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The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
Which pet did K.C. once lose in an on-campus residence (for a really long time)? A A rosy boa constrictor named Carmen
C A cat named Meow-jay
B A bearded dragon named Ike
D A hamster named Gaucho
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
Carmen escaped her terrarium, remaining on the lam for nearly seven months. After she slithered back to the residence, a vet confirmed that she was healthy and, in fact, had gained weight. *Bonus Fact: K.C. also owned a bearded dragon named Ike.
Which pet did K.C. once lose in an on-campus residence (for a really long time)? A A rosy boa constrictor named Carmen
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
Which sport did three SVPLT members play in high school? A Soccer
C Basketball
B Baseball/Softball
D Volleyball
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
K.C., Lisa and Mindy all hooped in high school. Lisa scored gooooooooooals on the soccer field (in college, too!), while JJ spiked her heart out on the volleyball court.
Which sport did three SVPLT members play in high school? C Basketball
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
What is the actual street name of “The Boulevard”? A University Blvd
C Bishop Blvd
B Shuttles Ln
D Mustang Way
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
Bishop Blvd is named after Horace Bishop, a Methodist minister and SMU founder. The street’s full, original name is “Horace Bishop Boulevard.”
What is the actual street name of “The Boulevard”? C Bishop Blvd
Our Staff, Our Stars
Among current, full-time Division staff, what is the average years of service to the University? A 6 years
C 3.5 years
B 7.5 years
D 9.5 years
Our Staff, Our Stars
Seven staff have served for over 20 years: Jennifer “JJ” Jones (40), Peter Davis (27), Michael Hogan (25), Dawn Norris (25), Nan Gunter (22), Gregg Suttle (21) and David Chambers (21).
Among current, full-time Division staff, what is the average years of service to the University? A 6 years
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
What was K.C.’s primary job during college? A A Sandwich Artist at Subway
C A Retail Associate at REI
B A Teller at Bank of America
D An on-campus biology tutor
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
After failing to launch a successful career at the local Jamba Juice, K.C. worked as a Bank Teller for close to his entire undergrad.
What was K.C.’s primary job during college?
B A Teller at Bank of America
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
Unsurprisingly, many SVPLT members were highly involved in college. In which role(s) did they not serve? A Resident Assistant
C Student Government Representative
B Admissions Tour Guide
D Mascot
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
Alongside multiple RAs, Tour Guides and Student Government Representatives, SVPLT boasts former Orientation Leaders, Greek members, on-campus student workers and one member of SMU’s very own Student Foundation (Mindy)!
Unsurprisingly, many SVPLT members were highly involved in college. In which role(s) did they not serve?
D Mascot
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
Which SMU school does not have an individual’s first name as part of its official, full title? A Perkins School of Theology
C Cox School of Business
B Meadows School of the Arts
D Simmons School of Education and Human Development
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
Though Perkins is named for them, Joseph M. and Lois C. do not join Algur H. (Meadows), Edwin L. (Cox) or Annette Caldwell (Simmons) in having their first names christen an SMU school.
Which SMU school does not have an individual’s first name as part of its official, full title? A Perkins School of Theology
Our Staff, Our Stars
Since last year’s Impact Day, in which units have Division staff been promoted? A Residence Life and Student Housing
C None
B Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
D Both A and B
Our Staff, Our Stars
Staff promoted this year include Renee Gibson, Susan Strobel Hogan and Kallie Terrana (RLSH) as well as Bonnie Pickett (OSVPSA). Hats off to them!
Since last year’s Impact Day, in which units have Division staff been promoted?
D Both A and B
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
K.C. travels frequently with SMU sports teams. What is his favorite Mustang away-game experience? A 2024 ACC Championship in Charlotte, NC (Football) B 2026 Holiday Bowl in San Diego, CA (Football)
C 2024 SMU vs. Duke in Durham, NC (Football) D 2018 SMU vs. Wichita in Wichita, KS (Men’s Basketball)
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
SMU defeated the Blue Devils in overtime, 28-27, on October 26, 2024—the University’s first year in the ACC. The Mustangs ended the game by denying Duke the two-point conversion they’d need to win.
K.C. travels frequently with SMU sports teams. What is his favorite Mustang away-game experience? C 2024 SMU vs. Duke in Durham, NC (Football)
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
How many dogs are currently owned by SVPLT members? A None
C Five
B Three
D Six
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
Aussiedoodle Cyrus runs the Mmeje household; dachshund Riley the Norris homestead; and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Finnegan the Watson home.
