“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.â€
2 Timothy 1:7
Wagner speaks at SWU
Using a Bible and headphones, Kenneth Wagner speaks about "plugging in" to God's Word and tuning out the surrounding noise of the world. A 2008 SWU alumnus, Wagner is lead student pastor at Calvary Wesleyan church in Harrington, Del. He was speaker for a special Preview Day chapel this past Friday.
Wagner also spoke to youth attending Fellowship of the Called (FOTC), which took place over the weekend on the Central campus. Wagner is passionate about seeing students gain an authentic faith in Christ. God’s ministry through Kenneth and Sherry Wagner along with the staff of UNI+ED impacts the lives of more than 200 youth each week.
Preview Day
SWU Ambassadors led prospective students and guests on a campus tour during Preview Day this past Friday. Prospective students and guests also met with faculty and staff members, attended a special Preview Chapel and heard from President Todd Voss.
Clayton Drive closing
It appears that the road repairs for Clayton Drive has now been set for next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-3, as the weather allows. While construction is taking place, please turn onto Wesleyan Drive. Those approaching SWU from the east can turn onto Thomas Lane. The CATbus is rerouting onto Wesleyan Drive, as shown on the map. Thank you for keeping this in mind as both the surrounding and SWU communities will certainly benefit from these road improvements.
Roll out the red carpet!
“Heaven is for Real,†a new Sony Pictures release, hits theaters April 16, but there’s no need to wait that long – SWU will host a FREE private showing at 7 p.m. April 11.
The movie, based on the #1 New York Times best-selling book of the same name, portrays the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Actor Greg Kinnear plays Todd Burpo and Kelly Reilly is Sonja Burpo. The Burpo’s son Colton had a near-death experience and claimed to have visited Heaven. The movie will be shown in the Newton Hobson auditorium. View the trailer>>
Book Club
This month the Rickman Library Book Club is reading "Divergent" by Victoria Roth. All SWU students, faculty and staff are invited. We will be meeting at the Shelter next to the Warrior Pit today at 4 pm. For more information, visit our site. If you have any questions or need help locating the book, please contact Shannon Brooks. sbrooks@swu.edu or ext. 5072. Details are also on this flyer.
Fine Arts
Music Majors Formal Recital
SWU music majors are featured in the Music Majors Formal Recital this Friday at 4:30 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center auditorium on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call ext. 5404.
Gospel Extravaganza*
On Sunday, April 13, come listen to an afternoon of inspirational gospel music by some of the area’s finest gospel choirs from 3-6 p.m. The Gospel Extravaganza will feature the SWU Gospel Choir, New Holly Light Gospel Choir, United House of Prayer Gospel Band and special guests. The Gospel Extravaganza will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center auditorium and admission is free.
Jazz Ensemble outdoor concert*
On Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m., the Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble will be at Pickens Amphitheater, located just off Main Street in downtown Pickens. Admission is free for both of these events. Call (864) 644-5404 for more information.
*The Gospel Extravaganza and Jazz Ensemble outdoor concert are a part of the Clemson Blues Festival. To find out more about other events associated with the festival, go to www.clemsonbluesfest.org .
Business Academy Series at N. Augusta
SWU is hosting a series of programs in North Augusta to help area businesses become more effective and competitive in the marketplace. SWU is partnering with the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce to offer the chamber’s Business Academy Series at the university’s North Augusta learning center, located at 802 E. Martintown Rd., Suite 101. Those interested in participating should contact the North Augusta Chamber at (803) 279-2323 for registration and prices. The event is free for SWU students, staff and faculty. Click here for details and a complete schedule.
Johnson receives grant
Staci Johnson, SWU biology instructor, was awarded a grant from the Team Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC). She will research "The use of PollEverywhere.com for simultaneous reporting of team decisions in the Team Based Learning classroom." While Prof. Johnson has utilized both electronic and paper-based simultaneous reporting methods in courses, she was surprised to find no published data on which method best facilitates student learning. The research will be conducted in both general education and upper level biology courses for four semesters, beginning in Fall 2014. Johnson will present the findings of her research at the TBLC Annual Meeting in 2017. The TBLC is composed of educators at all levels that utilize the active learning strategy Team Based Learning. Its goal is to promote collaborative projects across institutions, and seeks to stimulate the development of a community of educational scholars.
Personnel News
Please join us in congratulating the former Amy Chambers on her marriage to Jay Littleton at the S.C. Botanical Gardens in Clemson on Friday, March 21. Amy is assistant registrar (Academic Records) and has been a SWU employee since 1998. She is also a double alum with undergraduate degrees in music (1996) and English (2005). Congratulations may be sent to her at achambers@swu.edu.
Personnel Transitions
The Office of Financial Aid is pleased to announce the following appointments:
Leah Paxton will be moving from leave of absence officer/internal auditor to compliance analyst effective April 1.
Amanda Stewart (currently financial aid counselor-Traditional Program) will be assuming the LOA/internal auditor position on April 1.
Misty Grant will take on the role of FA counselor for traditional students on April 21. Misty is a 2004 graduate of SWU’s BSBA program in Charleston. She is originally from Pickens County and recently returned to the Upstate from Charleston. She has significant experience in business and client development, most recently with Smartlinx Solutions in North Charleston.
Enrollment Management announces two new hires:
Alaya Johnson joins the AGS North Augusta enrollment team on April 14. Alaya is a recent graduate (Nov. 2013) of University of Phoenix receiving her BSBA (marketing concentration). She has strong experience in marketing and sales, most recently as an account executive with Perry Broadcasting in Augusta, Ga.
Alejandra Urbina becomes the newest member of SWU’s marketing team as graphic designer and coordinator on April 22. Allie is a 2013 graduate of IWU with a BS in graphic design and children’s ministry. She has gained great design experience through education, an internship and independent work.
‘Camp Invention’ offers learning disguised as fun
Camp Invention, a summer day camp full of “real world†challenges with a fun twist, is returning this summer to Southern Wesleyan University's Central campus. In partnership with Invent Now Kids, Southern Wesleyan is offering the nationally-acclaimed, week-long camp for children entering grades one through six, beginning June 16 and running through June 20 on the university’s campus in Central. Read more>>
Warrior Athletics this week
April 1 - Softball @ Point University, 3 p.m./ 5 p.m.
April 2 - Baseball @ North Georgia, 7 p.m.
April 3 - Softball vs. Truett-McConnell, Varsity Field, 5 p.m./7 p.m.
April 4 - Men's & Women's Track and Field @ Wofford Terrier Relays, Spartanburg, S.C.
Baseball vs. University of Mobile, Connor Field, 3 p.m./5 p.m.
Softball vs. Brewton-Parker, Connor Field, 5 p.m./ 7 p.m.
April 5 - Baseball vs. University of Mobile, Connor Field, 1 p.m.
Softball @ Erskine 1 p.m./ 3 p.m.
March 31 - 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. - Turn! Part 3: Freedom
April 1 - 7:30 p.m. - Turn! Part 3: Freedom, 7:30 p.m.
April 2 - 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. - Turn! Part 3: Freedom
April 3 - 7:15 a.m. - Lenten Service, Freedom's Hill Church
View chapels online at the SWU Chapel page on YouTube!
From Health Services
Dr. Beacham will be in the Health Center at 4 p.m. Wednesday. To schedule an appointment, contact Nurse Lori Herron at ext. 5134 or email lherron@swu.edu.
Wellness Week will be April 21 – 24… more details coming soon!
