Burrow and her son, fourth-grader Ethan, co-presented “Young Student Presents Novel Engineering: A STREAM Activity of UpCycled Imagination” at the National Science Teaching Association conference in Houston. The hands-on workshop of “novel engineering” gave a dozen teachers the opportunity to try out a science, technology, reading/writing, engineering, art and math activity for solving problems in children’s books through the collaborative, imaginative engineering of inventions from upcycled items.

Arriaga, special services foreperson, and Baxter, special services technician, made two office moves for Human Resources March 30. They worked efficiently to move all the furniture, handled ad hoc requests as the move was in progress and cleaned up after.

Scroggins, tech support specialist, set up the computers, verifying that everything was working before he left. When he was back in the office the next day on a separate request, he took the time to swap out the monitors in one office after it was determined different ones were needed.

Before the two office moves, Turner, telecommunications support specialist, moved multiple phone lines between offices, including tracing lines not in use and swapping phones. He verified that everything was working before he left. Turner has been very helpful over the last month tracing and moving phone lines and fax lines as the department rearranged its work space.

"With multiple moves happening across campus right now, we recognize that these four individuals are very busy. HR appreciates their help and professionalism!" said Lisa Balty, senior HR representative.

The next SFA Faculty and Staff Breakfast is set for 7 to 9 a.m. tomorrow in the newly named Eatery on East (formerly East College Dining Hall).

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.

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

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

Each year, SFA hosts two student-centered research conferences: the Undergraduate Research Conference and the Graduate Research Conference. During these events, students present their papers and posters.

The URC will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center. The top scholar presentations start at 4 p.m. in the BPSC Theater, and the poster presentations begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Twilight Ballroom. Food and refreshments will be available.

One research project from each of SFA’s six colleges and one from a regional college is chosen as top scholar and receives $500. Seven additional outstanding student research projects are selected by each college and designated as finalists. Finalists present a research poster during the conference. View the 2022 top scholars and finalists.

The GRC will run from 1 to 5 p.m. April 21 at Steen Library. Archived presentations may be viewed online at grc.sfasu.edu.

SFA’s Department of History will host a presentation featuring Dr. Stephen Taaffe, professor of history, on his recently published book, “Commanding the Pacific: Marine Corps Generals in World War II,” at 6 p.m. tonight in Dugas Liberal Arts North, Room 142, and via Zoom.

The book analyzes 15 high-ranking generals who led the Marine Corps’ six combat divisions and two corps in conflict during World War II.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to approximately 120 attendees.

For more information about the presentation or to obtain the Zoom credentials, contact Dr. Hunter Hampton at hamptonh@sfasu.edu or Heaven Umbrell at heaven.umbrell@sfasu.edu.

SFA faculty, staff and students are invited to the Lone Star Legislative Summit sessions running throughout the day Friday, April 8, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

This year’s free panel discussions, which run from 9:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the BPSC Theater, will be co-hosted by State Sen. Robert Nichols, R-District 3, and State Rep. Travis Clardy, R-District 11. Session topics include immigration, education, infrastructure, energy, health care and social media.

“The Nacogdoches County Chamber has reached out to students and faculty on the SFA campus as well as across our community and East Texas, inviting all to attend the summit,” said Ted Smith, government affairs co-chair at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. “We have to keep in step with those who will make decisions for us in the 88th Texas Legislative Session.”

LSLS, a biennial program founded by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce in 2006, kicks off with a reception at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at The Fredonia Hotel. To view the agenda and register, visit nacogdoches.org/lsls. Attendees may be asked to show identification before entering meeting rooms. Follow #LSLS2022 on social media.

SFA’s University Police Department is celebrating nearly 20 graduates in the inaugural class of its Citizens' Police Academy.

“UPD is very proud of these individuals for what they have learned, and are thankful to have their support and assistance,” said John Fields, chief of police.

The Citizens' Police Academy course, which features lectures and hands-on demonstrations, is designed to provide citizens with a better understanding of UPD operations and the measures the department takes to prevent, deter and respond to criminal and noncriminal activities. The course covers criminal investigations, patrol operations, telecommunications and more.

The Junior Citizens' Police Academy for high school juniors and seniors starts April 13. Classes are held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays for seven weeks at the Cole STEM Building. To learn more, visit the Citizens' Police Academy website.

SFA Gardens will host its annual Garden Gala Day Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center.

The sale will feature more than 300 varieties of hard-to-find, “Texas tough” plants, including Texas natives, edibles, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs and trees, with an emphasis on pollinator-friendly selections, as well as exclusive SFA introductions. The featured plants are extensively trialed before being offered to the public and are produced by SFA Gardens staff members and volunteers.

Parking will be available at the Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon to haul their plants. For more information, call (936) 468-4404 or visit sfagardens.sfasu.edu. A full list of available plants is on the website.

Faculty members and professional advisors are invited to the Professional Academic Advising Council meeting room from 2 to 3 p.m. April 14 via Zoom.

To learn more or be included in the PAAC email list, email Raquel Skidmore at skidmorerr@sfasu.edu.

Softball

SFA - 3 vs. Sam Houston State University - 0

SFA - 3 vs. Sam Houston State University - 2

SFA - 10 vs. Sam Houston State University - 6

Baseball

SFA - 10 vs. Tarleton State University - 5

SFA - 8 vs. Tarleton State University - 7

SFA - 4 vs. Tarleton State University - 2

SFA - 6 vs. University of Louisiana Monroe - 15

Women’s Tennis

SFA - 6 vs. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - 1

SFA - 3 vs. Lamar University - 4

The School of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” at 7:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday, April 9, in Kennedy Auditorium.

General ticket prices are $15, adult; $10, senior (62+); $7.50, SFA faculty/staff; $7.50, youth; and $5, student. Purchase tickets at boxoffice.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407. For questions about the play, contact the School of Theatre at (936) 468-4003.

The Trombone Choir will perform along with smaller ensembles, including trombone quartets and an octet, at a concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Cole Concert Hall.

The choir is directed by Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone in the School of Music, and Luke Vacca, adjunct professor. The program features “Suite for Trombones” by Michael Hennagin and “Zenith” by James C. Edwards. “Zenith” will be performed by the SFA Octet as the students prepare for an invited performance of the work at the International Trombone Festival on July 14 in Conway, Arkansas.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit finearts.sfasu.edu. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.

Artist Adriana Corral will serve as juror for the 27th Texas National, SFA’s acclaimed art competition and exhibition, which opens Friday, April 8, and runs through June 30 in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. Art patrons and community members will have an opportunity to participate in a “juror’s chat” session with Corral at 5 p.m. Friday, April 8, to be followed by an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Texas National features an assortment of art from various media, according to Erik Ordaz, exhibition coordinator for Cole Art Center. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, third and best in show at the juror’s discretion.

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