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Friday, March 1, 2019

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Faculty to be recognized for years of service and retirement

The Pine Log readership awards survey now open

Bujinkan Ninjutsu master to visit SFA today

OMA to host annual Women’s Empowerment Summit

Faculty and Staff Breakfast planned for March 6

Brave Space Series to showcase ‘Bound to Repeat’

Athletics report

‘Zodiacal Light’ recital canceled

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

Swingin’ Axes, Aces to perform jazz benefit at LugNutz tonight

“Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors” continues

Buyse-Webster Duo to present flute, clarinet recital tomorrow

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

 
FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dr. Mark Sanders, associate dean of the College and Liberal and Applied Arts
Landscapes with Horses

Sanders won the 2019 Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Sanders’ book, “Landscapes, with Horses,” was selected as this year’s Outstanding Poetry Book Winner.

Sanders wants his poems to influence readers’ lives in positive ways. He hopes winning the Western Heritage Award will allow his writing to reach places farther than the Plains and Northwest regions he comes from.

Dr. Rachel Jumper, assistant professor in human development and family studies

Jumper received the National Council on Family Relations’ Certified Family Life Educator designation. CLFEs have a proven background in the 10 family life content areas deemed core to family life education.

The CFLE designation recognizes professionals in the family field as qualified family life educators.

Dr. John Pruit, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, Geography and Sociology
Book

Pruit recently published “Between Teaching and Caring in the Preschool.”

His book explores how a preschool teacher is more than a set of roles and obligations tied to institutional expectations.

For more information about Pruit's book, click here.

Dr. Emmerentie Oliphant, professor and director of the Master of Social Work program

Oliphant presented a paper on an ambassador volunteer program that was developed for the Nacogdoches Area United Way. The program is based on a study that focused on client and agency needs.

The presentation described a volunteer training and empowerment program. The extensive volunteer network enables Nacogdoches Area United Way to advocate, empower, and impact agencies and communities. United Way plays an important role in developing sustainable community change strategies.

Oliphant presented the paper with Caroline Garner, executive vice president of Nacogdoches Area United Way.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Faculty to be recognized for years of service and retirement

The Faculty Recognition Luncheon is scheduled for April 30 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom.

The annual luncheon recognizes faculty members who are completing 10, 20, 30 or 40 years of service at SFA and those who have announced their retirement.

Formal invitations will be sent out in early April.

Click here to view a list of honorees. If there are any errors or omissions, contact Dr. Bob Szafran, Regents Professor of sociology, at (936) 468-2009 or rszafran@sfasu.edu.

The Pine Log readership awards survey now open
The Pine Log Best Of

The Pine Log's second annual "Best of SFA and Nacogdoches” readership awards survey will be open through March 17.

Click here to vote for your favorites.

The 50 voting categories include best faculty member, best SFA organization, best local music venue, best hamburger spot, best coffee shop, best SFA tradition and many more.

All readers of The Pine Log, including students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members, are encouraged to vote.

Bujinkan Ninjutsu master to visit SFA today
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. today 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.

OMA to host annual Women’s Empowerment Summit

Recent gender-based social movements, including #MeToo and #TimesUp, will give added weight to SFA’s Office of Multicultural Affairs upcoming third annual Women’s Empowerment Summit, slated for Friday, March 8, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom.

“The summit was created to empower women and educate the community on women’s issues,” said Veronica Beavers, OMA director. “During this summit, we invite participants to develop relationships with others who strive to make an impact, learn professional development skills, discuss current issues for women today, learn how to improve personal wellness and much more. Regardless of gender, everyone can benefit from this summit.”

The event is free and open to the public. Lunch is provided, but seats are limited. Registration can be completed online at sfasu.edu/oma. The deadline to register is Monday, March 4.

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Faculty and Staff Breakfast planned for March 6
Faculty breakfast

The next SFA Faculty and Staff Breakfast is planned for 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the East College Dining Hall. Representatives from the Physical Plant Department will be on hand to share information about upcoming building and road construction projects.

For a discounted price of $3, SFA faculty and staff are invited to enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast while catching up with colleagues and making new campus contacts.

Help spread the word about this event, and invite your SFA colleagues to join you.

The monthly Faculty and Staff Breakfast is brought to you by the SFA Social Events Team in the spirit of our “SFA Envisioned” strategic plan, which includes fostering a culture of engagement within our campus community.

To stay informed about future SFA social events, “like” the SFA Faculty/Staff Lounge Facebook page.

Brave Space Series to showcase ‘Bound to Repeat’

SFA's Office of Multicultural Affairs will present “Bound to Repeat” as part of the Brave Space Series at 4 p.m. March 11 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center’s Multimedia Room.

This meeting will emphasize the ways in which people are often disconnected not only with history but also with one another.

“The more we continue to fall into the same patterns, the more our society will become desensitized to the issues we face,” said Andrea Flores, OMA student ambassador. “The result can cause us to become uncaring toward our fellow human beings, especially when the issues do not directly affect us.”

The discussion is free and open to the SFA and Nacogdoches communities. For more information, click here.

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ATHLETICS
Athletics report

Baseball - 6 vs. University of Portland - 5

Men's basketball - 74 vs. University of Central Arkansas - 92

Women's basketball - 79 vs. University of Central Arkansas - 43

FINE ARTS
‘Zodiacal Light’ recital canceled

The Friends of Music Concert Series presentation of “Zodiacal Light,” a recital originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, is canceled. The performers plan to reschedule at a later date.

School of Art to screen ‘Koo-Hoot Kiwat: The Caddo Grass House’ tonight
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. tonight 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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Swingin’ Axes, Aces to perform jazz benefit at LugNutz tonight

A fun evening of jazz featuring SFA’s Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces will be presented from 7 to 11 p.m. tonight 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.

“Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors” continues
One Act Plays

SFA’s School of Theatre continues to present “Three One-Act Plays by Asian Authors” at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in Turner Auditorium.

Among the student performers in Rabindranath Tagore’s “The Post Office” are, from left, Gilmer senior Hunter Ballard, Leander sophomore Zach Loveday and Tyler junior Holden Guinn. Other one-act plays include Mishima Yukio’s “The Lady Aoi” and Gao Xingjian’s “Hiding from the Rain.”

For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407, or visit theatre.sfasu.edu.

Buyse-Webster Duo to present flute, clarinet recital tomorrow
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. tomorrow 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 SFA's 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
Food Cubby

Do you hate it when the foods on your plate run together? If so, the Food Cubby might be right up your alley.

The silicone divider suctions to your plate to keep foods separate. It can be used as an edge to push food on a utensil and also as a guide for portion control.

To read more, click here.

 
CALENDAR
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

Tennis vs. Nicholls State University
Noon
Nacogdoches

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