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Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019

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Vice presidents to honor exemplary faculty and staff

Recruitment fair hosted at Longview High School

University Women’s Club meeting scheduled for tomorrow

Bujinkan Ninjutsu master to visit SFA

Spring job fair slated for March 1

Nursing Career Expo slated for March 4

Athletics report

‘Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors’ continues

Swingin’ Axes, Aces to perform jazz benefit at LugNutz

School of Art to screen ‘Koo-Hoot Kiwat: The Caddo Grass House’

Buyse-Webster Duo to present flute, clarinet recital

‘Up Close and Personal’ to raise funds for SFA School of Music

 
FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dr. Sara Henning, visiting assistant professor of English
Henning

Henning presented a reading at the University of Louisiana - Monroe.

The reading included poetry from "View from True North," which testifies to the impact of alcoholism, abuse and sexual repression.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice presidents to honor exemplary faculty and staff

At the recommendation of the Redefining University Culture Team and groups that participated in the campus-wide reading of Chip and Dan Heath's book, "Switch," the vice presidents are honoring individuals from across campus that have gone above and beyond to create positive learning experiences for students. The Bright Spots: Teaching event is scheduled for 2 p.m. March 7 at the Center for Teaching and Learning, located on the second floor of the Steen Library.

The SFA community is invited to enjoy refreshments, visit with honorees, discover new ideas and practices, and collaborate with colleagues at the come-and-go event.

Honorees include Todd Barrios, Donna Fickes and Justin Pelham, instructors in the Department of Human Sciences; Veronica Beavers, OMA director; Dr. Court Carney, professor of history; Melissa Clark, student engagement librarian; Dr. Carolyn Conn, associate professor in the School of Theatre; Dr. Hunter Hampton, history lecturer; Dr. Scott Hutchens, psychology program chair; M.E. McWilliams, Academic Assistance and Resource Center director; Grace Romero, Campus Recreation business supervisor; Dr. Chay Runnels, hospitality administration program coordinator and associate professor; Dr. Mark Scanlan, professor of economics and finance; Dr. Jeremy Stovall, associate professor in the Department of Forestry; and Wes Turner, geology lecturer.

adjunct fair
Recruitment fair hosted at Longview High School

SFA and Longview Independent School District recently hosted an adjunct faculty recruitment fair at Longview High School.

Prospective employees in attendance had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Steve Westbrook, interim president, and representatives from several SFA departments.

University Women’s Club meeting scheduled for tomorrow

The University Women’s Club will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Cole STEM Building, Room 401.

Join members for a tour of the new facilities and light refreshments.

Bujinkan Ninjutsu master to visit SFA
Ninjuts

The Division of Multidisciplinary Programs, the Department of History and the School of Theatre will present “The Way of the Samurai: Lessons from Ancient Japan for the Modern World" at 4 p.m. Friday, March 1, in the Ferguson Building, Room 371.

The program includes a presentation by Dai-Shihan Jeffrey Miller, senior master in Bujinkan Ninjutsu, owner and master teacher of Warrior Concepts International.

Job Fair
Spring job fair slated for March 1

The Center for Career and Professional Development will host the 2019 Spring Teacher Job Fair from 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, March 1, in the HPE Complex gym.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to inform students about the event, especially those who may be looking for a full-time position and to network with professionals. Click here for a list of participating employers. If a faculty member would like a record of attendance for their students, please notify Brandi Derouen, CCPD assistant director, by tomorrow.

Students will need to bring their student ID for check-in, as well as copies of their résumé to distribute to employers. Professional dress is required. Résumé assistance and the center's free Career Closet are available to help students prepare for the event. Information about these resources may be found on the center's website.

For more information, contact Derouen at derouenb@sfasu.edu or (936) 468-3305.

Nursing Career Expo slated for March 4
Nursing Expo

In conjunction with the DeWitt School of Nursing, the Center for Career and Professional Development will host the 2019 Nursing Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the DeWitt School of Nursing Complex, located at 5707 North St.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to inform students about the event, especially those who may be looking to secure a nursing position post-graduation. Click here for a list of participating employers.

Students will need to bring their student ID for check-in, as well as copies of their résumé to distribute to employers. Résumé assistance and the center's free Career Closet are available to help students prepare for the event. Information about these resources may be found on the center's website.

For more information, contact Brandi Derouen, CCPD assistant director, at (936) 468-3305 or derouenb@sfasu.edu.

ATHLETICS
Athletics report

Men's and women's track and field teams achieved top rankings in the Southland Conference Indoor Championship. To view team individual's results, click here.

