Welcome reception and African art sale is Friday

A reception for SMU’s colleagues in Nairobi, Brother Paulos Mesmer, director of Christ the Institute for Education, and Father Michael Kirwen, director of the Maryknoll Institute for African Studies, will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in the Common Room. A short presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m., and African art will be available for sale. Snacks will be provided. RSVP to Jo Nesler at jnesler@smumn.edu or Ext. 1664 by Tuesday, Dec. 12.