Melissa Clark, student engagement librarian at SFA, is using visual clue cards, cell phones and scavenger hunts to help students familiarize themselves with Steen Library.

Working with SFA 101 classes, Clark uses this interactive activity to ensure that students are aware of the various resources available in the library.

“It’s about highlighting those different things and where they are located and getting students comfortable navigating the library on their own,” Clark said.

During the activity, students are split into groups and given a packet of three cards with pictures of items to find in and around the library. From specific books to vending machines and study spaces, the groups take photos when they find the specified item or location. Once the photos are uploaded, the groups meet with Clark to talk about what they found and how it might be useful to them during their time at SFA.

In recognition of her work, she was honored with a Bright Spot award by the SFA Faculty Senate, the Center for Teaching and Learning and the SFA vice presidents.

A post on the SFA Facebook page regarding Teacher Appreciation Week garnered a lot of attention from SFA’s social media fans.

Read a few of the heartwarming comments here, or visit the post on SFA’s Facebook.

A group of faculty and staff was recently recognized for the completion of the first Leadership SFA. Participants include Angela Bacarisse, Jason Callico, Candis Carraway, Carla Chumley, Jennifer Crenshaw, Steven Estrada, Alison Ford, Saville Harris, Casey Hart, Heather Hawkins, Rachel Jumper, Carrie Kennedy-Lightsey, Paige Mask, Rob McDermand, Lydia Richardson, Chay Runnels, Raquel Skidmore, Trevor Tomlinson, Jason Wiggins and Carol Wright.

Committee members include Leadership SFA Chair Ken Collier, Veronica Beavers, Jane Long, Joey Bray, Stephen Shrewsbury, Jessica Barrett, April Smith and Heather Hawkins.

Participants meet about once a month to hear from key players on campus, visit facilities, view resources available at SFA, and attend training to learn how to manage and lead organizations more effectively.

Leadership SFA is accepting nominations for the 2020 cohort. Nominations may be submitted online by Friday, May 10.

The last meeting of the Faculty Senate for 2018-19 is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today in the McGee Business Building, Room 121.

Presenters include Jackie Rosenfeld, Teaching Excellence Award recipient; Trey Turner, capital campaign update and fundraising initiatives; Anthony Espinoza, electronic accessibility team; Dr. Steve Westbrook, interim president; and Dr. Steve Bullard, provost and vice president for academic affairs.

The ad hoc committee reviewing the intellectual property policy will present its findings and proposal for next steps regarding this issue.

The meeting will conclude with Jason Reese, senate chair, passing the gavel to Jeremy Stovall, incoming chair, and recognition of senators whose terms are ending.

Visitors may attend or view the meeting live online.

For more information, contact Reese at reesejd1@sfasu.edu, or contact your senator. To view the senator list, click here.

A variety of floral designs created by floriculture students in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow in the Agricultural Building, Room 118.

The theme for the Spring Floral Design Exhibit is “Disney.”

Additional floral arrangements will be available for purchase benefiting the Dr. Dale Perritt Scholarship.

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

If you would like to be included in the PAAC email list, contact Raquel Skidmore at skidmorerr@sfasu.edu.

Dr. Jose Carbajal, assistant professor of social work, invites victims of the recent tornado in Alto to participate in a group therapy session designed to help them process and heal from this traumatic event.

The processing session will take place from 10 a.m. to noon May 17 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Multimedia Room.

Carbajal is an approved consultant and certified therapist in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment.

"Research shows that processing a traumatic event soon after it occurs is most effective," Carbajal said. "This treatment has proven to help alleviate trauma symptoms, decrease or eliminate distress from the disturbing memory, improve view of self, provide relief from bodily disturbance, and resolve present and future anticipated triggers."

The event is free. To RSVP or for more information, contact Carbajal at carbajalji@sfasu.edu.

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, located at 2900 Raguet St.

Marc Pastorek, prairie activist and horticulturist from Covington, Louisiana, will present “The Prairie Inspired Garden: Fun with Seed!”

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.

The SFA Alumni Association will host The Big Dip after party scheduled from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Fredonia Brewery, located at 138 N. Mound St.

