Moulton is an assistant professor of Latin American history who joined SFA in 2017.

He specializes in dictatorial regimes, intelligence and transnational networks in the greater Caribbean and enjoys sharing his award-winning research with students in a wide range of classes.

From “Southerners who sought to conquer parts of Latin America in order to spread slavery” to “a U.S. fruit company employing public relations experts and lawyers to lobby congresspersons to overthrow a democratic government in Central America” to “a Dominican dictator who sent 500-year-old Catholic artifacts to schmooze a Boston congressman” to “how the CIA recruited leading Mexican politicians as assets during the Cold War,” Moulton has engaged SFA students in the twists and turns of history.

This is one in a series of 2023 Teaching Excellence Award features.

Harden received the Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award at the Society for Advancement of Management International Business Conference recently in Nashville. The group she advises, SFA's SAM chapter, won first place for the Campus Chapter Performance Program and several individual honors.

“This award means the most to me among other academic honors for teaching, research or service since it is a nomination from my SAM students,” she said. “I am humbled not only by their generosity toward me but also by their professional growth through their participation in the SAM competition. It is really the most rewarding part of my job, and I am so proud of each one of them.”

Amy Roquemore, director of Student Publications/Divisional Media, and Dr. Chrissy Cross, associate professor of education studies, were selected as the staff and faculty recipients, respectively, of the third annual Organization for Women’s Leadership and Equity Advocate Award.

This award recognizes faculty and staff who embody OWLE’s mission to “empower women and support women’s professional advancement while balancing our professional, personal, physical and mental health demands and needs. OWLE advocates for policies that support women staff and faculty by utilizing the unique perspectives of women and our shared experiences.”

Osborne recently presented "Creating Instructional Videos that Pop!" at Northwestern State University's annual LitCon conference.

The presentation explored tips and techniques for creating short instructional videos that capture and convey the instructor's personality and expertise.

Have you encountered students of concern in your classroom or office and are you unsure of how to assist them? Many barriers as well as symptoms of stress and anxiety can exacerbate these concerning behaviors.

Lumberjack Wellness Network staff members will offer an opportunity for faculty and staff to attend a crash course for working with this special population from 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow.

To register, visit myTraining through mySFA and search for "Student of Concern 101."

The self-reported overall health and wellness of SFA's student body is largely on par with national averages and better than average in key areas related to drug and alcohol use, according to the results of the National College Health Assessment survey.

The survey, which is administered by the American College Health Association, is the gold standard for higher education health assessments, according to Dr. Andrew Dies, associate vice president of student affairs and dean of students.

SFA has announced the 2023 recipients of grants issued through its Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation.

The center’s steering committee selected nine proposals with awards totaling more than $280,000. Now in its second year, the CARRI grant program is part of SFA’s effort to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the university’s 12-county coverage region.

“The faculty research grants provide an opportunity for faculty and students to engage with the local community in a variety of ways,” said Mary Ann Rojas, CARRI’s executive director. “The applications were selected through a competitive process, and each applicant demonstrated economic impact, measurable outcomes and student engagement.”

Join the fun, see what’s new and get free vendor swag at SFA’s 19th annual Vendor Fair and Exhibit from 12:30 to 4 p.m. May 11 at the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Learn about new IT equipment and software, promotional items, office furniture, maintenance and repair operations products, travel services, copiers, and more to help you make future purchasing decisions. Also, bring your business cards to participate in vendor giveaways.

The event is co-sponsored by Lamar University, Sam Houston State University, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, the Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Southern University and The University of Texas at Tyler.

SFA’s horticulture program will host their fifth annual Spring Plant Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the SFA Plantery located at 1924 Wilson Drive.

Plants available for purchase include a variety of summer annuals like coleus, vinca, ornamental sweet potato, summer snapdragon, wishbone flower and more. All grow well in the East Texas area.

The Veterans Resource Center will hold the first SFA Veterans Graduation Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 3 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom.

The luncheon honors graduating veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members and commissioning ROTC cadets. The candidates will be presented with their graduation regalia, which includes a stole, an honor cord and a VRC coin. Additionally, the candidates will be given a chance to honor a chosen mentor at the luncheon, which their families also will attend.

The four opportunities to volunteer include:

• setup from 8 to 10 a.m.

• sign-in assistance from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• regalia presentation assistance from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• and teardown from 2 to 4 p.m.

If you would like to volunteer, email vaservices@sfasu.edu by May 1.

SFA’s Health and Wellness Hub is relocating to the third floor of the Rusk Building May 8-31 while HVAC repairs are made to its current location at the corner of East College and Raguet streets.

