“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.â€
2 Timothy 1:7
More than a thousand people lined up along Wesleyan Drive this past Friday to view the pre-release showing of “Heaven is For Real†at Newton Hobson auditorium. 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. The movie will open in theatres April 16. View the trailer>>
2014 Alumni Awards
Southern Wesleyan University honored its outstanding graduates during their annual Alumni Awards Luncheon April 13 on the university’s campus in Central.
Recognized were (from left) Gareth Lee Cockerell, Alumnus of the Year; Charity Prosser, Professional Excellence, School of Business; Lindsey Torgerson, Young Leader; and Brian Swords, Professional Excellence, School of Education. Not pictured are John and Joe Atcheson, brothers who both received awards for Professional Excellence, College of Arts and Sciences. Also, Fred Andrews was honored by the naming of the Pastor Fred Andrews Counseling Room of the new Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center, thanks to donations from his family, friends and members of ALIVE Wesleyan's congregation. Also recognized were student-athlete alumna Uzzie Cannon, Debbie Holcombe, Alicia Zorn and Torgerson.
Mitchell Award presented to Garner
Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss, left, presented Rev. Randy Garner, right, with the Virgil A. Mitchell Excellence in Pastoral Ministry Award April 9 at Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Also pictured is Randy’s wife Cindy.
SWU students at Independent Colleges Day
Students from Southern Wesleyan University traveled to Columbia to speak to legislators and experience a legislative session at the Statehouse April 9 during Independent Colleges Day. Pictured on the Statehouse steps are, from left:
Darion Elmore of Gaffney; Jessica Kerns of Moyock, N.C.; Grace Bixby of Corning, N.Y.; Justin Carter, SWU associate vice president for student life; Dillon Groves of Laurens; and Jalen Allen of Central. Not pictured is Colby Rearden of Wedgefield. The students joined their peers from other state colleges and universities, representing Southern Wesleyan University at the event, organized by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, a nonprofit organization.
Fine Arts
Music Majors Honors Recital
Selected Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Honors Recital tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call ext. 5404.
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. Call ext. 5404 for more information. The Jazz Ensemble outdoor concert is a part of the Clemson Blues Festival. To find out more about other events associated with the festival, go to www.clemsonbluesfest.org.
Community Connections
Admissions Coordinator Paula Talbot and Dean Grile, senior director of recruitment services and director of SWU's Charleston Learning Center, attended a Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce event where they spent time networking with North Charleston businesses.
Grile, left, and Talbot, right, are pictured here with North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey. They talked with the mayor about all of the great things happening at SWU’s Adult Evening programs taking place at the learning center in North Charleston.
SWU employees at the Cooper River Bridge Run
Leigh Thomson and Paula Talbot of the Charleston learning center worked at the 2014 bridge run festival sign up booth April 5. They were working as volunteers and proudly displaying their Southern Wesleyan hats.
Warrior Athletics this week
April 14-16 - Men's Golf at SSAC Championship, Montgomery, Ala.
April 14 - Softball vs. Emmanuel (Lil' Bronze Peach), 3 p.m./5 p.m., Varsity Field
April 15 - Men's and Women's Tennis vs. Coastal Georgia (SSAC event) 1 p.m., Macon, Ga.
Softball vs. Point University, 4 p.m./6 p.m., Varsity Field
April 16 - Baseball at Truett-McConnell, 4 p.m./6 p.m., Cleveland, Ga.
April 17 - Women's Tennis vs. Limestone, 2 p.m., Nettles Park, Clemson
April 18 - Men's Tennis vs. Limestone, 10:30 a.m., Nettles Park, Clemson
Softball at Martin Methodist, 4 p.m./6 p.m., Pulaski, Tenn.
Baseball vs. Faulkner University, 6 p.m., Connor Field
April 19 - Men's and Women's Track at USC Outdoor Open, Columbia
Men's Tennis at King University, Bristol, Tenn.
Baseball vs. Faulkner University, 1 p.m./3 p.m., Connor Field
Softball at Auburn-Montgomery, 1 p.m./3 p.m.
This past week's scores/recaps/athletics news
Greg Thiel, left, head men's and women's track and field coach, expresses thanks to Cameron Gilbert for his support at dedication ceremonies for the new track and field complex, which is named for Cameron's late father, Joe R. Gilbert. SWU officials joined students, faculty, Pickens County Council members and other community leaders to celebrate completion of the facility's first phase April 9.
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Grein to the Enrollment Management team in Greenville. Grein has been hired as admissions coordinator, effective April 28. She received her BA in communications studies (minoring in advertising) from Clemson and her MBA (human resources management concentration) from Strayer University. Most recently, she served as an admissions officer with Strayer in Greenville.
Good Friday Holy-Day
In remembrance of Good Friday and Easter weekend, university offices will be closed and no classes will be in session on April 18. Offices will open and classes will resume on Monday, April 21.
This week in Chapel
April 14 - 10 a.m. - Religion Division Preaching Honors
April 16 - 10 a.m. - Passion Week Service
View chapels online at the SWU Chapel page on YouTube!
From Health Services
Doctor Beacham will be in the Health Center Wednesday, April 16 at 9 a.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Nurse Lori Herron at ext. 5134 or email lherron@swu.edu.
Wellness Week is next 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.
Pedometer Challenge
Faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to participate in a week-long walking challenge! The first 25 individuals who visit the Health Services Center for a pedometer will be registered. There will be three prizes given: (1) Student with the Most Steps, (2) Faculty/Staff with Most Steps, and (3) Overall Winner. Pedometers will be available for pickup from the Health Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 21. The challenge will begin immediately after you pick up your pedometer and end on Friday afternoon April 25. The winners will be announced on Monday, April 28.
Book Club News
This month the Rickman Library Book Club is reading “The Giver†by Lois Lowry! All SWU students, faculty and staff are invited. We will be meeting at the Shelter next to the Warrior Pit on Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. For details, visit our site at http://libguides.swu.edu/bookclub. If you have any questions or need help locating the book, please contact Shannon Brooks by emailing sbrooks@swu.edu or call ext. 5072
