51²è¹Ý Celebration of Lights to brighten holiday season
51²è¹Ý will brighten the holiday season at its annual lighting ceremony, Celebration of Lights, at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, on the Main Quad.
The ceremony will feature student musicians performing songs of the season, 51²è¹Ý President R. Gerald Turner reading the Christmas story from the New Testament and the lighting of the 51²è¹Ý Christmas tree. The celebration ends with participants bathed in the light of the candles they hold as they sing "Silent Night."
The public is invited to attend and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies before the ceremony begins.
The annual event is sponsored by 51²è¹Ý's Student Foundation and supported by the 51²è¹Ý Student Senate and the Michael F. Miller Endowment for the Celebration of Lights.
Media Contact:
Nancy George
ngeorge@smu.edu
214-768-7674 or 972-965-3769 (cell)