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Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee to speak at SMU May 23, 2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Liberian peace activist and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Leymah Gbowee will make one of her few scheduled 2012 U.S. speaking appearances at SMU on Wednesday, May 23. The author of Mighty Be Our Powers will discuss “Women, Leadership and Human Rights” at 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Dallas mayor, leaders meet at SMU to discuss education May 7

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings will join North Texas leaders in a public discussion on the community’s ethical role in supporting public education Monday, May 7, 2012 at SMU. As Mike Miles prepares to take over as DISD superintendent, “From Your … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: Commencement countdown 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The entire SMU community is preparing for Commencement 2012. Some major events at a glance: May 11-12: Class of 1962 Golden Reunion May 11: The Guildhall at SMU diploma presentation ceremony May 11: Baccalaureate and Rotunda Recessional May 12: Faculty Breakfast and Distinguished University Citizen … Continue reading →

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Krauthammer, Moyers close 2011-12 Tate season May 1

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Award-winning journalists and commentators Charles Krauthammer and Bill Moyers visit SMU May 1 for the final event of the 2011-12 Tate Distinguished Lecture Series season. They will give the Gregg and Molly Engles Lecture at 8 p.m. in McFarlin Auditorium. Winner of the … Continue reading →

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Chaplain’s Office presents 2012 Peace & Justice honors April 25

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Rev. Bruce Buchanan, associate pastor of community ministries in Dallas’ First Presbyterian Church, will receive SMU’s 2012 Robert O. Cooper Peace and Justice Fellowship during an 11:30 a.m. lunch and reception Wednesday, April 25, in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Ballroom. He will … Continue reading →

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Tune In: KXT-FM interviews Stewart Copeland

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

UPDATE for Friday, April 13, 2012: Due to the level of interest in today’s Stewart Copeland public lecture, the event has been moved from O’Donnell Recital Hall to Caruth Auditorium. The start time is 1 p.m. The event is free; … Continue reading →

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Rock legend Stewart Copeland talks & teaches at SMU April 11-13

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Stewart Copeland, founding member of The Police and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree, will conduct a mini-residency at the Meadows School of the Arts April 11-13, 2012. Copeland’s residency will focus on his work as a composer. He will give guest … Continue reading →

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Condoleezza Rice will be SMU’s 97th Commencement speaker

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will deliver the address at SMU’s 97th Commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Moody Coliseum. SMU expects to award approximately 2,100 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the University-wide ceremony. … Continue reading →

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Walter Isaacson to give Tate Lecture at SMU March 27, 2012

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of a best-selling biography of the late Steve Jobs, comes to SMU March 27 as part of the 2011-12 Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. He will give the Lacerte Family Lecture at 8 … Continue reading →

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Prize-winning authors visit for 2012 SMU LitFest

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The SMU Literary Festival, an annual event celebrating good writing, will feature readings by prize-winning authors, as well as receptions, student conferences and book signings. Sponsored by the Department of English in Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, LitFest 2012 author readings will take place … Continue reading →

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