Engage Dallas

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Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community. There is equal emphasis on campus and community impact stemming from the initiative.
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    Upcoming Opportunities and Events

    • Engage Dallas Office Hours

      Thursday, December 04, 2025, 4:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Have questions about Engage Dallas? Need help with the Basics? Ask at the Engage Dallas Office Hours! You can meet with one of the Engage Dallas Area ...

    • Ware X Engage Dallas: Card Making & Movie Night

      Monday, December 08, 2025, 7:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) A movie based on Ware's community identified need (community restoration), Home Alone, will be showed while people can write Christmas cards that...

    • Engage Dallas x MHPS: Card-Making for Trusted World

      Monday, December 08, 2025, 7:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us in making cards to earn one hour of General Engagement! We'll be partnering with MHPS' Faculty-In-Residence event, so enjoy good food while...