SMU Student Foundation

April was an incredible month for SMU Student Foundation! From Peruna Palooza to our SF Senior Celebration, we loved bringing the SMU community together. We also raised $883 and wrote 500+ birthday cards for The Birthday Party Project to help make birthdays extra special for children across the country. Be sure to check out our April Pillar Press for a look back at all the fun! Link: https://lnkd.in/gA2faxKN

Peruna Palooza was one for the books! We loved celebrating our mascot, Peruna, at our annual birthday party, and this year was extra special with record-breaking attendance from the SMU community. A huge shoutout to Jackson Chase and his Campus Events Committee for bringing the energy, creativity, and spirit that made this event so memorable. And a special thank you to Jay Hartzell for coming out and celebrating with us. We loved having you there! Here’s to celebrating traditions, building community, and making moments that bring the Hilltop together. 💙❤��

We’re excited to share the first Pillar Press of the semester from SMU Student Foundation! In this edition, we highlight our biggest initiatives, the Tate Lecture Series, SMU Giving Day, and our work to expand Student Foundation by bringing in new members. These pillars showcase the impact we’re building across campus and the momentum we’re carrying into the semester. Check out the full March Pillar Press to see what we’ve been working on and what’s ahead. Go take a look! https://lnkd.in/gMq3J8PE

We’re excited to introduce the 2026 SMU Student Foundation Executive Team, Board, and Committees! This group of student leaders is ready to serve, build community, and continue strengthening the traditions that make SMU so special. We’re looking forward to a year of meaningful impact, collaboration, and unforgettable moments. Here’s to an incredible year ahead! Pony Up!

Giving Day is almost here! Join us on March 11th at Armstrong Fieldhouse to celebrate with food trucks, games, and live performances, while supporting the incredible work of SMU student organizations. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the SMU community, have some fun, and make an impact.

SMU Student Foundation is very excited to be partnering with North Texas Food Bank as a part of SMU's Homecoming 2025. As this year’s Philanthropy Coordinator, I’m honored to lead the creation of a unique on-campus event and fundraiser in support of a nonprofit making a meaningful impact in the Dallas community. North Texas Food Bank immediately came to mind for its vital role in addressing food insecurity across our region. In DFW, there are 1.3 million individuals who face hunger every day, including a staggering 1 in 5 children. That means DFW ranks third in the nation among metro areas for the number of people who are food insecure, behind only L.A. and New York. North Texas Food Bank is dedicated to fighting this crisis, and with every $1 you donate, we can deliver 3 meals directly to those in need. Our goal is to raise $20,000, which will provide an incredible 60,000 meals for our neighbors facing food insecurity. Below is the donation link: https://lnkd.in/dqqqA74c Please share this message and fundraiser to raise awareness for this vital mission. Whether you’re near or far, your support can change lives and bring hope to families who are counting on us. Sincere thank you to Debra Baker, Sarah Burns from North Texas Food Bank, as well as Tyler Welch, Jaden Cox, and the entire Homecoming Committee for supporting me in this process.

Student Foundation is the largest student-run organization on SMU's campus, planning and executing signature events like Homecoming, PerunaPalooza, and Celebration of Lights. Gain experience in team leadership, event planning, professional communication, and meet great new friends while you're at it! Applications for Fall 2025 are NOW OPEN to all SMU students, and our semesterly interest meeting is happening THIS THURSDAY so interested students can see how a typical SF meeting runs! Applications close on Sunday, September 7th at 11:59pm. Don't miss your chance to join the SFam! Find the application in this LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sfsmu

Yesterday, we had the first GM of the Fall 2025 semester! SFers were reunited after a long and busy summer, returning to the Chamber to continue preparing for our signature events. We cannot wait for the SMU and greater Dallas communities to see the hard work of our GMs, alongside the members and leaders of our Family Weekend, Homecoming, and Campus Events Committees, as we bring 2025 to a close!