October 20, 2005

SMU EVENTS: OCT. 30 — NOV. 5

October 30

• Music in the Meadows: “Nosferatu,” presented by the SMU Meadows Museum and the Meadows School of the Arts Division of Music, 3 p.m., Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 214-768-2516.

October 30- November 14

• Homecoming Exhibit: Homecoming memorabilia from SMU's history, including yearbooks from current reunion classes. Mon.-Thurs. 8-2 a.m.; Fri. 8-12 a.m.; Sat. 9-12 a.m.; and Sun. 1-2 a.m.. Fondren Library, 6414 Hilltop Ln. For more information, call 214-768-3225.

October 31

• The Godbey Lecture Series: “Boundary Breakers of the American Revolution,” Ed Countryman, University Distinguished Professor in the Clements Department of History, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Maggiano’s, 205 NorthPark Ctr., Dallas. Cost: $127 for members, $152 for nonmembers, lunch provided. For more information, call Judy King at 214-768-2532.

October 31- December 3

• Exhibition: “John Lincoln: The New York and Paris Drawings,” Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 11a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday 1p.m- 5p.m. SMU Pollock Gallery, Hughes-Trigg Student Center, 3140 Dyer Street. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 214-768-4439.

October 31- December 9

• Exhibition: “A Heavenly Craft: The Woodcut in Early Printed Books,”
  Mon.- Fri. 8-5 p.m. and Sat. 10-5 p.m., Elizabeth Perkins Prothro Galleries, SMU’s Bridwell Library, 6005 Bishop Blvd. Free and open to the public.
  For more information, call Dennis Maust at 214-768-3483.

November 1

• The Godbey Lecture Series: “Weird Books of the Bible,” Serge Frolov, SMU assistant professor of religion, 11 a.m. lecture- 12 p.m. lunch, Maggiano’s, 205 NorthPark Ctr., Dallas. Cost: $125 for members, $150 for nonmembers, includes lunch. Series concludes Tuesday, Nov. 8. For more information, call Judy King at 214-768-2532.
   
• Gilbert Lecture Series: “Mary Troy and Debra Monroe,” presented by SMU Press. 3:30- 5 p.m.reading with book signing immediately following. SMU DeGolyer Library, Texana Room, 6404 Hilltop Lane. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Leslie Reid at 214-768-2946.
   
• Lecture: “The Unfolding Energy Crisis and Its Impact on Development Patterns,” lectures by Matthew Simmons and James Kunstler. 6:00- 9:30 p.m., Highland Park United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 3300 Mockingbird Lane. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Bonnie F. Jacobs at 214-768-2743.

November 2- 5

• 2005 SMU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend: “‘Deja Vu: SMU’ Remembering the Past, Living the Future.” This event includes alumni receptions, literary events, gallery exhibitions, student talent shows, blood drives, swim meet, admission counseling and an awards celebration. For more information, you may view the entire schedule at: http://smu.edu/homecoming or contact Katie Horgan at 214-768-4414.

November 2

• Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration: Dinner and presentation honoring David M. Bates ’75, ’78; J. Lindsay Embrey Jr. ’45; ’47; and the Honorable Jeanne L. Phillips ’76; Emerging Leader Javier J. Aldape ’92. 7 p.m., The Fairmont Dallas, International Ballroom. Tickets are $150 individual seats or $75 for Alumni who graduated before 1956 or after 1989. For reservations, call Mindy Rowland at 214-768-2586.
   
• Talent Show: “Pigskin Review: Show and Coffee Bar,” 73^rd edition of this annual Homecoming show features the sounds of the Mustang Band while spotlighting other SMU student talent. Features an open coffee bar. 8:30 p.m., Umphrey Lee, Grand Ballroom, 3300 Dyer Street. Tickets are available by calling 214-SMU-BAND. Cost is $5.

