Latest Updates from SMU-TV
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Sailing With Scott
Final exams and projects may be looming over the Hilltop this week, but Rockwall's lakefront Harbor is already sailing into summer with three unique attractions.
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The Daily Update: Mon. May 6
Today was the last Daily Update of the year. During today's Daily Update we discuss an amber alert issued, Syrian civil war, and more. Anchored by: Summer Dashe and Erica Penunuri Weather by: Danielle Gersh Produced by: Chandler Schlegel Directed by:
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Dr. Doyin Oluwole: a woman with a purpose to help others
Dr. Doyin Oluwole experienced the miracle of life as a young girl in Nigeria. Her mother was trained as a midwife by an American missionary and worked at a private facility behind her home, where she took care of children and delivered babies in a small clinic.
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The Daily Update: Friday May 3, 2013
SMU-TV talks about the legalization of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island, an explosive device found in Austin, and where displaced dogs from West, TX are staying now. Producer: Rebekah Tate Anchor: Demetrio Teniente Director: Dacota Taylor
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Bush Center opens to public
Less than one week after five living presidents joined the high-profile dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the center officially opened to the public on Wednesday. The public opening did not draw as much media attention, but certainly drew a crowd.
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The Daily Update: Thurs. May 2
During today's Daily Update we discuss Plan B appeals, harsh weather throughout the nation, and more. Anchored by: Patricia Villacin and Marissa Budzynski Weather by: Natalie Yezbick Directed by: Daniella Rivera Produced by: Yusra Jabeen
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The Daily Update: Wed. May 1
During today's Daily Update we discuss the Bush Library opening to the public, the worlds first website, and more. Anchored by: Brett Davis Produced by: Dacota Taylor Directed by: Amelia Hollow
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SMU Day gives first look inside George W. Bush Library
While the rest of the world had to wait until today to step inside the George W. Bush Presidential Center, almost 2,400 students and faculty were able to catch a sneak peek at the library’s SMU Day Monday. “We have [guests] signed up in blocks,” Nici Bremer, a SMU Development and External Affairs staff member who was directing students to the entrance, said.
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President Bush: Through the Eyes of His Sister and Friends
It's been five years since President George W. Bush left office, but he's been keeping busy with some of his favorite adrenaline pumping hobbies. SMU-TV's Lucy Sosa has more on the story.
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The Daily Update: Tuesday April 30, 2013
<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65243819" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> SMU-TV talks about a historical announcement in the NBA, new cabinet members on President Obama's staff, and towns near Dallas trying to focus on bringing in young adults.
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Presidential Library opens for SMU day
Media Preview: The Bush Wall from SMU-TV on Vimeo. Just days after the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, today SMU students, staff and faculty have the opportunity to tour the museum. While last week’s festivities were invitation only, the doors will be opened today for a select amount of students who registered for a time to tour the presidential center.
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The Daily Update: Friday April 26, 2013
SMU-TV recaps the Bush Center Dedication, the Boston bombing suspects move from the hospital to the jail, and the NFL Draft Producer: Julie Fancher Anchors: Macey Meriggi and Demetrio Teniente Director: Reem Abdelrazik Special Report by Paz Beatt
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SMU takes world stage
April 25, 2013 will go down in the books as one of the most significant days of SMU’s first century, as all eyes were on SMU for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The audience included five living presidents who were on campus to help celebrate this dedication, in addition to the rest of the Bush family, heads of state and local and national leaders, such as New Jersey Gov.
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Protests counter Library dedication
“Let’s prevent the next war!” “Arrest Bush now!” and “Abuse of power!” were only some of the messages written on the black poster boards of The People’s Response protest group Thursday morning. TPR aims to advocate accountability of government officials and seeks to raise public awareness of matters of injustice.
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Block Party celebrates George W. Bush Library dedication
The celebrations for the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center culminated with the SMU Boulevard Block Party Thursday evening. From 5-9 p.m. both students and local residents gathered in the SMU intramural fields, adjacent to the new Bush Center, to enjoy food and live music.
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SMU music groups perform at dedication
Four of SMU’s musical groups performed Thursday at the Bush Center dedication—Southern Gentlemen, Belle Tones, Voices of Inspiration and the Meadows Chorale. With guests of the dedication arriving as early as four hours ahead of the ceremony’s start, performances began with Southern Gentlemen and moved to the others, providing entertainment that embodied much of SMU’s commitment to excellence.
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Student Reactions at the Ceremony
SMU-TV reporter, Summer Dashe, gives an update on student reactions as speakers like President Clinton and First Lady Laura Bush speak.
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The Relationship Between George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush
Ann Mccaslin Parker looks at the special bond between George W. Bush and his father, George H.W. Bush.
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President Scholars React to Dedication Ceremony at George W. Bush Presidential Center
SMU President's scholar gives insight to SMU-TV's Ali Williams on what she thought of the GWB Pres. Center dedication.
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Protesters Stand Outside George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication
SMU-TV's Reem Abdelrazik reports on protesters outside the Dedication Ceremony today at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Many of the protesters claim there is too much corruption in the government currently.
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Phil Donahue Speaks About Why He is Protesting
Phil Donahue, most famous for hosting The Phil Donahue Show, gives SMU-TV his thoughts on the struggles our nation faces.
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Footage of Guests Finding Seating
SMU-TV's Lucy Sosa has been perched on the riser for the George W. Bush Presidential Center all morning. Here is a video of final preparations.
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Weather Update
SMU-TV's Dani Gersh takes a look at the weather just past 10:00 a.m. this morning. The dedication is just starting, but there's still a lot of outside activity slated for campus this afternoon.
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Reactions Around Campus
Some people are thrilled to see the dedication happen today, but others are finding it inconvenient. SMU-TV's Brett Davis takes a look in Hughes-Trigg Center and Cafe 100 to find some reactions.
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Fashion at the Dedication
SMU-TV's Brooke Williamson gives us the Fashion Scoop from the Dedication.
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Southern Gentlemen and Dignitaries
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SMU Campus is Eerily Quiet Before Bush Dedication
SMU-TV's Macy Meriggi scouted the campus SMU for early activity this morning and found that the north side of campus was relatively inactive.
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The Commuter Experience
SMU-TV's Danielle Rivera went to Airline parking garage to catch students, faculty, and visitors as they arrived on campus to hear how they made it to campus today. The reactions were mixed, but were overall very positive.
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Commuter Students Talk About Their Trip to School
SMU-TV's Ali Williams asks students about their morning commutes to school the morning of the opening of the George W Bush Presidential Center.
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Taking a look at Twitter
SMU-TV reporter Lexie Hammesfahr gives an update on the social media scene surrounding today's events at the Bush Center dedication.
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