The Office of Admissions is looking for volunteers for the March 1 Showcase Saturday. The shift options are 9 a.m. to noon, noon to 3 p.m. or for the entire event. This is an excellent opportunity to be visible to future Lumberjacks, their families and the campus community. Those interested can sign up using the volunteer form.

The Lumberjack Wellness Network offers workshops, trainings and resources to enhance the health and well-being of all Lumberjacks. Trainings and resources are available to student organizations, classes, departments, residence communities and other groups. Topics include stress management, time management, suicide prevention, conduct missteps, Campus Recreation tours and more. Request a workshop or training by filling out the presentation request form.

Human Resources will issue IRS Form 1095-C to eligible employees for tax year 2024 in early March. Employees can choose between electronic delivery or a paper form mailed to your permanent address. The deadline to consent to electronic delivery is Thursday, Feb. 20. Find instructions to set up electronic delivery on HR's website in the FAQ section under Affordable Care Act. For more information, contact HR at ext. 2304 or hr@sfasu.edu.

Join the James I. Perkins College of Education Access and Opportunity Committee for the inaugural Gateways, Not Gatekeepers symposium from 9 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Regents' Suite A.

This event will focus on creating accessible pathways and opportunities for all. Refreshments will be provided.

Visit the event website for an updated speaker list and detailed schedule.

The second-annual Research Advancing Identities and Student Experiences Conference will take place at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Baker Pattillo Student Center. The conference will bring together educators, researchers and industry leaders for a day of insightful discussions, engaging performances and groundbreaking ideas.

Those who register online before the conference will receive a shirt while supplies last. On-site registration will be available at 8 a.m. the day of the conference, but will be subject to space availability. The conference is free to attend.

More than 80 registered dietitians, nutrition professionals and students from across East Texas gathered at SFA for the East Region Winter Seminar, offered by the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The event provided an opportunity for professionals and students to network, exchange knowledge and explore the latest advancements in nutritional science and integrative health.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to tell students about FAFSA Night. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the event will assist students with filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in Steen Library, Room 107AA.

Though this is a FirstGen Forward Network event, all students are welcome. Students should bring their questions, required documents, login information and Federal Student Aid ID to receive hands-on guidance. The Dean of Students Office will provide free pizza.

Lumberjack chefs hosted 15 students for the inaugural Lighthouse for the Blind Iron Chef Competition Feb. 7. Visually impaired and blind students from across Region 7 gathered in the Human Sciences Building North kitchen for a day of learning and hands-on activities. Chefs Barrios and Hill demonstrated kitchen safety, knife skills and stir fry cooking in preparation for the students to participate in an Iron Chef-style competition. The day was a success with students preparing a meal and earning awards for their efforts. 

With the help of Lighthouse for the Blind, award certificates were presented in both print and braille. Members of the SFA Braille and Cane Club were present and instrumental in guiding the competitors through the process. The day ended with Lumberjack culinary students and the Axes and Embers BBQ Competition team serving a barbecue lunch from Lumberjack Express.

Elhersh published a book in collaboration with Dr. M. Laeeq Khan, associate professor in Ohio University's School of Media Arts and Studies, titled "Decoding Disney’s Arab and Muslim Narratives: A Dual Lens on Animated Film Frames and Audience Perceptions." The book examines the depiction of Arabs and Muslims in prominent Disney animated films through application of a rigorous, mixed-methods convergent parallel design.

By integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and thorough methodology, this book provides an insightful exploration of the causative links between media portrayals and public attitudes, offering a resource for scholars, media professionals and readers interested in the intersections of media, culture and minority representation.

OIP Global Gateway event: Nigeria: 3 p.m., Feb. 18, Steen Library, Room 103

CCPD’s All Majors Career Fair: 1-4 p.m., Feb. 19, Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom

CTL’s Intellectual Property Rights and Open Educational Resources: 2-3 p.m., Feb. 20, myTraining

Oral Histories at East Texas Research Center: 4 p.m., Feb. 20, Steen Library, Archive Lab on first floor

Grafting With Dr. Creech: 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 22, Pineywoods Native Plant Center

Early Edible Plant Sale: noon to 2 p.m., Feb. 22, Pineywoods Native Plant Center

CTL’s AI With Purpose: Leading With Empathy and Technology: 2-3 p.m., Feb. 26, myTraining

Showcase Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 1, Baker Pattillo Student Center Plaza

Doubleheader against Nicholls State University: Ladyjacks at 2 p.m. and Lumberjacks at 5 p.m. March 1, Johnson Coliseum