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Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020

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Counseling Clinic hosting free therapy groups online

OIP seeking feedback for new virtual study abroad resource

Nursing students to provide free flu shots to community

SFA offering in-person and teletherapy services for speech and language disorders

SFA postpones Saturday game against Angelo State University

Chamber Singers to perform Whitacre’s ‘Five Hebrew Love Songs’

A Cappella Choir to perform new music written in response to pandemic

SFA art faculty Edmondson to present lecture

Preparing for live performance in COVID-19 era offers lessons in reality

 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Straub awarded Montgomery Professorship for Humane Education
Straub

Dr. Sarah Straub, assistant professor of education studies at SFA, was awarded the 2020-22 Montgomery Professorship for Humane Education in the James I. Perkins College of Education.

“Dr. Straub embodies the spirit of this professorship, and we are excited to see her plans unfold,” said Dr. Brandon Fox, chair of SFA’s Department of Education Studies.

“It is an incredible honor to continue the work of professors like Dr. Brandon Fox and Dr. Leah Kahn,” Straub said. “Humane education pushes for compassion, justice and respect, so I am overwhelmed to be recognized as a faculty member who demonstrates these values.”

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Two human sciences faculty members bring culture to community event

Todd Barrios, clinical instructor; Dr. Chay Runnels, professor and interim director of the School of Human Sciences; and students in SFA's human sciences program presented their 2019 collaboration with the Stone Fort Museum during the Nacogdoches Public Library's Big Read program.

Under Barrios' and Runnels' direction, students worked with Carolyn Spears, Stone Fort Museum director, to design a unique menu based on the book "Into the Beautiful North." Mexican inspired beverages and desserts were served to attendees visiting the museum during a community tour of historic sites in conjunction with Big Read community events.

The conference, conducted via Zoom, included participants from the U.S. and international institutions.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Counseling Clinic hosting free therapy groups online

SFA’s Counseling Clinic is hosting the following free therapy groups for all SFA students and Texas residents via Zoom.

• Stress Management and Relaxation Group, 3 p.m. each Monday

• Virtual Support Group for Caregivers, 5 p.m. each Monday

• Career Exploration Group, 4 p.m. each Tuesday

• Virtual LGBTQ+ Support Group for High School Students, 5 p.m. each Wednesday

All group sessions last an hour and will run through the end of the semester.

In addition to the free groups, the clinic continues to accept new clients and waive fees during the pandemic.

For more information or to sign up for the groups, contact the clinic at (936) 468-1041 or sfacounselingclinic@sfasu.edu.

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OIP seeking feedback for new virtual study abroad resource

The Office of International Programs is seeking feedback from faculty members about a new virtual study abroad resource. An overview of the product and the four focus programs included can be found here.

The programs contain 12 hours of virtual, self-paced, globally infused instruction with embedded, interactive “hotspots” for in-depth content, quizzes and exercises. Learning materials are accessible with many forms of technology.

This resource offers international educational opportunities to all students by removing barriers associated with traditional study abroad. It is not a replacement for study abroad, but an enhancement.

OIP wants to know if faculty members will use the resource in the classroom and promote its use to students. After viewing the material, share your level of interest by taking this survey.

Nursing students to provide free flu shots to community
Boo to the flu

SFA nursing students will be partnering with East Texas Community Health Services to provide free flu vaccinations through Saturday, Oct. 10, during Boo to the Flu, a drive-through event at the DeWitt School of Nursing Complex.

Fourth-semester nursing students in the community health course will administer the shots daily from 3 to 7 p.m. through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The event is open to the public, and health insurance is not required. Children 4 years of age and older are eligible for a vaccine.

As the weather turns colder and people spend more time inside, the threat of a “trifecta” – a perfect storm of COVID-19, the flu and the measles – looms larger, said Michelle Klein, clinical instructor in the School of Nursing. “It is recommended now more than ever to get a flu shot."

Masks are required for attendees.

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SFA offering in-person and teletherapy services for speech and language disorders

The Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders at SFA is now providing in-person as well as teletherapy appointments for clients of all ages.

