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Samantha Fuller, a student in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's quantity food production and service class, serves guests at a recent Cajun-themed quantity food production and service dinner at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Nacogdoches community, along with the students, faculty and staff of Stephen F. Austin State University, now has the opportunity to enjoy a fine dining experience on campus.

Omicron Delta Kappa, Stephen F. Austin State University's leadership honor society, is requesting donations of new and gently used dresses, from casual to formal, for its annual Dresses for Dreams event.

Each year, ODK accepts donations from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and the surrounding community. The dresses, shoes and accessories are then sold to the public for less than $40 each. This year, all proceeds benefit Solid Foundation, a local organization providing academic assistance, mentoring and other services to under-privileged youth.

Have you been looking for help with those household projects? What about a few extra workers to help paint a shed or clean up your garden? Stephen F. Austin State University is looking for service projects throughout the Nacogdoches area to coincide with The BIG Event.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Assistant Professor of Art Michelle Rozic shares some her artwork with participants in last month's children's art workshop offered by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ School of Art. The next workshop, open to first through eighth graders, will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at The Cole Art Center in downtown Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Optical illusions will be the focus of a children's art workshop to be offered by the Stephen F.

Dr. James Olson, professor of history at Sam Houston State University, will host a discussion about his award-winning book, "Bathsheba's Breast: Women, Cancer, and History" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, in Room 142 of the Dugas Liberal Arts North Building.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Department of History and Gender Studies will host a discussion led by Dr.

The glass tiled murals included in "Rufus Butler Seder: LIFETILES," currently on exhibit at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches, seemingly come to life as viewers pass by. Shown here is "Running Boy." The show closes Saturday, March 26.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Although the majority of the college students have left town and faculty are enjoying some time off, Stephen F.

Megan Thomas assists Cynthia Law as she dresses for her role as Constance Neville in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ School of Theatre's production of "She Stoops to Conquer."

Houston sophomore Megan Thomas assists Hamshire senior Cynthia Law as she dresses for her role as Constance Neville in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ School of Theatre's production of "She Stoops to Conquer," which opened Tuesday and runs through Saturday, March 5, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Choral Union and Women's Choir of Stephen F. Austin State University will present a joint concert, "With Heart and Voice," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.

"The program features folksongs, tales, love songs, prayers and spirituals, all of which relate the human experience," said Dr. David Howard, director of both ensembles.

The Choral Union, a 70-voice mixed chorus, will perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and an arrangement by Mack Wilberg of three Scottish folksongs.

Soprano Debbie Berry, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ vocal instructor, will be the featured soloist during the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Orchestra of Pines' performance of Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 4 in G major" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - For its "Journey to Heaven" concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, the Stephen F. Austin State University Orchestra of the Pines will perform Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 4 in G major."

Raffaele Trevisani and Paola Girardi of Milan, Italy, will give a guest flute and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Italian virtuosi flutist Raffaele Trevisani and his wife, pianist Paola Girardi, will present a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, in Cole Concert Hall as part of the Stephen F.