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SFA establishes Tim King Choral Scholarship


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University has established a scholarship to honor Dr. Tim King, the former director of choral activities at SFA who retired in 2017.

The Tim King Choral Scholarship is being unveiled this week to coincide with the annual convention of the Texas Music Educators Association Feb. 13 through 16 in San Antonio.

SFA School of Theatre to present student-directed 'Crazy Eights'


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present David Lindsay-Abaire's one-act play "Crazy Eights" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 16, in the Downstage Theatre on the SFA campus.

SFA to present ‘Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors’


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A unique opportunity to see multiple one-act plays by different authors presents itself when the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre performs “Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors” Feb. 26 through March 2 in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

Rick Jones, professor of theatre at SFA, directs the show, which features one-acts by Rabindranath Tagore, Mishima Yukio and Gao Xingjian.

SFA’s Rusche College of Business awards scholarships to top point earners


SFA’s Lumberjack Express mobile food lab to begin service


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Lumberjack Express, Stephen F. Austin State University’s new mobile food lab, provides transformational learning experiences for students while offering culinary delights for fans of the university’s hospitality administration program.

With cuisine prepared by hospitality majors under the direction of chef Todd Barrios, service is provided by students enrolled in a customer-relations course taught by Dr. Chay Runnels, hospitality administration program coordinator and associate professor.

SFA School of Honors to host Emmy-nominated TV anchor


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Honors and Department of Academic Affairs will host Emmy-nominated television anchor Suzanne Sena, as she discusses her journey through various genres of news media.

Caddo storytelling, children’s activities planned at Cole Art Center


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – In conjunction with an exhibition of Caddo Nation artists showing through March 24 in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, SFA Art Galleries will host internationally renowned storyteller Kricket Rhoads-Connywerdy in a special programming event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, in Cole Art Center.

SFA to present Turner, Leonberger in vocal recital


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present a vocal faculty-guest recital featuring Dr. Chris Turner and Dr. Garry Leonberger at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Music Recital Hall on the university campus.

Turner is assistant professor of voice at SFA, and Leonberger is a former SFA music faculty member who is now on the voice faculty at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ron Petti, director of collaborative piano at SFA, will accompany.

SFA Repertory Dance Company to feature works by guest artists, faculty members


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s dance program will showcase the Repertory Dance Company in concert during its production of Everything and Nothing … etc., which premieres at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Cole Concert Hall on the university’s campus.

Additional showings are scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 3 p.m. Feb. 16. Admission is free for SFA students, and students outside of SFA may attend for $8. Tickets are $10 for faculty, staff and senior citizens, and $12 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

SFA to hold spring commencement ceremonies


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — More than 1,500 candidates will cross the stage during Stephen F. Austin State University commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, in Johnson Coliseum.

Steve Stagner, a 1991 SFA alumnus and former Mattress Firm CEO, will deliver the commencement address.

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