Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Dr. Texas A&M University horticulturist and professor Fred Davies will present "Spaced Out: Challenges of Growing Horticultural Crops for NASA in Lunar and Martian Agriculture."
SFA to screen 'It Might Get Loud' at Cole Art Center
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of "It Might Get Loud" at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.
The 97-minute documentary revolves around a day when three electric guitar virtuosos-Jimmy (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2) and Jack White (The White Stripes)-first met and sat down together to share their stories, teach and play.
SFA Friends of the Visual Arts elects officers
Newly elected president of the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, Michelle Smith (back row, left), stands with outgoing president Sandy Massey. Seated, from left, are other 2011-2012 officers, Linda Mock, treasurer; and Dr. Hope (Bess) Wilson, secretary. Not pictured is Stephanie Stephens, vice president.NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Members of the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, a community organization devoted to supporting the Stephen F.
Scholarship applications available for SFA's Music Preparatory Division
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Scholarship applications are now being accepted for music instruction through the Stephen F. Austin State University Music Preparatory Division. The partial tuition scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and can be applied to private lessons or group instruction.
Peggy Fare watercolor show to open with reception
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The public is invited to the opening reception for "Watercolor Portraits: Flora and Family," an exhibition of works by local artist Peggy Fare, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.
"During the reception, East Texans will have a chance to meet and visit with Peggy as well as view the exhibition which will hang in the upstairs Hallway Gallery of the Cole Art Center," explained Charlene Rathburn, SFA director of galleries.
George Foreman donates collection to SFA research center
Former heavyweight champion boxer George Foreman (left) and SFA President Baker Pattillo sign the agreement formalizing Foreman's donation of his personal collection to the university's East Texas Research Center.SFA Board of Regents approves faculty appointments, staff changes
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved new faculty and staff appointments, changes of status, promotions and retirements at its regular meeting Tuesday.
SFA announces its 2011-2012 University Series: 'Your Bridge to the Arts'
The Chamber Orchestra KremlinNACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Aptly named "Your Bridge to the Arts," the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' 2011-2012 University Series includes performances by artists representing countries such as Russia, Ireland, Austria, Canada, Romania and the United States.
SFA Regents rename facility, approve budget
Dr. Janice Pattillo, retiring chair of the Department of Elementary Education at Stephen F. Austin State University, listens as Steve McCarty, vice chair of the SFA Board of Regents, addresses the board. Regents approved renaming SFA's early childhood research center as the Janice Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center. Also pictured are, from left, Dr. Todd Brown, SFA assistant professor of finance; Paige Pattillo-Brown, Nacogdoches attorney and daughter of Drs.Feye named SFA student regent
Sarah Feye, student regent 2011-2012NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Sarah Feye of The Woodlands has been appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to serve as student regent for Stephen F. Austin State University during the 2011-12 academic year.