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SUMMARY:Rising With Purpose: DFW Metroplex November 13
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow McMurry alumni and friends in the DFW Metroplex for an evening of food\, fellowship\, and conversation with our new president\, Dr. Lynne Murray. \nHosted at the home of Larry Conlee (Dallas) \nThe evening will feature remarks from: \n\n\nMike Hutchison ’87\, Vice President for Institutional Advancement \n\n\nDr. Lynne Murray\, President
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/rising-with-purpose-dfw-metroplex-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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SUMMARY:Rising With Purpose: DFW Metroplex November 12
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow McMurry alumni and friends in the DFW Metroplex for an evening of food\, fellowship\, and conversation with our new president\, Dr. Lynne Murray. \nHosted at the home of Derek Bennett (Southlake) \nThe evening will feature remarks from: \n\n\nMike Hutchison ’87\, Vice President for Institutional Advancement \n\n\nDr. Lynne Murray\, President
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/rising-with-purpose-dfw-metroplex-2025/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni Engagement":MAILTO:alumni@mcm.edu
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SUMMARY:Rising With Purpose: Lubbock November 6
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow McMurry alumni and friends in Lubbock for an evening of food\, fellowship\, and conversation with our new president\, Dr. Lynne Murray. \nHosted at the home of Ashley Higley ’04 & Ryan Higley ’04 \nThe evening will feature remarks from: \n\n\nMike Hutchison ’87\, Vice President for Institutional Advancement \n\n\nDr. Lynne Murray\, President
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/rising-with-purpose-lubbock-2025/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni Engagement":MAILTO:alumni@mcm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T193000
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SUMMARY:Rising With Purpose: Midland November 5
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow McMurry alumni and friends in Midland for an evening of food\, fellowship\, and conversation with our new president\, Dr. Lynne Murray. \nHosted at the home of Katie ’08 and Charlie Bailey ’08 \nThe evening will feature remarks from: \n\n\nMike Hutchison ’87\, Vice President for Institutional Advancement \n\n\nDr. Lynne Murray\, President
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/rising-with-purpose-midland-2025/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni Engagement":MAILTO:alumni@mcm.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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SUMMARY:Homecoming 2025
DESCRIPTION:October 9 – October 12\, 2025 \nMake plans to join our students\, alumni\, families\, and friends at McMurry’s largest annual gathering. McMurry Homecoming & Reunion Weekend unites the past with the present\, creating a wonderful opportunity for alumni to rekindle ties with their classmates and families to reconnect with their students while experiencing an array of cultural\, athletic\, and entertainment events. Experience a weekend full of McMurry history\, traditions\, fellowship\, and celebration.
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/homecoming-2025/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Campus Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T193000
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SUMMARY:Senior Toast 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nJoin us as we raise a glass to the Class of 2025! The McMurry Alumni Association invites all seniors to a special Senior Toast\, celebrating your achievements and bright futures ahead. Enjoy small bites\, exciting giveaways\, and great fellowship as we come together to honor your journey and welcome you into the alumni family. Cheers to you and all that’s to come!
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/senior-toast-2025/
LOCATION:The Mill Wine Bar and Event Venue\, 239 Locust St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
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SUMMARY:Official Ring Ceremony 2025
DESCRIPTION:Every Spring\, McMurry holds a ceremony for students who are receiving their class rings. The ceremony includes presentations on the history of McMurry and the ring tradition. McMurry President Dr. Lynne Murray will present each student with their class ring during the ceremony. Current students and alumni who receive their class rings during the year are welcome to participate in the ceremony. \n2025 Ring Ceremony details:\nThe McMurry University 2025 Ring Ceremony will be held on Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\, in Matthews Auditorium on the McMurry campus. \nRing Order Deadline:\nThe ring order deadline for the 2025 Ring Ceremony is February 21\, 2025. Please order your class ring from Balfour by this date in order for it to be ready in time for the ceremony.
