Join us in celebrating SMU’s centennial by making a $100 gift to purchase a brick paver. Your etched brick paver will be installed in a pedestrian mall in SMU’s new centennial quad, which will be constructed on the east side of campus behind the Blanton Student Services Building.

Through your support you will leave a lasting legacy for future SMU generations. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the promise of SMU’s next 100 years.

To order, visit smu.edu/pavers

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Give at: www.smu.edu/theunion

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Give at: www.smu.edu/theunion

#smustudentshelpingstudents

Give at www.smu.edu/theunion

#smustudentshelpingstudents

Give at www.smu.edu/theunion

#smustudentshelpingstudents

Give at www.smu.edu/theunion

Gamma Phi Beta is excited for Homecoming with the men of Kappa Sigma! Gamma Phi has won homecoming 2 of the past 3 years and we can’t wait to bring a “Homecoming from Down Under” with the theme of Sydney, Australia this year! Get ready for some crocodile hunting, surfing in the Sydney Harbor, fireworks over the Sydney Opera House, and some “shrimp on the barbie”! Let’s go Mustangs and Pony Up with Gamma Phi Beta!

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You may be asking why the Union uses the tag-line “Students Helping Students”? Well…when you make your gift back to SMU, you can choose any area of campus to contribute your $$$$, allowing you to make a difference to students.

Each day during the Homecoming Giving Challenge we will be highlighting a different participating student organization. Showing the great things these organizations (you can support with your gift) are doing!

Homecoming Highlight #1

Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropy is First Book, promoting literacy and book donations. Pi Phi has been working very hard this semester to promote literacy. Pi Phi will use three events to achieve this goal, Phi Dye, Mr. University and Phight Night. Phi Dye occurred in October, where students tie dyed t-shirts! Mr. University is a male pageant with contestants participating in a formal wear, athletic wear and talent portions. Pi Phi will wrap up the year with Phight Night, a self-defense class promoting wellness and risk management! All events are open to all SMU students, so please join us in promoting literacy!

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Dear SMU students,

The Union is an organization of student leaders that promotes class unity and supports the direction of SMU through class giving initiatives. This week, October 31- November 4, we are hosting our annual Homecoming Challenge with the purpose of increasing student giving by fostering an atmosphere of friendly competition between SMU’s undergraduate communities involved in Homecoming. We are asking for your help.

The goal of this Challenge is for each organization participating in Homecoming to have the highest percentage of his or her respective organization make a gift to SMU.  Individuals can give by visiting the Union’s website at www.smu.edu/theunion or find our Union members at tables located at float building. Whichever organization has the highest percentage of their members give to SMU will receive a matching gift for the total amount they’ve raised up to $1,000.  The check will be presented to the winning organization on November 5^th at 12:30 p.m. at the Red, Blue and You tent, which will be located near the Flag Pole on the day of Homecoming.

Why should you give?  That’s a good question.  It’s a way for you to show your vote of confidence in SMU and invest in the value of your degree.  Considering tuition only covers approximately 70% of your experience at SMU, the 30% that comes from gifts is up to you and alumni.  Make a difference in your time here at SMU.  After all, you’re only in college once and I’m sure you want to see the difference made while you’re still here.

If you wish to have further information you may contact Stephanie Brown, Union President, at stephanieb@smu.edu or Austin Prentice, Student Body President, at aprentice@smu.edu.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

Pony Up,

Stephanie Brown                                            Austin Prentice
Union President, Class of 2012                      Student Body President, 2011-2012

Because of SMU’s scholarship fund, John decided to attend SMU and he wouldn’t have to worry about the financial stress. He says the gifts to SMU have allowed him “to have a much fuller college experience.” Not only is he a double major in Accounting and History with a minor in Spanish, but he is heavily involved on campus through Student Foundation, Sigma Phi Epsilon, The Union, Delta Sigma Pi, just to name a few. 

The scholarship fund has given John the opportunity to intern in the Office of George W. Bush, attend the first game at the new Cowboys Stadium, meet astronauts, and meet a Supreme Court justice and so many more inspiring people. He says the one person he’s met at SMU who has had the biggest impact on him is his Middle East History Professor, Sabri Ates.   These admirable individuals are the reason John has decided he wants to be a tenured history professor at SMU, the CFO of a Fortune 1000 company, or a US Senator.

He believes that these gifts allow students like him to have the best college experience in the world and attract and high level of talent to both SMU and Dallas. Gifts to the SMU Scholarship Fund make an impact on students like John. Make your gift today at http://smu.edu/giving/classgiving.