Saturday Schedule

Saturday, April 11

Saturday highlights alumni-forward programming, athletics, and the Signature Concert experience. Events are listed in Central Time.

  • Time zone: Central Time
  • Location: SMU campus in Dallas

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  • * Registration required
  • ** Hosted by a partner unit (not planned by the Founders Day Weekend team)
  • *** By invitation / intended audience only

Alumni Entrepreneur Summit, with 1911 Group (*)

Time: 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Location: Cox School of Business

Kick off Saturday morning with an SMU Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit, presented in partnership with the 1911 Group. This dynamic event will feature alumni-led panels, an Alumni Pitch Showcase, and an athletics-focused session exploring innovation in sports. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, learn, and be inspired by Mustangs shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Registration: Required.

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Tennis Match (**)

Time: Noon

Location: Turpin Center

Registration: Tickets may be required.

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Meadows Spring Dance Concert (**)

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Meadows School of the Arts

This season’s Spring Dance Concert, “Legacy and Innovation,” features historical resonance and forward-looking artistry, including José Limón’s A Choreographic Offering, Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes, and new works by Hannah Thomas and Durante Verzola.

Registration: Tickets may be required.

TICKETS

Tennis Match (**)

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Turpin Center

Registration: Tickets may be required.

TICKETS

Party on the Plaza

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Bolin Plaza

Start your Saturday night with the Signature Concert pre-party on the Moody Coliseum Plaza. Enjoy free food, a cash bar, music, and festive vibes before heading inside for the main event. Free and open to all.

Registration: Not required.

Signature Concert

Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Location: Moody Coliseum

Join us for the Founders Day Weekend Signature Concert, an evening of live music and campus celebration. Student performers will take the stage before a special headlining artist is revealed. This free event is a great way to celebrate Mustang pride.

Registration: Details coming soon.

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