
	The weather is warmer, and campus is heating up with summer classes and new student orientations. The Alumni Association staff is already preparing for Homecoming on Oct. 19-20! Mark your calendars to attend. See below to find a Freshman Send-Off party to attend in your area. Happy summer!

NEW ALUMNI NETWORK EVENTS

The SFA Alumni Association rolled out its newest regional network plan in the Houston area this spring with kickoff events in seven areas. The association is having a great response from those attending these events, as more and more Lumberjacks are rallying together to support SFA. The association is in the planning stage for rolling out additional regional networks in Dallas-Fort Worth and other areas.

If you missed one of the Houston area kickoff events or haven’t been to an alumni event recently, click here for a list of upcoming events. Come on out to an upcoming alumni event and share in the success as we continue connecting alumni, honoring tradition, serving Lumberjacks and growing loyalty and pride. Be proud. Be part of it. Together, we’re 100% Lumberjack!

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 the region to RSVP.

Panola County, July 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
Southlake, July 28, 3-5 p.m. @Blue Mesa Grill
The Woodlands, Aug. 4, 3-5 p.m. @Berryhill Baja Grill - Market Street
Dallas, Aug. 5, 3-5 p.m. @El Fenix
Houston, Aug. 5, 3-5 p.m. @Blackfinn American Grille
Humble/Kingwood, Aug. 5, 3-5 p.m. @Chuy’s
Beaumont, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. @Café Del Rio
San Antonio, Aug. 11, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. @University Bowl
Austin, Aug. 12, 4-6 p.m. @Red's Porch
Tyler, Aug. 12, 3-5 p.m. @Spring Creek Barbeque
Longview, Aug. 14, 6-8 p.m. @Papacita's

ASSOCIATION HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The SFA Alumni Association is looking for a talented graphic designer to join our team in the role of Coordinator of Alumni Marketing/Communications. For more information or to apply online visit http://careers.sfasu.edu/

LUCKY DUCKIES - PRIZES NEEDED

The SFA Alumni Association is securing prizes through July 20 for the annual Duck Dash at Homecoming on Oct. 20. All proceeds from the Duck Dash benefit scholarships for SFA students. Contact Samantha Mora at smora@sfasu.edu or call (800) 765-1534 for more information.

PRE-ORDER TAILGATE TENTS

ShopSFA has two styles of canopy tents available for pre-orders. A limited number of each style is available, so place your order today. You will not be charged until the tent ships or is picked up in store. Other game day supplies include cooler covers and stadium seats. Get your purple on!

SUMMER SAWDUST

Members of the SFA Alumni Association will receive the summer 2012 issue of Sawdust starting the second week of June.

This issue features Mike Guinn '94, Steve Alexander '87 and Dr. Judith Lauter's brain research.

If you would like to receive two additional issues of Sawdust each year, join the SFA Alumni Association.

Stay connected!

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In this issue

Alumni Network Events

Freshman Send-Off Parties

Graphic Designer Job

Duck Dash Prizes

Tailgate Tents

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

June 5 Butch Almany SFA Band Scholarship Golf Tournament

June 28 Network Event, Bay Area / Cullen’s, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

June 29 Network Event, Kingwood / Sharky’s Bar and Grill, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

July 13 34th Annual Coaches Awards Luncheon,Nacogdoches Hotel Fredonia, noon

July 19 Network Event, Cy-Fair / Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Freshman Send-Off, 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 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

Campus News

SFA to open exhibition of priest's photographs >

Professor of art to be featured at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft >

SFA center to receive leadership from grandson of Gandhi >

Dr. George L. Hunt receives service-learning award >

Plaza at football stadium named in honor of James Campbell >

SFA Track and Field Closes Out NCAA Regional Meet >

Chill in style with the SFA cooler cover! Visit ShopSFA for a wide selection apparel, gifts and office decor.

	My favorite memory of SFA is the beauty of the campus, which I was privileged to document as editor of the 1985 yearbook: tall pines, amazing azaleas, the changing of the seasons.....so many delights!"
	Cathy R. Dudley, SFA Alumni Association Facebook

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