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

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  • * Registration required
  • ** Hosted by a campus partner
  • *** By invitation / intended audience only

Perunapalooza

Time: 1–4 p.m.

Location: Dallas Hall Lawn

Perunapalooza festival graphic promoting Peruna's birthday celebration on Dallas Hall Lawn

Come celebrate Peruna’s birthday on Dallas Hall Lawn at the heart ÎçÒ¹AV’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.