News Archive: 2015
December 17, 2015
Former Daily Campus Editor-in-Chief, Winner of Dallas Bar Assn. Philbin Award, Reflects on Her Time at SMU
Journalism major Lauren Aguirre set to graduate with honors December 19
December 10, 2015
"Ezekiel's Wheel" Headed to Havana
Dance Professor Danny Buraczeski returns to Cuba to restage signature work with Zenon Dance Company
December 08, 2015
Associate Professor of Composition Xi Wang Wins $15,000 National Toulmin Commission for New Orchestral Work to Debut in 2016-17
Award is part of the League of American Orchestras’ Women Composers Readings and Commissions program
December 02, 2015
SMU Debate Discusses Concealed Carry of Guns on Campus
Event held December 1 included audience participation
December 01, 2015
Finding Her Niche in the Digital World
Advertising senior Ashley Eschert says internships have prepared her well for a career as a search planner
November 24, 2015
Art History Alumna Named Outstanding Museum Art Educator in Texas
Award presented by Texas Art Education Association to Rosemary Hickman ’01
November 20, 2015
Author, Author: Retired Professors Comini, Flournoy Release New Books
Mystery, documentary books join long list of SMU Meadows faculty-authored publications
Peugh selected as top choreographer among 114 entrants at 18th annual fest in Palm Desert, Calif.
November 18, 2015
Voice Alumna Wins District Competition, Advances to Regional Finals of Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Soprano Michelle Alexander (M.M. '15) also wins Audience Favorite Award
November 13, 2015
Isabella Rossellini to Present Film Master Class on November 20
Public invited; highly regarded actress, writer and director in town as guest of Dallas Film Society
SMU Debate Having its “Winningest Semester” in 10 years
November 07, 2015
Top Prize Awarded to Meadows Grad Student for Paper on Mulata and Tobacco Lithography of Mid-19th Century Havana
Asiel Sepúlveda thesis presentation competed with Ph.D. students from Yale, Princeton and more
November 04, 2015
Complex Movements, 2015 SMU Meadows Prize Winner, to Present Free Interactive Performances
Performances combine electronic music, visual art and science fiction to highlight community organizing principles and social justice issues
Grant will establish a new endowment to support the school’s Division of Journalism to recruit students with diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds interested in this field of study.
October 28, 2015
M.A./M.B.A. Alums Guide Arts Organizations with a Double Dose of Skills: Art Knowledge and Business Savvy
Elizabeth Kegley (’12), executive director of the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, talks about the dual degree and its effect on her career.
October 26, 2015
"LOREM IPSUM" Exhibit to be Presented at SMU's Pollock Gallery, Nov. 7 - Dec. 12, 2015
Opening reception on Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Pollock Gallery Panel discussion on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
October 26, 2015
Art M.F.A. Grad Attends SOMA Summer 2015 in Mexico City
Intense creative work and artistic dialogue part of eight-week international program
Works by José Limón, Danny Buraczeski and Robert Dekkers to be featured
October 15, 2015
Ad Alum's New Book Getting Rave Reviews
"Contract City" by Mark Falkin to be adapted into TV pilot, screenplay
October 08, 2015
Protobyte, Creative Coding and Me
At first, writing code seemed out of reach. Now Brittni Watkins is earning her B.A. in creative computing
October 07, 2015
SMU Dance Students and Dallas Chamber Symphony to Perform Live to Silent Classic Film Metropolis, Oct. 13
Event choreographed by Associate Professor Christopher Dolder Opens DCS Season in collaboration with Dallas VideoFest 28
October 07, 2015
Meadows Dancers to Perform by Invitation at José Limón International Dance Festival in NYC, Oct. 24-25, 2015
Limón's "There Is a Time" Will Also Be Performed at SMU Fall Dance Concert, Nov. 11-15
October 06, 2015
SMU Debater Wins Top Speaker Award at TCU Debate Tournament
Junior Jaden Warren is top scorer in parliamentary debate competition
September 30, 2015
Meadows Jazz Orchestra Presents Inaugural Swing Dance Concert
An evening dancing to the music of the great swing era big bands, Oct. 24
September 16, 2015
