NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its monthly film series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and Friends of the Visual Arts will present "Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation" at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at The Cole Art Center, in downtown Nacogdoches.

Godfrey Reggio's 1988 film, the second in his Qatsi trilogy, explores the natives of third world countries and the effect that Western-style modernization has had on them.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - In memory of the 3,000 men and women who lost their lives 10 years ago on Sept. 11, the Stephen F. Austin State University A Cappella Choir will present "Stars and Stripes Forever," a multi-sensory concert, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

SFA freshman Courtney Ginger of Frisco rappels toward awaiting senior Jamell Huaracha of San Antonio during ROTC Freshman Orientation Friday.

Stephen F. Austin State University freshman Courtney Ginger of Frisco rappels toward awaiting senior Jamell Huaracha of San Antonio during ROTC Freshman Orientation Friday at the rappelling tower located in the Mast Arboretum.

"Fish(s)," an ink on paper by SFA Visiting Assistant Professor Eduardo Ortiz, is one of the pieces included in the "SFA Faculty Exhibition," which will open with a 6 p.m. reception Thursday, Sept. 8, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main St., Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - An eclectic mix of artworks will be displayed in the "SFA Faculty Exhibition," which the Stephen F.

The Manhattan Piano Trio, hailed as "a grand departure from the usual," will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the SFA College of Fine Arts' 2011-2012 University Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts will open its 2011-2012 University Series with a concert by the Manhattan Piano Trio at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Mark E. Turner, associate professor of elementary music education will deliver a lecture, "Why Can't I Get Through to Them? A Discussion of Musical Meaning, Ideology and Education," from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, in the Music Recital Hall (Room 160) of the Wright Music Building.

The lecture focuses on how current music education practices affirm or alienate students in public school music programs and highlights the work of Lucy Green, professor of music education at the Institute of Education, University of London.

The Stephen F. Austin State University Department of Agriculture will host an Outdoor Family Fun Day at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 27, as part of its Nacogdoches Naturally program.

"Families will be able to experience a sampling of programs we have planned for the coming year," said Elyce Rodewald, education coordinator for SFA Gardens. "They will be able to learn how to set up a tent, practice casting with a fishing pole, learn how to use a compass, try their hand at outdoor cooking, or just go for a leisurely hike."

Dr. James Standley

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Long-time academic dean Dr. James O. Standley, who recently retired after more than three decades of service to Stephen F. Austin State University, will offer the commencement address during summer graduation ceremonies Saturday, Aug. 13.