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'How I Became a Pirate' part of SFA's summer repertory season


Joseph Pratt (left), son of Mary and Frank Pratt, and Nick Bacarisse (right), son of Angela and Steve Bacarisse, visit with Captain Braid Beard (portrayed by Jersey Village senior Kurt Bilanoski) after a recent performance of "How I Became a Pirate" by the Stephen F.

Wilson Drive closures scheduled


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Traffic flow along Wilson Drive on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University will be periodically interrupted for repaving beginning Wednesday, June 27.

Work has been planned in phases to minimize disrupted access to parking lots and facilities; however, street parking and through traffic on Wilson Drive will be curtailed during the project. The expected completion date is Aug. 8.

Scheduled closures are as follows:

On Wednesday, June 27, Wilson Drive will be closed from East College Street to Lot 14:

SFA to open comedy, 'Steel Magnolias'


Conroe junior Carolynn Ohlenburger applies the finishing touches to the wedding dress used in the SFA School of Theatre's production of Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias." The play, which is part of SFA's summer theatre season, will open at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F.

SFA to open summer theatre season with pirate musical


Sugar Land sophomore Daniel Miller cuts out the captain's wheel to be used in the SFA School of Theatre's "How I Became a Pirate," a family musical that will be presented in rotation with "Steel Magnolias" during the 2012 summer theatre season. Please go to www.finearts.sfasu.edu for a complete schedule of performances.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Pirate lovers of all ages are invited to W.M.

Local students receive health career stipends


East Texas students who received stipends for college from Texas Area Health Education Center East Piney Woods Region are, from left: Courtney Lister of Buna, nursing, SFA; Kierra Hart of Alto, nursing, SFA; Kristi Hallmark of Alto, nursing, SFA; Olumide Sokunbi of Nacogdoches, biology, Baylor University; Ke'Ara Williams of Nacogdoches, nursing, Sam Houston State University; Brooke Taylor of Nacogdoches, health education, SFA; and Kimberly Fuentes of Nacogdoches, social work, S

SFA names new vice president for university advancement


Previous director of development for Stephen F. Austin State University, Jill Still has been named vice president for university advancement at SFA.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Jill Still of Nacogdoches has been named vice president for university advancement at Stephen F. Austin State University, the president announced Monday.

Oswald named SFA Regents Professor


Dr. Brian Oswald, professor of fire ecology, has been named the 2012-13 Stephen F. Austin State University Regents Professor.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Dr. Brian Oswald, professor of fire ecology, has been named the 2012-13 Stephen F. Austin State University Regents Professor.

SFA Theatre to present children's musical and 'Steel Magnolias'


Sugar Land sophomore Daniel Miller cuts out the captain's wheel to be used in the SFA School of Theatre's "How I Became a Pirate," a family musical that will be presented in rotation with "Steel Magnolias" during the 2012 summer theatre season.

Former governor candidate speaks to SFA nursing graduates


Pictured from left is Dr. Glenda Walker, director of the DeWitt School of Nursing, Farenthold and Haddick.

Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold, former Texas gubernatorial candidate and governor U.S. vice presidential nominee, recently spoke to spring 2012 Stephen F. Austin State University nursing graduates at their commencement reception.

SFA Summer Day Camp to host 'Wonder Woods'


The Stephen F. Austin State University Pineywoods Camp program will host Wonder Woods Camp for 4 to 6 year olds in the magical forest from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, June 11 through15. Pictured are previous participants in SFA Gardens activities, from left, Robin Shackelford, Taylor Ann Hart and Flora Oliver take a closer look at a Texas brown snake.
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