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Saturday, November 9, 2013
- Fifth Annual Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Conference
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - BPSC Twilight Ballroom
  - FREE for SFA students, faculty and staff. Featuring keynote speaker Andrew Slack, founder of the Harry Potter Alliance. Register now at www.sfaodk.org - all attendees who preregister will receive a personalized code to take the Gallup StrengthsFinder assessment, and the results will be used in conference sessions.
  - More information
- SFA Gardens to Host Herbal Soap Seminar
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - Room 118 of the Agriculture Building on Wilson Drive
  - Join Elyce Rodewald, Education Coordinator, for "Gifts from the Garden," a soap-making workshop. Participants will create a variety of herbal soaps, learn recipes and techniques of soap making and take home samples of luxurious soap they make themselves. Cost for the seminar is $25 for SFA Garden Members and $30 for non-members. To register for the seminar, or for more information, contact the education office at 936-468-1832 or email erodewald@sfasu.edu.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Saturday, November 16, 2013
- Showcase Saturday
  - Please join us on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus for our open house. You will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from academic departments, enjoy a campus tour, visit housing facilities, and learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  - SFA Office of Admissions936.468.2504admissions@sfasu.edu
Monday, November 18, 2013
- Course evaluations begin for classes that meet the full fall semester.
  - This includes all classes that meet for sixteen weeks from August to December. Students will receive an email for each class with a link to the evaluation. Evaluations are also accessible in mySFA.
  - its-survey@sfasu.edu
Thursday, November 21, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture to Focus on Organic Gardening
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Room 110 of the Agriculture Building
  - SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series featuring Jackie Carlisi, Plant Manager, from The Grass and Rock Shoppe in Lafayette, Louisiana who will present "Making Organic Gardening Easy." Jackie has both bachelor and master of science degrees in horticulture and taught for 20 years at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. The lecture is free and open to the public. A plant raffle will be held after the program.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832ggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
- President's Volunteer Service Award Summer/Fall Hours due
  - 5:00 p.m.
  - SFA students, faculty, staff, and student organizations are highly encouraged to report their community service hours to the Office of Student Engagement - Leadership and Service toward earning a President's Volunteer Service Award. Get more information at http://www.sfasu.edu/studentaffairs/623.asp.
  - More information
Thursday, December 5, 2013
- Floral Design Exhibit
  - 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - Room 118; Agriculture Building
  - Theme: Movies. Floral designs created by students in the floriculture course will be on display and available via silent auction
  - Greg Grantggrantgardens@yahoo.com
Friday, December 6, 2013
- 2013 Fall Teacher Job Fair
  - 9:30 a.m.
  - HPE Complex
  - David W. Gehrels, Assistant Director of Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
- Course evaluations begin for classes that only meet the last half of the fall semester.
  - This includes all classes in parts-of-term F2 and AP2 that meet for eight weeks from October to December. Students will receive an email for each class with a link to the evaluation. Evaluations are also accessible in mySFA.
  - its-survey@sfasu.edu
Saturday, December 7, 2013
- Arboretum to Host Popular Wreath-making Seminar
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - Room 118 of the Agriculture Building
  - Join Dawn Stover, Research Associate at the SFA Mast Arboretum, to learn how to create elegant wreaths and garlands using materials from Mother Nature. Participants will learn principles of wreath, garland, and centerpiece construction and make a wreath to enjoy at home for the holidays. Class size is limited, so please register in advance for this wonderful holiday seminar. Cost is $25 for members of the SFA Garden Friends and $30 for non-members.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.edu
Sunday, December 8, 2013
- Course evaluations end at midnight for classes that meet the full fall semester.
  - This includes all classes that meet for sixteen weeks from August to December. Students will receive an email for each class with a link to the evaluation. Evaluations are also accessible in mySFA.
  - its-survey@sfasu.edu
Friday, December 13, 2013
- Course evaluations end at midnight for classes that only meet the last half of the fall semester.
  - This includes all classes in parts-of-term F2 and AP2 that meet for eight weeks from October to December. Students will receive an email for each class with a link to the evaluation. Evaluations are also accessible in mySFA.
