The Stephen F. Austin State University Department of Computer Science will host the 43rd annual Computer Science Programming Contest from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the McKibben Education Building, Rooms 316, 322 and 324.
 
Students form teams of three and four and compete to solve 10 problems devised by computer science faculty members. Depending on their experience level, teams can compete in a novice or expert category with the winning team members from both receiving $25 each.
 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — It was all about family during the Texas Council on Family Relations conference in Frisco where more than a dozen Stephen F. Austin State University students attended to learn about family dynamics.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University alumni and industry professionals from more than a dozen companies recently shared their expertise with current Rusche College of Business students during the fifth annual College to Career Conference at SFA.

This conference serves as the annual capstone highlight for business students in the Career Success Passport Program, formerly the Student Success Passport Program. This program helps students hone their professional skills while competing for scholarships.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Students nominated from each of Stephen F. Austin State University’s six colleges and one regional college will showcase their research during the 2018 Undergraduate Research Conference 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

Stephen F. Austin State University’s spatial science program is using the latest technology in unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, to provide an entirely new vantage of Appleby’s historic Bethel Cemetery, enabling caretakers to precisely document and map the more than 1,500 plots dating back to 1887 when it was founded alongside Bethel Baptist Church.

Eight undergraduate and graduate students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture and the College of Sciences and Mathematics presented their research to a diverse crowd of students and faculty members at Texas A&M’s Ecological Integration Symposium held last weekend.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Standing in front of their peers inside Stephen F. Austin State University’s film house, four mass communication students take deep breaths and begin their advertising presentation.

“Who is Ocean Spray?” Holly Moore, SFA mass communication student, asks the audience.

Recently, SFA students held a mock presentation to prepare for the annual American Advertising Federation conference and competition, which will take place Saturday, April 14, through Monday, April 16, in Corpus Christi.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A concert by the Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces jazz bands at Stephen F. Austin State University will feature tunes by jazz greats Chuck Mangione, Pat Metheny and Maynard Ferguson, along with works by guest artist Dennis Dotson, when the student ensembles perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

Highlighting the Axes’ program are Dotson’s “Close to Home” and “Civic Duty,” according to Dr. Deb Scott, director of the Swingin’ Axes. Dotson, a trumpet player, will perform these tunes and others with the Axes.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University students in the hospitality administration program are hosting the Hospitality Shindig fundraising event from 6 to 9 p.m. April 20 at The Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches.

This event will feature a five-course Kentucky Derby themed dining experience and silent auction. Prior to dinner, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a one-hour reception, which includes a cash bar.

The shindig will serve as a fundraiser to support student scholarships, field trips, conferences and faculty development activities.