Category Archives: Events

Fondren Library Coffee Breaks: May 7 – May 9

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Need a boost while studying for finals? Come grab a free cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate at the Fondren Library Center. Where: Fondren Lobby When: Every night from 8:00 pm – 12:00 am while supplies last, Tuesday May … Continue reading →

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Living Library: April 16th & 17th

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Books at the SMU Living Library are real people who have an interesting life story or unique experience to share. This event is designed to challenge prejudices and encourage respect. When you check out a Book, the Book will share … Continue reading →

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6th Annual CUL Cookout, April 16th and 17th – Free hot dogs!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Question: How many librarians does it take to grill a hot dog? Answer: We’re not sure yet, but we always hit it out of the ballpark. Join us for the 6th Annual CUL Cookout and learn more about how Central … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Film Festival: April 4th & 5th

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Sustainability Film Festival Co-Sponsored by Fondren Library Media Collection & The SMU Sustainability Committee and The Friends of the SMU Libraries. Two days: Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th.  Attendance is free! Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 pm – … Continue reading →

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Jailbreaking Information: the Legacy of Hacktivist Aaron Swartz; March 7 at Fondren Library

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Jailbreaking Information: the Legacy of Hacktivist Aaron Swartz Thursday, March 7th at Fondren Library Center, 6:30 pm Radical, programmer, pundit or thief? “We need to take the information, wherever it is stored, make our copies and share them with the … Continue reading →

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Lecture and exhibit with Jeff Gordon, Film Historian and Collector

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Topic: Linda Darnell: From Dallas to Hollywood; Selections from the Jeff Gordon Collection Date: Friday, February 8, 2013 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm preview reception (Hawn Gallery, Hamon Arts Library) 7:00 pm lecture (O’Donnell Lecture Hall, Owen Arts Center) (view campus … Continue reading →

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Civil War in Photographs: New Perspectives from the Robin Stanford Collection Exhibition Opening and Program, February 7

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Beth Andresen

About the opening program Civil War in Photographs: New Perspectives from the Robin Stanford Collection Exhibition Opening and Program Location: DeGolyer Library Date: Thursday, February 7, 2013 Time: Reception 6pm Texanan Room, Lecture 6:30pm with Richard McCaslin, PhD; Stanley Marcus … Continue reading →

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Fondren Library Center Offering Tours (Jan. 18 – Jan. 28)

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Is one of your 2013 resolutions to make better grades? Start with a tour of the library. Thousands of students each year visit the Fondren Library to study, find great research and get work done.  This month we’re offering a … Continue reading →

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Book Signing with Robert Greene, author of Mastery; The 48 Laws of Power, February 6

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Please join us for a lecture and book signing with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power.  Greene will discuss his new book, Mastery. Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Time: 6:00pm Reception, 6:30 Lecture followed by book signing … Continue reading →

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Book Signing with Bestselling Author Karen Thompson Walker, January 24

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Beth Andresen

Please join us for a lecture and book signing with New York Times Bestselling Karen Thompson Walker, author of The Age of Miracles. Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Time: 11:30 am light buffet lunch; 12:00 noon lecture Location: Mack Ballroom, … Continue reading →

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