Stephens Williams was awarded the Carl Alwin Schenck Award during the Society of American Foresters National Convention.

The distinction recognizes outstanding performance in the field of forestry education. Stephens Williams has been vital in educating students at the undergraduate and graduate levels while also helping to develop the online Master of Science in resource communication.

SFA’s virtual one-stop shop is changing its name from “SFA Axe Handle” to “SFA One Stop” as the office rolls out a new website.

The similarity of the name with axe handles in SFA traditions had led to confusion regarding the function of the office. Additionally, the name “SFA Axe Handle” yielded too many search results on internet search engines for students to be able to locate the new website easily. The updated name of “SFA One Stop” addresses both of these concerns.

The SFA One Stop will continue to be the primary phone contact for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Student Business Services, the Office of the Registrar, and Residence Life. Staff members support students by diagnosing cross-divisional problems and providing succinct solutions to those problems all in one stop.

The Faculty Senate Professional Welfare Committee asks faculty members to complete this survey on the workload policies for teaching, research and service by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

If you do not have a Qualtrics account, select the SSO option and sign in using your SFA username and password. For questions, contact faculty senator or Dr. Rajat Mishra at mishrar@sfasu.edu.

The SFA Faculty Senate will hold a meeting at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in McGee Business Building, Room 133, and Zoom.

Members of the SFA community are welcome to attend the public portion of the session either in person or via Zoom. However, per senate rules, only invited speakers and members of the senate are permitted to speak during the session. Therefore, questions should be forwarded in advance to your faculty senator for potential consideration.

Beginning in the spring 2024 semester, SFA will increase the University Services Fee from $83 to $105 per semester credit hour. Based on an average course load, this will result in an increase of no more than 5% in tuition and fees. For example, a student taking a 12-hour course load will see an increase of $264, raising tuition and fees from $5,300 to $5,564.

The University Services Fee funds services and improvements, such as updated technology, renovated spaces, new buildings, increased safety and other features students need and enjoy.

View a list of fees charged to student accounts on the explanation of SFA’s tuition and fees webpage.

Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to the Office of International Programs' cultural presentation about Nigeria at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Steen Library, Room 103.

The event will include a presentation led by an SFA international student from Nigeria who will introduce us to their country, traditions and lifestyle. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

For more information, contact Enrique Venegas at (936) 468-6604 or enrique.venegas@sfasu.edu.

Join Omada and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for a question-and-answer webinar covering the foods that fuel immunity and information on prediabetes and diabetes. Attendees must register for the event, which runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.

The webinar will be recorded and available to view later if you are unable to attend. For assistance, contact Livia Pierce at employeewellness@sfasu.edu.

Faculty members and professional advisors are invited to the Professional Academic Advising Council meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Wyatt Room of the Steen Library.

If you cannot join us in person, you can join us on Zoom. To be included in the PAAC email list, contact Kara Predmore at kara.predmore@sfasu.edu.

"Go Italy" study abroad students are selling crisp pizzelles and creamy gelato to raise money for their upcoming trip, during which they will learn about local farming and small batch food production practices, traditional ways of food preparation, and the culture and lifestyle of those living the longest along the Mediterranean Sea.

The Italian pizzelle and gelato fundraiser choices include traditional and gluten-free pizzelles, as well as creamy vanilla and “Chef’s Choice” gelato. Orders will close Friday, Nov. 10.

To order, visit the product order page. Pick-up will be available from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at the drop-off location outside the Education Annex. On-campus delivery can be coordinated. All proceeds will directly assist the “Go Italy” students. To make a monetary donation, visit SFA’s giving website.

For more information about the products, contact the nutrition faculty leaders, Sarah Drake at drakes@sfasu.edu or Jill Pruett at pruettjs@sfasu.edu.

The student-led Economics Reading Group discussion event with Kevin Carr, a 1992 SFA finance graduate and owner of Community Beer Co. in Dallas, has been canceled. A new date will be announced at a later time.

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 are offering an opportunity for faculty and staff to attend a crash course for working with this special population from 2 to 4 p.m. today.

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

The Student Success Center and Generation Jacks invite you to the National First-Generation College Student Day Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom. The celebration will offer a resource fair as well as cake and punch for SFA’s first-generation student population. Help us spread the word about this event by sharing information with students.

We encourage everyone to celebrate first-generation students during this week by recognizing the achievements of the first-generation community in your own department or unit.

Also, the SSC is building a network of first-generation allies, including faculty and staff. Complete this form if you would like to be included.

For more information, visit the SSC website.

Volleyball

SFA - 3 vs. Utah Valley University - 1

Football

SFA - 17 vs. Tarleton State University - 59

Women's Basketball

SFA - 118 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State University - 46

Men's Basketball

SFA - 96 vs. North American University - 68

To view more SFA Athletics news and a schedule of upcoming events, visit sfajacks.com.

The Stone Fort Wind Quintet will perform works by Endre Szervánszky, Marc Mellits and Arne Running when the faculty ensemble presents a recital at 7:30 p.m. today in Cole Concert Hall.

The quintet comprises Dr. Christina Guenther, flute; Dr. Christopher Ayer, clarinet; Dr. Cody Hunter, bassoon; Dr. Jenna Sehmann, oboe; and Dr. Andrea Denis, horn.

The popular jazz bands will perform a mixture of classic and contemporary jazz standards when the student ensembles take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building.

Pianist Dr. Daniel Milan will present a solo guest recital featuring works by Franz Josef Haydn, Frédéric Chopin, Dinu Lipatti and Alexander Scriabin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in Cole Concert Hall.

Milan describes the program as containing a number of “personal bucket-list pieces.”

The SFA Trombone Choir will present a diverse program ranging from a fanfare for brass instruments to works of jazz at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Cole Concert Hall.

Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone in the SFA School of Music, will conduct the Trombone Choir in its performance of “Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic” by Richard Strauss and arranged by Dr. Bruce D. Tychinski, professor of trombone at the University of Delaware. Also on the program, conducted by adjunct trombone Professor Luke Vacca, are two jazz pieces.

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