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SFA to host district, regional UIL One-Act Play contests


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The School of Theatre and Dance at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the University Interscholastic League 3A District 21 One-Act Play Contest Friday, March 8, in the Griffith Fine Arts Building on the university campus.

Performances will begin at 10 a.m. in the Flex Theatre and will continue throughout the day. Admission is free to watch the student performances.

Children invited to SFA Gardens’ Little Princess Tea Party


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Princesses from across East Texas are invited to don their best ball gown and sip tea with friends during the SFA Gardens' Little Princess Tea Party slated for April 13 in the Stephen F. Austin State University Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden.

Kindness is the theme for this year’s event, and two sessions will be offered — the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m.

"The azalea garden creates a magical setting for young princesses and fairies to celebrate the natural beauty of East Texas,” said Kay Jenkins, SFA Gardens educational programs coordinator.

SFA music theory students to present research at conferences


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Three Stephen F. Austin State University graduate students enrolled in the online Readings in Music Theory class taught by Dr. Samantha Inman have been invited to make presentations on their research at prestigious conferences this spring.

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    • Bush Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 212
    • Tuesday and Thursday: 6-7 p.m.

Loree McCary named SFA interim director of athletics


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Gina Oglesbee, Stephen F. Austin State University interim president, has named Loree McCary interim director of athletics effective March 11, the university announced Monday.

“Loree’s extensive experience and proven leadership within SFA Athletics ideally position her to lead during this vital transition,” Oglesbee said in an email to campus Monday. “We eagerly anticipate Loree's interim leadership, focusing on continuing our legacy of excellence and community spirit within our athletic programs.”

Educators invited to share expertise at SFA’s Lifelong Learning Conference


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The annual Lifelong Learning Conference, hosted through Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Education Studies, is accepting proposals through March 17 and will be held June 28 in SFA’s Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center.

This collaborative platform encourages educators to share innovative teaching practices and emerging research in a variety of presentation styles emphasizing this year’s theme of “Inspire! Create! Collaborate!”

‘The 39 Steps’ packed with non-stop laughs, multiple zany characters


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – If you’re looking for fast-paced suspense, wild humor and some ludicrously creative stagecraft, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre and Dance’s performance of “The 39 Steps” is the ticket for an entertaining experience.

SFA’s Ryan Ivey to join Louisiana Tech as director of athletics, vice president


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University announced Friday that athletics director Ryan Ivey has been named Louisiana Tech’s vice president and director of athletics. He joins the Ruston, Louisiana, university with more than 18 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics.

Houston-based Loop38 to premiere Morris’ ‘Longleaf’ multimedia work


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – “Longleaf,” a multimedia work that tells the story of the now-endangered native longleaf pine forest of East Texas, will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Cole Concert Hall, Wright Music Building, on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus.

Duo Karudan to recreate historic ‘Brahms/Schumann Soiree’ for SFA recital


NACOGDOCHES, Texas –An upcoming performance of Duo Karudan on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus will feature a unique recreation of the “Brahms/Schumann Soiree” that occurred in 1894 at the Vienna home of pianist Clara Schumann.

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