Pulitzer-Winning Columnist Charles Krauthammer to Give the 2015 Sammons Media Ethics Lecture at SMU, Oct. 7
Reserve free tickets in advance at Meadows box office
September 15, 2015
On to Vegas: M.F.A. Theatre/Stage Design Alum to Compete Live at LDI 2015 in Las Vegas
Luther Frank squares off against Carnegie Mellon and Webster University at the largest stage technology trade show in North America
September 13, 2015
Two from Theatre/Stage Design Win All-Expenses Paid Trips to LDI Vegas
Clarke, Frank headed to stage tech industry’s biggest annual event
September 11, 2015
Three Art Alums to be Honored in New "Rising Star" Exhibition this Weekend, Sept. 26-27
Annual Event at Historic Turner House Features 11 Artists Chosen by 11 Dallas Galleries
September 10, 2015
NCAR Releases New Edition of Data
Evidence-based insights and trend analysis focus on metrics related to community engagement, earned revenue and marketing efforts across the nation's arts and cultural sector
September 09, 2015
New publication from SMU Meadows School of the Arts examines artists' responses to historical traumas
"Places of a Present Past," edited by Chair of Art Noah Simblist, to launch in New York on Sept. 18
September 04, 2015
A to Z: Abracadabra to Zombies exhibit to be presented at SMU's Pollock Gallery, September 12 - October 24, 2015
Opening reception on Sept. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Pollock Gallery
August 24, 2015
SMU Now Accepting Applications for the Master of Management in International Arts Management
Unique graduate degree is the first to focus on international arts management specific issues and to approach arts management from a global perspective
August 19, 2015
Wading Home: opera about the search for love and family in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to be performed in Dallas and New Orleans
Free performance at Dallas City Performance Hall, one night only, on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.
August 11, 2015
Arts Leaders in the Making: Two M.A./M.B.A. Students Receive Business Council for the Arts Fellowships
Patricia A. Porter Fellowship supports grad students Kristen Lega and Amy Aughinbaugh as they pursue arts management careers
August 11, 2015
That’s the Ticket: Temerlin Alum Creates Startup Business
Bucket specializes in discount tickets to top attractions in far-flung locales
Exhibition inaugurates joint fellowship program of SMU Meadows School of the Arts and École Nationale Supérieure d’Art (ENSA) of Dijon
July 09, 2015
Teaching Swift
Meadows professor develops courses to help educators teach students how to develop apps
July 08, 2015
What Can You Do with an Art History Degree?
Grads find success and adventure at a top auction house, archaeological digs and grad school as a Fulbright scholar
Over 150 music educators from 20 states and four countries convene to learn teaching methods for grades K-6 at 20th annual workshop
June 12, 2015
Pianist Hando Nahkur, First Recipient of Meadows' Artist Diploma, Releases New CD on the ERP Label
Several selections on "Waltzing Mephisto by the Danube" recorded in Meadows' Caruth Auditorium
June 10, 2015
Cézanne Quartet Named First Winner of New Peak Fellowship Ensemble-In-Residence at SMU Meadows School of the Arts
Group will present free public concerts October 19, 2015, and April 23, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in Caruth Auditorium
June 09, 2015
Meadows Alumna Launches "Classic Blend" Concert Series at Union Coffee House in Dallas
Free performances on last Saturday of each month feature local talent, audience participation
June 05, 2015
Three Meadows Graduate Students Win Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) Texas Art Awards
Olivia Martin (M.F.A. '15), Melissa Tran (M.F.A. '14 ) and Kate Jarboe (M.F.A. '15) win awards following year-long display of their work at MBFS Experiencing Perspectives Art Exhibition
Faculty members Christopher Adkins, cello, and Emanuel Borok, violin, among noted musicians to perform and give master classes
Santander will provide scholarships to students in SMU Meadows Art History program
May 18, 2015
NCAR Adds Four Distinguished New Board Members
The National Center for Arts Research (NCAR) has announced that four arts leaders from New York and North Texas have joined its board of advisors.
