Tag Archives: William Tsutsui

CTE to discuss ‘Higher Ed in the Crosshairs’ Feb. 22, 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Concerns about the costs and value of higher education are rising to the top of debate from the kitchen table to Capitol Hill. In response, SMU’s Center for Teaching Excellence has organized a symposium to explore questions of government support, … Continue reading →

Posted in Calendar Highlights, News | Tagged Albert W. Niemi Jr., Beth Thornburg, Center for Teaching Excellence, Higher Ed in the Crosshairs, José Bowen, Marc Christensen, symposia, William Tsutsui | Comments Off

SMU’s Dream Week 2013 celebrates MLK Jan. 21-25

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Dream Week 2013, Jan. 21-25. Sponsored by SMU’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the annual observance features a variety of activities, including opportunities for community service and a commemorative … Continue reading →

Posted in Calendar Highlights, News | Tagged Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin, Brown vs. Board of Education, Cheryl Brown Henderson, Dream Week, free events, free screenings, MLK Day, Multicultural Student Affairs, R. Gerald Turner, Unity Luncheon, Unity Walk, William Tsutsui, Women's Center for Gender and Pride Initiatives | Comments Off

$5 million gift will establish Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

A new $5 million gift from the Dedman family and The Dedman Foundation will create the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute in SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. The new institute will bring together faculty and students from the humanities, … Continue reading →

Posted in For the Record, News | Tagged academic initiatives, Caroline Brettell, Centennial Campaign, centers and institutes, Dedman College, Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute, R. Gerald Turner, Second Century Campaign, William Tsutsui | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in For the Record, News | Tagged Angel of Freedom, awards and honors, Dedman College, Dedman School of Law, Embrey Human Rights Program, Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Jeffrey Kahn, Public Service Program, Rebecca Garza Greenan, Rick Halperin, William Tsutsui | Comments Off

SMU trustees approve new Human Rights major to begin Spring 2012

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Posted in News | Tagged academic initiatives, Board of Trustees, Dedman College, degree programs, Embrey Human Rights Program, human rights major, Lauren Embrey, majors, Rick Halperin, William Tsutsui | Comments Off

Andrew Graybill becomes SMU’s new Clements Center director

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Posted in News | Tagged Andrew Graybill, Clements Center for Southwest Studies, Dedman College, William Tsutsui | Comments Off

Faculty in the News: May 19, 2011

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Posted in Faculty in the News | Tagged Cal Jillson, Dedman College, Dennis Simon, Embrey Human Rights Program, Metin Eren, Michael Davis, Perkins School of Theology, Rick Halperin, William Lawrence, William Tsutsui | Comments Off

SMU experts share perspectives on 2011 Japan quake in fund-raising lecture April 12

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Posted in Calendar Highlights, News | Tagged Brian Stump, community involvement, Dedman College, Earth Day Dallas, faculty news, Half Price Books, Huffington Department of Earth Sciences, Japan earthquake, Japanese Association at SMU, JASMU, student news, tsunami, William Tsutsui, Yuri Kimura | Comments Off

Faculty in the News: March 29, 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Posted in Faculty in the News | Tagged Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Cal Jillson, Dedman College, George Holden, Knight Commission, Meadows School of the Arts, R. Gerald Turner, Raúl Magdaleno, Ryszard Stroynowski, Seyom Brown, Tower Center for Political Studies, video, William Tsutsui, Yolette Garcia | Comments Off

SMU community raises funds for Japan earthquake and tsunami victims

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Kathleen Tibbetts

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Posted in Calendar Highlights, News | Tagged Brian Stump, Christina Voss, community involvement, Cox School of Business, Dedman College, Earth Day Dallas, faculty news, Half Price Books, Huffington Department of Earth Sciences, Isaac Saito, Japan earthquake, Japanese Association at SMU, JASMU, Lyle School of Engineering, Noritoshi Hiyama, student news, tsunami, William Tsutsui, Yuri Kimura | Comments Off