As students may feel that the end of the year is approaching faster than ever, many are rushing to finish their last minute assignments for the semester, editing the final drafts of their English papers and starting to prepare for their treacherous final schedules.

But for many seniors, the things that are usually at the top of their lists are at the end of their lists since after May 15 they will no longer be students of Southern Methodist University. 

Instead of finishing the semester strong and preparing for the next one, they are leaving and are searching for a way to connect to their Alma mater one last time.

The Cox School of Business and the Honors Marketing Practicum class are teaming up in order to honor the graduating seniors from the Cox School of Business. They have provided students with a chance to win raffle prizes, while at the same time provide an opportunity for seniors to learn about how they can make the transition from being a SMU student to becoming an alumnus for years to come.

On April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., seniors are welcome in the Cox Courtyard on Bishop Boulevard, to interact with past and current professors, fellow students and Dean Niemi, while enjoying a picnic lunch.

In embarking on their quests to alumni status, seniors will be able to complete both the Career Center survey and AACSB survey.  These two tools provide an insight in how to better the students’ skills for the future.

Brady Thomson, SMU senior, described the process of getting ready for the senior picnic and all the hard work it has taken for the Honors Marketing Practicum class to prepare.

“This has been a semester long initiative preparing this event,” he said. “We have had a lot of sponsors work together to help us make this event possible. This will provide one last hurrah for seniors to celebrate their achievements over their past years at SMU.”

Senior management major Veronica Davis says she is excited about the opportunity to network with fellow students and alumni.

“The picnic is going to be great, especially since the marketing practicum class spent so much time and put so much effort into making it an experience to remember,” she said. “I know that this will be a wonderful experience, and will create a lasting memory.”