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NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The annual Stephen F. Austin State University Homecoming celebration begins Friday, Nov. 4, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 6. This year's theme is "Life, Liberty and Lumberjacks."
The weekend festivities start at 11 a.m. Friday with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Golf Tournament at the Piney Woods Country Club. The entry fee is $150 and includes tournament play, golf cart, refreshments, box lunch and post-tournament hors d'oeuvres.
Office of Multicultural Affairs to host Step Show
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - As part of Stephen F. Austin State University's homecoming festivities, the Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Step Show at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Office of Multicultural Affairs to host second Brave Space Series
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The second Brave Space Series, created and hosted by the Stephen F. Austin State University Office of Multicultural Affairs, will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Student Affairs Commons, Room 3.201.
The series was developed to allow for open and honest discussion of difficult topics among the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Nacogdoches communities. While the first touched on racial tensions and perspectives, the second series will cover LBGT issues.
Hudson Middle School Choir to perform with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ vocal ensembles
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Choral Union and Women's Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will present "Voice of the Children," featuring the Hudson Middle School Choir, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to host Showcase Saturday for prospective students
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Future college students will have the opportunity to experience a taste of campus life during a free, action-packed open-house Saturday, Nov. 12, at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.
Prospective students will have the opportunity to visit with university faculty and staff members, tour the campus and residence halls, and preview academic programs during the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Showcase Saturday event.
Texas Archeological Society to hold annual meeting at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Customarily held in large, metropolitan areas such as Houston, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, the 87th annual meeting of the Texas Archeological Society will be held in Nacogdoches this year and hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University Oct. 28 through 30 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center.
This year's meeting will be the second time the Oldest Town in Texas has hosted the event. The first time was in 1995. Nacogdoches' selection as the conference host correlates with the city's celebration of its 300th anniversary.
Vendor booths, sponsorships available for DÃa de los Muertos Fiesta
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Vendor booth spaces are still available for the fourth annual DÃa de los Muertos Fiesta slated for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in downtown Nacogdoches in and around The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ voice students to present opera program
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University voice students will present a program of musical theatre and opera scenes in a performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.
The "Fall Scenes Program" will feature students enrolled in the Opera Workshop class taught by Dr. Gene Moon, director of orchestras and musical director of opera, Dr. Scott LaGraff, professor of voice at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, and Dr. Deborah Dalton, associate professor of voice and director of opera.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Braille and Cane Club to host White Cane Day parade, activities
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's Braille and Cane Club will host a White Cane Day parade and activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, on the university campus in honor of National White Cane Safety Day.
The day celebrates the growing independence and self-sufficiency of people who are blind in America, and also works to recognize the white cane as the symbol of independence and self-reliance, according to the National Federation of the Blind's website.
Laura Kiefer, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Braille and Cane Club president, is coordinating the event.
Cole Art Center, School of Art to host historic trails association meeting
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House will host the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association's annual membership and board meeting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Cole Art Center.
Nacogdoches County Judge Mike Perry and Carl Watson, executive director of the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, will welcome attendees.