Engage Dallas

2-IN-2 PATHWAY SOLO SERVICE INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS
Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community. There is equal emphasis on campus and community impact stemming from the initiative.
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    Upcoming Opportunities and Events

    • Tuesday, September 02, 2025, 12:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Students will be able to earn 1 hour of general engagement by completing their Basics and Groundworks modules with the Student Directors for Crum and ...

    • Wednesday, September 03, 2025, 11:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Come get ready for Engage Dallas with us! Students will be able to earn 1 hour of general engagement by completing their Basics and Groundworks...

    • Wednesday, September 03, 2025, 2:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Learn what Engage Dallas is all about, how to serve, and complete the quick quizzes needed to start volunteering. Free Chick-fil-A included!

    • Wednesday, September 03, 2025, 5:00pm — Smith-Perkins Hall Lobby Join us for the Meet Your Peer Leaders Pizza Party on Tuesday, September 3rd, from 5–6 PM in the Smith-Perkins Hall Lobby! Hosted by the UDH Peer...

    • Tuesday, September 09, 2025, 6:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Students will have a chance to earn 1 hour of general engagement by listening to a short presentation given by Engage Dallas Student Director:...

    • Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) We will be watching On Island, a documentary about mental health struggles, and how community - led programs can be helpful in dismantling substance...

    • Thursday, September 11, 2025, 4:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Learn what Engage Dallas is all about, how to serve, and complete the quick quizzes needed to start volunteering. Free Zalat Pizza included!

    • Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Earn 1 hour of general engagement by learning about Crum's Community Identified Need: Health and Wellness, while enjoying some brownies!

    • Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Engage Dallas' fall day of service.

    • Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us for a guided bus tour to learn more about the history of the city of Dallas, as well as how some of the community-identified needs influence...