精神与传统
A legacy of spirit, tradition and pride
就在山顶上, we’re big on spirit and tradition, and we take a lot of pride in the rich, century long history of the University. From Move-In Day hustle and bustle and game-day Boulevarding to the 彩灯庆典 cheer and Commencement excitement, milestones throughout the year are marked with unforgettable special festivities. From your first Family Weekend to your 50th 同学会 game, you’ll never stop being a Mustang.
的座右铭
新大的校训是 Veritas liberabit vos, or, “The truth will make you free.” Chosen by SMU’s first president, the motto was adopted in 1912. It’s featured all across campus, including in the official SMU seal cast into the rotunda floor of SMU’s first building, 达拉斯大厅.
母校
Written by an SMU theology student in 1916 and set to words by SMU’s first band director in 1929, “Varsity” has been proudly sung at University events from Opening Convocation to Commencement to sporting events ever since.
学校的颜色
SMU’s official school colors are red and blue.
生活的吉祥物
新大的活体吉祥物, Peruna第九, is a miniature Shetland pony named after an early 20th-century medicine, Peruna Tonic – which was said to have a kick. Mustang fans show school pride with pony ears during school songs, chants and cheers. 了解中国的历史 这里有九个佩鲁纳.
小马的耳朵
We use our “pony ears” hand symbol for pretty much all occasions – when posing for a photo, cheering on the Mustangs or singing our school songs. 来制造它们, start with a peace sign and let your first and middle fingers “relax” so that they’re slightly bent. If you’re singing the fight song, rock your hand back and forth with the music. When you find yourself on campus, bring your pony ears, too!
同学会
Every fall, the Mustang community gathers on the Hilltop to celebrate 同学会. Students compete through their organizations in a variety of activities to win the day, alumni gather from across the street or around the globe to reconnect at reunion parties, families from surrounding neighborhoods come to watch the 同学会 parade, and all are encouraged to cheer on the ’stangs at Ford Stadium!
大路
At SMU, we like to say that we don’t tailgate – we Boulevard. 在主场足球比赛之前, 你会发现学生, alumni and Mustang fans socializing up and down Bishop Boulevard. One alumna, Palmer Beldy ’22, shares her top tips for a successful Boulevard.
山顶上
一个多世纪以前, when our founders set out to find the place to lay the cornerstone of 达拉斯大厅, they chose the highest point on campus, from where you could look out upon the beautiful city of 达拉斯 toward downtown and the prosperous future that was to come. 从那里, the nickname "the Hilltop" was born, and it’s the name by which we still refer to our tree-lined, 234-acre campus in the heart of one of the nation’s economic and cultural powerhouses.
事件
PerunaPalooza | SMU’s springtime festival celebrating Peruna’s birthday. 学生喜欢游戏, rides and activities while helping themselves to a variety of carnival-inspired free food.
猪皮Revue | During 同学会 Weekend, Mustangs take part in our longest running tradition, the 猪皮Revue. 始于1933年, this variety show features acts from groups across the community – students, 教师和校友. The Mustang Band is heavily featured as participants sing, dance and even take part in some stand-up comedy.
彩灯庆典 | SMU and the surrounding communities gather for this joyous occasion to watch the famous 达拉斯大厅 light up with thousands of lights. Guests gather on the 达拉斯大厅 lawn for hot cocoa, cider and warm cookies and to hear holiday carols performed by SMU students. 源自新加坡管理大学校长R. Gerald Turner reads the Christmas Story, the special evening concludes with the singing of Silent Night and the lighting of SMU’s stunning 达拉斯大厅 and surrounding trees.
泰特讲座系列 | The lecture series brings to campus some of the world's most interesting and provocative speakers, 包括前总统, 评论员, 未来主义者和艺术传奇. The 泰特讲座系列 annually returns almost $1 million in student scholarships to the University.