SMU UPDATE: August 2018
Dear Reunion Year Alumni,
Remember how it felt to start a new school year? Although we probably didn’t think about it at the time, so many of our most cherished memories and greatest opportunities were made possible by the generosity of our SMU family. In just a few weeks, nearly 12,000 students will begin an exciting new year on the Hilltop. They’ll dream bigger, push harder and accomplish more with our support. Let’s shape an unforgettable experience for them. Let’s band together today!
SMU Reunion Programs
An exhilarating expedition to the land of fire and ice
Andrés Ruzo’s passions for science and adventure take him from his roots in Peru to the land of fire and ice – Iceland. Ruzo ’09, a doctoral candidate in SMU’s Department of Earth Sciences, is documenting his discoveries in photo essays for the National Geographic Explorer series.
Gearing up for a great new school year
SMU will welcome the Class of 2022 to the Hilltop with the beloved tradition of Opening Convocation on Sunday, August 19. Watch live online, beginning at 5 p.m.
Dalí-inspired gala to benefit the Meadows Museum
SMU’s Meadows Museum will present “The Color of Dreams,” a Dalí-inspired gala on Saturday, October 13, to raise funds to endow a director of education position.
Wanted: Talented disruptors and innovative companies
A new study finds that North Texas’ innovation economy is thriving and provides a strategic blueprint for drawing more enterprising people and companies to the region.
Brain disorder researcher receives major grants
Santosh D’Mello, professor of biological sciences, was recently awarded prestigious national research grants totaling $2.5 million to study two fatal brain disorders.
Mild cognitive workout may aid concussion recovery
A new study by SMU scientists indicates that performing simple problem-solving tasks as early as four days after a sports-related concussion improves memory function.
Physicists identify another piece of the cosmic puzzle
SMU scientists powered by the University’s ManeFrame II supercomputer were part of the first team of researchers to observe a milestone in physics.
Changing the world, one film at a time
Junior Mollie Mulvey’s dream of being a filmmaker is coming true at SMU, where she finds herself “free to express my creativity in ways that I may not have even expected.”
Football player earns points for good works
Service to the community and tremendous perseverance earned senior defensive back Jordan Wyatt ’19 a nomination for the national 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
ICYMI (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- Video: Enjoy these scenes from the SMU-in-Taos Cultural Institute
- Tickets available for Guildhall’s OP Live Dallas esports extravaganza
- Sutton, Lawler named to conference fifth anniversary team
- Volleyball team earns sixth AVCA Team Academic Award
- David Gergen and friends to launch new Tate season
- Find courses to enhance your career or enrich your life
- Remembering Santos Rodriguez, 40 years later
- Triumph of the Spirit Awards to honor human rights leaders
EVENTS IN YOUR REGION
Friday, September 28 – Saturday, September 29
Get ready for “A Roarin’ Good Time” at SMU Family Weekend. Features include a family luncheon, open houses and other special events, and the Taste of Dallas Dinner on Friday and the Game Day Barbecue and SMU vs. Houston Baptist football game on Saturday. More information and registration.
Saturday, October 13
Join the Meadows Museum for “The Color of Dreams,” the inaugural Masterpiece Gala to raise funds to endow the museum’s director of education position. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a seated dinner, entertainment and dancing. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit the gala website for more information.
Thursday, November 1 – Sunday, November 4
Plan now to return to the Hilltop for SMU Homecoming 2018. The exciting weekend includes the Distinguished Alumni Awards celebration on Thursday, reunions on Friday and the SMU vs. Houston football game on Saturday. More information.