How many dogs are currently owned by SVPLT members?
B Three
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
Which building houses the SMU bell tower (containing a 25-bell, two-octave carillon)? A Fondren Science Building
C Dedman Life Sciences Building
B N.L. Heroy Science Hall
D Dallas Hall
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
The carillon was gifted to SMU by the 1951 graduating class. It automatically chimes the hour each day and occasionally features music for events.
Which building houses the SMU bell tower (containing a 25-bell, two-octave carillon)? A Fondren Science Building
Our Staff, Our Stars
Which of these graduate degrees is not held by one or more current Division staff? A Masters in Social Work (MSW)
C Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
B Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
D Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Our Staff, Our Stars Though there aren’t any MFAs among us, nearly 30% of full-time Division staff hold a Masters of Education (MEd). Another 22% hold a Masters of Arts or Science (MA/MS).
Which of these graduate degrees is not held by one or more current Division staff?
B Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
In which academic program was K.C. not involved during undergrad? A Biological Engineering
C African American Studies
B Pre-Med Studies
D Sociology
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
K.C. double-majored in African American Studies and Sociology at the University of California San Diego... once he left the pre-med track after nearly three years!
In which academic program was K.C. not involved during undergrad? A Biological Engineering
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
SVPLT members have met some famous folks. Which celebrity have they not met? A Matthew McConaughey
C Glen Powell
B Ricky Martin
D LL Cool J
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
JJ stood backstage with rapper and actor LL Cool J at the NAACP Image Awards; Lisa met actor Matthew McConaughey in a bar*; and Mindy crossed paths with actor Glenn Powell at UT-Austin. *Bonus Fact: Lisa invited Matthew to her ordination; sadly, he did not attend.
SVPLT members have met some famous folks. Which celebrity have they not met?
B Ricky Martin
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
Who was the shortest-serving University President in SMU history? A Dr. Robert S. Hyer
C Dr. A. Kenneth Pye
B Dr. Charles C. Selecman
D Dr. Paul Hardin
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
Dr. Paul Hardin served as SMU President for only two years (1972-1974) before he uncovered the infamous SMU football scandal and was forced to resign by the Board of Governors.
Who was the shortest-serving University President in SMU history?
D Dr. Paul Hardin
Our Staff, Our Stars
If you asked, “Is anyone here a doctor?” how many current Division staff should stand up? A 10
C 23
B 31
D 17
Our Staff, Our Stars Of professionals one could call “Doctor,” the Division has at least 8 EdDs, 6 PhDs, 3 MDs, 1 PsyD and 1 DMin.
If you asked, “Is anyone here a doctor?” how many current Division staff should stand up? C 23
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
What is K.C.’s favorite Hilltop location? A Facing Dallas Hall from the bottom of the Boulevard B The Hoyt G. Kennemer Memorial Fountain on Dallas Hall Lawn
C The steps of Dallas Hall D Facing downtown Dallas from the SMU Archives in Fondren Library
The Man, The Myth: The Mmeje
K.C. loves to see the greenery sweeping visitors into campus along The Boulevard. He also thinks Meadows Museum is pretty cool.
What is K.C.’s favorite Hilltop location? A Facing Dallas Hall from the bottom of the Boulevard
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
If you’re interested in physically challenging activities, which SVPLT member(s) can provide tips and tricks? A Julius and Mindy
C Dawn, JJ and K.C.
B Aramis and Lisa
D Nan
SVPLT: They’re Just Like Us!
Julius is an expert in physically demanding high ropes courses, while Mindy is a regular runner of half and whole marathons.
If you’re interested in physically challenging activities, which SVPLT member(s) can provide tips and tricks? A Julius and Mindy
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
Which of the below is not a current IFC chapter at SMU? A Phi Delta Theta
C Kappa Sigma
B Sigma Chi
D Sigma Kappa Rho
Hidden Hilltop Highlights
This fall, SMU adds two additional IFC chapters to the current ten: Alpha Tau Omega and Kappa Alpha Order.
Which of the below is not a current IFC chapter at SMU?
D Sigma Kappa Rho
Our Staff, Our Stars
What percentage of Division staff somewhat or strongly agree that they feel “included in Division activities”? A 78%
C 86%
B 94%
D 80%
Our Staff, Our Stars This marks an increase since 2024, when 75% of Staff Engagement Survey respondents indicated feeling included.
What percentage of Division staff somewhat or strongly agree that they feel “included in Division activities”? C 86%
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