SMU Parents. Student Affairs/Parent and Family Programs Development and External Affairs/Parent Giving Calendar

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SMU Parents Student Affairs/Parent and Family Programs Development and External Affairs/Parent Giving 2014-15 Calendar

Welcome to the Hilltop We are pleased that you and your student are joining the SMU community during a special time in our history. The University is observing its Second Century Celebration, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of SMU s founding in 1911 and opening in 1915. In 2014, we are celebrating the Year of the Faculty to honor the contributions of our esteemed faculty as researchers, teachers and citizens. SMU is a community of world changers. We are preparing students for real-world success, and they, along with our faculty and alumni, are making a meaningful impact around the globe. As the University s national profile continues to rise, your student will benefit even more from your family s investment in an SMU education. We are committed to providing an educational environment and resources that support students in achieving their goals. The Class of 2018 will experience the launch of SMU s new Residential Commons initiative, which will allow students to live on campus during their first two years within residential communities of support. Engaged Learning and other campus programs offer unique opportunities for experiential learning, professional development and community involvement. Other important resources include the Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center, Hegi Family Career Development Center, Chaplain s Office and Health Center. I ask parents to be partners in urging students to live responsibly. Please discuss health and safety issues with your students, including substance abuse and sexual misconduct, which are serious issues at universities nationwide. Resources and information are available at smu.edu/liveresponsibly. All students are expected to uphold high standards of behavior and to respect all members of our community. With this calendar, you can stay up-to-date with events and resources that support your student. I look forward to seeing you on campus during Family Weekend, October 24-26, and at events throughout the year. Congratulations on your choice of SMU, and welcome to the Hilltop. Sincerely, JOIN THE stampede SMU s centennial celebration coincides with The Second Century Campaign, a historic fundraising initiative that is benefitting students, transforming the Hilltop and helping to raise the University s national profile. Families play an important role in SMU s second century of achievement. Cement a legacy: With a $100 gift to the Crain Family Centennial Promenade, you can recognize your student or other honoree with an etched paver. Learn more at smu.edu/paver. Join the Stampede: Giving opportunities include recurring yearly giving, which is an important measure of SMU s progress. Learn more at smu. edu/giving. Join the Parent Leadership Council: The PLC strengthens ties between the University and current SMU parents, and also supports the SMU Parent Fund. Learn more at smu.edu/plc, or contact Director of Parent Giving Christi Contreras at 214-768-4746 or cshelton@smu.edu. R. Gerald Turner, President

Meet smu parents The SMU Mothers and Dads Clubs offer opportunities for parents to be involved with their students college experience, including during Move-In Day and Family Weekend. Learn more at smu.edu/momsanddads. Meet the Mustangs From around the world: About half of SMU students come from outside Texas, including more than 1,400 students representing 97 foreign countries. Leadership: Students gain leadership experiences through 180 campus organizations. Outreach: Nearly 3,000 undergraduates serve every year through 70 nonprofit agencies. Global Learning: Students have access to 148 study abroad programs in 50 countries, in addition to research, internships and service projects abroad. Calendar key Important deadlines Important dates Campus events University holidays A-LEC and Hegi Career Center workshops and events Welcome, Mustang Parents A new academic year presents a great new beginning for you and your student. It is my hope that your student will fully experience this time with all of its possibilities and treasure it for a lifetime. Your students will find their place and feel at home here as they explore new paths. Higher education research shows that students who get involved in the campus community are the most successful. Encourage your student to take advantage of SMU s resources: n Get to know faculty, classmates and staff members across campus. n Participate in SMU s myriad student organizations, programs and activities. n Explore learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. n Identify interests, values and skills in their personal, academic and professional lives. Parents can stay connected to campus by visiting SMU s home page, smu.edu, and the website for parents, smu.edu/ parents. There you ll find helpful information about campus news, academic calendars and campus resources to support students well-being. We ask parents to remain active partners in encouraging personal responsibility and healthy life habits among their students. On SMU s Health and Safety website, smu.edu/liveresponsibly, you ll find helpful information, including the University s sexual misconduct policies and information about substance abuse education and prevention. The site also highlights campus and community resources available to support students. Academic advisers, resident assistants, faculty and staff members are here to help students begin charting a successful course. Have a great year! Sincerely, Lori S. White, Vice President for Student Affairs

