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[Christmas Worship Service Program, 2009]
No full textProgram for the Perkins Christmas Worship service in 2009
[Christmas Worship Service Program, 2000]
No full textProgram for the Perkins Christmas Worship service in 2000
[Christmas Worship Service Program, 1992]
No full textProgram for the Perkins Christmas Worship service in 1992
[Christmas Worship Service Program, 1976]
No full textProgram for the Perkins Christmas Worship service in 1976
Hannah Grant Interview
No full textHannah Ali Grant (Class of 2019; JD 2022) was interviewed by Laura Narvaez via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on December 20th, 2023. Ms. Grant majored in Religious Studies and Markets and Culture before returning to SMU to obtain a JD in Law. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1997, but spent most of her formative years in the Dallas area. She was the first of her immediate family not to be born in Trinidad and Tobago, which influenced how she experienced culture and religion growing up. Ms. Grant described herself as rebellious and eager to go to school out of state during her teenage years, but chose to attend an in-state university to remain close to her community. She spoke fondly of her experience in the Connect Program, aimed at facilitating connections for students of color at SMU and contrasted it with a more isolating experience at Mustang Corral. Wanting to provide incoming students with a positive first experience on the campus, she later served as an SMU orientation leader. In addition, Ms. Grant addressed her sorority experiences and spoke about how she and and other members of the Association of Black Students attempted to raise the issue of one fraternity's racially insensitive party theme with the Student Senate, but received little support in tackling the issue. Despite the work she felt SMU had to do in order to better serve students, Ms. Grant still felt connected to SMU in a positive way and chose to continue her studies at the Dedman School of Law
[John Wesley to Alexander Knox, 1789 June 4]
No full textColeraine
June 4, 1789
My Dear Alleck,
Though you are not very easy to be convinced, I will tell you my thoughts freely.
1. The man by whom God convinces unawakened sinners of sin is sent of God to preach.
2. The man by whom God justifies the ungodly is sent of God to preach.
3. The man who raises new societies, and increases most of the old ones, is sent of God to preach.
Upon inquiry, I find indisputable proof that all these marks concur in William West. Therefore he is as clearly sent of God to preach as I am.
The first time Capt. Walsh came to West Street Chapel, John Haime preached. He was out of all patience, ‘Why’, said he, ‘this fellow knows neither grammar, nor common sense, nor anything else.’ When he ventured to come once more, and saw John in the pulpit, he was running away, but God stopped him and justified him under that very sermon.
I should not wonder if God gave you the same blessing (to confound your wisdom) in hearing William West! Go in God’s name and try!
Peace be with all your spirits! I am
Ever yours,
J. WesleyLetter from John Wesley to Alexander Knox. This letter is one of fifty in a bound volume
[Christmas Worship Service Program, 1980]
No full textProgram for the Perkins Christmas Worship service in 1980
Elizabeth Sankarsingh Interview
No full textElizabeth Sankarsingh (MLS 2022), was interviewed by Amanda Sun via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on August 7, 2023. Mrs. Sankarsingh was born in Dallas, TX and mostly stayed in the area. Her family came from Trinidad and Tobago, and before that, from South Asia. Mrs. Sankarsingh lived in a relatively suburban area, where she eventually discovered her artistic talents. She originally came to SMU with theater in mind, in 1999, although she eventually decided to pursue and grow her talents at another university. Mrs. Sankarsingh did eventually come back to SMU for her Masters in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Creative Writing in 2016. Through this program, she became familiar with many parts of SMU that aren't commonly expressed to strangers and built her understanding of the university through a range of interactions. There were not many other South Asians in her field, to which Sankarsingh credits a part of culture in which many South Asian children focus on other fields that are aligned with their parents’ interests. Mrs. Sankarsingh was involved with Ignite/Arts Dallas, a project that helped to create a more fluid transition from university to the workforce for many Meadows Arts students. Although this project is no longer active, Mrs. Sankarsingh spoke fondly of her time with the organization. Additionally, Mrs. Sankarsingh was involved with the Development and External Affairs (DEA) division. Mrs. Sankarsingh believes that SMU could greatly benefit if it focused on educating students on emotional intelligence. Currently, Mrs. Sankarsingh is involved with Arts in a Changing America and describes herself as a ''Mom, Performing Artist, and Arts Advocate'' (LinkedIn)
Dinobi Onyeagocha Interview
No full textNwadinobi ''Dinobi'' Onyeagocha (Class of 2023) was interviewed by Amanda Sun via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on August 4, 2023. Ms. Onyeagocha was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but moved around, ultimately ending up in Houston, TX, then Dallas, TX, then Keller, TX. In Tennessee, Onyeagocha lived in Germantown, a suburban and predominantly white location. She went to a private middle school and then a public high school, where she was involved in Jack and Jill of America, an organization founded and upheld by Black mothers that supported the young generation of scholars. She participated in a tour of SMU that contributed to her initial negative opinion of the university. Although she ultimately decided to attend SMU, she had several doubts, some of which stemmed from SMU’s lack of diversity and reputation for being dominated by Greek culture. However, while studying Health and Society with a minor in Psychology, Onyeagocha became heavily involved with SMU. Just a few of her achievements include becoming the Vice President of several organizations, including SMU Club Tennis, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Mustang Heroes. She later became the President of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the African Student Association. One of her most memorable experiences, aside from her time in AKA and ASA, was the time she spent as a Student Ambassador, where she inspired and encouraged the next generations of Mustangs to attend. For her outstanding leadership skills, Ms. Onyeagocha was awarded the A. Kenneth Pye Outstanding Greek Award. Onyeagocha also excelled in her studies and was a Hilltop Scholar. At the time of the interview, Ms. Onyeagocha was studying for the MCAT
Andrea Nguyen Interview [Fall 2023]
No full textAndrea Nguyen (Class of 2019) was interviewed by Sabrina Simien via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on September 22, 2023. She received a bachelor’s degree in Markets and Culture and then a second bachelor's degree in Anthropology from SMU. Ms. Nguyen was born in North Dallas, Plano, Texas to Vietnamese parents on October 12, 1997. She grew up in the northern Dallas area where she attended Allen High School and graduated in 2016 with an interest in economic and racial inequality. Once enrolled in SMU, Ms. Nguyen pursued her dual majors in Markets and Culture and Anthropology and earned her bachelor's degree for both in 2019. While at SMU, she was a member of the Dedman College Scholars, University Honors Program, McLane Scholars Group, and was an Engaged Learning Fellow. She also served as the President of the Career Development Ambassadors, Process Advisor for Kairos Undergraduate Creative Journal, and worked as a SMU Service House Resident. Since graduating from SMU, Ms. Nguyen has earned her master’s degree in Transportation Technology and Policy from the University of California at Davis and, at the time of the interview, was working for the Greenlining Institute as a Transportation Equity Fellow. During her interview, Ms. Nguyen talked about her upbringing, community, inequality, education, time at SMU, and future goals