The Swingin' Axes Jazz Band, Rockin' Axes and SFA's Steel Pan Trio will perform throughout the evening.

For more information, click here.

The Stone Fort Museum will host its third pop-up concert featuring members of the SFA Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, May 10.

The concert will feature traditional Texas tunes performed by the ensemble, which is led by Dr. J.D. Salas, associate professor of music.

“When people think of a group of tubas playing together, thoughts of massed pachyderms may immediately spring to mind,” Salas said. “However, the euphonium, which is similar to a tuba but about half the size, has a higher and lighter sound and performs most of the melodies. Together, the two instruments create an ensemble that possesses remarkably sonorous timbre and a wide dynamic range.”

The concert is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to snack on old-fashioned picnic fare. For more information about the museum, its exhibits or the Inside-Out series, contact Carolyn Spears, director of the Stone Fort Museum, at cspears@sfasu.edu.

In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, SFA’s Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders is offering guidance on how to recognize communication disorders and ways to treat them.

“Development of strong communication skills is extremely important,” said Deena Petersen, center director. “Yet common misconceptions remain. One misconception is children generally outgrow speech or language difficulties. Unfortunately, this often delays treatment.”

With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs and seek an evaluation if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate, Petersen explained.

SFA graduate students studying speech-language pathology work with and observe clients in the center to practice their skills and offer services to the community.

Nacogdoches residents who want to schedule an assessment with SFA’s Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders should call (936) 468-7109.

Baseball:

SFA - 0 vs. Dallas Baptist University - 11

Track and field:

The Ladyjacks won their ninth outdoor title at the 2019 Southland Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The Lumberjacks finished third.

Softball:

SFA - 0 vs. Southeastern Louisiana University - 2

Registration is underway for summer lessons and camps offered by the Music Preparatory Division of SFA’s School of Music.

Lessons are offered in piano, jazz piano, voice, guitar, flute, Suzuki violin and other instruments. Private lessons begin the week of June 3.

Guitar Camp, with Larry Greer as the instructor, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. June 11 through 14 at the Music Prep House. The lessons are designed for students ages 10 and up. Tuition is $50, and guitar rental is $10. Lessons are provided in rock, country, classical and jazz. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Dr. Mario Ajero will direct the Kids Summer Piano Camp for children in first through third grades. Classes are 10 a.m. to noon July 15 through 18 in the Boynton Building, Room 223. Tuition is $100, and class size is limited to 16 students. Registration deadline is June 3.

Dr. Ping-Ting Lan will instruct a six-week adult intermediate piano class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, June 17 and 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 in the Boynton Building, Room 223. Tuition is $110, and class size is limited to 16 students.

Registration forms and more information can be accessed at music.sfasu.edu/prep. For more information, contact Pat Barnett, Music Prep director, at pbarnett@sfasu.edu or (936) 468-1291.

SFA’s Steel Band will present its annual spring concert when the student ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Cole Concert Hall.

The Steel Band, directed by Dr. Ben Tomlinson, percussion adjunct faculty member, will perform traditional calypso selections from Trinidad and Tobago, as well as additional tunes from around the world.

Among the selections will be “Morning Dance” by Spyro Gyra, “Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing” by Stevie Wonder and “Mambo Mindoro” by Cal Tjader.

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.

SFA’s A Cappella Choir will present its final program of the semester, “Odyssey,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, in Cole Concert Hall.

“Odyssey” features choral music that chronicles intellectual, spiritual and physical wandering of the heart and mind, according to Dr. Michael Murphy, director of choral activities at SFA and the choir’s conductor. Joining the choir will be Dr. Ron Petti, director of collaborative piano at SFA, and Jacob Rivas, graduate conductor.

The program will include the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Andrew Smith (North American premiere), Mari Esabel Valverde (Southwest U.S. premiere), Ēriks Ešenvalds, James MacMillan, Stacey Gibbs, Joseph Flummerfelt and more.

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.

Designers Keremcan Kirilmaz and Erdem Batirbek created realistic 3D renderings of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

These digital designs offer a glimpse of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Temple of Artemis, among others, in their prime.

To see more, click here.