Houston native Dale Green, a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, has been named interim executive director of the SFA Alumni Association, effective today.

Green joined the Alumni Association staff as director of marketing and membership in January 2011. He previously served as vice president/director of training for a private professional development/corporate training firm in the North San Francisco Bay Area. He received a Bachelor of Arts in communication from SFA in 1999 and a Master of Business Administration from California State University-Sonoma in 2011.

Dr. Mario Ajero, associate professor of piano at SFA, will be joined by his son, 9-year-old Antonio "Nio" Ajero, when they present "One-and-a-Half Pianists" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music and the Cole Performing Arts Series will present "One-and-a-Half Pianists" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

Todd Barrios

Todd Barrios, chef instructor in Stephen F. Austin State University's culinary arts program within the School of Human Sciences, recently attended a five-day Wisconsin cheese immersion experience sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Emmi Roth USA, a leading provider of specialty cheeses and premium fresh dairy products.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Nacogdoches Naturally will sponsor a Family Outdoor Adventure from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 16, at Stephen F. Austin State University's Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.

This is the fourth year "Meet the Creepy Crawlers" has provided families an opportunity to learn about forest animals that slither, creep and crawl. This exciting event will feature live animals, "creepy crawler" crafts and a guided safari hike.

The work of John August Swanson will be exhibited in Reavley Gallery in Cole Art Center from Nov. 9 through Jan. 11. The opening at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 precedes the Day of the Dead Fiesta and Art Auction fundraiser presented by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

NACODGOCHES - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Art will present the work of John August Swanson in an exhibition showing Nov.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - In honor of Nacogdoches artist Corinne Jones and to celebrate the release of her newest publication, "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird," the Stephen F. Austin State University Press will host a reception and book signing at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the parlor of the Fredonia Hotel.

The book is Jones' visual interpretation of American poet Wallace Stevens' "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird," which originally appeared in 1917 and was published in his first book, "Harmonium," in 1923.

Romeo and Juliet

NACOGDOCHES - An upcoming Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre production of "Romeo and Juliet" may be especially inviting for area high school students who are engaged in a classroom study of this classic written by William Shakespeare.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Join SFA Gardens education coordinator Elyce Rodewald for "Gifts from the Garden," a soap-making workshop, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9, in Room 118 of the Stephen F. Austin State University Agriculture Building on Wilson Drive.

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. The soap will be made from coconut and palm kernel oil, lye, essential oils, and dried herbs.

Stephen F. Austin State University will host Showcase Saturday, an open-house event for prospective students, on Nov. 16.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Future college students will have the opportunity to experience a taste of campus life during a free, action-packed open-house event at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Jedidiah Crisp

He's reached more than a thousand views on his YouTube channel and Crisp won 'Singer/Songwriter of 2013' as well as the 'Single of the Year' award by the East Texas Music Awards. He's also performed over 15 solos this year alone.

Crisp's secret to pulling heartstrings is in his lyrics.

"My songs are straight forward. What you see is what you get," Crisp, a senior majoring in kinesiology, said.