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/official-ring-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Matthews Auditorium\, 1400 Sayles Blvd.\, box 66\, Abilene\, TX\, 79697\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Campus Event
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SUMMARY:Alumni Achievement Awards: Night of Distinction 2025
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! We hope to see you next year! \nGraduates of McMurry University are leaders in their professions and their communities\, living extraordinary lives that embody McMurry’s core values of Learning\, Excellence\, and Service. \nThe University will honor nine alumni who have made a significant difference in their communities and professions at the Alumni Achievement: Night of Distinction dinner on Friday\, April 25\, 2025\, as part of McMurry’s annual Spring Alumni Weekend. \nTickets \n\n$30 per person\n$350.00 tables of 8
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/alumni-achievement-awards-night-of-distinction-2/
LOCATION:Campus Center
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
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SUMMARY:Spring Alumni Weekend
DESCRIPTION:April 25-26\, 2025 \nJoin us for a full weekend of events! \n\nAlumni Achievement Awards: Night of Distinction\nFriday\, April 25 at 7 p.m. $30 per person\, $350 tables of 8  \nAffinity Group and Social Club Exes Association Reunions/Meetings\nRing Ceremony\nSaturday\, April 26 at 1 p.m.\n\n 
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/spring-alumni-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T130000
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SUMMARY:Women‘s Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:McMurry University’s annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon will host Shannon Sedgwick Davis ’96 as the keynote speaker. Join us in celebration of women’s achievements! \nShannon Sedgwick Davis ’96 is the CEO of Bridgeway Foundation and the author of To Stop a Warlord. The Bridgeway Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to ending and preventing mass atrocities around the world. Established in 2000 as the charitable giving arm of Bridgeway Capital Management\, the organization serves as a catalyst for peace and reconciliation in international communities suffering from oppression\, genocide\, and other human rights violations. An attorney\, activist\, and passionate advocate for social justice\, Ms. Sedgwick Davis has guided the Bridgeway Foundation in pioneering solutions to seemingly intractable issues around the world. The organization has supported the work of groups like Aegis Trust\, Resolve Uganda\, Human Rights Watch\, Invisible Children\, and dozens of community-based organizations. Ms. Sedgwick Davis and the Bridgeway Foundation have been credited for their pivotal role in mobilizing awareness\, civilian protection\, and recovery efforts to counter the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army and its leader\, Joseph Kony\, the first-ever indictee of the International Criminal Court. Ms. Sedgwick Davis and the Foundation’s work have been featured on NBC’s TODAY\, TEDxSanAntonio\, PBS NewsHour\, and in Forbes. \nBefore joining Bridgeway Foundation in 2007\, Ms. Sedgwick Davis served as Vice President of Geneva Global\, a leading philanthropic consulting firm that advises individuals\, foundations\, non-profit organizations\, and corporations on international development\, global health\, and poverty solutions. Previously\, Ms. Sedgwick Davis was the Director of Public Affairs at the International Justice Mission (IJM)\, a human rights agency that focuses on ending slavery\, forced prostitution\, and illegal land seizures in the developing world. Her work in helping rescue children from sex trafficking in the Svay Pak village of Cambodia was featured in the 2005 Emmy award-winning piece\, “Children for Sale\,” on Dateline. \nMs. Sedgwick Davis is an honors graduate of McMurry University and Baylor Law School\, from which she received the institution’s Young Lawyer of the Year Award in 2011. Her other recognitions include the Nomi Network’s 2014 Abolitionist Award; a Global Human Rights Hero award from Saving Innocence; the Navy SEAL “Fire in the Gut” Award; and the 2022 International Citizen of the Year Award from the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Ms. Sedgwick Davis serves on the advisory council of The Elders and is a board member of several organizations including Humanity United\, charity: water\, Verdant Frontiers\, and\, formerly\, TOMS. \nAll proceeds from this event benefit the Dr. Sandra S. Harper Women’s Leadership Scholarship at McMurry.
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/womens-leadership-luncheon-3/
LOCATION:Mabee Room
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Campus Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T130000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Honor the Past\, Inspire the Future – Join Us as a Sponsor for McMurry’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Luncheon. \nThis luncheon celebrates Black history\, culture\, and contributions and is organized by McMurry University’s PAATH and TRIO Clubs. Your sponsorship will help foster educational growth and empower students at McMurry University. \nWe are honored to announce Dr. Hope Pamplin ’01\, current McMurry Board Member\, as the featured speaker. Her presentation is titled: “Authentically YOU: Loving the Skin You’re In.” \nLocation: Garrison Campus Center Mabee Room A \nContact Information\nDr. Jessica Thompson\n325.793.6710\nthompson.jessica@mcm.edu
URL:https://mcm.edu/event/black-history-month-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Campus Event
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