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Marlee Matlin to give keynote at 2012 SMU Women’s Symposium

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Award-winning actress, author and activist Marlee Matlin will give the Emmie V. Baine Lecture at SMU’s 47th annual Women’s Symposium Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The event is the longest continuously running program of its kind in the country. The 2012 theme is … Continue reading →

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SMU’s United Way drive exceeds goals, with room to grow in 2012

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s 2011 United Way campaign ended with $70,723 raised, exceeding its fund-raising goal of $70,000. Now a different kind of campaign is set to begin – one to create service opportunities for faculty and staff members and build year-round awareness … Continue reading →

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SMU VP Lori White appointed to national sustainability board

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Lori White, SMU’s vice president for student affairs, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) – a national organization that provides sustainability resources for campus engagement, education … Continue reading →

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Outstanding educators to be honored at 2012 Luminary Awards

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Three organizations that created new ways of enhancing children’s education will be honored Jan. 26, 2012, by SMU’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. The Luminary Awards will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Martha Proctor Mack … Continue reading →

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Science-engineering fair organizers seek judges for 2012 event

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair is calling for judges to participate in the 2012 event – and inviting the public for a free viewing of student projects 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in Fair Park. The nonprofit … Continue reading →

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Tune In: Keeping the dream alive at Unity Walk 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU President R. Gerald Turner and Vice President for Student Affairs Lori White joined student leaders, faculty, staff and administrators for SMU’s 2012 Unity Walk on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The walk is an integral event in the University’s annual Dream Week, … Continue reading →

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Living the dream: SMU celebrates MLK Day 2012 all week

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Dream Week 2012 Jan. 16-19. Sponsored by the University’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the annual observance features a variety of activities throughout the week, including opportunities for community … Continue reading →

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SMU, Dallas Faith Communities Coalition form new partnership

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU and the Dallas Faith Communities Coalition have created a new partnership dedicated to transforming education in low-income neighborhoods. The coalition now is part of the Center on Communities and Education in SMU’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and … Continue reading →

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Two Irish artists win 2012 Meadows Prize

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts has selected two Irish artists – choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan and playwright and screenwriter Enda Walsh – as the recipients of the 3rd annual Meadows Prize arts residency. Dublin native Michael Keegan-Dolan has been widely referred to … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: Dec. 13, 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

As the days dwindle down to a precious few, here are some notable dates for the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012: Dec. 16: The Guildhall at SMU Cohort 14 Exhibition and Graduation, SMU-in-Plano. Paul Barnett, senior creative director of BioWare … Continue reading →

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