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Elevate Your Knowledge through the Tate Lecture Series

Since its inception 100 years ago, SMU’s mission is to provide a top-notch education, conducting groundbreaking research, and fostering intellectual entrepreneurship. One key event contributing to this mission is the Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. This series brings in thought-provoking and entertaining speakers from all over the world to engage with the SMU community and the greater Dallas area. The Tate Lecture Series ranks as one of the top forums for thought-provoking and insightful discussions, giving students, faculty, and the community a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful debates and connect with leading global experts.

By Ava Iversen|2023-09-14T13:28:24-05:00September 14, 2023|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Students|

Picking up the Pieces: Losing All Your Files

I spilled water on my laptop keyboard, freaked, and headed straight to the Apple Store. “Did you recently back up your laptop?” the Apple representative asked me.

“Yeah,” I replied, “it’s on auto-backup, so everything should be up to date.”

It wasn’t!

By Sofia Antico|2023-04-05T09:44:13-05:00April 5, 2023|Categories: CCPA, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: backup, lost files, protect your laptop|

Best Places to Study at SMU: Midterm Edition

Midterms are just around the corner for SMU students. Thoughts of studying bring to mind late-night cram sessions in a packed Fondren study room. Changing your study environment can lead to better productivity and ability to focus. Are you looking to switch things up this time? Here are the top five places to study at SMU this midterm season.

Want to study off campus instead? Click here to read our top places to study near SMU.

By Haley Adams|2022-10-05T19:13:22-05:00October 5, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Students|Tags: Best study spots, favorite study spots, study spots|

Our Guide to Planning Family Weekend 2022

Family Weekend is back, and with the arrival of parents and siblings comes expectations for planning an unforgettable SMU weekend. In a city as lively as Dallas, it’s hard to narrow down the best parent-worthy spots and craft an itinerary that’s fun for all. If you’re starting to scramble, stress no more. Here are our top picks for delivering the best of SMU and Dallas for your families this weekend!

By Haley Adams|2022-09-22T11:53:33-05:00September 22, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: family, family weekend, smu football|

Tips To Survive Junior Year

by Kaylynn Kahn

Fall classes are well underway, and we all feel the pressure an academic year brings. For those of you who are juniors, congrats! You are halfway there. However, junior year as most of us know, can be incredibly challenging. Here are a few tips from seniors to help you survive junior year.

By Kaylynn Kahn|2022-09-18T16:43:13-05:00September 18, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: junior year, survive your junior year, tips to survive your junior year|

Remembering 911

September 2001 CCPA led a group of students, alumni, faculty, friends, and family to create a memorial of the events of September 11, 2001. The group placed an American flag on the Meadows Museum lawn to commemorate each of the 2,977 lives lost on that tragic day.

On this 20 year anniversary please take a moment to reflect on the events of 911 and how it changed so many.

By SMU CCPA|2021-09-11T09:23:11-05:00September 10, 2021|Categories: Alumni, CCPA, Faculty, Students|Tags: 911, 911 anniversary, CCPA, Remember 911, SMU CCPA|