  - its-survey@sfasu.edu
Thursday, December 19, 2013
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Director Dave Creech
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Dr. David Creech, Regents Professor and Professor Emeritus in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, will present "Why Raising a Garden and Raising Kiddos is About the Same Thing; It�s All About Breaking Rules." A rare plant raffle will be held after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public, but donations to the Theresa and Les Reeves lecture series fund are always appreciated.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Thursday, January 2, 2014
- Offices open
  - Most campus offices open today following winter break.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series on Creating a Texas Cottage Garden
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive
  - Jason McKenzie with The Arbor Gate Nursery in Tomball will present "A Native Texas Cottage Garden the Arbor Gate Way." McKenzie specializes in native southeastern plants and focuses on reforestation of woodlands, native habitat gardening, and native cottage gardens.The Arbor Gate Nursery (arborgate.com) is one of the state�s premier specialty nurseries, featuring an inspired collection that includes unusual plants and artisan-created decorative pieces. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Monday, January 20, 2014
- Fifth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
  - 12:30 p.m.
  - BPSC Grand Ballroom
  - Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Students will be sent out in groups to complete service projects to benefit the Nacogdoches community. For more information: http://www.sfasu.edu/studentaffairs/97.asp. Sponsored by Student Engagement Programs - Leadership and Service and Office of Multicultural Affairs.
  - More information
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
- Peter Raven Lecture Canceled at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center
  - The �Conservation in a Rapidly Changing World� lecture scheduled for Feb. 4 at the Stephen F. Austin State University Pineywoods Native Plant Center has been canceled. SFA Gardens expects to reschedule the lecture by conservationist Peter Raven at a later date. For more information about upcoming programs at SFA Gardens call 936-468-1832, email erodewald@sfasu.edu or go to sfagardens.sfasu.edu and click on �events.�
  - 936.468.1832erodewald@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, February 13, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Garden Writer in New Conservation Education Building
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - new Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - Garden writer Jay White will present "Weed Free-Organically." Jay is a gardener from Brenham, Texas. He is a staff writer for Texas Gardener magazine. His potager has been featured on Central Texas Gardener and his work on locally grown, sustainable, fresh cut flowers led to his inclusion in Debra Prinzing�s latest book �The 50 Mile Bouquet�. As an organic grower, Jay is intimately aware of the weed control issues that face the organic gardener. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Saturday, February 22, 2014
- Showcase Saturday
  - Please join us on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus for our open house. You will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from academic departments, enjoy a campus tour, visit housing facilities, and learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  - SFA Office of Admissions936.468.2504admissions@sfasu.edu
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
- 2014 Spring Career and Internship Expo
  - 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.eduMore information
Friday, March 7, 2014
- President's Volunteer Service Award Winter/Spring Hours due
  - 5:00 p.m.
  - SFA students, faculty, staff, and student organizations are highly encouraged to report their community service hours to the Office of Student Engagement - Leadership and Service toward earning a President's Volunteer Service Award. All hours for the year must be reported by this date to receive the PVSA at the end-of-the-year ceremony. Get more information at http://www.sfasu.edu/studentaffairs/623.asp
  - More information
Thursday, March 13, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to feature plant sale preview
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - in the new Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - SFA Gardens horticulturists Dave Creech, Dawn Stover and Greg Grant will present a �A Plant Preview of the Upcoming Garden Gala Plant Sale.� Their combined program will present information and images of many of the new, popular and more unusual plants available at the upcoming sale. The Garden Gala Day Spring Plant Sale and Earth Day Celebration will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.eduMore information
Saturday, March 22, 2014
- Sixth Annual The BIG Event
  - BPSC Twilight Ballroom
  - Students are highly encouraged to preregister their teams to ensure they will have a service project to work on. More information can be found at www.sfasu.edu/thebigevent
  - More information
Saturday, March 29, 2014
- Showcase Saturday
  - Please join us on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus for our open house. You will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from academic departments, enjoy a campus tour, visit housing facilities, and learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  - SFA Office of Admissions936.468.2504admissions@sfasu.edu
Friday, April 4, 2014
- Ducks Unlimited SFA Chapter - 2014 Spring Banquet
  - 6:00 p.m.
