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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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David Meltzer elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU anthropologist David Meltzer joins John Glenn, Martin Amis, Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen and other renowned leaders in various fields as a newly elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The class of 2013 will be inducted at a ceremony on Saturday, … 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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SMU hosts series of sustainability events throughout April 2013

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Free campus screenings of two popular environmental documentaries April 4-5 and the return of SMU’s Engineering and Humanity Week April 6-12 are highlights of a month of sustainability-themed events that will underscore the celebration of Earth Day 2013 on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Nominate staff members for Faculty Senate awards by April 8, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Nominations are due by Monday, April 8, for the 2013 Faculty Senate Outstanding Staff Awards. The Faculty Senate will present citations and gifts to three exemplary University staff members at its final meeting of 2012-13 at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Hughes-Trigg Student … Continue reading →

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2013 SMU Women’s Symposium minds the age gap March 6

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

For its 48th anniversary, the SMU Women’s Symposium is using a new format to explore age-old questions about the differences and common ground among generations. Associate Professor of Management and Organizations Ellen Jackofsky and senior art history major Bekah Boyer will participate … Continue reading →

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Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt receive 2013 Jonsson Ethics Award

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt – whose business, public service and education leadership has helped shape Dallas for more than 40 years – received the 2013 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award during a sold-out luncheon Monday, Feb. 25, at the … Continue reading →

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Mitch Hart named SMU Trustee Emeritus

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The SMU Board of Trustees has named former trustee Milledge A. “Mitch” Hart, III as Trustee Emeritus. The Board passed a resolution to honor Hart with this designation during its quarterly meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. For extraordinary service and … Continue reading →

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Weber-Clements Prize celebrates new name, first repeat winner

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s Clements Center for Southwest Studies celebrates the new name – and the first repeat winner – of its prestigious annual book prize with a lecture and booksigning by author and conservationist William deBuys on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 in the … Continue reading →

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