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JULY 2008
All About AARO
SMU welcomes new students and parents each summer with Academic Advising, Registration and Orientation (AARO for short) – an informative introduction to the University's wide array of programs and services for new and transfer students. The Office of New Student Programs has put together a brochure that includes activity schedules, travel and housing information and a welcome letter from Parent Liaison Deanie Kepler. Download a copy in PDF format for an advance look, and make plans to attend. Send-off to Success
Summer send-off parties in or near your hometown are a great place for you to meet fellow SMU parents and for your student to make new friends before the school year begins. Here is a schedule of locations and dates this summer. If you would like more information about any of the parties, contact Christi Contreras, director of Parent Giving, 214-768-4746.Access to Education RecordsUnder the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the release of student education records by a college or university to a third party, including parents, is generally prohibited without the student’s written permission. Many students want to give parents or family members access to these records so that they can work in partnership in advancing the student’s well-being and academic progress. To facilitate the sharing of information, SMU offers an easy method for students to grant permission and for parents to access education records online at Access.SMU. • Letter
about FERPA from SMU’s Vice President for Student Affairs What is Mustang Corral? Mustang Corral is a retreat in the Texas Hill Country for entering first-year
students. It's a great place to connect with new classmates, along with faculty,
staff and student leaders, who will teach SMU's traditions. This year's Corral
is August 21-23. • Learn
more about Mustang Corral. |
For more than 30 years, SMU moms, dads, students and siblings have participated in the University's Family Weekend, celebrating longstanding traditions and launching new ones. Set this fall for September 19-21, the weekend will include a luncheon co-sponsored by the Mothers' Club, barbecue co-sponsored by the Dads' Club, departmental open houses, student talent show and tailgating on the Boulevard before kickoff against TCU. The Family Weekend registration book, containing a full schedule, was mailed to parents in June. More information also will be posted on the Student Foundation Web site.
In the current job market, it’s important to negotiate for more than just salary. Troy Behrens advises students to negotiate their career development and growth, as well. Read more.
No car? No problem. SMU/DART Transit Pass stickers for 2008-09 are now available in the Park 'N Pony Office at the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. Enrolled students should bring their SMU ID and current transit pass to the office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The SMU/DART transit passes allow unlimited free rides on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) buses and trains, as well as on the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) between Dallas and Fort Worth and on The T, operated by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority. There is no charge for renewals; new passes and replacements cost $5. Learn more at smu.edu/parknpony.
If you're ready for some Mustang football, SMU Athletics can help. Football season tickets are available now. For more information, or for season ticket renewals, call 214-768-4263 (214-SMU-GAME). • 2008 football schedule
 Scientists,
journalists, diplomats and the most Grammy-nominated artist in history are
among the leaders coming to campus as part of SMU's 2008-09 Willis
M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. The line-up, announced at presidential
historian Douglas Brinkley's lecture May 6,
includes legendary producer and musician Quincy Jones, former
U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III, U.S. Ambassador
to the People's Republic of China Clark T. Randt Jr. and
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas
Kristof. Read more from the Tate
Series website.
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Forbes Magazine's May
19, 2008 edition features the 
When
alumni are asked to recall their fondest memories of SMU, a favorite faculty
member always comes to mind. As they probe and provoke, demand and debate,
SMU professors make an impact in their own special ways. 
From
the archives: The first year of college is over! It's time to celebrate
the achievement – and to check out Deanie's advice on helping your scholar prepare
for next year. 
