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Confucianism Then and Now

Event Date: Thursday February 25, 2016 Time: 5:15 p.m. Reception, 5:45 p.m. Lecture Location: Meadows Museum, Jones Hall Join SMU Professor and Chair of Religious Studies, Johan Elverskog as he continues the 2016 Spring Godbey Lecture Series. Please RSVP at https://godbey2016.eventbrite.com or 214-768-3527. For more information http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Events

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The Tail of the Lion: 100 Years of General Relativity, the Scientific Theory of Space and Time

[youtube]https://youtu.be/brcutT4k5e4[/youtube] Listen to Associate Professor of Physics, Stephen Sekula, as he commemorates one of the greatest scientific discoveries of modern times: Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. This lecture is part of the SMU Godbey Lecture Series sponsored by the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute. For information on future events, visit: http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Events

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Scientific literacy series returns with lecture on 100th anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity

SMU NEWS DALLAS (SMU) – The Scientific Literacy Series at SMU kicked off last fall with discussions on why learning about science is important and how scientists can better communicate their findings to the public. This spring, the series returns with a lecture commemorating one of the greatest scientific discoveries of modern times: Einstein’s Theory […]

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EVENT: Feb. 5, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Faculty Seminar with Caroline Brettell

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Representing the Self: From Literary Discourse to Visual Artifacts

Event Date: Friday, Febuary 12, 2016 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Owen Fine Arts Center 1060 Join guest lecturer Barbara Dancygier of the University of British Columbia as she lectures on the self. For more information visit http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Events.

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Academic Publishing in the 21st Century: A Roundtable Discussion

Event date: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with Refreshments Location: McCord Auditorium, Dallas Hall How should you package and disseminate your ideas for widest readership and maximum impact? How are digital platforms and the Internet changing the nature of publishing? Join us for a roundtable discussion on the opportunities and the […]

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The Tail of the Lion: 100 Years of General Relativity, the Scientific Theory of Space and Time

Event date: Thursday, February 4, 2016 Time: 5:15 p.m. Reception, 5:45 p.m. Lecture Location: Meadows Museum, Jones Hall SMU Associate Professor of Physics, Stephen Sekula, as he kicks off the 2016 Spring Godbey Lecture Series. Please RSVP at https://godbey2016.eventbrite.com or 214-768-3527 For more information visit http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Events

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Request for Proposals | Annual Fellows Seminar 2016-2017

The Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute is now soliciting proposals from faculty for an Annual Fellows Seminar for the 2016-2017 Academic Year.   For application details, please see link below. http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Programs/AnnualFellowsSeminars Deadline for submission is March 4, 2016.  

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SMU is closed December 24-January 1. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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SMU books fulfill your holiday gift giving list

Books published in 2015 by the SMU community, including faculty, staff, alumni, libraries and museum, can complete your holiday gift list. Need to satisfy a history buff? This list has it covered in genres from art to film to science to the Southwest. Find selections for readers of poetry, as well as personal, political and […]