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SMU examines the costs of capital punishment April 15-18, 2013

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

As the State of Texas draws closer to executing the 500th death row inmate since capital punishment resumed here in 1982, a multidisciplinary symposium on the SMU campus will address “Death By Numbers: What Moral, Legal and Economic Price Are … Continue reading →

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Edwin Black discusses ‘IBM and the Holocaust’ at SMU Nov. 7, 2012

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Edwin Black’s account of how one of America’s most powerful corporations helped Nazi Germany systematically keep track of Jews, run trains and operate death camps will be examined when the acclaimed journalist-historian visits SMU Wednesday, Nov. 7, to discuss his … Continue reading →

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For the Record: Sept. 7, 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Annie Xiang, Physics, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, has received the U.S. Department of Energy Generic R&D award, a 3-year program (2012 to 2015) with a total funding of $202,500 to develop small-form-factor, high-reliability optical transmitters at the 120 Gbps range for … 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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Panel examines ‘Seeking Justice in the Face of Hate’ April 5, 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

How long does a person or community have to wait for justice? A state legislator – representing an Allen family that believes their son’s 2009 stabbing death was a miscarriage of justice – will join four others with uniquely compelling … 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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Law, human rights programs earn 2011 ‘Angel of Freedom’ awards

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s Dedman School of Law and Embrey Human Rights Program received 2011 “Angel of Freedom” awards from the Human Rights Initiative (HRI) of North Texas. As HRI’s highest honor for people or groups committed to helping victims of human rights abuses, the awards were … Continue reading →

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Sobibór survivor to speak at SMU Oct. 13, 2011

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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SMU trustees approve new Human Rights major to begin Spring 2012

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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University commemorates 9/11 anniversary with events, reflection

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, SMU will host a range of public events Sept. 7-11 to help the community find peace and meaning after that devastating day. “Only by bringing our thoughts, feelings, prejudices and knowledge to the … Continue reading →

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