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The A Cappella Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will present Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem when the choir performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches.

The A Cappella Choir is conducted by Dr. Michael Murphy, director of choral activities at SFA. Also performing on Requiem are music faculty members Weston Jennings, organ, and Dr. Scott LaGraff, baritone.

Dr. Nathan Nabb, director of the School of Music and professor of saxophone, will perform on English composer Patrick Hawes’ “Quanta Qualia.” Also on the program is Gabriel Fauré’s “Cantique de Jean Racine” featuring Martha De Luna, graduate conducting student from Las Caobas, Dominican Republic. Music by Frank Martin will also be performed.

The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted for the A Cappella Choir’s Italy tour of Venice, Florence and Rome. Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 2508 Appleby Sand Road. For more information about the concert, contact the School of Music at (936) 468-4602.

Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host the inaugural Men’s Empowerment Summit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 beginning in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Incorporating the theme “Legacy in Leadership,” the summit seeks to ensure men understand the legacy their leadership can have in their respective communities and strive to use leadership roles to effect positive change. Topics will include entrepreneurship, mentorship, and health and wellness.

“The Office of Multicultural Affairs recognizes the key role men, particularly young men, play in strengthening our communities and economy,” said Ja’Von Long, OMA assistant director. “It is important to have events that offer men skills that can be used not only for the betterment of themselves but also for the communities of which they are a part.”

Jalon Berry and Saville Harris, both former SFA employees who have strong ties to the university, are slated to be keynote speakers. According to Long, each speaker has the ability to connect with students and communities and ensure attendees are empowered with new knowledge to achieve a legacy in leadership.

“We hope to see over 150 men educating themselves and using the tools they learn here to educate, mentor and lead within their respective communities,” Long said.

The summit will include breakout sessions, panel discussions, and professional networking opportunities, along with health screenings, professional headshots, résumé and professional-dress education, and mental health screenings. Food will also be included.

The summit is free and open to the public. Register by Oct. 24 at gosfa.com/mens-summit.

For more information, contact OMA at (936) 468-1073 or oma@sfasu.edu.