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Research Spotlight
SMU's Photonics Group in the School of Engineering is conducting research on photodynamic therapy (PDT), which destroys cancer cells through the use of red laser light in combination with a photosensitizing drug. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Gemunu Happawana uses semiconductor diode lasers – equally powerful as but about 1,000 times smaller than existing PDT lasers – as the optical source for PDT. Semiconductor lasers also are much less costly and more efficient. Read more in the upcoming 2007 SMU Research magazine. What are you working on? Send news of your research, writings, or conference presentations to the SMU Forum. Calendar highlights Camera Couture Series – Fashion designer and TV star Isaac Mizrahi is captured at the height of his career in "Unzipped" (1995), showing April 14 in the Dr. Bob Smith Auditorium, Meadows Museum. SMU Athletic Forum – Football legend (and past "Dancing with the Stars" favorite) Jerry Rice speaks in the Athletic Forum, which begins at noon April 17 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Godbey Lecture Series – SMU's Ambassador in Residence Robert Jordan discusses "Strange New Bedfellows in the Middle East" at 7 p.m. April 17 in the Dr. Bob Smith Auditorium, Meadows Museum. For ticket information, call 8-2532. Clements Center Lecture – Oxford University's Regius Professor Emeritus of Modern History Sir John H. Elliott will discuss "Contrasting Empires: Britain and Spain in America" followed by a book-signing at 6 p.m. April 19 in SMU's DeGolyer Library. A reception precedes at 5:30 p.m. What's opera, doc? – The Dallas Opera’s Emerging Artists Program presents “Opera in a Box” – a free program featuring SMU music students performing selections from The Magic Flute, Die Fledermaus, Carmen and Porgy and Bess – at 6 p.m. April 19 in the Virginia Meadows Galleries, Meadows Museum. Spring swing – The Meadows Jazz Orchestra presents a free concert of jazz and big-band favorites at 8 p.m. April 19 in Caruth Auditorium, Owen Arts Center. Songs for children – The Meadows Wind Ensemble presents music inspired by Winnie the Pooh and other childhood classics in "Journey to the Hundred Acre Woods" April 20 in Caruth Auditorium. World premiere concert – The Meadows Music Division presents world premieres of two new works by SMU composition professor Simon Sargon, The Singing Violin and The Story of Rapunzel, at 8 p.m. April 21 in the Margo Jones Theatre, Owen Arts Center. Visit the SMU calendar for more upcoming events. To learn how to submit events, click here. |
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Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor speaks at SMU
• Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor discussed the importance of high-school civics and of an independent judiciary at SMU April 4. Read more from SMU News.
• The world has an environmental to-do list, Jared Diamond told students at the Turner Construction Student Forum: "We've got big problems, and we've got to make more serious attempts to solve them." The scientist, societal historian and best-selling author gave the season's final Tate Distinguished Lecture April 11. Read more.
• New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, speaking April 10 at the SMU Human Rights Education Program’s Symposium on Human Trafficking, says slavery didn’t end in the 19th century. For hundreds of thousands of children, it still exists in brothels around the world. Read more.
• Dallas Mayor Laura Miller and the 2007 mayoral candidates will help SMU celebrate Earth Week April 16-20, featuring exhibits and activities ranging from recycling to nature hikes to alternative energy. Read more.
• Hold onto your budget: First-class U.S. postage increases from 39 to 41 cents on May 14. The U.S. Postal Service's new rate structure puts greater emphasis on size, shape and weight and levies a 17-cent surcharge on each piece that cannot be machine-scanned. Users can save money by keeping pieces under 3.5 ounces, creating mailers in scannable shapes and improving their address lists. Find out more at Pitney Bowes' Postal Information pages.
• The Panhellenic Council presents its 4th annual Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society April 13-14 on Bishop Boulevard. To support a walker or to buy a luminaria in honor or memory of an individual with cancer, visit their Web site.
• Do you have a go-to staffer in one of SMU's libraries? Honor your right-hand research aide with a nomination for a 2006-07 SMU Libraries Staff Recognition Award. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the Libraries and service to library users and/or to the library profession. Nominations are due by noon Friday, April 13. Read the criteria and submit your nomination online.
Tune in
Singer Sheryl Crow and documentary filmmaker Laurie David kicked off the Stop Global Warming College Tour at SMU April 9. Follow the coverage.
Hot links
SMU's Moody Coliseum will host the Dallas Mavericks' 2007 All-Star Celebrity Slam Jam beginning at 2 p.m. April 14. Tickets are available at the SMU Athletics Web site.
Senior golfer Colt Knost is a semifinalist for the 2007 Ben Hogan Award. The most prestigious award in men's college golf, The Hogan is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or junior college golfer. Read more.
For the Record
Alice Kendrick, Advertising, has received a 2007 ARF Award for Excellence from the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), recognizing individuals who contribute to the excellence of advertising research. Kendrick and Gerald Zaltman of Harvard were the only two academics recognized in this year's honors. She will receive her award during ARF's annual conference April 16-18 in New York City.
SMU trustee Ray L. Hunt ('65) received the 2007 Linz Award for his contributions to the civic and community life of the city of Dallas, including his extensive service to SMU. Read more.
The SMU Mock Trial Team won a three-way tie for first place last weekend during a national tournament in Minnesota. The team will compete in the national championship April 13-15 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Read more.
