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Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture has entered into a partnership with Beihua University, located in China’s Jilin Province, assuring further opportunities for international research and collaboration across the disciplines of environmental science, forestry and spatial science.

“The relationship will be mutually beneficial through study abroad opportunities, graduate student exchanges, faculty interactions and research collaborations,” said Dr. Hans Williams, dean of SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.

This is the second relationship established with an institution of higher education in Jilin Province. In 2018, the college signed a cooperative agreement with Jilin Provincial Academy of Forestry Sciences with similar goals of student exchange and the advancement of forest science. Although separate entities, Beihua University and the Jilin Provincial Academy of Forestry Sciences also engage in collaborative research.

Dr. Yuhui Weng, assistant professor of forest biometrics at SFA, facilitated the establishment of both partnerships through his ongoing research with the institutions.

For more information on this partnership and additional activities, visit atcofa.sfasu.edu.

Story by Sarah Fuller, outreach coordinator for Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.

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SFA vs. Lamar University at Cram the Coliseum

Free admission tickets available at Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce

The SFA Ladyjack and Lumberjack basketball teams are ready for the match up with Lamar University at Cram the Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 9. The women’s game begins at 2 p.m., and the men’s game will start at 4:30 p.m. in the William R. Johnson Coliseum at the intersection of E. College St. and University Dr.

“Cram the Coliseum is the perfect opportunity for the community to support the partnership the Nacogdoches County Chamber has with SFA Athletics,” said Ted Smith, Chamber Vice Chairman Community Development. “Plus, it’s an opportunity to pack the place and show the Cardinals that SFA has a solid fan base.”

All Nacogdoches County Chamber members received 10 free admission tickets in the February mail packet.

“The tickets can be shared with anyone, including employees and coworkers, clients and customers, family and friend. A limited number of tickets are available and ready for pick up at the Chamber,” Smith said.

Cram the Coliseum tickets are compliments of SFA Athletics Department. For all SFA athletic event schedules, please visit www.sfajacks.com. Go to www.nacogdoches.org for more information about this and other Nacogdoches County Chamber events or call 936-560-5533.

Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is hosting its annual MLK Celebration to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom.

“This event is a time to celebrate Black History Month by honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in addition to other black leaders,” said Veronica Beavers, OMA director. “We use this time to educate the community and celebrate through performances and networking.”

Dinner will be provided along with student performances. Bettie Mae Fikes, a civil rights activist, singer and storyteller, will serve as the keynote speaker. Fikes began singing gospel music with her mother at age 4 and is a founding member of the Freedom Singers, a musical group active during the 1960s that sang songs on behalf of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Fikes also traveled and marched with King during the civil rights movement.

“I am looking forward to having someone who actually marched with Dr. King among us,” Beavers said. “The fact that she is a singer known as the ‘Voice of Selma’ and is a storyteller is amazing.”

The event is open to the SFA and Nacogdoches communities. Tickets will be available from Feb. 1 to Feb. 13 and are $2 for SFA students with an ID, $5 for faculty and staff with an ID, and $10 for community members. To purchase tickets, visit the student center information desk on campus.

By Kasi Dickerson, senior marketing communications specialist at Stephen F. Austin State University.