The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs will host the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House. Dr. Judy Abbott, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, will recognize 14 faculty members who have announced their retirement; Teaching, Service and Scholarly and Creative Excellence Award recipients; and faculty members who are completing 10, 20, 30 and 50 years of service. The SFASU Foundation Awards also will be presented. The list of award recipients can be viewed on SharePoint. Colleagues of award recipients are welcome to attend.

The Lumberjack Wellness Network launched Caring Jacks, a comprehensive and dynamic training program designed to equip individuals and organizations with the necessary skills to intervene effectively and compassionately when someone may be at risk for suicide. Participants will learn how to identify warning signs, respond with empathy and take proactive steps to ensure safety while offering meaningful support.

The training is scheduled for April 4. Participants should register through myTraining. To request a training session for a specific group, contact the Lumberjack Wellness Network at lwn@sfasu.edu.

The Family Crisis Center will present "Behind the Investigation: A Deep Dive into Sexual Assault Cases" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Dugas Liberal Arts North, Room 142.

The forum will walk participants through a sexual assault investigation. Presenters include Kim Riddle, forensic nurse coordinator and medical advocate with the Family Crisis Center; Hannah Reyna, investigator with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office; and Amy Wren, assistant district attorney with the Nacogdoches County District Attorney's Office.

The University of Texas System Spring Forward Challenge: April 1 to May 5

OIP Global Gateway event: Pakistan: 3 p.m. April 2, Steen Library, Room 103

CCPD’s Introduction to Career Champions: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 2, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201

CCPD’s Teacher Career Fair: 10 a.m. to noon April 4, Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand and Twilight ballrooms

Horticulture Spring Plant Fair: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5, Plantery

Spring 2025 Garden Gala Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5, Pineywoods Native Plant Center

Lumberjack Entrepreneurship Competition submission deadline: April 7

Faculty Senate meeting: 2:30 p.m. April 9, McGee Business Building, Room 133, or Zoom

2025 National Field Experience Conference: April 9 to 11, Baker Pattillo Student Center locations

CCPD’s Career and Major Exploration: 5 p.m. April 9, McKibben Education Building, Room 131

CCPD’s Adding Professional Development Into Your Classroom and Appointments: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 10, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201

Lumberjack Entrepreneurship Competition submission deadline: April 11

Picnic in the Pines 6 to 9 p.m. April 11, Culinary Café

CCPD’s Adding Professional Development Into Your Classroom and Appointments: 2 to 3 p.m. April 15, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201

CCPD’s Résumé Guidebook: 3 to 4 p.m. April 15. Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201