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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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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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SMU honors outstanding achievement at 2012-13 Extravaganza

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU faculty, staff, administrators and students were recognized with teaching awards, service honors and the University’s highest commendation, the “M” Award, at the 2013 Awards Extravaganza Monday, April 15. Continue reading →

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SMU Honors Day 2013 is Monday, April 15

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU celebrates the high achievements of students, faculty and staff members with two ceremonies that take place every third Monday of April. This year’s Honors Day Convocation and Awards Extravaganza take place on the afternoon and evening of Monday, April 15, 2013. > 2013 Honors Day Convocation … Continue reading →

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Tune In: SMU December Graduation 2012

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The SMU community celebrated the graduation of more than 700 students at the 2012 December Graduation in Moody Coliseum. Civic and philanthropic leader Caren Prothro, chair of the SMU Board of Trustees, delivered the address. Prothro has served as chair … Continue reading →

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December Graduation 2012 is set for Saturday, Dec. 15

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The SMU community will celebrate the graduation of hundreds of students at its 2012 December Graduation on Saturday, Dec. 15. Civic and philanthropic leader Caren Prothro, chair of SMU’s Board of Trustees, will be the featured speaker. Ceremonies will begin at 10 … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: Dec. 4, 2012

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Winter Break is nearly here – the end of 2012 (and beginning of 2013) at a glance: Dec. 3: Last day of instruction Dec. 4-5: Reading days Dec. 6-12: Examinations (no exams scheduled for Sunday) Dec. 14: The Guildhall at SMU Winter … Continue reading →

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SMU celebrates the 2012 holiday season

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The December holidays deliver some of SMU’s most beloved annual traditions. Save the dates for these 2012 events: • The Student Foundation’s 2012 Celebration of Lights begins at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, on the University’s Main Quad. More than 100,000 decorative lights … Continue reading →

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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 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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