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NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved faculty and staff changes during its quarterly meeting Tuesday.
Faculty appointments include Jodene Pappas, librarian II, and Rebecca Parr, assistant professor of biology. Faculty changes of status include Sheila Lumar, from visiting assistant professor to assistant professor of human sciences; Brook Poston, from instructor to assistant professor of history; and William Bruton, from interim associate dean to associate dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics.
The work of contemporary artist Linda Ridgway to be featured in Cole Art Center
Linda Ridgway's "A Perfect Six" is cast in bronze and will be featured in the exhibition "Linda Ridgway: A Song Only to Herself," which opens Friday, Feb. 8, the Reavley Gallery in The Cole Art Center in downtown Nacogdoches.NACOGDOCHES - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Art will open the exhibition "Linda Ridgway: A Song Only to Herself" with a reception at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb.
SFA hires research firm to conduct public affairs audit
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A Virginia-based marketing research firm hired by the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents Tuesday will conduct an audit of the institution's marketing and communications initiatives this spring.
SimpsonScarborough was one of three firms that made presentations to the board's finance and audit committee Monday morning, and the agency's selection was approved by the full board Tuesday.
Young audiences will laugh at, cheer 'Ramona Quimby' on SFA stage
The latest adventures of Ramona will come to life on the stage of W.M. Turner Auditorium when the SFA College of Fine Arts and its Children's Performing Arts Series present "Ramona Quimby" at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, on the SFA campus. [Two Beans Productions' RAMONA QUIMBY (L to R): Alison Barton, Michele Dumoulin as Ramona, Maggie Wetzel. Photo by Vijay Nazareth.]NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F.
SFA vocal students take home honors at regional competition
SFA voice students who competed in the Texoma regional conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing held at the University of North Texas in Denton, along with vocal instructors and professors, are, front row, from left, students Cairee Mayfield, Megan Kurtner, Page Madison, Lindsay Lymer, associate professor Deborah Dalton, and students Juan Garza and Stephen Hanna; and back row, from left, lecturer Nita Hudson, professor Ron Anderson, lecturer Debbie Berry, studenRenowned metalsmith to give demonstrations on SFA campus
NACOGDOCHES - Metalsmith Tedd McDonah will be on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University Thursday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 2, for workshops and demonstrations.
McDonah will give a demonstration from 8 to 10:40 a.m. Thursday in Room 139 of the Art Building. He will also give a presentation at 4:45 p.m. Thursday in the art history room 106. Following the presentation, an open house will be held in the metals studio with refreshments and student artwork for viewing.
SFA bands to present 'Main Street USA'
NACOGDOCHES - The Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony of Stephen F. Austin State University will present "Main Street USA" in a combined concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.
The concert is a collection of pieces by American composers, many of whom are from rural areas, according to David W. Campo, SFA associate director of bands.
Under the direction of Tamey Anglley, SFA assistant director of bands, the Symphonic Band will open the concert with "The Belle of Chicago" by the famous American march composer John Philip Sousa.
Numerous recitals upcoming in SFA's Cole Performing Arts Series
SFA music faculty members Jennifer Dalmas, associate professor of violin and viola, and Andrew Parr, professor of piano, will present "French Music" at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Cole Concert Hall.NACOGDOCHES - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present collaborative faculty and guest recitals in early February as part of its Cole Performing Arts Series.
Improvised musical about Nacogdoches takes center stage at SFA
The SFA College of Fine Arts will present "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. (Photo by James Shubinski)NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its University Series "Expressions," the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts will present "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.
First Friday Film Series to screen "Under African Skies"
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Director Joe Berlinger's "Under African Skies" will be presented in a free screening at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art's First Friday Film Series.
The documentary about singer/songwriter Paul Simon's 2011 journey back to South Africa 25 years after releasing his album "Graceland" will be shown in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.