Dean, along with SFA students, are providing the “Blind Mobility” training portion of new employee orientation at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center. The training includes instruction of guide techniques for individuals with visual impairment.

Through the partnership, orientation and mobility students gain insight and hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities, training others and increasing awareness of visual impairment.

Kulhavy has been named the recipient of the prestigious William T. Hornaday Gold Medal Award, recognizing his more than four decades of service and leadership in the conservation field.

The national award, presented by the Boy Scouts of America, is the organization’s highest conservation award presented to adults.

Kulhavy will receive the medal at an award ceremony at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in the Forestry Building, Room 117.

Dr. Paul R. Shockley, lecturer of philosophy of multidisciplinary programs, and Dr. Raul F. Prezas, associate professor in the Department of Human Services, co-authored an article published this month in the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Communicologist publication.

The manuscript, titled “Worldview Thinking as a Way to Understand CLD Populations,” provides a beneficial tool to better understand clients from diverse backgrounds. As a way to explain how worldview analysis is not just for philosophers, the article discusses the importance of meeting the clients where they are in an effort to provide the best speech and language services, given the wide array of clients one may encounter.

SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center.

Mark Weathington, director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, will present, “Beyond Tire Planters: Gardening in the South.”

Weathington is passionate in his work to connect people with plants. His latest book, “Gardening in the South: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide,” takes his common sense approach — and a bit of humor — and makes gardening accessible for any level of gardener.

The lecture is free and open to the public, but donations to the Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series fund are always appreciated.

For more information, call (936) 468-4129, or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.

Faculty and professional advisors are invited to the Professional Academic Advisors Council meeting scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Steen Library, Wyatt Room.

If you would like to be added to the PAAC email list, contact Raquel Skidmore, Steen Library academic advisor, at skidmorerr@sfasu.edu.

The SFA Alumni Association is offering a bus ride to the men’s basketball game against Baylor University. It will depart at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, from the Pearman Alumni Center's parking lot.

The cost of the ride is $50 and includes a general admission game ticket, snacks, soft drinks and beer.

For more information or to register, call (936) 468-3407, or click here.

In observance of the holiday break, SFA Today will pause publication after Friday, Dec. 14.

Publication will resume Jan. 23 after the spring 2019 semester begins.

The University Mentoring Committee is compiling a list of mentor programs available on campus.

Please take a moment to answer the survey detailing your knowledge of or participation with any SFA programs.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to give this week, grab a tag and a candy cane from the Angel Tree located in the Student Recreation Center lobby.

Donations benefit Toys for Tots and the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter and will be delivered Dec. 15.

Another installment of the popular “Red Dirt Memories: Storytelling with Jerry Permenter” is planned from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. Permenter’s newly published book, “Red Dirt Memories,” will be available for purchase.

A native of the Swift community in Nacogdoches County, Permenter, who goes by the name Red DirtBoy on Facebook, grew up in rural East Texas, and his memories of those early years laid the groundwork for what is now the Facebook page Red Dirt Memories, which has more than 10,000 followers. SFA Press is publishing “Red Dirt Memories,” and a limited number will be available for purchase and for Permenter to sign at the Christmas edition of storytelling at The Cole Art Center. Books are $20 each. Cash or check only will be accepted.

Permenter will again share some of his own “red dirt” memories in holiday-themed storytelling sessions both afternoons. Admission is free.

For more information, call (936) 468-6557.

Students at Ohio State University now have access to a vending machine that serves up bacon and other meaty snacks.

Set up by the Ohio Pork Council, the machine is so popular that it is typically restocked four to five times per day.

To read more, click here.