Rotunda Processional

August2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Move-in Day for Mustang Corral participants Mustang Cookout Aug. 21-23 Mustang Corral 24 First Sunday 25 Classes begin 26 27 28 29 30 Worship A-LEC Welcome Last day to enroll, drop/ Rotunda Processional Luncheon for Military add without penalty Opening Convocation Time Management Veterans Sexual Assault 31 Awareness program Spanish Gesture exhibit closes SMU Football at Baylor Aug. 25-28 Intramural registration Time Management The Big Squeeze Engaged Learning Expo A-LEC Workshops: Transfer Student Perspective and Time Management 1 2 Bush Presidential Center Oscar de la Renta exhibit continues through Oct. 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Residence halls open for all students Last day to waive mandatory health insurance Block Party Night at the Club GET INVOLVED Research shows that students who get involved in at least one student organization during the first six weeks of class do better academically than students who do not get involved. Discuss activities that may interest your student. Student Activities advises 180 student groups. smu.edu/studentactivities Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life sponsors more than 30 religious life groups. smu.edu/chaplain Recreational Sports sponsors intramural activities throughout the year. smu.edu/recsports The Community Engagement and Leadership Center provides opportunities for service and leadership training. smu.edu/cel Fall events on campus include the Tate Distinguished Lecture Series, a Goya exhibit at the Meadows Museum and an Oscar de la Renta retrospective at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. smu.edu smu.edu/parents

University Distinguished Professor of History Edward F. Countryman with students

September2014 THE FIRST WEEKS New freedoms, new responsibilities, laundry, classes, friends the first weeks are filled with ups and downs. Students may feel exhilarated, exhausted and overwhelmed all in the course of one phone call home. Roommate challenges are college students most common complaint. Be sympathetic, but encourage your student to work things out. Residence Life staff members can help. smu.edu/housing Discuss healthy choices and personal responsibility with your student, and review SMU policies regarding sexual misconduct and substance abuse. Find information and resources on SMU s Health and Safety website. smu.edu/liveresponsibly September is National Preparedness Month, when the SMU community will be reviewing what to do in case of emergency. In the event of an emergency, parents can find information at smu.edu and on twitter.com/smu. smu.edu/emergency Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Labor Day: No classes National Preparedness Month Preparing for Tests Hispanic Heritage Month Time Management Tate Student Forum and Lecture: Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright & David Gergen Organization Essay Exams Time Management Career and Internship Fair Textbook Study-Reading SMU Abroad Welcome Back Reunion Last day to declare pass/fail Multiple Choice Tests worship service SMU Abroad Fair Taking and Using Notes SMUmba Extravaganza Test Anxiety 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Career and Internship Fair Prep Day: Resumania and Speed Networking Sleep in a Box Taking and Using Notes Super Smash Game Night Residential Commons Olympics 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Park N Party 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Salsa Night 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Drag Bingo SMU at North Texas Outdoor Adventures Zip-lining SMU vs. Texas A&M Tailgate on the Boulevard Outdoor Adventures Caving SMU vs. TCU Tailgate on the Boulevard Concentration Values and Ethics Lecture: Larry Brown smu.edu/parents

