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SMU honors 2011 Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leader Nov. 3

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Business leaders, a philanthropic community leader and an innovative entrepreneur will receive SMU’s 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor the University bestows upon its graduates. This year’s recipients include Ike Griffin (’57), president of Horizon Communities in Prison; David B. Miller (’72, … Continue reading →

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Alumni works highlight SMU’s 2011 Fall Dance Concert Nov. 2-6

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The Division of Dance in SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts salutes the centennial of the University’s founding in 1911 by showcasing works choreographed by eight distinguished alumni at its 2011 Fall Dance Concert, Nov. 2-6 in the Bob Hope … Continue reading →

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Tune In: SMU dedicates Centennial Quad and new interactive exhibit

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s Second Century celebration gained new momentum Sept. 9, 2011, with the dedication of the R. Gerald Turner Centennial Quadrangle, the Cooper Centennial Fountain and the Gail O. and R. Gerald Turner Turner Centennial Pavilion, as well a new interactive … Continue reading →

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Brick by brick: Centennial pavers help build 2011-12 Faculty-Staff Campaign

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Tune In: SMU celebrates with the Class of 2015

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU President R. Gerald Turner welcomed SMU’s centennial Class of 2015 with a bit of University history and a timely reminder about its motto. Click the YouTube screen to watch his address in full. > Read a transcript of President … Continue reading →

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Tune In: The SMU year in review, 2010-11

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s 2010-11 centennial year featured epic moments from beginning to end, from groundbreaking for the Bush Presidential Library to fireworks at the inaugural Founders’ Day celebration. Eva Parks of SMU News has packed the excitement into a video year in … Continue reading →

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New gift establishes first Endowed Centennial Chair at SMU

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Tune In: Dallas Hall light show celebrates SMU centennial

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU’s landmark building was a key player in the University’s inaugural Founders’ Day Weekend celebrations in April 2011. For 10 evenings, representing SMU’s 10 decades, Dallas Hall was illuminated in honor of the citizens of Dallas who generously provided the … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: April 26, 2011

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Tune In: Founders’ Day Weekend in four minutes

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Alumni from around the globe gathered at Dallas Hall for fireworks and a giant birthday card as SMU celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on the University’s Main Quadrangle. The event was the first of several scheduled for SMU’s … Continue reading →

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