  - VFW Post 3893, 2406 Hunter Street, Nacogdoches
  - Open to the public Pre-sale: Student: $30 / Single: $40 / Couple: $60 Door: Student: $30/ Single: $50 / Couple: $70
  - Ron Fulce936.560.1115sfadu13@gmail.com
Saturday, April 5, 2014
- SFA Gardens to host Spring Plant Sale
  - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - A wide variety of hard-to-find, "Texas tough" plants will be available, including Texas natives, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and exclusive SFA and Greg Grant introductions. Most of the plants are extensively trialed in the gardens before being offered to the public and most are produced by the SFA Gardens staff and volunteers. The public is encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon. Please visit the website two weeks before the sale for a list of available plants.
  - Greg Grant936.468.4404ggrantgardens@yahoo.comMore information
Monday, April 7, 2014
- Week of Reflection
  - TBA ending Friday, April 11, 2014
  - TBA
  - A joint presentation of the Teaching Exellence Center and the Division of University Affairs, this event is intended to encourage students to pause and reflect upon everything that they have learned both inside and outside of the classroom this year and how it has changed them. More details to be announced later.
  - More information
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
- Undergraduate Research Conference
  - 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
  - Regents Suites A & B; Twilight Ballroom
  - The Undergraduate Research Conference highlights the top undergraduate research from the previous calendar year. Top Scholars make interactive presentations while Finalists present poster research. Food and drink served. More information is available here: http://www.sfasu.edu/honors/urc/index.asp
  - Michael Tkacikmtkacik@sfasu.edu
Thursday, April 10, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Texas Tomato Specialist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - the new Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - Retired Texas A&M Extension Vegetable Specialist Dr. Jerry Parsons will present �Growing the Best Tomatoes in Texas.� Parsons is a retired horticulture specialist with the Texas Cooperative Extension in San Antonio. He has been responsible for educating and entertaining the Alamo City and surrounding area with weekly horticultural information on TV, radio, and in newspaper for 34 years. A rare plant raffle will be held after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
- Who's Who Ceremony
  - 3:30 p.m.
  - BPSC Twilight Ballroom
Thursday, April 24, 2014
- Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership and Service Awards
  - 6:00 p.m.
  - BPSC Twilight Ballroom
  - More information on applying for awards can be found at www.sfaodk.org.
  - More information
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
- Conference on High-Impact Practices
  - 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - BPSC Twilight Ballroom
  - The Conference on High-Impact Practices (CHIP) showcases high-impact projects of faculty and staff developed and implemented during their work with the Make an Impact @ SFA project as well as a celebration and recognition of high-impact work taking place at Stephen F. Austin State University.
