NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Art galleries operated by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 26, for the Thanksgiving holidays.

The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House will be open as usual on Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Currently on display in the downstairs Ledbetter Gallery at The Cole Art Center is "Fabric of African Culture," an exhibition that includes African textiles, artifacts, sculptures and ceremonial articles spanning 500 years. The show runs through Saturday, Jan. 15.

SFA British exchange student Iggy Scott, who plays the new secretary in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," is admired by the men who work for the World Wide Wicket Company.

SFA British exchange student Iggy Scott, who plays the new secretary in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," is admired by the men who work for the World Wide Wicket Company.

Harpsichordist Geneva Fung (left) and flutist Christina Guenther, both of the SFA School of Music, will present a recital of sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Flutist Christina Guenther and harpsichordist Geneva Fung, both members of the Stephen F.

Steve Lippia, a much sought-after vocalist, will present "Simply Sinatra Christmas" as part of the SFA College of Fine Arts' University Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. Tickets are currently on sale for all of the holiday events offered by the college in December.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - "Simply Sinatra Christmas" starring vocalist Steve Lippia and G.F.

Dr. Darrel McDonald, left, was presented a distinguished alumni award by Dr. Janie Park, president of Chadron State College.

Dr. Darrel L. McDonald, professor of geospatial sciences at Stephen F. Austin State University, recently received a distinguished alumni award from Chadron State College in Nebraska.

This mask from the Guro tribe in Africa is part of the "Fabric of African Culture" exhibition that the SFA School of Art will open with a 6 p.m. reception on Friday, Nov. 19, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main St. in downtown Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS -African textiles, artifacts, sculptures and ceremonial articles spanning 500 years are included in "Fabric of African Culture," which the Stephen F.

Stephen F. Austin State University student Henriette Eidsnes of Tananger, Sola in Norway, has received the Merit Award Scholarship by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Only 52 NSCS members are chosen nationwide to receive the $1,000 scholarship. "I believe this award is a compliment for the hard work I have applied to my college education," said Eidnes, a new member of the SFA chapter.

"Receiving this scholarship will be a tremendous help with the financial obligations I face as an international student."

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The SFA Wind Ensemble will present a concert titled "Bits and Pieces" at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

"This concert features the 55-member Wind Ensemble performing in groups of differing sizes," said Fred J. Allen, SFA director of bands and the ensemble's conductor. "Various combinations will be presented, from a piece written for nine instruments to one for the full band."