“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.â€
2 Timothy 1:7
The Grammy Award-winning band Switchfoot played to enthusiastic fans Feb. 23 at Newton Hobson Auditorium on Southern Wesleyan University’s campus in Central. Read more>>
SWU hosts elected officials
Pickens County Council ChairmanNeil Smith, left, Rep. Davey Hiott and Sen. Larry Martin, right, listen to one of the speakers during an appreciation luncheon for elected and appointed officials Feb. 24 at the university’s campus in Central.
Officials at the federal, state and local levels attended the luncheon, interacted with students and university leadership and got an update on the university’s status from President Todd Voss. The luncheon was organized by the SWU Development office.
Feed Seniors Now
SWU’s North Augusta learning center is working again with the Feed Seniors NOW Initiative in Augusta. Last year, they were able to partner with a local food bank to get donations for needy seniors in the Augusta area. If a prospective student donates a nonperishable food item, SWU will waive their application fee. For details, download this flyer or contact Jason Norton at ext. 5646 or email jnorton@swu.edu.
Play Ball!
This Wednesday,March 5, SWU will meet Anderson University's Trojans at Greenville’s Fluor Field. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. SWU Baseball alumni are being invited, and all SWU alumni and friends are urged to fill the stands in SWU blue. Tickets can be purchased through the Greenville Drive. Click here to be taken to the online ticket office.
SWU students are inviting their grandparents and special guests to visit the Central campus for a memorable, activity-filled day. Grandparents Day, planned for March 21, will be a time for making family connections while getting a taste of campus life, sharing meals with grandchildren, touring the historic campus and taking in a ballgame or a musical show. There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy free time together and several activity choices on that day. Read more>>
Lusk inducted into Georgia Hall of Fame
Charles “Sonny†Lusk, a SWU board of visitors member and a 1956 alumnus, was inducted into the Georgia Bowling Hall of Fame Aug. 3 of this past year. Lusk, who resides in Kennesaw, Ga., with his wife Mable, is a long-time bowler who has served in various capacities with local and state bowling associations. He’s also a certified coach, registered volunteer, certified lane inspector and has served on the U.S. Bowling Congress lane certification advisory committee.
Turn! Part 2
Dr. Chris Bounds, Professor of Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University, was guest speaker for the Phaup Holiness Emphasis Series Feb. 24-26 at Southern Wesleyan University in Central. The series focused on the importance of holiness and following God’s will. View the videos on the SWU Chapel page in YouTube.
Good to go
The SWU Track and Soccer Complex is open and ready for use! As the weather improves and we start to feel like exercising, we want to invite you to use the complex. As you might expect, our men’s and women’s track teams have been using the facility to train and prepare for their season and competitions. We are currently working on a sign, which will be posted at the Wesleyan Drive entrance to the track, so that you will know when the track is open for community use or closed due to track practice/competition or soccer practice/competition. We close the area during practices to protect the community users from injury.
We ask that all cars enter the complex on the gravel entrance off of Wesleyan Drive and leave cars parked in the pull-off/parking area just south of the barrier gate. Access to the track is from the unlocked gate found near the finish line of the track (gate closest to the storage building).
Please enjoy this complex and the spring weather and the help us spread the word in the community.
Chris R. Williams, SWU Director of Athletics
Warrior Athletics this week
March 3 – Men’s Tennis vs. Methodist University, Nettles Park, Clemson, 3 p.m.
March 4 – Men’s and Women’s Tennis Vs. Barton, Nettles Park, Clemson, 10 a.m.
Baseball vs. Truett McConnell, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
March 5 – Baseball vs. Anderson University, Fluor Field, Greenville, 5 p.m.
March 5-8 – Men’s and Women’s Basketball @ SSAC Tournament, Montgomery, Ala.
March 6-8 – Men’s and Women’s Track and Field @ NAIA Indoor Championships, Geneva, Ohio
March 7 – Baseball vs. Martin Methodist, 4 p.m.
Softball vs. Coastal Georgia, 3:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
March 8 – Baseball vs. Martin Methodist, Noon & 2 p.m.
Softball vs. USC Beaufort, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Byron Wimphrie, a 2009 physical education graduate, was named Lakeside Middle School Teacher of the Year. In addition to being physical education teacher at Lakeside, he is an associate men’s basketball coach for the Warriors. He is also the son of Charles Wimphrie, SWU head men’s basketball coach.
Personnel Announcement
Due to personnel transitions over the past few months, Enrollment Management is implementing some changes in its leadership positions at both the Columbia and Greenville Learning Centers. As a result, we are pleased to announce the following appointments: effective March 1, Barbara Specter (Columbia learning center) and Brice Bickel (Greenville learning center) will move into new roles as interim regional directors for their respective locations. Each will provide leadership for SWU’s AGS enrollment efforts at the regional learning centers and will provide supervision for the Admissions Coordinators. Bickel will report directly to Chad Peters, vice president for enrollment management, and Specter will report to Dean Grile, senior director of recruitment services. Please join us in congratulating Barbara and Brice on their promotions.
Enjoy crafts? Enjoy hanging out with other crafters?
Come to Crafternoon @ the Library. Bring your supplies and work on your craft project while socializing with and learning from other crafters on campus. For details, visit the Crafternoon LibGuide online.