  - Ashley Schmitt, Program Assistant - Office of High Impact Practices936.468.7689schmitta@sfasu.eduMore information
Friday, May 2, 2014
- 2014 Spring Teacher Job Fair
  - 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
  - Norton HPE Complex
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, May 8, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Alabama Horticulturist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - Alabama Extension Horticulturist Hayes Jackson will present "I Have Come All the Way from Alabama to Tell You That Everything is Not Bigger in Texas So Get Over It." Hayes has ventured to places like China, the Himalayas of northern India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Guatemala to look for new plants for Southern landscapes. The lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is available at the nearby Raguet Elementary School, with shuttle service to the Conservation Education Building.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Thursday, June 12, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Native Plant Expert
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - Former president of The Native Plant Society of Texas, Peter Loos, will present "Native Plants That Work for You." Loos specializes in hard to find native plants, plant growing services, biological and botanical services, native plant seeds, landscape design, wetland construction and maintenance services, and land management services. The lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is available at the Raguet Elementary School with shuttle service to the Conservation Education Building.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Thursday, July 10, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Talk on Salsa
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - Paul Wilson will present "I Came All the Way from Louisiana to Explain to You What Real Salsa Is All About." Dr. Wilson, Professor Emeritus, was an Ola Cook Holmes Endowed Professor of Horticulture in the LSU College of Agriculture. He is currently President of JEMCO Consulting and has consulted with such industry mainstays as Community Coffee, Gerber, Green Giant, and Pillsbury. Bring your taste buds as there will be salsa tasting at the lecture which is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Thursday, August 14, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature South Carolina Horticulturist
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - Ethan Kauffmann will present "Green Roofs, Green Walls, the South Carolina Way." In his current position as Garden Director at Moore Farms Botanical Garden, he has led the transition from a private pleasure garden to a non-profit botanical garden. Ethan has collected plants across the country and abroad but is always excited to return to the wild places of South Carolina. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  - Greg Grant936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
- 2014 Part-Time Job, Volunteer and Internship Fair
  - 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Friday, September 12, 2014
- Alumni Awards Dinner
  - 6:00 p.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center, SFA Campus
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
Saturday, September 13, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to host plant propagation workshop
  - 9:00 a.m. until noon
  - in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - Dawn Stover, SFA Mast Arboretum Research Associate, will explore useful methods for gardeners to cost-effectively increase the number of plants in the landscape. She will teach propagation techniques including taking cuttings, sowing seeds and dividing perennials. Class members will participate in hands-on activities to reinforce instruction. Cost for the seminar is $20 for SFA Garden Members and $25 for non-members. To register for the seminar or for more information, contact Elyce Rodewald.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832sfagardens@sfasu.edu
Saturday, September 20, 2014
- Parents Day
  - 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.
  - BPSC
  - A full day of events and activities for parents and students to enjoy together!
  - SFA Residence Hall Association936.468.2700parentsday@sfasu.eduMore information
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
- 2014 Accounting Fair
  - 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Saturday, October 4, 2014
- Fabulous Fall Festival Plant Sale
  - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  - at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street
  - A wide variety of hard-to-find, "Texas tough" plants will be available, including Texas natives, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and exclusive Greg Grant and SFA introductions. Most of the plants are extensively trialed in the gardens before being offered to the public. The public is encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon. For more information, call (936) 468-4404 or visit www.sfagardens.sfasu.edu two weeks before the sale for a list of available plants.
  - Greg Grant936.468.4404ggrantgardens@yahoo.comMore information
Thursday, October 9, 2014
- Global Citizenship International Conference - Asia and the United States: Relationship Patterns and Potetential
  - 2:00 p.m. ending Friday, October 10, 2014
  - Sugar Land Marriott Town Square; 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land TX 77479
  - The future of the relationship between North American and Korea will be featured at the 2014 Global Citizenship Series presented by Stephen F. Austin State University. There is no cost to attend the conference, which is open to the public. A noon luncheon will be available at a cost of $25 for students and $40 for non-students.
  - 936.468.2803More information
- Homecoming Kick-Off Celebration
  - 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
  - Jack Backers College Bookstore, 315 East College St.
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
Sunday, October 19, 2014
- 'Old Hat! 100 Years of Headgear' reception
  - 3:00 p.m.
  - Kennedy Auditorium
  - New York fashion historian Rebecca Jumper Matheson will present "Pinnacle of Fashion: Hats of the 20th Century" in conjunction with an ongoing exhibit at the Stone Fort Museum at Stephen F. Austin State University.
  - Carolyn Spears936.468.2408cspears@sfasu.edu
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
- 2014 Fall Career and Internship Expo
  - 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
- Texas Tribune to host Sen. Robert Nichols and Rep. Travis Clardy
  - 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
  - Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom
  - The Texas Tribune will host an event with Sen. Robert Nichols and Rep. Travis Clardy from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Stephen F. Austin State University. Evan Smith, Texas Tribune CEO and editor-in-chief, will moderate the discussion with a focus on the upcoming 84th Legislative Session, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Guests must register in advance at www.sfasu.edu/texastribune for the event, which is free and open to the public.
