Category Archives: SFA News
Wear purple and white on ‘SFA Spirit Fridays’
Stephen F. Austin State University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are encouraged to participate in “Spirit Fridays” this football season by proudly wearing the official colors and insignia of the university. Several years ago, SFA President Baker Pattillo signed … Continue reading
SFA music education professor to deliver lecture
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 … Continue reading
Nacogdoches Naturally plans outdoor adventure
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 … Continue reading
SFA to open faculty member’s art metals exhibition
The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Art will open “Lauren McAdams: Potential Energy” with a 6 p.m. reception on Friday, Aug. 19, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House. The … Continue reading
Registration, auditions scheduled for SFA’s Music Preparatory Division
The Music Preparatory Division of Stephen F. Austin State University has set dates for new student registration and auditions for two choirs and the Piney Woods Youth Orchestra. New students interested in enrolling in private or group music lessons through … Continue reading
Standley to offer SFA commencement address
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. Standley most recently served as … Continue reading
SFA Gardens lecture series to feature NASA Research
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 … Continue reading
SFA Friends of the Visual Arts elects officers
Members of the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, a community organization devoted to supporting the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art, have elected their officers for the 2011-2012 academic year. Michelle Smith will serve as this year’s … Continue reading
SFA to screen ‘It Might Get Loud’ at Cole Art Center
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 … Continue reading
Scholarship applications available for SFA’s Music Preparatory Division
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. … Continue reading


