Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 27, SFA Today will be published Tuesday and Thursday every week the university is in session during the fall and spring terms.

The process for submissions will remain the same — submit news items for inclusion by noon the day before each edition through the "News and Writing" section at sfasu.edu/umc-request.

University policy 03-201 Administrative and Professional Staff has been revised to be in compliance with recent legislation.

In accordance with 01-101 Handbook of Operating Procedures Administration, the university president has authority to approve/implement a provisional policy as necessary when federal or state laws, regulatory actions or compelling circumstances make expedited policy implementation prudent or necessary. This policy was approved by Dr. Neal Weaver, SFA president, effective Aug. 13.

View this policy in the Handbook of Operating Procedures. For details regarding the revisions, contact April Smith at alsmith@sfasu.edu.

SFA community members now have an opportunity to take an active role in SFA’s Student Conduct process.

The Dean of Students Office is looking for faculty members to serve on the Academic Integrity Hearing Boards to adjudicate academic integrity cases. The office also is looking for students, faculty and staff to serve on the Student Conduct Hearing Boards to adjudicate behavioral conduct cases.

If you are interested in serving, complete the behavioral conduct hearing panel application. Keep in mind that these roles require a large time commitment. You will be trained to adjudicate a conduct case, as well as hear a case.

For more information, email george.montgomery@sfasu.edu.

The Division of University Advancement invites you to give during the fourth annual SFA Giving Day, set for Sept. 18.

We hope you will help us reach our goal of 500 donors. Your donation will help continue our legacy of excellence and make an impact for future Lumberjacks. Funds raised will benefit all areas, from our student success initiatives and scholarships to resource assistance for faculty and athletic programs.

To make a donation, visit the SFA Giving Day 2024 website.

Faculty members are encouraged to inform their education students in any field semester about the upcoming Meet the District event planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center, second floor commons.

This event promotes SFA’s educator preparation provider partner district offering paid clinical teaching opportunities to SFA education studies, secondary education and all-level education students.

SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center.

Dr. Whitney Griffin, landscape software product manager, will present “The Art of Growing Plants Where Plants Don’t Want to Grow.”

The Center for Career and Professional Development is hosting the Part-Time Job and Volunteer Fair, scheduled for Sept. 4. All departments hiring student employees are invited to attend. Registration is free for campus departments, but you must sign up before Aug. 28. For more information, visit the CCPD website or email ccpd@sfasu.edu.

Njororai recently published an article, “Kenya topped Africa's Olympics medal table – but a new strategy will be needed to keep winning” on The Conversation.

In the article, Njororai argues that whereas Kenya continues to be the dominant track and field powerhouse in Africa when it comes to the Olympic Games, there are indications that a new strategy is needed to sustain the dominance.

Men's Basketball

The team concluded their 10-day trip to Italy and returned home with a perfect 3-0 record against Italian teams.

Soccer

SFA - 1 vs. Sam Houston State University - 1

For more SFA Athletics news, visit sfajacks.com.

The annual SFA School of Art Faculty Exhibition will show Aug. 20 through Oct. 18 in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches, with an opening reception planned for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29.

This year, the exhibition features a new body of work created by Lindsey Creel Cherry, assistant professor of art. Her exhibition “Sometimes the Beat Eats You” features drawings, monotypes and installation.

Two new talents have joined the teaching staff of SFA’s Music Preparatory Division.

Directed by Alba Madrid, Music Prep is a division of SFA’s School of Music and offers private and group lessons in voice and various instruments along with performance opportunities in the Pineywoods Youth Orchestra, SFA Children’s Chorus and Youth Choir, among other groups

Mezzo-soprano Diana Grabowski and pianist James Faucett have recently joined the Music Prep faculty.

This is a full-time or part-time position that is awarded on a semester basis and is used to fill temporary vacancies.

This is a service position responsible for operating university vehicles to safely and efficiently transport passengers and cargo to specified destinations.

This is a professional position responsible for academic instructional support and departmental technical support of the sound recording facilities in the School of Music.

View more career opportunities at careers.sfasu.edu.

With the rise of book clubs and the joy of shared reading experiences, there’s never been a better time to deepen your connection with the books you love.

James Clear, author of New York Times best selling book "Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones," offers seven strategies to enhance your reading comprehension and retention, to help you get the most out of every page.

And if you’re looking for a local book club, here are a few options to check out:

Economics Reading Group

Fredonia Brewery Books and Beer

Front Porch Distillery Libations and Literature

Nacogdoches Public Library Cookbook Club