With graduations taking place in stadiums and celebrated with neighborhood parades, SMU has just announced the newest members of its Board of Trustees, who will serve four-year terms. They include the following: Jennifer Burr Altabef ’78, J.D. ’81, civic and philanthropic leader, Dallas Tom Burish, provost of the University of Notre Dame, Granger, Indiana Martin … [Read more...] about New SMU Trustees Announced Plus Gene Jones Being Named Trustee Emerita
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Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons
You’ve got to hand it to the experts when it comes to advice. SMU Professor/Chair of Psychology/Child Rearing Expert George Holden came up with a great “Get Up and Get Doing” idea to fill the “at-home” time with kids. He suggested that folks should use “this time together to teach life skills: cooking, cleaning, exercising, etc.” It might be a learning lesson for their … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons
North Texas Organizations Postponing/Canceling/Suspending Events And Programs To Help Contain COVID-19
Due to concern regarding coronavirus, some North Texas charities and organizations have taken proactive steps to prevent the spread of this infectious disease by postponing or canceling public gatherings. While these nonprofits may suffer financially due to the change, their hope is that the containment of COVID-19 will be achieved more quickly. NorthPark Center is … [Read more...] about North Texas Organizations Postponing/Canceling/Suspending Events And Programs To Help Contain COVID-19
Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
When the announcement was made that the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon was being moved from SMU’s grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum a couple of weeks before the presentation to Bobby Lyle on Thursday, March 29, a few eyebrows were raised. Perhaps it was long ago memories of proms being held in high school gyms that triggered images of metal folding chairs around bare … [Read more...] about Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon
When the response to Bobby B. Lyle's being named the recipient of the 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award was more than organizers had hoped or planned for, the call was to move the fundraising luncheon from the SMU grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum on Thursday, March 29. While some skeptics may have scoffed at the idea of moving a prestige event from a former cafeteria to a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon
Entrepreneur, Engineer, Executive, Educator Bobby B. Lyle To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 29
Like the late Dallas Mayor J. Erik Jonsson, Bobby B. Lyle has worn many hats. Both have been known as accomplished entrepreneurs, engineers, business executives, philanthropists and community leaders. Despite an age difference of more than 40 years, they also had visions of greatness for North Texas and the entities that would make the region world class. While Erik built … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur, Engineer, Executive, Educator Bobby B. Lyle To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 29
A Passing: Robert S. Folsom
Not all the news today is wonderful. One of Dallas’ legendary leaders died Tuesday, January 24 — former Mayor Robert “Bob” Folsom. His 89 years of life bridged generations with successes and accomplishments. There were his years at SMU where he played football alongside Doak Walker and Kyle Rote and lettered in four sports (basketball, football, track and baseball). … [Read more...] about A Passing: Robert S. Folsom
Gerald Turner Addresses SMU’s Past, Present And Future At Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Distinguished Speaker Lunch
While Gerald Turner may be only the 10th president of SMU, he may well one day see the university renamed Gerald Turner University. After learning of the history, present lay of the land and the future plans for the “Harvard of the South,” guests at the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society would probably vote for the name change. With wife Gail Turner at the … [Read more...] about Gerald Turner Addresses SMU’s Past, Present And Future At Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Distinguished Speaker Lunch
Beaked Dancers And Slices Of Watermelon Add To Opening Reception Of John Alexander’s Exhibition At Meadows Museum
As 600 guests arrived via the elevator at SMU's Meadows Museum for the Saturday, March 20th opening reception of “Human/Nature. The Ridiculous and Sublime Recent Works by John Alexander,” they were greeted by dancer Sarah Padilla in a beaked mask. As they strolled to the front doors of the museum, there were chunks of watermelon in clumps lining the walk. According to … [Read more...] about Beaked Dancers And Slices Of Watermelon Add To Opening Reception Of John Alexander’s Exhibition At Meadows Museum
2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Presented To Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas
The Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas was honored by her alma mater SMU with the 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award at Belo Mansion on Wednesday, March 19. Among the 300 friends and family members present were SMU VP of development and external affairs Brad Cheves, Cary Maguire and his daughter Blainey Maguire Hess, Caren Prothro, Mike Boone, Gene Cox, Ray Hunt, Dr. Terry … [Read more...] about 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Presented To Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas
PlainsCapital Bank Provides Some Fixer-Upper Help For SMU’s Moody Coliseum Renovation Project
For decades SMU’s Moody Coliseum has been the site of so many important events — athletic events, concerts, local high school graduations, university commencements, etc. But since the new neighbor (Bush Center) moved in across the way this spring, it’s really needed some spiffing up.Still something like that is quite an undertaking, don’t you know?The project calls for "new … [Read more...] about PlainsCapital Bank Provides Some Fixer-Upper Help For SMU’s Moody Coliseum Renovation Project