SMU Football at Gerald J. Ford Stadium

October2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Oct. 13-14 Fall break: No classes Preparing for Tests Teach For America workshop Tate Student Forum and Lecture: Peter Thiel Essay Exams 1 2 3 4 Spring SMU Abroad applications due Oct. 1-8 Intramural flag football registration Learning and Memory Preferences Oct. 22-23 A-LEC Workshop: GPA 101 Survival Skills Multiple Choice Tests Textbook Study-Reading Careers in Government Oct. 23-30 Intramural volleyball, table tennis, climbing, wiffle ball, billiards registration Test Anxiety Oct. 3-March 1 Meadows Museum: Goya Nineteen 11 Casino Night 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Oct. 24-25 Family Weekend Engaged Learning Fall Symposium SMU at East Carolina Outdoor Adventures Skydiving S mores and Snores Oct. 11-14 Alternative Fall Break Oct. 11-14 Mustang Intersections Retreat Oct. 11-14 Outdoor Adventures Fall Break trip SMU vs. Cincinnati Tailgate on the Boulevard SMU vs. Memphis Tailgate on the Boulevard Academic reality Mid-term exams often bring stress and anxiety. Some students perform below their expectations; others gain self-confidence as they do well. Empathize and encourage. Remind students to: Meet with their professors. Check the course syllabus or professors websites for office hours. Visit the Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC) for free tutoring sessions, oneon-one study skills help and test-taking workshops. Students also can make appointments to review rough drafts of papers with English faculty members in the Writing Center. smu.edu/alec Consider enrolling in the Oracle study skills class HDEV 1110 for the spring term to acquire advanced reading and learning skills. Make appointments with academic advisers to plan for the spring term. smu.edu/dedman/student resources/universityadvising center smu.edu/parents

Lyle School of Engineering students participate in tallest-toy competition

November2014 you ll be home when? Don t be surprised if students have days and nights reversed when they come home for Thanksgiving. They may be on Hawaii Time, heading out about the time you are getting ready for bed. Time for a wellness check. Did your student get a flu shot at the SMU Health Center? Remind your student to pay attention to SMU health alert e-mails. Be aware of signs of depression and eating disorders. smu.edu/healthcenter Counseling and Psychiatric Services can help identify, assess and resolve issues that may interfere with academic and emotional development. smu.edu/counseling The SMU Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention provides student awareness programs, assessments, counseling, interventions and referrals. smu.edu/liveresponsibly Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Homecoming Worship Service SMU WBB vs. UTEP (non-conference) Enrollment starts for spring 2015 Nov. 10-15 Homecoming Week Nov. 10-12 A-LEC Workshop: Plan a Successful Finish Summer Abroad Programs fair Last day to drop a course Nov. 7-9 Outdoor Adventures Backpacking 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Veterans Day: Honoring SMU veterans Tate Student Forum and Lecture: David Brooks SMU MBB vs. Lamar (non-conference) SMU WBB vs. Northern Colorado (non-conference) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Nov. 17-21 International Education Week Enrollment ends for spring 2015 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 Outdoor Adventures Canoeing 35th annual Diwali SMU at Tulsa Stampede of Service Day Homecoming SMU vs. USF Tailgate on the Boulevard SMU at UCF Outdoor Adventures Rock Climbing SMU MBB and SMU WBB vs. Eastern Washington (non-conference) 30 SMU MBB vs. Monmouth (non-conference) SMU MBB vs. Arkansas (non-conference) Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Break: No classes SMU MBB vs. Texas Southern (non-conference) SMU vs. Houston Tailgate on the Boulevard SMU WBB vs. Florida A&M (non-conference) SMU WBB vs. Sam Houston State/USC (non-conference) smu.edu/parents

Celebration of Lights

December2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Celebration of Lights Dec. 1-3 Prepare for Finals Last day of classes SMU MBB vs. UC Santa Barbara (non-conference) Tate Student Forum and Lecture: Platon Dec. 9-10 Reading days SMU WBB vs. Texas A&M (non-conference) SMU WBB vs. UNT (non-conference) SMU MBB vs. Illinois- Chicago (non-conference) Dec. 11-17 Examinations SMU MBB vs. Wyoming (non-conference) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Dec. 24-Jan. 1: University closed for holidays Residence halls close Dec. 18-Jan. 14 January Interterm Dec. 18-22 Alternative Winter Break 1 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SMU at Connecticut December Commencement Finals ahead Late nights and too much pizza may begin to take their toll as students hunker down for final exams. Encourage your student to stay healthy by choosing nutritious meals and taking study breaks at the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports. At the Dedman Center, students can swim laps, scale the climbing wall or work out in the 15,000-square-foot fitness area. smu.edu/recsports Fondren Library, open around the clock during finals and much of the academic year, provides a quiet place for study. smu.edu/libraries Students can call Giddy-Up, 214-768-1111, the campus security escort service, for a free ride to the library or anywhere else on campus between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. smu.edu/parknpony Assess the term with your student. What went right and what didn t? What are changes to consider for next term? smu.edu/parents

