Residential Commons – Engage Dallas

After a year full of service, connection, and impact, Engage Dallas is excited to share the 2024–2025 End-of-Year Report. This year, the initiative continued to grow with the launch of the Stampede Service Day for first-year and transfer students, the expansion of the Place-Based Community Engagement Symposium, and the introduction of new service experiences like the winter alternative break trip and academic courses connected to community service projects.

Students collectively served over 1,700 hours and contributed to meaningful projects alongside 33 community partners, with 29 students earning graduation proficiencies and building lasting relationships in the Dallas community. From murals and mentoring to community film projects and hands-on service, the work captured in this report highlights the dedication and creativity of our students, staff, and partners. Check out the full report below.

Thank you for your continued support of Engage Dallas. We look forward to an exciting fall semester—stay connected and stay engaged!

Engage Dallas completes Phase One of the Residential Commons Photo Project

Engage Dallas, in partnership with Residential Community Directors, is excited to announce the completion of Phase One of the Engage Dallas Photo Project.

The Engage Dallas Residential Commons Photo Project is an effort to regularly display photos of current students serving through Engage Dallas in the community, accompanied by information on each commons’ specific community-identified need.

Engage Dallas Program Assistant Sophia Kang ‘27 worked closely with the RCDs to identify and select images of Engage Dallas volunteers to highlight the commitment to service in each Residential Commons to complete the project’s first phase.

Engage Dallas Program Assistant Sophia Kang ’27. Photo Credit: Tulsi Ram Lohani

“Working on the project and highlighting my friends’ hard work and dedication to service through their commons was a fulfilling experience,” Kang said. “The partnership with the RCDs made this a special project.”

Phase Two of the project will commence in the summer with refreshed images from spring Engage Dallas service events and the expansion of images in Cockrell-McIntosh, Morris-McGinnis, Loyd, and Virginia-Snider Commons.

Engage Dallas would like to thank and highlight SMU Photography and SMU Facilities for their partnership in making this project possible.

Please contact engagedallas@smu.edu if you have any images or suggestions for expanding student recognition of community service in our Residential Commons.