The Hub asks faculty and staff to let students know that all services except for the Family Crisis Center of East Texas and Lumberjack Food Pantry will be available in the following capacities during this time:

• Counseling Services will be limited to virtual sessions except for services needed by students in crisis. They are encouraged to visit the hub’s temporary location between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to meet with a counselor in person. Initial consultation walk-in times will be suspended until the start of the fall semester. Call (936) 468-2401 for more information.

• Student Wellness coaching will be limited to virtual sessions. Drop-in hours will be suspended until the start of the fall semester.

• Health Services will have only some services available. Call (936) 468-4008 for information and to schedule an appointment.

• Student Outreach and Support services will be by appointment only. Call (936) 468-4008.

• The Lumberjack Food Pantry will be closed May 8-31.

• Family Crisis Center services will resume in July.

For more information, visit The Hub's temporary relocation webpage.

Local banking experts discussed the variety, flexibility and security offered by the banking industry with SFA students in the Rusche College of Business at a recent career exploration day. They also stressed the industry’s focus on giving back to the community through serving, advising and lending.

The event, sponsored by SFA’s Chadwick Family Banking Program, featured one-on-one meeting opportunities with nearly 20 Texas banks and bank regulators from the Texas Department of Banking and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. It also included a panel discussion that focused on careers in banking and recent headlines.

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SFA - 9 vs. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - 6

SFA's Symphony Orchestra will perform Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” when the ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in Cole Concert Hall.

The program pays homage to America as its connecting feature, according to Dr. Gregory Grabowski, director of orchestral activities and the orchestra’s director.

Ceramic works of art created by Piero Fenci, SFA professor of art, are currently on exhibit in the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas through September.

A reception honoring the artist and his show, “Grand Voyage: The Art of Piero Fenci,” is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. April 30 at the museum.

Described as "a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical," the hilarious “[title of show]” runs today through Saturday, April 23, as the final 2022-23 Mainstage Series presentation of the School of Theatre and Dance.

With music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell, “[title of show]” is about Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, who hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. “[title of show]” follows their journey through the gauntlet of creative expression, and is, above all, a tribute to musical theatre and the joy of collaboration, according to Kristen Blossom, assistant professor of acting, voice and musical theatre and the musical's director.

Pianist Ryan McGaughey will present “An Adventure Through Video Game Music” at 7:30 p.m. today in the Music Recital Hall.

McGaughey, who teaches piano at Humboldt State University in Northern California, also performs and writes music for video games. Most of the music on the program is from relatively recent video games, all of them being released in the past six years.

The SFA jazz bands will perform original works by music faculty members, along with the music of Sammy Nestico, Duke Ellington and other jazz greats, in a concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in Cole Concert Hall.

The Swingin’ Axes, directed by Dr. JD Salas, will perform “Ymir’s Bones” by Dr. Ben Morris, assistant professor of composition, from Morris’ debut album, "Pocket Guides," released in June 2022 on Origin/OA2 Records. They also will perform “Fuego Frio,” written by Richard Birk, adjunct professor of jazz scoring and arranging.

The Swingin’ Aces, directed by Dr. Jake Walburn, will perform “By My Side” by Sammy Nestico; “Caravan” by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol; “Without a Song” arranged by Rick Stitzel; “Act Your Age” by Gordon Goodwin; “My Romance” by Richard Rogers and Lorenzo Hard; and “Freddie Freeloader” by Miles Davis.

The bands at SFA will present the annual Concert in the Park Sunday, April 23, in the wooded area along Vista Drive and in front of the Wright Music Building. The concert begins at 2 p.m. and is free to the public.

All four SFA concert bands will perform, including the Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Tamey Anglley, director of bands; the Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Dan Haddad, associate director of bands; Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Chris Kaatz, assistant director of bands; and University Band, directed by graduate student conductors Christina Colley of Henderson and Amanda Bruner of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Dr. Dan Haddad, associate director of bands, will conduct the SFA Wind Symphony in its presentation of “Dusk to Dawn” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 24, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Guest conductors joining Haddad will be Dr. Chris Kaatz, assistant director of bands; Jeff Bellgardt, graduate student and Mount Enterprise ISD director of bands; and Christina Colley, graduate conductor from Henderson.

While New York City is hiring its first rat czar, others are promoting rats' abilities to help humans.

African giant pouched rats like Runa at the San Diego Zoo are trained to combat wildlife trafficking and detect diseases. They're also known as the "hero rats" that detect explosives in Angola, Mozambique and Cambodia.

Learn more in this Associated Press article.