Schedule of Events

For events for current students coordinated by Student Foundation, visit the Student Foundation website.

To submit your event to the schedule, please fill out the Homecoming Event Form.

Thursday, November 3

8
p.m.

2011 Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration

  • 8 – 9:15 p.m.
  • McFarlin Auditorium, SMU campus
  • For recipient and event details, please visit our website
  • For more information or to order tickets, please contact SMU Alumni Relations at 214-768-2586
  • Please RSVP to smualum@smu.edu
Friday, November 4

8
a.m.

Reunion Weekend Check-in and Registration

  • Reunion-year alumni can visit SMU’s Centennial Hall inside Hughes-Trigg Student Center to receive their reunion registration packet containing tickets and other important weekend information.
  • 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

All Day

Mustang Mini-Reunions

  • These special reunions are for alumni who share a common SMU connection, such as a student organization or academic discipline.
  • Open to alumni from all class years
  • Updated list of events
  • Plan your own

8
a.m.

Earl Stewart Lady Mustangs and Reunion Invitational Golf Tournament

  • Dallas Athletic Club
  • Ladies and Men’s Divisions
  • Four player teams with scramble format, using handicaps
  • All alumni and friends are invited to participate
  • Please register online

2
p.m.

Campus Tour

  • See how much has changed since your last trip to the Hilltop
  • Guided walking tours depart from SMU’s Centennial Hall at 2 and 2:30 p.m.
  • Interactive self-guided tour options are available using your smartphone

4
p.m.

Residence Hall Open Houses

  • Discover what has changed in residence life
  • Come-and-go tours are available from 4 – 6 p.m.
  • Tours culminate with an exclusive preview of SMU’s Residential Commons expansion plan

4
p.m.

Unbridled Vision on sale

  • Drop by the SMU bookstore to pick up your copy of Unbridled Vision, a picture book celebrating SMU's Centennial.
  • Books are on sale for $59.95 and make perfect gifts – just in time for the holidays!
  • Barnes & Noble SMU bookstore, 3060 Mockingbird Lane

6
p.m.

77th Pigskin Revue

  • Reception at 6 p.m. on Umphrey Lee 2nd floor patio; dinner at 7 pm in Mack Ballroom; show begins at 8:15 pm
  • Mack Ballroom/Umphrey Lee Center
  • Reserve seats through the Band Office at 214-768-2198 or 214-768-2263

6:30
p.m.

Reunion Kickoff Celebration

  • Open to all reunion-year alumni
  • Visit with classmates, former and current faculty and President Turner at this come-and-go reception
  • Reception is located in the new, interactive Centennial Hall inside Hughes-Trigg Student Center

6:45
p.m.

Meadows Alumni Mini-Reunion and Alumni Dance Concert

  • Reconnect with your fellow Meadows alumni at this mini-reunion. Enjoy refreshments in the Taubman Atrium before heading as a group to SMU's Division of Dance Fall Alumni Concert at 8 p.m. Discount admission of $10 is available especially for mini-reunion alumni and guests.
  • Taubman Atrium, Owen Fine Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Boulevard
  • For more information or for assistance inviting your friends to this Mustang Mini, contact Ellen Schlachter or call 214-768-4189.
Saturday, November 5

10
a.m.

Red, Blue, and You Former Student Leader Brunch on the Boulevard

  • Bring your family and friends to reconnect with alumni, meet today's student leaders and Student Affairs staff and enjoy our pre-game food and refreshments. Come early, brunch with us, and get a perfect spot for the Homecoming Parade!
  • Flagpole
  • For more information, contact Ashley Stone at 214-768-4656

10
a.m.

Perkins Homecoming Breakfast

  • Homecoming breakfast for Perkins alumni and friends
  • Kirby Lawn
  • For more information, contact Todd Rasberry at 214-768-2026

11
a.m.

Homecoming Parade

  • 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Parade route down Hillcrest Avenue and Bishop Boulevard
  • Bring your family and join your classmates to watch the parade, featuring SMU floats and neighborhood bands

11
a.m.

Simmons School Tailgate

  • 11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  • The Simmons School invites all friends and alumni to our tent to celebrate Homecoming
  • In front of Dallas Hall next to law school tent
  • RSVP to Pat Keller at 214-768-3512

11
a.m.

Earth Sciences Rocks the Boulevard

  • 11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  • Huffington Department of Earth Sciences tailgate party
  • Corner of Binkley & Bishop Boulevard
  • Refreshments will be served

11
a.m.

President's Scholars Homecoming Tent

  • 11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  • Food and fun for President's Scholars alumni and students
  • Near Perkins Administration Building
  • For more information, contact Martha Starke at 214-768-3726

11
a.m.

Tower Center Student Forum Tailgate

  • 11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  • The Tower Center Student Forum will host our second annual Homecoming Tailgate
  • Look for our tent on the Boulevard
  • For more information, contact Carole Wilson at 214-768-1900

11:30
a.m.

Meadows Homecoming Picnic

  • Join Meadows School of the Arts for our homecoming picnic
  • 6101 Bishop Boulevard
  • RVSP to Ellen Schlachter at 214-768-4189

12
noon

Alumni Homecoming Tent

  • Noon – 2:15 p.m.
  • Northeast corner of Binkley and Bishop Boulevard
  • $5 per person, children 6 and under free
  • Alumni and their guests are invited to stop by the alumni tent for food, family fun and festivities.
  • Sponsored by Park Cities Hilton
  • For more information, email smualum@smu.edu

12
noon

Reunion Village on the Boulevard

  • Noon – 2:15 p.m.
  • Reunion year alumni are invited to enjoy a lunch buffet and drinks, kids’ activities and more
  • Located on the Boulevard between Hughes-Trigg and Clements Hall

12:30
p.m.

Cox School of Business Dean's Tailgate

  • 12:30 – 2:15 p.m.
  • The Boulevard, in front of the Cox School
  • Sponsored byJoe's Crab Shack, Andrews Distributing, Hotel Lumen, and Coca-Cola
  • For more information, contact Ann Faison at 214-768-3030

2
p.m.

SMU vs. Tulane Reunion Block Seating

  • Discounted Reunion Block Seating is available in Section 223, 224 or 225 in Ford Stadium

2
p.m.

Homecoming Game: SMU vs. Tulane

evening

Reunion Parties

Sunday, November 6

All Day

SMU Day at the Museum of Nature and Science

  • Join Peruna and the spirit squads for interactive exhibits and special activities.
  • Discount admission is available for alumni

11
a.m.

All-University Homecoming Worship

  • Perkins Chapel

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Full Homecoming Schedule

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Reunions

Mustang Mini Reunions

Alumni Tent

The Boulevard & Homecoming Parade

Football: SMU vs. Tulane

Earl Stewart Lady Mustangs and Reunion Invitational Golf Tournament

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