The Stephen F. Austin State University chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society, received the 2010 Best Chapter Award in Division IV.

"I was thrilled beyond words that our chapter was selected," said Dana Cooper, assistant professor of history and Phi Alpha Theta sponsor. "I was very happy that the students' efforts were recognized."

Showcase Saturday

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. 13.

Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members Kimberly Archer Kato, assistant professor of kinesiology and health science and Michael S. Bobo, professor of kinesiology and health science, will receive awards at the 87th Annual Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance convention on Dec. 3 in Galveston.

Kato will receive the 2010 University Health Educator of the Year Award and Bobo will receive the 2010 Honor Award.

After an intensive five-year search, a team of Texas Archeological Stewardship Network (TASN) members and professional archeologists have announced the discovery of the original location of Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de los Hainais, later, "de los Tejas," in western Nacogdoches County.

The mission is the oldest yet discovered from 18th-century Spanish Texas, predating the missions and presidio in San Antonio. Additionally, Mission Concepción is the earliest location yet discovered that bears the name "Tejas".

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Art will open "Hive"--an exhibition of hexagonal shaped paintings made with beeswax, resin and pigment infused with heat--with a 3 p.m. artists' reception on Saturday, Nov. 13, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main St. in downtown Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The three ceramicists whose work is included in "Fired Up: Three Regional Artists Take a Contemporary Look at Clay" will be present during Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art's closing reception for the exhibition at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12.

The show, which opened on Sept. 24, includes works by Ken Baskin of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La., Barbara Frey of Texas A&M Commerce, and Janet Kastner of the University of Texas at Austin.

Bassoonist Susan Nelson, SFA adjunct faculty, will be the featured soloist during the SFA Orchestra of the Pines' "Romantic Affairs" concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Cole Concert Hall.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University's Orchestra of the Pines will present its "Romantic Affairs" concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. The concert was originally scheduled for Friday, Nov.

Members of Stephen F. Austin State University's Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing advisory council are, top row, from left, Bryant Krenek, A.L. Mangham, Jerry Payne, Fred Wulf, Sam Smith, Stan Sisco, and, bottom row, Dr. Gina Haidinyak, Penny Payne, Lucille DeWitt, Dr. Glenda Walker, Paige Pattillo and Dr. Rhonda Tubbe.

An advisory council created for Stephen F.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Registrations for participation in the community-wide presentation of Georg Frideric Handel's "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, are now being accepted through the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 3.

The school has a long history of presenting Handel's masterpiece during December, said Dr. Tim King, SFA professor of music and director of choral activities. "We invite singers from around the area to join their voices with the SFA combined choirs and participate in this holiday tradition."

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present the Moores School Percussion Ensemble in a free concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.