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NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Friends of Music will accept reservations through noon Friday, April 17, for Extravaganza 28, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's annual gala banquet. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the Grand Ballroom of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Baker Pattillo Student Center.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Fredonia Players, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre's outreach performance troupe, has changed its mission and is focused on education through theatre, according to Melissa McMillian-Cunningham, theatre teacher certification program coordinator at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Early Childhood Lab, in partnership with the Greater East Texas Community Action Program Head Start Program, invites the community to participate in the Week of the Young Child, which will be observed Monday, April 13, through Friday, April 17, in Nacogdoches County.

As part of the National Week of the Young Child celebrated across the U.S., Nacogdoches is honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children's lives.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The second annual In the Trees concert series at Stephen F. Austin State University will feature John Luther Adams's monumental work, "Inuksuit."

The free concert will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the university's Free Speech Area, which is located among the trees between the Wright Music Building and the student center. The annual outdoor series is directed by Dr. Brad Meyer, director of percussion studies at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University students enrolled in Dr. Marlene Kahla's advertising and promotions class have a unique opportunity that could win them funds for scholarships and five representatives from the class an all-expense-paid trip to San Francisco.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Newly sworn-in Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos spoke to Stephen F. Austin State University economics students Wednesday about the strengths and challenges of Texas and the importance of understanding their community.

Appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott shortly after his election in November, Cascos spoke to the class of approximately 100 students during a stop on a statewide tour. Cascos said the tour was to learn more about the different areas of Texas while educating residents about local, state and federal issues.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Students participating in Stephen F. Austin State University's Mast Student Investment Roundtable are proving they have what it takes to be top-notch financial portfolio managers.

The group, comprising 15 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students who have demonstrated exemplary performance in specific investment courses, won first place in the competition's growth category at the ENGAGE International Investment Education Symposium held in March.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Stone Fort Museum will present the inaugural Cum Concilio Club Heritage Preservation Award, honoring those who are dedicated to preserving Nacogdoches and its history.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University has been recognized for its commitment to educating all students - regardless of physical challenges - with the 2014 Desire2Excel Award for Accessibility.

The award is presented by D2L, a global leader in educational technology and the creator of Brightspace, an integrated learning platform used by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ faculty members and students. The company lauded Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for demonstrating how such partnerships and technology can make education available to more learners.