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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Peggy Fare watercolor show to open with reception

    The public is invited to the opening reception for “Watercolor Portraits: Flora and Family,” an exhibition of works by local artist Peggy Fare, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera … Continue reading

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George Foreman donates collection to SFA research center

    Former heavyweight champion boxer, iconic businessman and Houston pastor George Foreman has donated his personal papers, recorded sermons and other documents to the EastTexasResearchCenter at StephenF.AustinStateUniversity.     Foreman, a native of Marshall, said he decided to make the gift to SFA … Continue reading

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