Dedman College Executive Board Meets

Pierce Allman, Chair of the Dedman College Executive Board, made stirring comments during the November 30, 2010 meeting. Allman remarked, "The nation knows " Big D ". Now it will know another " Big D " - Dedman College. We are poised to be the hub ... for thoughtful innovation and creative leadership."

Dedman's Psychology Department

Anxiety Research and Treatment Program examining new treatments

In the Psychology Department at Dedman College, innovative research under the guidance of Professor Jasper Smits is taking place to increase the effectiveness of interventions for anxiety and related problems.

Dedman Dean is Convocation Speaker

Dedman College Dean, William M. Tsutsui, will be the convocation speaker at SMU's 96th Annual Opening Convocation and Rotunda Passage on Sunday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m.

SMU Data Mining Teams Wins Big in Vegas!

Economics

For a second consecutive year, SMU captured the first place prize in the 2009 Data Mining Shootout, a national competition. Winners were announced in Las Vegas on Oct. 27 and congratulations go to team members Mike Fulmer, Jingjing Ye, and Steven Gregory, along with their leader Tom Fomby, Chair of the Economics Department at Dedman College, and former student and PhD graduate Indro Dasgupta, who served as consultant.

David Meltzer

Anthropology

"Thrilled, excited, shocked, humbled" — that's how Anthropology Chair David Meltzer described the feeling of being elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences for his achievements in original research.

Keep up with news at Dedman College

The Dedman College Fall 2010 Newsletter is now available. Watch the mail for your copy. If you can't wait for the mail, a copy of the newsletter can be read by clicking on the "Learn more" button below.

Death Penalty Lecture Series

The Embry Human Rights Program, with the Cary M. McGuire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility, is sponsoring a 9-week lecture series on "Death Penalty Matters." Lectures are on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. from 9/16/2010 through 11/18/2010. Locations vary, check schedule or call 214-768-8347 for information. Co-sponsored by the Dallas Peace Center and SMU Amnesty International.

Congratulations Graduates

On behalf of all Dedman College faculty and staff, we wish all graduates a hearty congratulations and best of luck in your future endeavors! SMU celebrates graduation on Dec. 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.in Moody Coliseum, 6024 Airline Road.

Congratulations, Dedman winners!

Dedman College salutes our students and faculty who were recipients of nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, awards, and grants. For more information about our winners and how you can become a candidate, click on the “read more” button below.

Godbey Lecture Series

Still going strong after 32 years

Established in 1977 by Jo Fay Godbey, the Godbey Lecture Series provides intellectually stimulating lectures and trips for life-long learners from surrounding communities. To read an article recently published in the Dallas Morning News, click on the Learn More link below.

Congratulations Dedman College Graduating Seniors!

Complete the Dedman College Next Destination Survey to tell us your plans following graduation.

Jack and Jane Hamilton

Hamiltons Encourage Research Through Scholarships

A new Dedman College student research program designed to encourage undergraduates to pursue graduate school is now a reality, thanks to long-time SMU supporters, Jack and Jane Hamilton.

Hamilton Visiting Scholar Albrecht Hofmann

The Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences is pleased to present Hamilton Visiting Scholar in Geophysics, Albrecht Hofmann, Ph.D. Dr. Hofmann will present a public lecture entitled, "The Great Mantle Plume Debate" on 10/26 in Crum Auditorium at 7:00 pm. He will also present departmental lectures on 10/27 and 10/29 at 12:30 p.m. in Heroy 153.

Marsh Terry receives distinguished graduate award

Dedman College honored Marsh Terry with the Dedman Distinguished Graduate Award, for his many years of service on the SMU campus. The Dedman Distinguished Graduate Award honors outstanding graduates of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences whose lives demonstrate integrity and outstanding accomplishments.

Mustang Football

Congratulations SMU Mustangs! Winners of the 2009 Sheraton Bowl.

Dec. 24, 2009 - SMU Mustangs beat Nevada 45-10 at the Sheraton Bowl in Hawaii. This was the first bowl game for SMU in 25 years.

