A Special Thank You to Campus Leaders

Four campus leaders who influenced the SMU community for decades are being honored this spring with endowment and scholarship funds that reflect their areas of interest:

Harold A. Jeskey Chair in Chemistry
Harold A. Jeskey, R.S. Lazenby Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Jeskey, who died in December, taught organic chemistry at SMU from 1945-79. Hundreds of his former students have gone on to successful careers in medicine. Memorial donations also may be made to the Department of Athletics where Dr. Jeskey served as an active volunteer following his retirement. Make a gift to the Harold A. Jeskey Chair in Chemistry.



SMU Band Partnership
Former Mustang Band Director Irving Dreibrodt, who died in January, served as director of the band for 25 years. Under his leadership, the Mustang Band attracted national attention and was known as "The Hub of SMU Spirit." Make a gift to the SMU Band Partnership.



The Marsh Terry Creative Writing Endowment
E. A. Lily Professor of English Professor Marshall Terry ('53, '54) will retire from SMU, his academic home for more than 50 years, in spring 2007. He will be honored March 30-31 at the 30th Anniversary Literary Festival. Make a gift to the Marsh Terry Creative Writing Endowment.



The Jim Caswell Endowment for Leadership Development and Training
Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Jim Caswell will retire in spring 2007 after 40 years of service. May 31, 2007. He plans to serve as an executive pastor at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas. Make a gift to the Jim Caswell Endowment for Leadership Development and Training.