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JUST IN: Former Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall To Be Honored With J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

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Not only did the Mavs suffer the loss of Luka on the court to the Lakers, but the back office seems to have lost a whirlwind of dynamic energy with Cynt Marshall stepping down from her position as the team’s CEO. It was during her tenure that she tapped such organizations as the Mavs, the Dallas Regional Chamber and area non-profits like Dallas CASA and the T.D. Jakes … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall To Be Honored With J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

MySweetOpportunity: United To Learn

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According to Southern Methodist University Community Engagement Director Wendelin Donahue, “As someone passionate about creating meaningful connections that serve the greater good, I was thrilled to discover United to Learn’s Serena Simmons Connelly Liaison program. With a mission to change lives by transforming the relationship between schools and community, United to Learn … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: United To Learn

JUST IN: Condoleezza Rice To Keynote “Humble Beginnings” For Austin Street Center’s 40th Anniversary

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While some may shy away from turning 40, Austin Street Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary at its "Humble Beginnings Luncheon" with a great lineup. Taking place at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, October 27, the fundraiser will be co-chaired by longtime supporters Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, and the keynote speaker will be the 66th Secretary of State, Condoleezza … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Condoleezza Rice To Keynote “Humble Beginnings” For Austin Street Center’s 40th Anniversary

2023 Erik Jonsson Awardee Peter Brodsky Stressed The Essential Ingredient For Ethics Is Empathy

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For the fortunate, there will be an occasion when their family, friends and associates will out her/him for being nerdy, telling the worst jokes — and being a true blessing. That occasion for Peter Brodsky took place at the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon on Tuesday, March 21, in the Dallas Arts District Mansion ballroom. As Peter, … [Read more...] about 2023 Erik Jonsson Awardee Peter Brodsky Stressed The Essential Ingredient For Ethics Is Empathy

Rainbow Days 26th Annual Kids’ University Was A Week Of Dream Building For Area Youngsters

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While some kids were boarding buses to head off to camps in faraway places, more than 150 kids from homeless and domestic violence shelters had a true getaway experience from Monday, June 27, to Friday, July 1, at Rainbow Days' 26th Annual Kids' University. Unlike other camps, this one provided the youngsters with everything from interactive classes to formal graduation … [Read more...] about Rainbow Days 26th Annual Kids’ University Was A Week Of Dream Building For Area Youngsters

JUST IN: Bill Shaddock Shows His Appreciation For His SMU Days With A $6M Gift Creating Shaddock Hall

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When Bill Shaddock graduated with a finance degree from TCU back in the early 1970s, he realized that following in his father’s medical footsteps just wasn’t going to be. Then he met C. Jackson Grayson, who was SMU’s dean of business. Grayson talked about the art of making deals. The more Bill heard the more he realized that he and SMU were going to have a wonderful … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bill Shaddock Shows His Appreciation For His SMU Days With A $6M Gift Creating Shaddock Hall