SFA recently broke its single-day application record with 2,700 submitted applications thanks in part to Free College Application Week.

SFA's Schlief School of Accountancy announced the formation of its inaugural advisory council — an initiative aimed at strengthening the bridge between academia and the rapidly evolving accounting profession.

The monthly faculty and staff breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Food Hall 1923 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center. The meal is $4 plus tax. Employees with a meal plan will receive a free swipe.

A derringer pistol believed to have been given by Sam Houston to an East Texas physician in the mid-1800s was donated to the Stone Fort Museum.

SFA’s Department of Earth Sciences and Geologic Resources will host an Earth Science Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Cole STEM Building atrium.

Faculty members in the Department of Allied Health Services are conducting a research study designed just for women, and are in need of female research participants, aged 18 through 35, and must currently accumulate less than 120 minutes of exercise per week.

Women are often underrepresented in research — but your participation can help change that. This study is designed to advance women’s health and fitness everywhere. Benefits include instruction in appropriate exercise techniques and a sample exercise program.

For more information or to sign up, contact Julia Martin at (903) 646-7279 or martinjn2@jacks.sfasu.edu, Dr. Malcolm T. Whitehead at ext.1462 or whiteheadm@sfasu.edu, or Dr. Robyn H. Whitehead at ext.1641 or whitehearh@sfasu.edu.

October brought several important safety observances across campus and Texas. This month, Readyjacks joined campus partners in promoting the theme, “Awareness Saves Lives.”

Throughout October, SFA departments worked diligently to help keep the Lumberjack community informed and prepared:

• Information Technology Services led SFA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month with engaging training, resources and videos designed to help protect data and stay secure online.

• Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management emphasized Fire Prevention Week, reminding campus to check smoke alarms, identify exits and know what to do in case of a fire.

• Emergency Management joined both departments in reinforcing the message of safety and preparedness and added a special focus on fentanyl awareness, highlighting the importance of education, recognition and prevention during Texas Fentanyl Awareness Month.

To learn more preparedness tips and resources, visit the Emergency Management webpage and follow Readyjacks on social media at @ReadyJacks.

Taylor Kovar, local entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful ventures, will share “Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.4, in McGee Business Building, Room 133.

Hosted by the Nelson Rusche College of Business, this event is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Kovar will offer an honest look at the triumphs, challenges and lessons learned along his entrepreneurial journey — perfect for anyone interested in innovation, leadership or launching their own venture. This semester, the Economics Reading Group wrapped up by reading “Side Hustle” and visiting local businesses, making this talk a perfect capstone to the conversation.

The Office of Admissions is looking for volunteers for the Saturday, Nov. 1, Showcase. The shift options are 9 a.m. to noon, noon to 3 p.m. or for the entire event. Volunteers also can work the Showcase Tailgate from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. 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 Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship selected 16 faculty members to participate in the inaugural Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows Program, an initiative designed to integrate entrepreneurial education across all academic disciplines.

The Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting the Pop-up Pitch Competition now through Nov. 21. Open to all students, this competition is a great way to spark creativity and entrepreneurial thinking across campus.

Students have 30 seconds to share their best idea, whether it’s a business concept, creative solution or innovation. They can pitch it live during weekly Wednesday pop-up events from noon to 1 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Spirit Lounge, or they can submit a recorded pitch online.

Each college’s top idea will earn a $1,000 scholarship and entry into the spring Lumberjack Entrepreneurship Competition. In addition, the overall first-, second- and third-place winners will receive scholarships in the amount of $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000, respectively. Encourage your students to get involved. For more information, visit the Pop-up Pitch Competition webpage.

East Texas Business Accelerator

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Thursday, Oct. 9 through Nov. 13, Commercial Bank of Texas Community Room

Brewer was featured in an “Ask the Experts” article on WalletHub.com about the upsides and downsides of budgeting and about strategies to stick to a budget.

Brewer is an advocate for those interested in understanding the psychological consequences of money. As part of her "Professional Development and Marketable Skills in Psychology" course, Brewer facilitates learning about income taxes, employee benefits and personal budgeting, and encourages her students to take control of their financial health.

Ajero served as a judge for the Music Teachers National Association Piano Performance Competition in Salt Lake City for the Utah state round of the MTNA competition. He adjudicated along with fellow pianists Kathryn Brown from the Cleveland Institute of Music and Christopher Guzman from Northwestern University.

SFA’s Educator Preparation Program Advisory Council met on Oct. 22 with representatives from 12 school districts, four junior colleges, the TLL Temple Foundation, two education service centers and SFA faculty and staff. The group discussed strategic partnerships to fund and strengthen the educator pipeline, focusing on House Bill 2 and Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities funds.

Straub, alongside her student Elizabeth Pierce, presented Pierce’s international research at the Texas Association for Bilingual Education conference.

The presentation, “Cultura Riqueza y Translanguaging en la Práctica Internacional,” explored how an international field experience empowered Pierce and her classmates by significantly boosting their confidence in bilingual education and valuing global experiences.