Category Archives: Save the Date

Deadline for 2013 honorary degree nominations is Sept. 26

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s Faculty Senate is seeking nominations for the honorary degree class of 2013. Nominees should be individuals “whose uncommon personal accomplishments at home or abroad have served society and the public good, or who enlarge human understanding and enrich human life, in … Continue reading →

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SMU J Term 2013 now accepting course proposals

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s popular J Term program based at SMU-in-Plano is now accepting course proposals for its January 2013 session. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. J Term instruction is done on an off-load basis and in addition to normal teaching loads for … Continue reading →

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TEDxSMU heads to the Hilltop for first SMU-only event

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

TEDxSMU Hilltop is coming to the University’s Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 – a free, SMU-only mashup of performance, technology and great talks that will spotlight “Ideas Worth Spreading” here on campus. The Lyle School of Engineering and … Continue reading →

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Engaged Learning Expo 2012 connects students with opportunities

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU students who want to learn outside the classroom, tackle real world issues and explore potential careers as part of their university experience will find representatives from DFW-area organizations and agencies who want their help at Monday’s Engaged Learning Expo. … Continue reading →

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2012 Fall General Faculty Meeting takes place Aug. 22

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU President R. Gerald Turner will address the University faculty at the Fall General Faculty Meeting Aug. 22 in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. The meeting will begin at 3:45 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Theater, following a reception beginning at 3 p.m. in the Theater … Continue reading →

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SMU Rwanda travelers seek school supplies for August 2012 trip

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

UPDATE Aug. 2, 2012: Thanks to donations from the SMU community and friends, the Embrey Human Rights Program travelers will leave for Rwanda tomorrow with 12 suitcases filled with 200 pounds of school supplies and 250 pounds of books (from Half-Price … Continue reading →

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SMU community gathers for 2012 AARO Ice Cream Social June 26

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The SMU community will gather to greet new students (and share a sundae) during the start of 2012 orientation. The 2012 AARO Ice Cream Social takes place 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Ballroom. SMU’s Office of … Continue reading →

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A little bit rock and roll: 2012 President’s Picnic is May 23

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Food, fun, tug-of-war…it’s that time of year again. The Staff Association and President R. Gerald Turner invite all SMU staff members to the 2012 Staff Appreciation Day and President’s Picnic. The traditional post-Commencement celebration takes place 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, on the south lawn of … Continue reading →

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SMU prepares for 2012 Commencement May 11-12

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU observes its 97th Commencement May 11-12 with events for students, faculty, alumni and the entire community. Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at the all-University ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12 in Moody Coliseum and will receive an honorary Doctor of … Continue reading →

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Dallas mayor, leaders meet at SMU to discuss education May 7

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings will join North Texas leaders in a public discussion on the community’s ethical role in supporting public education Monday, May 7, 2012 at SMU. As Mike Miles prepares to take over as DISD superintendent, “From Your … Continue reading →

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