May 18, 2015
Connecting Cultural Roots in "Little Mexico"
Meadows Art History Professor, Students, Civic Groups Create New Summer Program for Pike Park Children
May 08, 2015
SMU's Meadows Launches "Ignite Arts Dallas" Initiative on Arts and Community Engagement
Under the leadership of Clyde Valentín, Meadows' new initiative has big goals
Recipients selected for awards from the University and from the Meadows School
Meadows will perform as part of The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Soluna International Music & Arts Festival. May 10 at 2:30 p.m.
May 04, 2015
The Other Another Me
Meadows student creates art exhibit to benefit families ravaged by war
April 30, 2015
SMU Debate Places Fourth at National Madison Cup Competition
"Should the U.S. legalize and regulate marijuana?"
April 23, 2015
Voices of Change to present "Trio" by composer and SMU graduate student Thomas Schwan
Concert by the distinguished Dallas new music ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3 is free to SMU students, faculty and staff with an SMU I.D.
April 22, 2015
Meadows Alum Savannah Niles to Join Magic Leap, Groundbreaking “Cinematic Reality” Startup
Google invests $542 million into new venture
Spring and summer exhibitions will showcase recent works by Brian Molanphy, created during residencies in Europe
April 18, 2015
2015 SMU Fashion Week, April 22 - 24
Free event features talks by Stanley Korshak owner Crawford Brock and London designer Levi Palmer and a fashion show complete with goodie bags for the first 30 attendees
April 17, 2015
Double Major Accepted by Four Grad Schools
Katherine Habeck’s art and creative computing degrees, remarkable portfolio capture attention of top grad programs
April 15, 2015
Marijuana, Prostitution, Online Gambling: SMU Debate Team Competes in National Junior Division Debate Tournament
First-Year Student Aabid Shivji Named Top Speaker in Novice Division
April 14, 2015
Dallas International Film Festival features works by SMU Faculty, Alumni and Students, April 14 - 19
Event features premieres of "Jasmine" and "Dare to Drum," college shorts and more
Gerard Atkinson selected by Golden Key International Honour Society for academics, leadership and service
April 09, 2015
Dallas Arts Week and Meadows Artists
Meadows faculty, staff, students and alumni will be busy participating in projects and performances during the second annual Dallas Arts Week
April 09, 2015
Spirit of Jerez: A Personal Journey in Flamenco
Today and tomorrow, engaged learning student Natalia Perea showcases her work from her travels
April 08, 2015
South Dallas Strings
This Saturday, Meadows music students and alums introduce new, free music program for southern Dallas elementary and middle school kids
April 08, 2015
Making A Bigger Difference
'83 opera alum Eddie Coker transforms successful recording career into Wezmore, a nonprofit that helps kids develop emotional wholeness
SMU's 2015 Big iDeas Business Plan Competition gives students recognition
April 06, 2015
Oscar-Winning Film Director John Avildsen to Present Free, Informal Lecture at SMU, April 22 at 4 p.m.
John Avildsen, director of Rocky and The Karate Kid, will give a lecture hosted by the Division of Film and Media Arts
April 03, 2015
Winning Music
Meadows Music Faculty and Students Receive Awards at National Competitions
April 01, 2015
Meadows School Announces $1.5 Million Challenge Grant During "Meadows at the Meyerson" Benefit Concert, March 31
Event is most successful in its 22-year history, raising over $1 million for Meadows Scholars Program
April 01, 2015
Public Invited to Fourth Annual Social Innovation Forum & Expo at SMU, Tuesday, April 7
Free event offers panel discussions, networking opportunities, and information on Dallas-area groups developing solutions to social problems
March 25, 2015
Alums Jeff Colangelo and Katy Tye are Painting the Town with Their New Work (Literally)
Jeff Colangelo's upcoming production, Prism, is back for round two, and there's plenty of paint for the audience
March 23, 2015
SMU Receives $45 Million Gift from the Meadows Foundation, Largest Single Gift to University
The gift, the largest in The Meadows Foundation’s history, includes $25 million to support goals and programs at the Meadows Museum
Pollock Gallery Curatorial Fellow Danielle Avram Morgan talks with artist and 2010 Meadows M.F.A. alumna Kristen Cochran about her exhibit, soak stain bleed bloom, and the fluid nature of her art