Women's golf placed fourth at the 2019 Islander Classic. To view team individual's results, click here.

FINE ARTS
‘Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors’ continues
One-Act Plays

A unique opportunity to see multiple one-act plays by different authors presents itself when SFA’s School of Theatre performs “Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. each night through Saturday, March 2, in Turner Auditorium.

Rick Jones, professor of theatre at SFA, directs the show, which features one-acts by Rabindranath Tagore, Mishima Yukio and Gao Xingjian. Click the read more link for information about each play.

Single tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $7.50 for youth. Tickets for SFA students are $5. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit theatre.sfasu.edu.

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Swingin’ Axes, Aces to perform jazz benefit at LugNutz

A fun evening of jazz featuring SFA’s Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces will be presented from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 1, at LugNutz Bar and Grill.

The evening will open with The Swingin’ Aces, directed by Dr. J.D. Salas, performing a mix of big band favorites, such as Count Basie’s “April in Paris” and Duke Ellington’s “Take the A Train.” The Swingin' Axes, directed by Dr. Deb Scott, will perform more big band favorites from the 1940s, including “In the Mood” and "String of Pearls.”

Concert tickets may be purchased ahead of time at the SFA Fine Arts Box Office for $10. Tickets at the door will be $15. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit finearts.sfasu.edu. Tickets do not include food or beverages.

School of Art to screen ‘Koo-Hoot Kiwat: The Caddo Grass House’
Caddo House

SFA’s School of Art and the Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of the documentary “Koo-Hoot Kiwat: The Caddo Grass House” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

In the PBS film directed by Curtis Craven, a Caddo tribal elder and his apprentice return to their ancestral homeland in East Texas to direct the construction of a traditional grass house.

The film is being shown in conjunction with an exhibition of Caddo Nation artists showing through March 24 in The Cole Art Center. “Caddo Contemporary: Present and Relevant” is an exhibition of ceramics, paintings, beadwork, stonework and drawings by seven living Caddo artists.

For more information, call (936) 468-1131.

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Buyse-Webster Duo to present flute, clarinet recital
Clarinet duo

SFA’s School of Music and the Friends of Music Concert Series will present the Buyse-Webster Duo performing in a flute and clarinet recital at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in Cole Concert Hall.

Leone Buyse is the Joseph and Ida Kirkland Mullen Professor of Flute at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. Her husband, clarinetist Michael Webster, is professor of music at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and artistic director of the Houston Youth Symphony. Accompanying them in the SFA recital will be Dr. Ron Petti, director of collaborative piano in the SFA School of Music.

Recital tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit finearts.sfasu.edu.

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‘Up Close and Personal’ to raise funds for SFA School of Music
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The Friends of Music at SFA will host a fundraiser for the School of Music that will give the community and contributors an entertaining “behind-the-scenes” look at the school and its talented faculty and students.

“Up Close and Personal” will be presented from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in the Wright Music Building. Beginning with an opening reception in the lobby of Cole Concert Hall, participants will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, and bid on silent auction items.

There is no charge for admission, but donations will be accepted. Reservations and/or credit card donations are accepted by calling (936) 468-6407.

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THIS AND THAT
Barbie

The ever-iconic Barbie doll turns 60 this year, and her résumé looks more impressive than ever.

A collaboration between Mattel and National Geographic will result in a line highlighting occupations in which women are underrepresented. The careers include astrophysicist, polar marine biologist and wildlife photojournalists, among others.

To see more, click here.

 
CALENDAR
Wednesday, Feb. 27

Women's basketball vs. University of Central Arkansas
6:30 p.m.
Nacogdoches

Men's basketball at University of Central Arkansas
7 p.m.
Conway, Arkansas

Friday, March 1

Softball vs. Illinois State University
9:30 a.m.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Tennis vs. The University of New Orleans
1 p.m.
Nacogdoches

Softball vs. Indiana University
2:30 p.m.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baseball vs. University of Portland
6:30 p.m.
Nacogdoches

Saturday, March 2

Baseball vs. University of Portland
Noon and 3:30 p.m.
Nacogdoches

Softball vs. University of South Carolina Upstate
9:30 a.m.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Women's basketball at Lamar University
2 p.m.
Beaumont

Men's basketball at Lamar University
4:30 p.m.
Beaumont

Softball at Louisiana State University
5 p.m.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sunday, March 3

Softball at Louisiana State University
11:30 a.m.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Tennis vs. Nicholls State University
1 p.m.
Nacogdoches