Category Archives: Calendar Highlights

Tate Distinguished Lecture Series announces 2013-14 season

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s 32nd season of the Tate Distinguished Lecture Series features events such as a national security discussion with two former U.S. Secretaries of Defense; an award-winning presidential biographer on John F. Kennedy’s legacy 50 years after his assassination; an examination of the national debt by the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate SMU at the 2013 President’s Picnic May 23

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Even after Commencement, SMU staff members will have plenty of reason to party on the green University lawns: The Staff Association and President R. Gerald Turner invite all SMU staff members to the 2013 Staff Appreciation Day and President’s Picnic. The traditional post-Commencement celebration takes … Continue reading →

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SMU prepares for 2013 Commencement May 17-18

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU observes its 98th Commencement May 17-18 with events for students, faculty, alumni and the entire community. Former U.S. Senator from Texas Kay Bailey Hutchison will speak at the all-University ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, to be held on the University’s historic Main … Continue reading →

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2013 honorary degree recipients take part in symposia May 17

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Two of SMU’s five 2013 honorary degree recipients will participate in public symposia in their honor during Commencement week. Both events are scheduled for Friday, May 17, and both are free and open to the entire community. The five individuals who will … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: Closing attractions for Commencement 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kelsey Reynolds

As the spring semester comes to an end and SMU celebrates its 98th commencement, don’t forget to visit the exhibitions on campus. Two are coming to a close, and you will want to see them before they’re gone: The First … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: Commencement countdown, May 13, 2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Kelsey Reynolds

The entire SMU community is preparing for Commencement 2013. Here is a look at some of the big events: May 17-18: Class of 1963 Reunion. The newest Golden Mustangs celebrate 50 years. May 17: Baccalaureate Service and Rotunda Recessional, 8 p.m., McFarlin … Continue reading →

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Former Colombia president Álvaro Uribe delivers Tate Lecture May 7

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kelsey Reynolds

The 58th President of Colombia,  Álvaro Uribe, visits SMU Tuesday, May 7 for the last lecture of the 2012-13 Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. He will give the Willis M. Tate Lecture at 8 p.m. in McFarlin Auditorium. The 2013-14 Tate Lecture … Continue reading →

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Student-designed games highlight Guildhall’s 2013 Spring Beta Test

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Graduate students from The Guildhall at SMU bring their games for a testing party at the Spring 2013 Beta Test. The event takes place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Commons. All games were made … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: May 6, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Kelsey Reynolds

Summer is nearly here — the end of Spring 2013 (and another semester) at a glance: May 6: Last day of instruction May 7: Reading Day May 8-14: Examinations (no exams scheduled for Sunday) May 16-31: May Term 2013 for … Continue reading →

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51 students to take on Engaged Learning projects in 2013-14

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s Office of Engaged Learning has selected 51 undergraduates from throughout the University to take on self-designed projects in research, civic engagement, creative work and internships in 2013-14. The students will participate through the SMU Engaged Learning initiative and will work with 39 … Continue reading →

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