Dedman College to host Nobel Laureate Thomas Cech on March 21

The Collegium da Vinci invites you to the Allman Family Public Lecture featuring Dr. Thomas Cech, Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Professor from the University of Colorado - Boulder and Director of the Colorado Initiative in Molecular Biotechnology. Dr. Cech will speak on "Fostering Innovation Within and Between the Science Diciplines." Lecture at 7:30 on March 21, 2010 at Crum Auditorium. FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC but seating is imited so call for reservations at 214-768-2532.

Italy honors Dean Jim Quick

Dean James E. Quick, professor in the SMU Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences, will be awarded the Capellini Medal by the Italian Geological Society, in recognition of discovery of a unique fossil supervolcano in northern Italy’s Sesia Valley. The Capellini Medal is awarded to foreign geoscientists for significant contributions to Italian geology and Quick will be the second recipient of the award.

Research at Dedman College

Dedman College's dedication and commitment to path-breaking research is evidenced by the numerous interesting projects that are being pursued daily by faculty and students.
For up-to-date information about research at Dedman College and SMU, visit SMU Research online.

Retirements in Math and History

Dedman College saw two retirements this spring when Glenn Linden from the History Department and Ian Gladwell from the Mathematics Department retired after long, illustrious careers at SMU.

Ring of Fire Lectures

The Godbey lecture Series welcomes Earth Science professors to share insights on volcanic and earthquake hazards, geothermal energy, and plate tectonics.

Regional Science & Engineering Fair Looking for Judge Volunteers

SMU is looking for volunteer judges for the 2011 Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science & Engineering Fair, an annual event which Dedman College Science departments have coordinated for many years. It is a good opportunity to interact with the best science students in the Metroplex. Students who have already won their school fairs, will be assessed by judges in the preliminary rounds, reducing the number to just a few Grand-Prize finalists.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, 26 February 2011. If you would like to be a volunteer judge, click "Learn more"

Productive Spring Break Activities

Many SMU students used Spring Break to focus on learning and serving others. They could be found doing research at the Library of Congress, on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage, serving communities in Florida, Tennessee, and Ecuador, learning about Medieval Studies in Spain and Art History in Los Angeles. Many shared their experiences, thoughts, and insights through their blogs. To learn more and read student blogs, click on Learn more.

Dedman College begins Strategic Planning

The Dedman College Strategic Planning Committee, with Dean Bill Tsutsui as the chair, has begun work towards a forward-looking, dynamic strategic plan for the university's largest and most diverse unit.

Chemistry Department proudly announces

Brent Sumerlin - 2010 Sloan Research Fellow

Congratulations to Professor Brent Sumerlin on being named a 2010 Sloan Research Fellow. A two-year fellowship, the Sloan is awarded to early-career scientists who show promise and the potential to make substantial contributions to their field.

Thank You, Dean ad interim Peter Moore!

As Dedman College prepares for a new dean, we say "Thank You!" to Peter Moore, Dedman College dean ad interim, for a great year of leadership. Moore will step into the role of Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Dedman College.

Welcome Dean Tsutsui!

Dedman College welcomes William M. Tsutsui as the new Dean effective July 1, 2010. Dean Tsutsui come to SMU from the University of Kansas, where he was associate dean for international studies in the College of Arts & Sciences and professor of history.

Dean Tsutsui experienced earthquake in Japan while traveling with the Japanese American Leadership Delegation

William Tsutsui, Dean of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, was named as one of 13 Japanese American leaders from across the nation to join the 2011 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD). The delegation was in Japan to meet and exchange information with the highest level of Japanese leaders in the government, business, and cultural sectors when the earthquake and tsunami hit. Click on Learn more to read his blog.

Unbridled Learning

SMU's Quality Enhancement Plan encourages students to participate in at least one extensive learning project beyond the classroom. Create an understanding of how the world community intersects with knowledge in your academic environment, lay the groundwork for a career, make a difference.

Godbey Lecture Series: Vicki Hill

Summer Book Series: Other Lives, Other Worlds.

We are glad you are here!

Welcome to all our new faculty members and the new research fellows in the Clements Center for Southwest Studies. For information about our new Dedman College faculty and our new research fellows, click on the link below.

Women's Symposium

SMU's Women's Center is hosting the 46th annual Women's Symposium on March 2nd, 2001. Featuring National Bestselling Author Julie Powell,author of Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously.