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Celebrating Friendsgiving in Dallas: Food, Fun, and Friendship

Friendsgiving is a modern tradition that blends gratitude with good times. It invites us to gather our closest friends and indulge in hearty food, warm laughter, and unforgettable moments. This year, let’s elevate the celebration by gathering a delicious feast and discovering some of Dallas’s best spots to host your festive friends’ feast.

By |2024-11-28T13:31:44-06:00November 28, 2024|Categories: CCPA, Students|

Professor James Hart Featured in DMN Article on Arts Entrepreneurship

In a recent Dallas Morning News article (https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/2024/06/20/4-tips-on-how-artists-can-be-successful-entrepreneurs/), CCPA Professor James Hart offered his expert advice on helping artists move from job seekers to job creators. Hart’s objective as SMU’s director of social innovation, creative, and arts entrepreneurship is to teach artists how to think like entrepreneurs so they may grow their careers.

Professor Jim Hart receives the National Educator of the Year Award

Hart’s teachings promote self-reliance. “We teach artists to be the principal drivers of their professional careers,” he says. Hart stated this idea during an Arts Access funding fair in April.

1. Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Identify your “superhero powers” (talents, interests, passions, and skills) and “kryptonite” (tasks you struggle with) in order to

By |2024-08-07T14:30:07-05:00August 7, 2024|Categories: CCPA|

Restorative Farms Receives Nomination for Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Award

Congratulations are in order, it is a pleasure to announce several noteworthy developments: The esteemed 2024 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards have named Restorative Farms a finalist. This honor is presented by D CEO, sponsored by Capital One, and in association with the Communities Foundation of Texas.

Restorative Farms

Restorative Farms, co-founded by SMU communication professors Owen Lynch and Doric Earle, seeks to establish a self-sustaining urban agricultural system to address the community’s lack of access to fresh food and job possibilities. Restorative Farms helps the community by creating GroBoxes, growing and selling local vegetables, and offering worthwhile jobs and training in farming and entrepreneurship. They aim to spur local economic growth and advance environmental and health fairness. Motivated by restorative justice,

By |2024-07-25T15:37:26-05:00July 25, 2024|Categories: CCPA|

Fun Fourth of July Activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Fourth of July week is here, and the Dallas Fort Worth Area hosts many events for you, your friends, and your family to enjoy. From local orchards to live orchestra events and, of course, lots of fireworks, the Dallas area is home to many beautiful and fun locations perfect for summer weekends, especially the Fourth of July. Here are some of this holiday’s hottest spots.

Ham Orchards

Just a 38-minute drive east of Dallas, Ham Orchards in Terrell, Texas, is the perfect spot for a summer outing. You can buy locally grown fresh peaches, delicious homemade ice cream, and other farm-fresh goodies. And don’t miss the It’s a delightful way to spend a sunny day with family and friends. https://hamorchard.com/in-the-news

By |2024-07-03T13:54:29-05:00July 3, 2024|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Fun Things to Do|
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