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Alumni Talk ‘Epic’ Collaboration And The Magic Of Imagination

Posted on May 22, 2013 by smumagazine

SMU alumni James V. Hart ’69 and William Joyce ’81 started a conversation in 1999 that ends up on the big screen May 24 when Epic, their new animated fantasy-adventure film, opens in theaters around the country. Continue reading →

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Paul Stookey concert on campus May 19 to benefit Hugworks

Posted on May 13, 2013 by smumagazine

Hugworks, a nonprofit organization offering music therapy for children of all ages, will present “An Afternoon with Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary” at 3 p.m. May 19 at SMU’s Greer Garson Theatre. Continue reading →

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Catching up with five friends from the Class of 2012

Posted on March 8, 2013 by smumagazine

Catch up with five members of the Class of 2012, who remained in the Dallas area to start their careers or continue their education at SMU. Continue reading →

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Wild about Harry: Alumni’s sons cast in Meadows opera

Posted on February 1, 2013 by smumagazine

Colin Beaton, 13, the son of Julia ’84 and Ross Beaton, and Hunter Parkhill, 13, the son of Karen ’87 and Jeff Parkhill, will take turns playing the role of the mischievous Harry, described as the “village brat,” in the opera Albert Herring by Benjamin Britten. SMU’s Meadows Opera Theatre will present the comedic masterpiece February 7-10. Continue reading →

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Alumni make beautiful music together in West Point Band

Posted on January 31, 2013 by smumagazine

SMU alumni Nick (M.M. Horn Performance ’06) and Nicole (B.M. Horn Performance ’07, M.M. studies ’07-’08) Caluori completed graduate studies at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, married in 2008 and now perform together in the prestigious West Point Band. Continue reading →

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Meadows alumnus advances in Metropolitan Opera competition

Posted on January 16, 2013 by smumagazine

Tenor Juan José de Leon ’10 bested nine singers in the Great Lakes Region finals January 13 in Buffalo, New York, to advance in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. He will sing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera during the national semi-finals in March.
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Alumnus nominated for sound work on Lincoln

Posted on January 10, 2013 by smumagazine

Ron Judkins ’75, who studied filmmaking at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the Sound Mixing category for his work on the movie Lincoln, which leads the Oscar field with 12 nominations. … Continue reading →

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SMU Connection: Alumni Expertise Goes To Work For Students

Posted on December 13, 2012 by smumagazine

SMU Connection, a new partnership between the Office of Alumni Relations and Engagement and SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center, links alumni mentors with University undergraduates. Continue reading →

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‘SMU Stampede Of Service’ Assists Communities

Posted on December 12, 2012 by smumagazine

A total of 313 alumni in 15 cities from coast to coast signed up to assist food banks, animal shelters, meals on wheels programs and other nonprofit organizations during the “SMU Stampede of Service.” Continue reading →

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Alumni Relations Gets New Leadership

Posted on December 12, 2012 by smumagazine

Marianne Piepenburg ’81, a key member of SMU’s Development and External Affairs (DEA) leadership team, was appointed assistant vice president for Alumni and Constituent Giving and executive director for Alumni Relations in September by Brad E. Cheves, vice president for DEA. Continue reading →

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