Dallas skyline lights up for SMU Basketball

January2015 BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Many SMU programs allow students to apply what they re learning to real-world experiences on campus and beyond. Encourage your student to get involved. Through SMU s Office of Engaged Learning, students can design their own in-depth project in research, civic engagement, internships and creative work, and receive funding and recognition on their transcripts. smu.edu/engagedlearning Additional research opportunities for undergraduates include the Undergraduate Research Assistantships, Big ideas and the Hamilton Undergraduate Research Scholars program. smu.edu/undergradresearch A weather note: It s that time of the year, when weather conditions may warrant closing the University. Students will be notified of class cancellations by e-mail and at smu.edu, and can watch for updates on Twitter. com/smu. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Residence halls open (date may be subject to change) Jan. 5-14 J Term at SMU-in-Plano and SMU-in-Taos Jan. 5-14 Alternative Winter Break 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No classes MLK Day of Service SMU Dream Week Tate Student Forum and Lecture: Robin Roberts Jan. 27-30 Engaged Learning Week Jan. 14-18 Fraternity and sorority recruitment Underground in Time Management and Organization SMU Abroad reunion Join the Club 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Transfer Student Perspective A-LEC Snack Break for Veterans Jan. 29-Feb. 5 Intramural indoor soccer, racquetball registration First day of classes Jan. 16-22 Intramural basketball registration 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Last day to enroll, drop/add without penalty Last day to waive mandatory health insurance 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Big ideas Symposium smu.edu/parents

SMU Basketball at Moody Coliseum

February2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Black History Month Summer SMU Abroad applications due Time Management Preparing for Tests Last day to declare pass/fail Textbook Study-Reading Careers in Fashion and Retail Career and Internship Fair Prep Day Multiple Choice Tests Research and Research Papers Time Management Essay Exams Ash Wednesday Worship Service Taking and Using Notes Reducing Test Anxiety Career and Internship Fair Feb. 6-7 Crain All-University Leadership Conference Feb. 6-8 Outdoor Adventures Backpacking 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Outdoor Adventures Caving Wanted: A major Most college students consider changing their major at least once. Encourage your student to tap into SMU resources to explore majors, careers and internships. At the University Advising Center for SMU pre-majors, advisers are trained to help students with long-term major and minor planning. smu.edu/dedman/student resources/universityadvising center Career counselors at the Hegi Family Career Development Center administer interest and personality-based assessments, then meet one-on-one with students to help them explore internships and careers. smu.edu/career At the Chaplain s Office, no Tate Student Forum and Lecture: Doris Kearns Goodwin Strong Man Competition appointment is necessary for students looking for conversation and support regarding life goals. Chaplains are trained and experienced pastoral counselors. smu.edu/chaplain smu.edu/parents

SMU Abroad students visit Berlin (photo by Monica Finnegan)

