SFA calendar of events and key dates for April 14-28.

April 14, 2025 -Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for April 14-28.

Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events.

Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m. April 15
Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium 

Wind Ensemble will conclude their season featuring the premiere of Ben Morris’ soprano concerto performed by Bob Eason, assistant professor of saxophone. Morris is an assistant professor of composition at SFA. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. 

Easter holiday for students and faculty
April 17-21

Students and faculty will be off beginning April 17. Classes will resume April 21.

Softball vs. Louisiana Tech University
6 p.m. April 22
SFA Softball Field

SFA’s softball team is slated to play Louisiana Tech University.

Graduate Research Conference
April 22
Baker Pattillo Student Center

The Graduate Research Conference is a skill building opportunity for SFA graduate students in presenting data, public speaking and communicating with others about theory and innovative research strategies.

Symphonic and University Band concerts
7:30 p.m. April 22
Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium

Join the University Band under the direction of graduate conductors, and the Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Chris Kaatz as they present a varied program sure to have something for everyone. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth.

Lumberjack Entrepreneurship Competition 
4:30 p.m. April 25
McGee Business Building, Suite 133

Up to 10 semifinalists will be selected to compete in front of a panel of judges to pitch their business ideas, with five students advancing to the final "Shark Tank"-style competition.

Baseball vs. Northwestern State University
April 25-27
Nacogdoches City Baseball Complex, Pilgrim’s Park 

SFA’s baseball team is set to play a three-game series against Northwestern State University over three days, including 6:05 p.m. April 25, 3:05 p.m. April 26 and 1:05 p.m. April 27.

Little Princess Tea Party 
10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m. April 26
Pineywoods Native Plant Center

Join SFA Gardens for the Little Princess Tea Party held in the backyard of the Tucker House. Princesses and their accompanying adults will be served lunch and "tea," and will enjoy songs, stories and crafts designed to help them learn about conservation while they create lasting memories.

Look ahead:
May 8-9 - Spring commencement