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The Sam Houston State University Documentary Project
A partnership with the Texas Foundation for the Arts, Sunset Productions and our sponsors. Sponsorships for this project are still available. Contact the TFA at 713-529-0787 Sam Houston State University , founded in 1879, will celebrate the 125 th Anniversary of the official opening of the institution October, 2004. Named after a legendary figure in U.S. history, the university is one of the oldest public institutions of higher learning in Texas . Sam Houston State University has been a great benefit and remarkable value to the state of Texas because of its educational impact on young people. The university's heritage and history, and its evolution and accomplishments over 125 years, are a source of great pride for its past and present faculty, staff and alumni. The story revolves around the history of the university and its namesake; the sacrifices that were made to keep the school going during the early years; its success, and most importantly, its role in educating Texas youth. It is the story of the past and present educators, staff and students who have made Sam Houston State University what it is today. This 30-minute documentary-style and informational video program will tell the story of the founding and proud history of Sam Houston State University and the important role it has played in higher education in Texas over its 125-year existence. This in-depth look at the school will feature a combination of on-camera interviews, historical footage, archive photos, new video footage of campus scenes, and visuals of students in a learning environment. Houston Public Television (KUHT-TV Channel 8) has already endorsed the project and will premier the documentary beginning the week of October 10, 2004 . From there the program will be offered to other PBS stations throughout Texas . The program will then be submitted to PBS for national distribution, and to other appropriate national broadcast outlets. Texas Foundation for the Arts |