March2015 See the world with SMU Many students study abroad during their years at SMU or take courses at SMU s campus in Taos, N.M. Spring break also offers opportunities for service trips and academic pilgrimages around the country. SMU Abroad offers nearly 150 programs in 50 countries, with opportunities for research, internships and service. Note: Applications for spring programs are due October 1; summer programs are due February 1; and fall programs are due March 1. smu.edu/abroad SMU-in-Taos at historic Fort Burgwin offers classes during the January, May, June and August terms. Courses include biology, history and archaeology. smu.edu/taos Alternative Break trips during fall, winter and spring breaks take students and faculty to communities in need to perform service, including to build trails and work with disadvantaged children. smu.edu/cel Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Women s History Month Fall SMU Abroad applications due March 9-15 Spring Break: No classes March 16-19 Intramural softball, ultimate Frisbee registration Time Management 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 March 8-14 Alternative Spring Break 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Tate Student Forum and Lecture: Michio Kaku Taking and Using Notes 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Careers in Sports Perunapalooza March 7-14 Outdoor Adventures Spring Break March 21-22 Outdoor Adventures Wilderness First Aid Outdoor Adventures Ziplining GPA 101 Survival Skills smu.edu/parents

SMU celebrates its history every April on Founders Day

April2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Enrollment starts for summer and fall 2015 April 6-9 Plan a Successful Finish Honors Convocation and Awards Extravaganza 1 2 3 4 Research and Research Papers Last day to drop a course April 2-9 Intramural sand volleyball, golf scramble, dodgeball registration Good Friday: No classes Outdoor Adventures Skydiving 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Relay for Life 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Founders Day Sing Song 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 April 11-12 Outdoor Adventures Canoeing Spring is in the air Students can enjoy Texas spring weather with an Outdoor Adventures outing and then focus on preparing for finals. SMU Outdoor Adventures offers camping, canoeing and backpacking trips for students in Texas and around the country. smu.edu/recsports/adventure Register for fall classes. Students should visit the undergraduate catalog online and meet with their academic advisers. smu.edu/catalogs At the Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC), many prelaw, premed and engineering students rely on tutoring for challenging classes. smu.edu/alec Celebrate Founders Day. The 26 27 28 29 30 Enrollment ends for summer and fall 2015 Outdoor Adventures Stand-up Paddle Boarding campus celebration with alumni, parents and friends on April 17 recognizes the filing of the University s charter in 1911. In 2015, SMU is marking the 100th anniversary of the University s opening. smu.edu/100 April 27-28 Prepare for Finals Engaged Learning Meet Up smu.edu/parents

Commencement at Moody Coliseum

May2015 Semester wrap-up Before students head home for the summer, remind them to forward their mail to their summer address, pay fines for overdue books or parking tickets, and clean their residence hall room or apartment to avoid penalty fees. Take a minute to say thank-you to professors, resident advisers, academic advisers, fitness class instructors and student organization advisers. And parents, give yourselves a pat on the back for: n Attending AARO or Family Weekend, even if your student said you didn t need to come. n Encouraging your student to meet with his or her professors. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Senior Sunday Worship Service Last day of classes Reading Day Tate Student Forum and Lecture: Nate Silver May 6-12 Examinations Residence halls close First day of May Term on the Dallas Campus and SMU-in-Taos 1 2 Asian American Heritage Month 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Dorothy Amman Awards Rotunda Recessional Baccalaureate Commencement 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 n Reminding your students to visit the A-LEC. n Making sure your student takes responsibility for his or her decisions. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day: No classes May Term on the Dallas Campus: Last day of classes SMU-in-Taos: May Term examinations smu.edu/parents

Hunt Leadership Scholars at SMU-in-Taos

June2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 First day of summer full and first sessions June 1-26 Cox Summer Business Institute Last day to add/drop for full session Last day to declare pass/fail for first session SMU-in-Taos: First day of first session 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Last day to declare pass/fail for full summer session 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Last day to drop first summer session course SUMMER LEARNING Learning goes on throughout the summer, with some students continuing courses on the main campus and at SMU-in-Taos. Others pursue service opportunities and internships. Summer school, including MayTerm on the Dallas campus, is a great time for students to work on a second degree or minor, or catch up on a difficult subject. Financial aid, campus housing and meal plans are available. smu.edu/summer The Summer Business Institute for non-business majors, a monthlong certificate program in June at the Cox School of Business, provides instruction in accounting, marketing, finance and more. exed.cox.smu.edu/sbi The Hegi Family Career Development Center provides access to hundreds of internships on its online MustangTrak. Students can meet one-on-one with counselors to develop a career plan. smu.edu/career Last day of first summer session classes smu.edu/parents