November 3

• Artful Thursday Evening Lecture: “Don Quijote: Four Hundred Years of Laughter and Tears” & “Miguel de Cervantes: His Life and His Times.” Bonnie Wheeler and Luis Martín of SMU will discuss the enduring legacy of the Don Quijote legend and the genius of its creator. Presented by SMU Meadows School of Arts. 5:30 p.m., Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. Free, and open to the public. For more information, call 214-768-2516.
   
• Award Ceremony/ Lecture: “Aguila Azteca,” will be presented to David Weber, SMU professor of history, in recognition of his extensive workon the history of Mexicoand relations between Mexico and the United States. This event is co-sponsored with the DeGolyer Library and the Clements Center for Southwest Studies. 6 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. award ceremony, followed by 7 p.m. lecture and book signing. DeGolyer Library, 6404 Hilltop Lane. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information, please call 214-768-2012.

November 3-5

• Concert: “Fall Dance Concert,” presented by SMU Meadows Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m. Thurs.- Sun., SMU Owen Arts Center, Bob Hope Theatre, 6101 Bishop Blvd. $12 adult, $9 senior, $6 SMU faculty/staff/students. For more information, call 214-768-2787.

November 3- February 23

• Exhibition: "Colonial Encounters: Europeans and Native Americans," DeGolyer Library, 6404 Hilltop Lane, Mon.- Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 214-768-2012.

November 4

• Gallery Talk: “Weaving the Legend of Don Quijote,” Dr. Salvador Salort, senior curator at the Meadows Museum, will examine the art and craft of tapestry fabrication and will discuss the special affinity for the legend of Don Quijote held by European patrons and artisans in the 17^th and 18^th centuries. 12:15 p.m., SMU Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. Museum admission: $8 per person for ages 12 and up; always free for members, SMU faculty/staff/students and children under 12. For more information, call 214-768-2516.

• Flag Football: "Student/ Alumni Flag Football Game," sponsored by the Student Foundation. 4-6 p.m., Intramural Field, intersection of Dublin Street and Binkely Avenue. $50 per team of 3 men and 3 women. For more information, call 214-768-4414.

• Talent Show: “Pigskin Review: Show, Reception and Catered Dinner,” 73rd edition of this annual Homecoming show features the sounds of the Mustang Band while spotlighting other SMU student talent. Includes a reception and catered dinner. 6 p.m., Umphrey Lee, Grand Ballroom, 3300 Dyer Street. Tickets are available by calling 214-SMU-BAND. Cost is $30.

November 5

• Homecoming 5K Run: Supporting Mustang Marathon, 8 a.m., starts at Blanton Student Services Building, 6185 Airline Rd., ends at Ford Stadium, 5801 Airline Rd. For more information, call 214-768-4414.
• Homecoming Parade: Features student floats, special entries, dignitaries, local high school bands and the Mustang Band, 11:30 a.m., will start on Hillcrest Ave. and end on SMU’s campus. Pre-game festivities, including the Homecoming barbecue, at The Boulevard following the parade. Free and open to the public.
• Homecoming Kids Corral: Kids entertainment zone featuring inflatable games and a coloring tent. 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m., Ford Stadium, 5801 Airline Rd., SMU campus. Open to all kids ages 3-14. For more information, call 214-768-2885.
• Alumni Homecoming Barbecue: Noon – 1:45 p.m., north end of Bishop Boulevard, tent near the flagpole. Ed Bernet and the Levee Singers will be on hand for entertainment. Fun activities for children will be provided. Tickets for the barbecue are $10 adults, $5 for children ages 8 and under.
• Homecoming Game: SMU Mustangs vs. Rice, 2 p.m., Gerald J. Ford Stadium, 5801 Airline Rd., SMU campus. For ticket information, call 214-768-GAME.
• Reunion Gatherings: Reunions begin at 7:30 p.m. at various locations throughout the city. Reunion gatherings for celebrating classes ’60, ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, and ’00. More information may be found at: http://www.smu.edu/homecoming.

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