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They actually listened and moved the break back to October like we asked. I am honestly in shock because I thought for sure they would just ignore us but the calendar is officially fixed (keep checking the schedule just in case though). Thanks for not letting this slide.

January 5, 2008

Return Fall Break to October

Return Fall Break to October

🏆 Won — 346 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 9 months ago
SMU\'s Fall Breaks in the recent past have always fell in mid-October. For some reason, both the 2007 and 2008 Fall Breaks have been moved to the same week as the university\'s Thanksgiving break. Many of you have probably heard of a couple reasons as to why this was done, but none of the explanations have seemed valid. Just as the Faculty Senate Calendar Committee worked to change the Spring 2008 calendar, we are sure that an amendment to the 2008-2009 Academic Calendar could be enacted at this point. Please DON\'T select to have your name displayed as anonymous on the signature list. We will have more leverage with names.

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October 27, 2007

I really thought this might just fizzle out in a corner of the internet but seeing how many people want our break back in October is actually wild. It feels like the university might finally have to listen because the momentum is becoming impossible to ignore even if the administration stays quiet for now.

Reached 100 supporters

October 27, 2007

6 Comments

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David Walton
18 years ago Featured

Having the break in oct gives us a real chance to catch up on sleep and actually study.. this new way is just pointless.

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Chris Taylor
18 years ago Featured

This is rediculous. stop messin with the schedule just to make things harder for us.

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Amanda Pierce
18 years ago Featured

I really need that time in october for midterms. its way too much work to go until november without a day off.

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Mike Bell
18 years ago Featured

CHANGE IT BACK. we need a breather before finals.

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Sarah Yang
18 years ago Featured

Mid october break is needed so bad. everyone is burning out by then and trying to cram it all together with thanksgiving makes no sense at all.

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Jessica Becker
18 years ago Featured

Seriously who thought this was a good idea? moving it makes the whole semester feel like one long drag. please fix this calendar.

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