  - Shirley Luna - University Marketing Communications936.468.2605sluna@sfasu.eduMore information
Thursday, October 23, 2014
- Homecoming Online Auction
  - ending Sunday, October 26, 2014
  - Visit www.biddingforgood.com/sfahomecoming to bid on your favorite items and help raise money for SFA scholarships! Winning bidders designate 50% of the proceeds to the scholarship(s) of their choice.
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
Friday, October 24, 2014
- Homecoming Torchlight Parade and Bonfire
  - 8:30 p.m.
  - the Stephen F. Austin Statue, SFA Campus
  - Torchlight Parade: 8:30 p.m. @ the Stephen F. Austin Statue, SFA Campus Bonfire: 9:00 p.m. @ the Intramural Fields Show your school spirit as SFA alumni, students, and the Nacogdoches community gather to cheer on the SFA football team, cheerleaders, dance team, and band! The Alumni Association will be on hand passing out FREE drinks and 3D fireworks glasses so be sure to stop by our purple tent. Fireworks and the Bart Crow Band will conclude the night's festivities!
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Annual Alumni Association Membership Meeting
  - 4:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  - Hall of Honor, Tracie D. Pearman Alumni Center, Nacogdoches
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- SFA Homecoming Golf Tournament
  - 11:00 a.m.
  - Piney Woods Country Club, Nacogdoches
  - Registration: 9:30 a.m. Start: 11:00 a.m. Four-player scramble. Players may enter as a single or get their own team. Entry fee includes tournament play, golf cart, refreshments, box lunch, and post tournament hors d'oeuvres. Tee gifts to all contestants, great prizes for all gross and net winners, and Closest to Hole prizes will also be awarded. $150 individual; $600 team.
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Lumberjack Homecoming Disc Golf Tournament
  - 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  - Pecan Park, Nacogdoches
  - Doubles, Best Shot format. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced divisions. Prize packages will be given to the top three finishing teams in each division. Proceeds benefit the Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship. $20/player; $10/player for SFA students.
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Eventsand Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
Saturday, October 25, 2014
- Homecoming Flap 'Jack' Breakfast
  - 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
  - Downtown Nacogdoches Square (in front of City Hall)
  - Enjoy breakfast like a Lumberjack with flap'jacks' cooked by the Nacogdoches Kiwanis Club (while they last). Decorate your flapjacks with purple goodies, grab a Lumberjack coloring book, take photos with the SFA Lumberjack, Ladyjack, and spirit teams (8-9 a.m.), and listen to live music on the downtown state. $6.00 per person.
  - Samantha Mora936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Homecoming Football Game
  - 3:00 p.m.
  - Homer Bryce Stadium, SFA Campus
  - Cheer on the Lumberjacks as they face off again Southeastern LA! Visit www.sfajacks.com to purchase game tickets or call 936-468-JACK (5225).
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Junior Jacks Kids Zone
  - noon
  - Corner of Raguet and Hayter
  - Time: Noon-Kickoff Bounce houses, face painting, games... FREE and fun for kids of all ages! The first 100 kids receive a FREE "Future SFA Alumni" t-shirt!
  - Samantha Mora936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- 5th Annual Lumberjack Homecoming Certified 5K
  - 8:00 a.m.
  - SFA Campus, Nacogdoches
  - Registration: 7:00 a.m. Start: 8:00 a.m. Parking and Bus Pick-Up: Regions Bank Parking Lot, 300 E. Main St. Shuttles from downtown: 6:45 a.m. � 7:40 a.m. (2 buses every 10 minutes) Race Start: Lower Rec Center Parking Lot near SFA Schlief Tennis Complex, corner of Wilson and Starr. All participants will receive a free flapjack breakfast downtown, and the first 100 participants are guaranteed a t-shirt! Pre-registration: $25 / $20 for students; Regular: $35 / $30 for students.
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Homecoming Parade
  - 10:00 a.m.
  - Downtown Nacogdoches
  - Celebrating all things SFA; enjoy themed floats, music and pageantry. FREE for all to attend.