Event to honor arts and civic leader Caren Prothro
Two world premieres and the revival of an acclaimed work coming to SMU's Bob Hope Theatre
March 16, 2015
Bringing a Production to Life
Darren Diggle takes team approach to building worlds on stage
February 20, 2015
Major New Gift from Jennifer and Martin Flanagan Brings Contribution to $1 Mil for Endowed MA/MBA Scholarship
Scholarship Supports Graduate Students Pursuing Careers in Arts Management
February 19, 2015
Meadows First Year Chase Dobson To Have Work Premiered by Dallas Symphony, March 12-15
Faculty artist Lucille Chung will perform Dobson’s Piano Concerto No. 1
Chang will discuss his new book, "Who We Be: The Colorization of America"
February 19, 2015
Third Annual Dallas International Piano Competition To Be Held at Meadows School of the Arts, March 11-13
Event is community partnership between Dallas Chamber Symphony and Meadows School and includes public master classes by music faculty
February 19, 2015
Voices of Change to present concert dedicated to music of professor Xi Wang, March 14
Concert will include world premiere of Wang’s "Tibet Fantasia"
February 18, 2015
Why SMU Theatre Alum Molly Beach Murphy Returned to Helm "The Sparrow"
Theatre’s new mainstage production, "The Sparrow," flies to the Garson next week
February 17, 2015
SMU Meadows School of the Arts Announces Collaboration with Arts Publication Pastelegram
Online publication “Coronagraph” to feature interviews between art thinkers, including SMU Meadows art leaders
February 14, 2015
Three Meadows Faculty and a Current Student To Present at "Dallas Festival of Ideas," Feb. 27-28
The future of Dallas: Meadows representatives to contribute performances, serve as panelists at inaugural conference
February 12, 2015
New Chamber Music Fellowship Now Accepting Applications
Application deadline is February 20, 2015 for Peak Fellowship Ensemble-in-Residence
February 09, 2015
Meadows Professor Sings on Grammy-Winning CD
Music Associate Professor Pamela Elrod Huffman is part of the professional choir Conspirare, which won a Grammy yesterday for Best Choral Performance
February 06, 2015
Guitar Virtuoso Matt Palmer to Teach Free Master Class at SMU Meadows at 2 p.m. Feb. 12
Members of the Dallas-area guitar community welcome to attend
February 06, 2015
"The President's Own” U.S. Marine Band Brass Quintet from Washington, D.C. will present free concert at SMU Tuesday, February 10 at 8 P.M.
Concert in Caruth Auditorium will feature music of Kurt Weill, Monteverdi and others
February 06, 2015
Meadows Professors to Speak at "Columns to Characters" Conference Tuesday, Feb. 17
Stellar roster of U.S. media leaders and scholars to examine how the evolving digital age affects the presidency
February 05, 2015
SMU Meadows Awards Annual Meadows Prize to Artist Collective "Complex Movements" and the Public Theater's Lear deBessonet
Complex Movements and Lear deBessonet Will Each Receive $25,000 and Artistic Residency at Meadows School
February 04, 2015
Danielle Avram Morgan Selected as 2015 Pollock Gallery Curatorial Fellow
Avram Morgan to manage exhibitions of works by students and established artists
January 28, 2015
SMU's Pollock Gallery to Present "soak stain bleed bloom," Works by Kristen Cochran, January 31 - March 21, 2015
Opening Reception on Sat., Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
January 22, 2015
SMU's National Center for Arts Research (NCAR) Creates Index to Measure Arts Vibrancy of Metropolitan Areas
Data-driven Assessment Ranks Cities by Arts and Cultural Assets
First concert by Meadows Wind Ensemble at Dallas City Performance Hall, Jan. 30
January 12, 2015
On the Path toward Arts Management
Allison Beck loves music, the arts and business. The music major and double-minor in arts management and arts entrepreneurship talks about how Meadows faculty and curriculum are helping her prepare for a career in the arts.
January 08, 2015
"Helen Suzman: Fighter for Human Rights" Exhibit at SMU Meadows School of the Arts, January 20 - February 20, 2015
Public invited to opening reception Jan. 21, 4-6 p.m.
Area arts writers praise innovative works by alums and undergrads
January 05, 2015
Meadows Dean Sam Holland Named MTNA Teacher of the Year
Holland recognized for authorship, leadership, pedagogy