Category Archives: SFA News
SFA graduate student investigates Chinese tallow in East Texas’ microbial communities
Stephen F. Austin State University environmental science graduate student Ray Montez thinks small, microscopically small, in fact. “For every gram of soil, you can see up to a billion micro-organisms if that soil is healthy,” Montez said. He added that … Continue reading
SFA to host Pitcaithley, Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow
Stephen F. Austin State University will welcome former National Park Service chief historian Dr. Dwight T. Pitcaithley to campus for a weeklong visit and public address in October. The Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow will present “Centennial of the National Park … Continue reading
Daniel, Frields exhibition showing at Cole Art Center
Along with the opening of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art Faculty Exhibition on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Cole Art Center will be the opening of a show in memory of two former SFA faculty artists. “In … Continue reading
Allen, Petti to present collaborative program
Fred J. Allen, director of bands at Stephen F. Austin State University, and Ron Petti, director of accompanying, will present a recital of music for piano, flute and clarinet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Cole Concert Hall on … Continue reading
Bassist Rusev to perform at SFA
Ilko Rusev, principal bassist of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Medellin and professor at the University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in Cole Concert Hall on the campus of Stephen F. … Continue reading
Center student attending SFA on art scholarship
The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and Friends of the Visual Arts have announced that Julie McSwain, who graduated from Center High School this past May, is this year’s recipient of the East Texas Regional High School … Continue reading
University Series to open new season with Sonali Skandan dance group
The College of Fine Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University continues its tradition of bringing professional artists to East Texas, opening the 2015-2016 University Series with Sonali Skandan and Company at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in W.M. Turner … Continue reading
SFA Gardens Lecture Series to feature fall plant sale preview
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St. in … Continue reading
SFA’s Friday Night Film Series to feature ‘Tomato Republic’
The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and the Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of “Tomato Republic” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera … Continue reading
SFA art faculty exhibition to showcase variety of mediums
Members of the School of Art faculty at Stephen F. Austin State University will exhibit their work in a show that opens with a reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera … Continue reading


