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SFA Gardens to host Making New Plants: Plant Propagation 101


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host a plant propagation workshop to share methods for growing new plants from seeds, as well as detailing different methods of vegetative reproduction, including cuttings, division and layering.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon June 22 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building, Room 101, at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St.

SFA Music Prep announces new Guitar Camp dates


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – New dates for Guitar Camp offered by the Music Preparatory Division of the School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University are July 23 through 26.

Larry Greer, who teaches guitar at SFA and Angelina College, is camp director. The camp is from 2 to 3 p.m. each day at the Music Prep House, located at 3028 Raguet St.

Lessons are designed for students ages 10 and up. Tuition is $50, and guitar rental is $10. Lessons are provided in rock, country, classical and jazz. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Stephen F. Austin State University to offer STEM teacher preparation program


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University has received $1.8 million in funding from the Greater Texas Foundation, the T.L.L. Temple Foundation and the James I. Perkins Family Foundation to support the JacksTeach STEM teacher preparation initiative in the College of Sciences and Mathematics.

JacksTeach is a replication site of the UTeach Institute, a nationally recognized STEM teacher preparation program. Students in the program earn a four-year bachelor’s degree and a secondary teaching certification without adding any additional semesters of coursework.

‘The Reluctant Dragon’ opens Thursday


SFA planetarium announces show schedule


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The planetarium in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Cole STEM Building will offer three shows on Saturdays starting June 29.

“The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” is a matinee show that takes viewers on a journey through the solar system before landing on the dwarf planet Pluto. The show is at 3 p.m., and tickets are $3.

SFA’s SummerStage Festival continues with ‘The Reluctant Dragon’


Registration underway for Junior Jacks theatre day camp


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Registration is ongoing for Junior Jacks Theatre Camp at Stephen F. Austin State University. The popular two-week School of Theatre camp is designed for children entering third through ninth grades. This year’s camp is scheduled for Monday, July 29, through Saturday, Aug. 10.

SFA regents unveil three named areas within the Rusche College of Business


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Rusche College of Business recently held a dedication ceremony to celebrate three new areas in the McGee Business Building.

The Lou Ann Richardson Classroom, Walter E. Naymola Innovation Hub and Michael J. Hopkins Lobby are part of a multilevel renovation project created to provide a more corporate environment to help students “experience business.”

SFA senior choreography students to perform during Danceworks


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s dance program will showcase senior choreographic works during its production of “Danceworks: Ethos” at 7 p.m. April 30 in the HPE Complex Dance Studio, Room 201, on the university’s campus.

Additional showings are scheduled for 7 p.m. May 1, and 3 p.m. May 2. Eight choreographic works will be performed by four seniors and four independent study dance students preparing for their senior year.

SFA: College of Fine Arts events canceled


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – In response to the actions taken by Stephen F. Austin State University to restrict the possible spread of COVID-19, the College of Fine Arts has canceled all art, music and theatre events through April 5, and tickets already purchased for events scheduled during that time period can be refunded.

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