SMU at the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade

July2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday First day of second summer session classes Last day to enroll, drop/add course for second summer session 1 2 3 4 SMU-in-Taos examinations Last day to declare pass/fail for second summer session Last day to drop full summer session course Independence Day holiday: No classes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 fall plans Summer is a good time for parents and students to look back and evaluate how the year went and to set goals for the coming year. The Academic Calendar can help families plan ahead, including for finals, holidays and campus events such as Family Weekend. smu.edu/calendar SMU s Common Reading Program is a Hilltop tradition and an opportunity for students to keep their minds engaged during the summer. As part of the program, the campus community selects a meaningful book to discuss with incoming students. smu.edu/commonreading Discuss opportunities to engage in campus life beyond the classroom. SMU offers programs in which students can research answers to big questions, get involved in the community and hone their leadership skills. smu.edu/engagedlearning Last day to drop second summer session course smu.edu/parents

Important SMU phone numbers and websites SMU 214-768-2000 smu.edu Dean of Student Life 214-768-4564 smu.edu/studentlife Parking 214-768-7669 smu.edu/parknpony SMU Summer Studies 214-768-3417 smu.edu/summer Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC) 214-768-3648 Writing Center 214-768-3648 Learning Disabilities Specialist 214-768-1470 smu.edu/alec Dining Services 214-768-2367 smudining.com Emergency Preparedness Parent Info Line 214-768-PARENTS smu.edu/emergency Registrar 214-768-3417 smu.edu/registrar Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) 214-768-2407 smu.edu/housing SMU-in-Plano 972-473-3400 smu.edu/plano SMU-in-Taos 214-768-3657 smu.edu/taos Athletics 214-768-4263 smumustangs.com Bookstore 214-768-2435 smu.bkstore.com Bursar 214-768-3417 smu.edu/bursar Calendar calendar.smu.edu Career Center - Hegi Family Career Development Center 214-768-2266 smu.edu/career Enrollment Services 214-768-3417 smu.edu/enrollment_services Financial Aid 214-768-3417 smu.edu/financial_aid Giddy-Up (free campus rides) 214-768-1111 smu.edu/parknpony Health Center 214-768-2141 smu.edu/healthcenter Health and Safety resources smu.edu/liveresponsibly SMU Abroad 214-768-2338 smu.edu/studyabroad SMU Police Emergency 214-768-3333 Nonemergency 214-768-3388 smu.edu/pd Anonymous tip line 214-768-2TIP smu.edu/2tip For emergency in progress, call 911 Title IX Coordinator Office of Institutional Access and Equity 214-768-3601 smu.edu/iae University Advising Center 214-768-2291 smu.edu/dedman/studentresources/university advisingcenter Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention 214-768-4021 smu.edu/studentaffairs/healthcenter/ AlcoholDrugPrevention/ Chaplain s Office and Religious Life 214-768-4502 smu.edu/chaplain Community Engagement and Leadership 214-768-4403 smu.edu/cel Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) 214-768-2277 smu.edu/healthcenter/counseling International Center 214-768-4475 smu.edu/international Libraries Reference 214-768-2326 Circulation 214-768-2329 smu.edu/cul Mothers and Dads Clubs 214-768-4797 smu.edu/momsanddads Multicultural Student Affairs 214-768-4580 smu.edu/multicultural Parent Leadership Council 214-768-4746 smu.edu/plc For more information, contact Director of Parent and Family Programs Deanie Kepler at 214-768-4797 or gkepler@smu.edu, or Director of Parent Giving Christi Contreras at 214-768-4746 or cshelton@smu.edu. Find campus news and resources online at smu.edu/parents. Follow SMU on Twitter at Twitter.com/SMU and on Facebook at Facebook.com/SMUDallas. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. SMU s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. 150038.814