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Summer
has arrived! Campus is filled with fresh new faces attending new
student orientations. Enjoy the sun and fun, and remember to get your
tailgate essentials from ShopSFA. Fall is just around the corner. Axe
'em, Jacks!
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LUNCHEON HONORS SFA ALUMNI COACHES
The
SFA Alumni Association will honor the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Coaching
Award Recipients at the 34th Annual SFA Alumni Association Coaches
Awards Luncheon held July 13 at the Hotel Fredonia in Nacogdoches. This
year’s honorees include: Thomas Sitton ’95, Terry Ward ’96 & ’08,
Gay Sabatell ’83, Ron Boyett ’88, Phil Olson ’86, Jimmy Eby ‘99,
Jennifer Grubb ’99, John Adair ‘97, Wes Colley ‘88, and Lee Yeager ‘92. Click here for more information.
 FRESHMAN SEND-OFF PARTIES
Members
of the 2012 incoming freshman class are welcomed to SFA during the
Freshman Send-Off parties sponsored by regional networks of the SFA
Alumni Association.
You are invited to attend a Freshman Send-Off party in
your area. Answer questions, share your experiences and encourage the
new Lumberjacks! Click here to find a Send-Off near you.
 SPECIAL HOTEL RATES FOR SMU, PINEY WOODS FOOTBALL GAMES
A
fan block for the SFA @ SMU game in Dallas is available for Friday,
Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8. Call the Doubletree at (214) 691-8700 and
specify "SFA Fan Block” to book rooms for the special rate of $99 per
night. Click here to reserve online.
If you are attending the Battle of the Piney Wood weekend on Oct. 5-6, reserve your hotel room by clicking here. The
fan rate is $99 per night, and the hotel is exactly 15 minutes from the
stadium. Reservations can also be made by calling 281) 501-4308. Be
sure to specify "SFA Fan Block” to receive the promotional rate.
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AUCTION PRIZES NEEDED
For the last 25
years, the annual SFA Homecoming Auction has generated more than
$762,000 for SFA student scholarships. The contributions of items to the
auction have helped make this fundraiser a success. Auction donations
are tax deductible and all proceeds benefit the SFA Alumni Scholarship
Fund.
The online auction will
run from Saturday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 21, and a live auction
will take place during the Legacy Dinner on Friday, Oct. 19. Contact Samantha Mora (936) 468-3407 or email smora@sfasu.edu if you are interested in becoming a Homecoming auction donor.
 MEDIEVAL TIMES TICKET DISCOUNT
The
latest benefit for SFA alumni: Medieval Times is offering discounted
tickets to Lumberjacks. The No. 1 dinner attraction in North America,
Medieval Times offers a unique combination of a medieval banquet and
thrilling competition between Knights, capturing the imagination of all
ages. Get tickets today! |
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LONGVIEW GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join Longview alums on Friday, Aug. 3 at the Wood Hollow
Golf Course for a golf tournament benefiting the SFA East Texas Exes
Association Scholarship Fund. More than $100,000 has been raised for
local students attending SFA. More info and registration by clicking here.
LADYJACK/LUMBERJACK GOLF TEAM FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT
Support the SFA Golf teams on Monday, July 30 at Trophy Club Country Club. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the SFA Golf program. More info and registration by clicking here.
TYLER ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tyler-area
alumni are invited to play in the SFA Tyler Alumni Golf Tournament on
Monday, Aug. 13 at the Willow Brook Country Club. More info and registration by clicking here.
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Stay connected!
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In this issue
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Upcoming Events
ALUMNI TAILGATE, Dallas
SFA vs. SMU Sept. 8, 2012
ALUMNI TAILGATE, Houston
BATTLE OF THE PINEY WOODS Oct. 6, 2012
SAVE THE DATE Homecoming at SFA Oct. 19-20, 2012
July 13 Coaches Award Luncheon
July 15 Network Event, Washington, D.C. / McLoone's Pier House, 5 - 7 p.m.
July 19 Network Event, Cy-Fair / Gringo's Mexican Kitchen, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
-Freshman Send-Off Party, Panola County, Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 20 Network Event, Central Houston / Taco Milagro, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 26 Network Event, Woodlands / Bar Louie, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 27 Network Event, Fort Bend / The Rouxpour Restaurant and Bar, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 28 Freshman Send-Off, Southlake / Blue Mesa Grill, 3 - 5 p.m.
July 30 SFA Lumberjack & Ladyjack Golf Fundraiser, Trophy Club / Trophy Club Golf Club
Aug. 2 Network Event, Dallas / Iron Cactus, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Campus News
Jill Still of Nacogdoches has been named vice president for university advancement >
Dr. Brian Oswald, professor of fire ecology, has been named the 2012-13 Stephen F. Austin State University Regents Professor. >
SFA Summer Day Camp to host 'Wonder Woods' >
Senior Carrie Hahn has been named to the 2012 CoSIDA Academic All-America team >
Moshier Signs Deal With Tampa Bay Rays >
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 Football season is almost here! Stock up on tailgate supplies at ShopSFA! Pre-order your SFA tailgate tent.
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We're 100% Lumberjack! Be proud. Be part of it.
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