Tag: Friends of SMU Libraries

Friends of SMU Libraries awards $49,700

The Friends of SMU Libraries convened on May 6, 2024, for their Annual Dinner and Meeting. The Friends hosted author and journalist Rena Pederson, who served on the Pulitzer Prize Board for nine years and as the Vice President and Editorial Page Editor of the Dallas Morning News for sixteen. Also during the meeting, the…Continue Reading Friends of SMU Libraries awards $49,700

Announcing the Jalesia Horton Memorial Library School Scholarship

close up of red flowers with Fondren Library in the background

SMU Libraries is proud to announce that our Friends of SMU Libraries Library School Scholarship has been renamed in honor of our friend and colleague, Jalesia Horton. Jalesia joined SMU Libraries in 2019 and worked here until her passing on February 28, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. The newly renamed Jalesia Horton Memorial…Continue Reading Announcing the Jalesia Horton Memorial Library School Scholarship

Friends of SMU Libraries 2022 Grants

Since its founding in 1970, Friends of SMU Libraries has been committed to helping the libraries maintain excellence. They have funded over $1,000,000 in library materials, books, electronic resources, equipment, and services. The Friend’s Grants Committee meets annually to review and award grant monies to benefit SMU Libraries. This year the Grants Committee met in…Continue Reading Friends of SMU Libraries 2022 Grants

Adrian Miller to Receive 2022 Literati Award from Friends of SMU Libraries

Culinary historian, author and James Beard Award winner, Adrian Miller

  The Friends of SMU Libraries will host this year’s annual Tables of Content fundraiser, Saturday, March 19, 2022.  The Tables of Content features round tables of engaging discussion with a range of fascinating table hosts on a variety of topics. The event begins with a cocktail reception showcasing 10 featured authors from the Dallas…Continue Reading Adrian Miller to Receive 2022 Literati Award from Friends of SMU Libraries