"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. "
- Romans 12:12
‘Never the Same’ camp comes to SWU
More than 600 Wesleyan youth took part in Never The Same Camp on SWU's Central campus. Left: Musical worship kicks off chapel in Newton Hobson Auditorium. Right: A giant beach ball makes its way across the crowd in the midst of a cooling spray of water on a sunny afternoon. Read more>>
Town of Central honors Rhodes’ memory with proclamation
The town of Central proclaimed Oct. 8 as the Marla Rhodes Annual Fire Prevention and Public Service Day. Marla Rhodes graduated from SWU in 1998 with a degree in elementary education. She also received her master’s degree in education from SWU in 2006. Rhodes was employed by the university when she received her first degree. Rhodes, who was an active promoter of fire prevention at Central Elementary School and Clemson Elementary School, died unexpectedly this year. The day will be observed in the middle of Fire Prevention Week, which takes place Oct. 5-11.
Walgreens DC visit
Several SWU employees toured the Walgreens Anderson Distribution Center July 25. During the tour, the group met and spoke with distribution center employees and observed how the center and its equipment is designed around Walgreens' commitment to employing a large percentage of disabled workers. The distribution center, which has gained international attention from the corporate world and the news media, is a model of how the disabled are successfully integrated into a team that benefits both the company and its employees. Pictured from left: Larry Kraemer, human resources manager, Walgreens Anderson Distribution Center; Lisa McWherter, vice president for advancement; Joy Bryant, director of alumni and constituent relations; Todd Voss, SWU president; Mary Jones, training supervisor at Walgreens; Mona Thornton, associate dean of SWU School of Education and education professor, Ed Welch, assistant director of communications; Jennifer Wagner, professor of education; Jeannie Trudel, dean of SWU School of Business; and Mike Cannon of the S.C. Disabilites and Special Needs board.
SWU North Augusta hosts training
The North Augusta learning center hosted training this past week for Walmart employees as they prepare for work in a new store being constructed in North Augusta. Also at the learning center for training was Austin Industrial. According to Jason Norton, regional director-North Augusta, Austin Industrial comes to the learning center every six months to conduct training in SWU’s classroom facilities.
University Singers, a mixed ensemble, exalts Christ through a balance of contemporary Christian and traditional gospel music. Their new schedule is now online, and they have three CD’s available for purchase. Contact Gail Kerstetter at gkerstetter@swu.edu for details.
To see the schedule and to hear samples of their music, go online to their page at swu.edu. You can also go to their Facebook page.
Gail shared a great story about an unforgettable encounter at a restaurant as the singers were on the road. Read their story>>
Congratulations!
Adam and Jennie Fairchild Ladd welcomed a new son, Isaiah Thomas Ladd, into the world July 18 at 2:48 a.m. He’s 211/2 inches long and weighs 8 lbs. 10 oz. Adam is custodial manager and a 2011 graduate; Jennie is a 2008 graduate.
Allen Powell, a December 2013 MBA graduate, is currently regional director of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He feels his SWU degree will be put to good use as he transitions into his new duties.
Athletics News
O'Callaghan wraps up season in professional baseball
Former Southern Wesleyan baseball player Tim O’Callaghan recently wrapped up his first season of professional baseball in the Pecos League, part of independent minor league baseball. Read more>>
Music scholarships presented
Ariail Lankford, an Easley High School graduate, is the latest recipient of a music scholarship from SWU's department of music. She will be participating in the university's performing groups, beginning with the 2014-'15 academic year: Click here for a complete list of music ensemble scholarship recipients.
New look
Physical Plant employees have been busy this summer renovating the interiors of one of the blocks of apartments on the Central campus. Here's a glimpse of one of the apartments, where new flooring and light fixtures have been installed.
Ministry opportunity
Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time music director. Lawrence Chapel is located at 2101 Six Mile Highway, near Daniel High School. For details, contact Pastor Peggy Garland at (864) 230-3486.
