Category Archives: SFA News
SFA’s School of Human Sciences participates in “Dine in” Project for Family and Consumer Sciences Day
Students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Human Sciences participated in the “Dine In” project on Family and Consumer Sciences Day to encourage families to cook and eat together. Dr. Mary Olle, SFA assistant professor in the School … Continue reading
SFA’s Friends of the Visual Arts hosts First Friday Film Series
Opportunities to attend fine arts events are plentiful on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus. From concerts and recitals to plays and art exhibitions, there is truly something for every taste and interest in art, music and theatre. Among … Continue reading
SFA’s Schmidbauer Young Artist Competition seeks participants
The application process for the prestigious 2016 George and Peggy Schmidbauer Young Artist Competition at Stephen F. Austin State University has begun. Celebrating its ninth year, the Schmidbauer Competition holds the highest standards in artistry and performance. It is designed … Continue reading
Screening set for ‘Christmas With the Dead’
A special free one-night screening of “Christmas With the Dead” is planned for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, the downtown Nacogdoches art gallery owned by Stephen F. Austin State University. … Continue reading
SFA Music Preparatory recitals scheduled throughout December
The fall recitals for students enrolled in the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music get underway this weekend. Music major instructors’ piano students and students of Dr. Mario Ajero will perform at 2 … Continue reading
LinkedIn Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business students attended a LinkedIn workshop hosted by Dr. Jason Reese, SFA assistant professor of marketing, on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Reese discussed the best LinkedIn practices students can utilize to make … Continue reading
SFA Gala to honor outstanding faculty members
Two outstanding Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members will be honored during the 27th annual SFA Gala Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center. The faculty awards presented during the Gala recognize innovation … Continue reading
State Rep. John Zerwas to offer SFA commencement address
State Rep. John Zerwas, M.D., will offer the commencement address during Stephen F. Austin State University’s fall graduation ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 19. Serving his fifth legislative term, Zerwas represents the Texas House of Representatives’ District 28, which includes northwestern Fort … Continue reading
SFA Gardens to host holiday wreath-making seminar
The SFA Gardens will host a garden seminar “Deck the Halls—Using Evergreens to Decorate for the Holidays” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located … Continue reading
Holiday concert to feature Christmas portion of ‘Messiah’
The combined choirs at Stephen F. Austin State University, along with the Orchestra of the Pines, will present SFA’s traditional holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the university campus. A highly anticipated holiday … Continue reading


