Thursday Schedule
Thursday, April 9
Thursday kicks off Founders' Day Weekend with campus tradition and community celebration. Events are listed in Central Time.
- Time zone: Central Time
- Location: SMU campus in Dallas
- * Registration required
- ** Hosted by a campus partner
- *** By invitation / intended audience only
Perunapalooza
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Dallas Hall Lawn
Come celebrate Peruna’s birthday on Dallas Hall Lawn at the heart of SMU’s campus. This incredible springtime festival celebrates our mascot Peruna’s birthday. Enjoy games, rides and activities as well as free carnival-inspired food. This event is open to all current students as well as prospective students and their parents. No registration required.
Hosted by: SMU Student Foundation.
Registration: Not required.
SMU Senior Donor Toast (***)
Time: 5–7 p.m.
This cherished SMU tradition connects SMU’s graduating class with young alumni for a special celebration on the Hilltop. Raise a glass to the memories, friends and milestones that have shaped your journey and to the exciting paths ahead as young alumni.
Audience: Senior donors and young alumni donors who have made a gift this fiscal year.
Hosted by: SMU’s Young Alumni Board.
Registration: Invitation Only, to senior donors and young alumni donors who have made a gift this fiscal year.