ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ Founders’ Day Weekend celebrates Year of the Faculty
Founders’ Day Weekend shined a spotlight on faculty and offered enjoyment for everyone.
DALLAS (ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ) – ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ’s Founders’ Day Weekend, April 10-13, shined a spotlight on the University’s faculty as the centennial celebration of the Year of the Faculty gains momentum on the Hilltop.
Faculty Salute
ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ President R. Gerald Turner honored the University’s faculty during a special event April 11 at Moody Coliseum. President Turner’s Faculty Salute spotlighted the contributions and impact of the University’s distinguished scholars and included a video tribute and the taking of a group faculty photo. The faculty celebration was part of President Turner’s annual Founders’ Day Weekend Presidential Briefing, which highlighted the University’s accomplishments during the past year and provided a look ahead for the coming year.
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This year Founders’ Day Weekend added a new performance program, , highlighting faculty, students, staff and alumni. The program featured compelling stories and demonstrations from 16 ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ faculty, staff, alumni and student speakers on topics ranging from NSA wiretapping, to civil rights, to a whimsical exercise in giant origami.
Community Day
Founders’ Day Weekend expanded its annual Community Day activities this year, including family events at the ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ Presidential Library and Museum as well as at the Meadows Museum.
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