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
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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
JUST IN: Tonight’s New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson Talk Postponed
As if SMU doesn't have enough going on this week, the SMU Dedman School of Law was to have New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson speak as part of the Louise B. Raggio Endowed Lecture Series. The following message was just received from SMU:"Due to essential news coverage required by New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson on the recent events in Boston, SMU Dedman … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tonight’s New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson Talk Postponed
SMU’s Meadows Museum Has An Offer For Sandy Strandees
You've got to hand it to SMU's Meadows Museum marketing folks. They're advising anyone who is "stranded by Sandy" in Dallas to "pass the time at SMU's Meadows Museum with free admission." All you have to do is show ID from one of the states hit by the storm and you can view "Diego Velázquez: The Early Court Portraits." Graphic courtesy of SMU … [Read more...] about SMU’s Meadows Museum Has An Offer For Sandy Strandees