Services include evaluation and treatment of individuals who have difficulty communicating due to articulation, voice, fluency, language or cognitive impairments (for example, post-stroke issues or traumatic brain injury) or who have issues with swallowing.

Speech and language evaluations are $75, and speech therapy sessions are $15 per session. The clinic also offers student and employee rates as well as sliding-scale rates based on annual income.

In addition, the clinic provides speech therapy to those with Parkinson’s disease at no charge via face-to-face and teletherapy sessions.

For more information, call (936) 468-7109.

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ATHLETICS
SFA postpones Saturday game against Angelo State University

The home football game against the Angelo State University Rams planned for Saturday, Oct. 10, has been postponed for Oct. 17.

Kickoff time and location for the game remain unchanged, and fans who have purchased tickets or reserved tailgate spots for the game's previously scheduled date will have those tickets and spots honored for the new game date. All mobile tickets have been updated to reflect the new date, and no additional action is required by existing ticket holders.

FINE ARTS
Chamber Singers to perform Whitacre’s ‘Five Hebrew Love Songs’

SFA's Chamber Singers will present a virtual concert entitled “Sojourn: An Evening of Sonnets, Spirituals and Love” when the ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

“The choral works presented on this concert represent a diverse repertoire of both festive, soulful and intimate sounds that will free the mind from the world for an evening,” according to Dr. Michael Murphy, director of choral activities in the SFA School of Music.

Obtain free access to the online, live-streamed concert by visiting music.sfasu.edu on the night of the performance. For more information about the School of Music, contact (936) 468-4602.

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A Cappella Choir to perform new music written in response to pandemic

SFA’s A Cappella Choir will present a virtual concert entitled “Autumn Splendor and Solemn Ritual” when the ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

The choir will perform works by composers from Slovenia, Germany, Italy and Norway, along with new music written in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dr. Michael Murphy, director of choral activities in the SFA School of Music.

“The choral works represented on this concert are inspired from festive and solemn rituals composed from the 18th century to just a couple of weeks ago,” Murphy said.

The choir will dedicate “In Remembrance” by American composer Jeffery Ames “to all those who have lost their lives to COVID-19,” Murphy said. Dr. Charles Gavin, professor of horn at SFA, will join the choir for the tribute.

Obtain free access to the online, live-streamed concert by visiting music.sfasu.edu on the night of the performance. For more information about the School of Music, contact (936) 468-4602.

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SFA art faculty Edmondson to present lecture
Edmonson

Artist Greg Edmondson, a new adjunct faculty member in SFA's School of Art, will present a virtual lecture at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 that will be accessible through Zoom registration.

Edmondson will present “A Nasty Bruise and a Jagged Scar: Five Years as an Artist-in-Residence” in which he will discuss his experiences with four residency programs.

His lecture will feature a discussion about the books, works that came after those publications, and information about his current project, “Dark Matter,” which includes a collaboration with physicist and poet Agnes Vojta.

For more information, contact the School of Art at (936) 468-4804.

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Preparing for live performance in COVID-19 era offers lessons in reality
Theatre

SFA theatre students have prepared for their presentation of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” in ways they have never experienced, even for the most seasoned actors and crew members.

Safety for actors and crew used to mean creating the stage scenic environment in a safe manner and keeping physical safety in mind while choreographing and blocking for a show. Today, the connotation of safety takes on a more earnest meaning, said Cleo House Jr., director of the School of Theatre and of the play.

Bert V. Royal’s “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” is a play about a teenage boy, CB, who begins to question the existence of an afterlife after his dog dies. The School of Theatre will present the show at 7:30 nightly through Oct. 10 in Kennedy Auditorium. It also will be live streamed.

For more information, including ticket prices, click the “Read More” button.

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THIS AND THAT
Frog

The 2020 Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition offers viewers a glimpse of some of nature’s most fascinating details.

Featuring organs inside a shimmering glass worm and slime molds bursting with fruit, among others, the competition is designed to encourage photographers to slow down, enjoy their craft and make long-lasting connections with the world around them.

To see the top 100 photographs, click here.