It was truly a night to remember
The fourth Friday in September
Of a century six years old.
UD’s remarkable 50 year story
Its struggles, its joys and its glory
A story that had to be told
In one magnificent night
We gathered to bask in its light……
So picture the scene if you ‘re able—
A thousand were sitting at table
In joyful celebration
From all across the nation.
"Poetry is civically important for a healthy and happy society," said three-time UD alumnus Matt Mehan, BA '00 MA '09 PhD '14. "In other words, a healthy politics requires a healthy poetics."
+ Read MoreKimberly Diwa, BA '22, first heard of the University of Dallas during a Bible study at her church. She decided to visit campus and immediately was struck by UD's friendly character, not to mention its impressive record of preparing pre-med students for medical school.
+ Read MoreDuring the course of the 2018-19 academic year, the university will sponsor a series of lectures, art exhibits, panel discussions and other activities centered around All the Light We Cannot See, the first chosen book for this new community reading initiative, culminating in author Anthony Doerr's visit to campus as the 2019 Eugene McDermott lecturer.
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