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NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - For their final concert of the season at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 3, the three choirs of Stephen F. Austin State University will each present a sacred choral masterwork. To complement the works' religious subject matter, the concert will be held in Sacred Heart Church in Nacogdoches.

"Traditionally, at the end of each semester, the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ choirs and orchestra combine to present one composer's single masterwork," said Dr. Tim King, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ director of choral activities. "But this May we're making quite a change with three masterfully constructed compositions."

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its monthly independent film series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art will present a free, one-night screening of "Renaissance of Mata Ortiz" at 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

Stephen F. Austin State University photographer Hardy Meredith

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Hardy Meredith, Stephen F. Austin State University photographer, received two awards at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's recent District IV conference in Fort Worth.

During a recent visit to Stephen F. Austin State University, Arun Gandhi visited with International Student Association officers, from left, James Thomas, secretary; Theunis Oliphant, president; and Marym Lakhani, vice president. Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has agreed to serve as a senior fellow for ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½'s Center for a Livable Word.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Center for a Livable World at Stephen F.

STELLAR MOVEMENT - This recent time-lapse photo shows a 20-minute path of stars visible at the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Observatory. Photo by Stephanie Ballard, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ photojournalism student

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - With the addition of a new, remotely operated telescope, the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Observatory is continuing to provide astronomy students access to stellar technology and out-of-this-world research opportunities.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Nacogdoches Naturally will host a family field trip to the Caney Creek Recreation Area on Saturday, May 5.

Participating families will meet at 8 a.m. at Stephen F. Austin State University's Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St., and ride in ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ vans or caravan in personal vehicles to the site.

Jake McAdams, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ senior history student, was the recent recipient of the Ben H. Proctor Research Paper Award from the Phil Alpha Theta national historh honor socety.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Jake McAdams, a senior majoring in history at Stephen F. Austin State University, recently was awarded the Ben H. Procter Research Paper Award from the Phi Alpha Theta national history honor society.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Students enrolled in private and group lessons offered by the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will perform in a series of end-of-the-semester recitals in May.

At 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ student teachers will present their students in recital in conjunction with piano students studying with Dr. Mario Ajero. The joint recital will be in Cole Concert Hall, located in the Wright Music Building, 2210 Alumni Drive on the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ campus.

The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Trombone Choir

The Trombone Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will present its final concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, in Cole Concert Hall. According to the choir's director, Associate Professor of Trombone Deb Scott, the first half of the program will be devoted to four trombone quartets.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - A collection of wind band pieces based on the color blue will be presented during the Stephen F. Austin State University Wind Symphony's concert, "Blue!" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 30, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

"The program includes pieces such as John Mackey's 'Hymn to a Blue Hour' and 'Blue Shades' by Frank Ticheli, one of the most widely performed composers of wind band music in the world," said David W. Campo, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ associate director of bands and the Wind Symphony's conductor.