Category Archives: Humor

Oh, myyyy: George Takei to talk at SMU Feb. 2

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Denise Gee

  With humorous and outspoken charm, actor-activist George Takei will speak at SMU Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at McFarlin Auditorium. The sold-out “Upstander” Series show is being sponsored by SMU’s Embrey Human Rights Program and the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center … Continue reading →

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David McCullough: On Writing Well

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Denise Gee

Often called “America’s greatest living historian,” David McCullough visited SMU Nov. 18 not only to speak with a crowd of students, faculty and staff, but also to accept this year’s Medal of Freedom presented by the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political … Continue reading →

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Valve Software VP Doug Lombardi with the SMU Guildhall

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Valve Software executive and digital gaming insider Doug Lombardi joined the SMU Guildhall for a spirited talk on growing opportunities for independent game designers and what it takes to get a game ready for the marketplace. The event was broadcast live on … Continue reading →

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‘Tough’ Talk: ICE Director/SMU Alumna Sarah Saldaña ’84

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Denise Gee

“I remember you were tough on me. [Audience laughs.] Let me remind you I have national subpoena power now.” – Sarah R. Saldaña, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Director/SMU Dedman School of Law alumna (’84) kidding her “much admired” former professor/dean, C. … Continue reading →

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