“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.â€
2 Timothy 1:7
SWU to dedicate track and field facilities
Join President Todd Voss, Athletic Director Chris Williams, Board Chairman Charles Joiner, coaches, student-athletes and special community guests for dedication ceremonies of SWU's new track and field facilities, 4 p.m. this Wednesday on the north end of the track. Voss noted that the ceremony will highlight the important partnerships that were solidified to make this project a reality. This will be a day of celebration as the facility is named and, together, we look forward to a bright future in Warrior Athletics!
SWU hosts special Pre-Release showing
“Heaven is for Real,†a new Sony Pictures release, hits theaters April 16, but you've got a chance to preview it for FREE this Friday!
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 start at 7 p.m. in the Newton Hobson auditorium. View the trailer>>
Alumni Awards Luncheon
You are invited to attend the Alumni Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 12, at Noon in the Founders. Tickets are $15 per person. Please make your reservations today, by calling the Alumni Center at 5384.
Fine Arts
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.
SWU North Augusta partnering with Ronald McDonald House
Southern Wesleyan University's North Augusta learning center is collecting items to make life easier for families staying with hospitalized children in the Augusta area. Click here to learn about items needed and to get more information.
Congratulations
Susan Finley, assistant professor of education and coordinator of field studies, has been selected to participate as a scorer in the Pilot Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers to be held by ETS in Princeton, N.J. Sandra McLendon, dean of the School of Education, said, “this is a tremendous honor and responsibility for Professor Finley as well a plus for the School of Education, because she can pass this knowledge on to the teacher candidates and the School of Education faculty.â€
Leah Stafford, a teacher at Heritage Elementary School, is among 10 finalists for Greenville County Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Stafford is a 2013 MEDAS graduate from Travelers Rest.
Brian Swords, a 1995 SWU business graduate, was elected to the Pickens County School Board, representing his hometown of Liberty. He is director of Tri-County Technical College’s Easley Campus and QuickJobs Training Centers.
‘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 7, 8 - SWU Golf at NAIA Classic, Indianapolis, Ind.
April 8 - SWU Softball vs. North Greenville University, Varsity Field, 5 p.m./7 p.m.
April 9 - Track and Field Dedication, SWU Track and Soccer Complex, 4 p.m. Baseball at Limestone College, 3 p.m.
April 11 - Softball at Spring Hill College, 2 p.m. Baseball at Loyola, 3 p.m./5 p.m.
April 12 - Men’s and Women’s Track and Field at Furman Invitational
April 12 - Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs. Pfeiffer, Nettles Park, Clemson, 1 p.m. Baseball at Loyola, 1 p.m. Softball at Mobile, 3 p.m.
April 10 - 7:15 a.m. - Lenten Service, Freedom's Hill Church
View chapels online at the SWU Chapel page on YouTube!
From Health Services
Doctor Beacham will be in the Health Center Wednesday, April 9 at 11 a.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Nurse Lori Herron at ext. 5134 or email lherron@swu.edu.
Wellness Week
Chapel Speaker Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m.: Christopher Yuan.
What many would consider their worst nightmare became a reality for Christopher. While attending dental school, he began living promiscuously as a gay man and experimenting with illicit drugs. Within a few years, he was expelled from dental school, imprisoned for drug dealing and discovered that he was HIV positive.
But God has turned his nightmare into an exciting and inspiring story of redemption, grace and transformation. Christopher has an understanding heart for and a desire to minister to those working through issues of sexuality and to those living with HIV/AIDS. He speaks locally and internationally to youth, in conferences on college campuses, in churches and in prisons.
Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005 and Wheaton College Graduate School in 2007 with a master of arts in Biblical Exegesis and is currently pursuing a doctorate of ministry at Bethel Seminary. He now teaches at Moody while continuing his speaking ministry which has reached four continents around the world. Christopher has spoken at both Saddleback Church and Willow Creek Community Church in America and at many conferences including InterVarsity's Urbana and the Moody Pastors' Conference and Men's Conference. You can read more about Christopher and his ministry at www.christopheryuan.com
Blood Drive – Tuesday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Lab tests will be offered this year on Thursday, April 24. We will have appointments from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Below is a list of the tests being offered and prices. Please contact me if you are interested in scheduling a time. Remember spouses/family members are welcome to participate! Reminder we are in our new location in the CLC!
Tests:
Lipid (Cholesterol panel) - $15
Glucose (blood sugar) - $4
Liver (liver function study) - $10
CBC (hemoglobin, hematocrit) - $7
Thyroid (thyroid hormone) $7 *note if abnormal additional tests will be done and will incur further costs to you*
BMP - (sodium, potassium) $12
PSA - (prostate) $19
The Health Fair will be on Thursday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Dining Commons.
SWU discount available
Xpress Lube & Car Wash of Central is offering a $4 discount on a Star Service oil change to SWU students and employees. You must have a valid SWU ID. They are located at 1273 Eighteen Mile Rd. near the Walmart Shopping Center.
Correction
In the March 31 SWU News, the ambassador pictured is Michael Christian, not Paul Ohanuka, as earlier identified.
