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Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

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OIP seeking feedback for new virtual study abroad resource

"Stay at Home"coming Online Auction open

Charitable campaign to benefit agencies and nonprofit organizations across Texas

SFA to host annual Tunnel of Oppression event virtually

Athletics Report

Symphony Orchestra concert canceled

Art faculty Edmondson to present lecture

 
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. The survey will close today.

"Stay at Home"coming Online Auction open
Homecoming Auction

The SFA "Stay at Home"coming Online Auction 2020 will continue through 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, with proceeds supporting alumni programs and student scholarships.

Auction items range from SFA memorabilia and vacation getaways to hand-crafted collectibles. To view auction items and place your bids, click here.

Refer your friends and family for a chance to win a two-night stay at The Fredonia Hotel.

Charitable campaign to benefit agencies and nonprofit organizations across Texas
SECC

SFA’s State Employee Charitable Campaign leaders want to remind you about the annual charity campaign, which benefits various agencies and nonprofit organizations across Texas. In the past, SFA employees contributed more than $20,000 to various agencies across Texas. This year, the goal is to raise more than $22,000.

For 25 years, Texas state employees have embraced fellow Texans through the SECC by contributing millions of dollars each year to provide meals to hungry children and service dogs for our veterans, support cancer survivors, and more.

There are two ways employees can give through the campaign: make a one-time donation via cash or check, or sign up for payroll deduction.

Your donations go to those agencies and nonprofit organizations that you designate. The minimum donation is $2.

If you would like a form or more information, contact Veronica Beavers, Office of Multicultural Affairs director, or Dr. Tim Bisping, dean of the Rusche College of Business, at secc@sfasu.edu.

The SECC will continue through Friday, Oct. 23.

SFA to host annual Tunnel of Oppression event virtually

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Lumberjack Cultural Association are virtually hosting the Tunnel of Oppression from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 on Zoom.

“The Tunnel of Oppression is an enlightening and eye-opening experience that gives individuals who attend an insight on current topics that are affecting the world that they may be unaware of,” said Breanna Moore, LCA president.

The annual interactive museum spotlights different forms of oppression through theatre and multimedia presentations. In the past, the event has shed light on issues such as human trafficking, genocide, racial profiling and suicide.

“I want attendees to learn about different events and social topics and acknowledge the different forms of oppression that do not affect them directly,” Moore said.

The event is free and open to the public. However, due to the seriousness of the topics, children younger than 13 should attend with a parent or guardian.

To register for the event, visit sfasu.edu/oma. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (936) 468-1073 or oma@sfasu.edu.

Athletics Report

Football:

SFA - 31 vs. Angelo State University - 12

FINE ARTS
Symphony Orchestra concert canceled

The Symphony Orchestra’s virtual performance scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.

Program selections for this concert will be moved to future performances.

For additional information, contact the School of Music at (936) 468-4602.

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. tonight 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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THIS AND THAT
This and That

What's cuter than a squirrel in the wild? A squirrel painting a picture in the wild.

Photographer Geert Weggen sets up irresistible props for squirrels to play with and waits to capture the curious creatures in action. Perhaps we should set some paints up for Twiggy outside the Ferguson Building.

To see more squirrel scenes, click here.