The SFA Department of English Reading Series presents novelist Ladette Randolph and poet Kristin Naca at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 in the Liberal Arts North building, Room 102.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Advertising slogans such as "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?" and "got milk?" are explored in Doug Pray's documentary "Art & Copy," which the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art will present at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.

The free, one-night screening is a part of the monthly film series sponsored in part by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts. The Ad Design program at SFA is also sponsoring this screening.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS-Area 6- to 12-year-olds may register for a puppet-making class offered by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House as part of the Creative Art Saturday program.

Under the guidance of SFA Instructor of art Matthew Sutherlin and art education majors, participants will discuss the art of puppetry and engage in the creation and performance of puppets.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Following a five-concert tour of high schools in Central and East Texas, the SFA Wind Ensemble will present its "Welcome Home" concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES - With approximately 1,000 people expected at Friday's Liverpool Legends concert in SFA's W.M. Turner Auditorium, the College of Fine Arts recommends that attendees allow time for parking.

"We have ample parking for our patrons, but the number of spaces on Alumni Drive immediately in front of the Griffith Fine Arts Building is limited," said Diane Flynn, SFA Box Office manager. "Plus, most of those will be reserved for our VIP patrons who have purchased a special parking pass."

Scott Harris, associate professor of percussion at Stephen F. Austin State University.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS-Scott Harris, associate professor of percussion at Stephen F. Austin State University, will present a faculty marimba recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Cole Concert Hall.

Stephen F. Austin State University will increase its admission standards for first-time freshmen beginning with the fall 2012 semester.

The SFA Board of Regents approved the change at a Monday board meeting based on a recommendation from the university's administration. Raising freshman admission standards is one of the goals included in SFA's comprehensive five-year strategic plan.

The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved a slate of new faculty and staff appointments, changes of status and retirements at its regular meeting Monday.

Several hundred supporters attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday to celebrate the opening of the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing at 5707 North St. In addition to current and former university regents, Sen. Robert Nichols and Rep. Wayne Christian attended the event. SFA nursing student Martin Agoes demonstrates the capabilities of computer software in the new Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing at Stephen F. Austin State University during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday afternoon.

Geographic Information System professionals, educators, public safety officials, economic development groups and natural resource managers will discuss advancements in geospatial applications during the East Texas Geospatial Conference Jan. 26-30 at Stephen F. Austin State University.