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Alumni Corner / Benefit Ticket Drawing
  - noon
  - Corner of Raguet and Hayter
  - Time: Noon-Kickoff Benefit Ticket Drawing: 2 p.m. Join the SFA Alumni Association for delicious tailgate food, "beverages," and the Suddenlink "Bundle U" Viewing Lounge. NEW this year are tailgate games and live music! Benefit tickets will be sold for $100. The winner of the Benefit Ticket Drawing will receive $10,000 to put towards the scholarship of their choice. FREE for Alumni Association members; $15 for non-members.
  - Samantha Mora936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Duck Dash
  - noon
  - Ag Pond
  - Watch rubber ducks race to win cool prizes and raise money for scholarships. $5 each, $25 for 6. The top-selling organization will receive $500 to the scholarship of their choice. 1st place: $1000 cash; 2nd place: $500 cash; 3rd place: $250 cash.
  - Samantha Mora936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
- Alumni Corner
  - noon
  - Corner of Raguet and Hayter, SFA Campus
  - Noon - Kickoff: Join the SFA Alumni Association for delicious tailgate food, complimentary "beverages," and the Suddenlink "Bundle U" Viewing Lounge. FREE for Alumni Association members; $10 for non-members; $5 Kids 10 and under (with adult) (*Child Passes will be available for purchase at the door); FREE for kids under 5 (with adult).
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.eduMore information
Saturday, November 1, 2014
- Battle of the Piney Woods
  - 3:00 p.m.
  - Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
  - Samantha Mora, Alumni Events and Engagement936.468.3407smora@sfasu.edu
Thursday, November 13, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to feature Dallas Arboretum director of horticulture
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - Horticulturist Jenny Wegley will present "If I Hear Color One More Time, I�m Changing My Profession." Jenny graduated with a Bachelor of Science in horticulture from SFA and, after a short stint in retail, started at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in 2009. She is now director of horticulture there. The lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is available at the nearby Raguet Elementary School with continual shuttle service to the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
- Undergraduate Research Proposals Due
  - National Conference for Undergraduate Research Proposals Due December 2, 2014 at 11:59 p.m.
  - Courtney Wooten, Department of English936.468.2079wootenc1@sfasu.edu
Friday, December 5, 2014
- 2014 Fall Teacher Job Fair
  - 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
  - Norton HPE Complex
  - Career Services936.468.3305careerservices@sfasu.edu
Thursday, December 11, 2014
- SFA Gardens Lecture Series to feature Director Dave Creech
  - 7:00 p.m.
  - Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
  - SFA Gardens Director David Creech will present "The True and Unabridged Story of This Past Year." Creech has been at SFA since 1978 and is director and founder of the SFA Mast Arboretum, Ruby Mize Azalea Garden and Gayla Mize Garden. He also co-directs the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Parking is available at the nearby Raguet Elementary School, 2428 Raguet St., with continual shuttle service to the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building.
  - Elyce Rodewald936.468.1832grantdamon@sfasu.edu
Saturday, January 31, 2015
- 1st Office of Multicultural Affairs Diversity Conference: Hidden Faces
  - 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  - Admission to this conference that will celebrate diversity is FREE for SFASU Faculty, Staff, & Students.
  - Dr. Osaro E. Airen936.468.1073More information
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
- Banquet Honoring Dr. Ab Abernethy
  - 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  - Banita Creek Hall, Nacogdoches, TX
  - Banquet Honoring Dr. Ab Abernethy, professor emeritus of English and editor emeritus of the Texas Folklore Society. Proceeds will be used for trail beautification. $30 Tickets are available at the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.
  - 936.564.7351More information
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
- Bright Ideas Conference
  - 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  - BPSC - Grand and Twilight Ballrooms
  - The Bright Ideas Conference showcases SFA faculty�s creativity in research, scholarship, artistry, and teaching. This year�s conference will also feature faculty accomplishments in the Make an Impact @ SFA program. Come join us and help recognize our faculty�s wonderful achievements!
  - Andrew Ormsby936.468.7689ormsbyandre@sfasu.edu

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