Giving

Building a Better Tomorrow

 Join us for a full weekend of activities as we launch
Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern.  

 

Friday, April 14, 2023–Saturday, April 15, 2023

Building a Better Tomorrow

Southwestern University is elevating to new heights. Together we will celebrate the bright future for Texas’ first university.

All are invited to experience the weekend titled “Building a Better Tomorrow.” The weekend will include key community events: Research and Creative Works Symposium, an evening Celebrating the Future of Southwestern, and Spring Family Weekend.

Online registration is closed. Please visit the Check-In and Information Desk on Friday, April 14, or Saturday, April 15, to register onsite. All are welcome to attend the festivities on Friday!

Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center
Friday, April 14, 2023: 8:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 15, 2023: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 14, 2023

Research and Creative Works Symposium
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
View the Research and Creative Works Symposium schedule.
The final Research and Creative Works Symposium schedule will be available in early April 2023.

Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the Campus Master Plan
3:30 p.m.
Mood-Bridwell Hall Lawn
Join us as we celebrate the kickoff to our seven major Campus Master Plan building initiatives. Combined, these building projects will transform Southwestern’s campus for generations to come.

Celebrating the Future of Southwestern
7:00–10:00 p.m.
Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall
Join us for live music, free food, and fireworks! During the event, Southwestern will share exciting news about our future as a leader in higher education.

Friday, April 14, 2023 & Saturday, April 15, 2023

Spring Family Weekend
View the entire Spring Family Weekend schedule.