Category: Religious Studies

Need a last minute gift? How about a book?

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date December 21, 2016

SMU News Originally Posted: Complete your holiday gift list with books published in 2016 by the SMU community, including faculty, staff, alumni, libraries and museum. Need to satisfy a history buff? This list has it covered in genres from art to science to the Southwest. Find selections for readers of poetry, personal and spiritual enrichment, […]

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SMU to celebrate Rotunda Recessional and December Commencement on Dec. 16 and 17

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date December 15, 2016

SMU News Originally Posted: December 12, 2016 One of SMU’s most symbolic traditions is Rotunda Recessional, which will be celebrated at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, the evening before Commencement. Undergraduate candidates are welcomed by the Student Body President and the Chief Marshal of Academic Ceremonies. After brief remarks, the Chief Marshal leads the students […]

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A look back at the top SMU news stories of 2016

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date December 12, 2016

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Good Luck on Exams!

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date December 6, 2016

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New books for SMU holiday-roundup

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date December 6, 2016

Faculty, staff, students and alumni: Did you publish a general-interest book in 2016? SMU News is seeking information on your publications for possible inclusion in its end-of-year holiday book list. Please complete the brief web form at www.smu.edu/news/books to submit your book information, and send a high-resolution electronic cover image to smubooks@mail.smu.edu. Please include in the web form […]

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Dedman College alumnus Rahfin Faruk awarded Marshall Scholarship

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date November 28, 2016

SMU News Originally Posted: November 28, 2016 DALLAS (SMU) – SMU graduate Rahfin Faruk has received a prestigious Marshall Scholarship. The highly selective scholarship is awarded each year to up to 40 intellectually distinguished Americans to advance knowledge in the scholars’ chosen fields and to promote understanding of Britain. Rahfin Faruk Faruk earned Bachelor’s degrees from […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date November 24, 2016

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Join “A Gathering For Dignity” Friday (11/11) 1 p.m. at the Flagpole

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date November 11, 2016

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Read the Latest Inside Dedman College, Fall 2016 Newsletter

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date November 4, 2016

Vol. 2 Features: Dean’s Message The Slope of Success Dedman College Scholars: Building on Success In and Out of the Classroom Part One: Helping Exceptional Students Find Their Way Part Two: A Lasting Impact Part Three: Preparing for the Future Student Feature A Tower Scholar’s Life in Uganda Faculty Features Grappling with Culture and Citizenship: […]

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SMU to host early voting Oct. 31, Nov. 1

Post author By Katherine Nickles
Post date October 26, 2016

SMU News Originally Posted: October 26, 2016 DALLAS (SMU) – Early voting for Dallas County residents will be available on the SMU campus Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The polling place at the Hughes-Trigg Student Center, 3140 Dyer St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, and free parking will be […]

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