"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. "
- Romans 12:12
Spiritual Emphasis
Left: Students lead in worship during Spiritual Emphasis last week on the Central campus. Pictured from left are Alex Campbell, Madalyn Mills, Tanner Lambert and Britney Fernandez. Right:Jeremy Kingsley delivered a message of God's abundant grace through Jesus Christ. Kingsley is a best-selling author, leadership expert and one of the most sought after speakers in the country. We were blessed to have him return to SWU!
Barbershop singing is alive and well – and international!
Don Campbell, right, directs an 85-voice women’s barbershop chorus in the Netherlands. Campbell, SWU professor of music, traveled there in September to direct and teach as part of Holland Harmony. Read more>>
SWU’s education administration program nationally recognized
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recognized SWU’s master of education in administration and supervision degree program. The Education Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) under the umbrella of CAEP (formerly NCATE) granted national recognition without conditions to SWU's master of education in administration and supervision (MEDAS) degree program for the Central campus and the university’s four learning centers: Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and North Augusta. Sandra McLendon, dean of Southern Wesleyan’s School of Education, expressed appreciation to Lisa Hall-Hyman, Keith East, Mona Thornton and Alisha Thompson for their assistance in preparing the five reports. McLendon added, “This accomplishment is a testimony to all the hard work from all the School of Education and content area faculty.†Congratulations to Dr. Mac and the School of Education faculty!
Renowned pianist Jeremy Jordan at SWU Feb. 9
Southern Wesleyan University’s 2015 Spring Fine Arts Series will continue Feb. 9 with Jeremy Jordan, a young concert pianist whose talent has been noted by critics and audiences internationally. Read more>>
From Human Resources
Great Things Happen When You Live United
When one area thrives, we all thrive. United Way of Pickens County creates opportunities for everyone to live a better life by focusing on three key building blocks—EDUCATION, income, and basic needs. View the 2014-2015 United Way of Pickens County information brochure to see how you can partner with United Way to support area programs and agencies. This support isn’t always through financial giving; you can also serve as a volunteer or as an advocate.
Pledge Form
SWU encourages its employees to prayerfully consider a financial gift to United Way of Pickens County. This may be a one-time gift or by giving through the convenience of a payroll deduction. Simply print out the pledge form and complete it to make your donation. At the bottom of the form, you may select an area of need where you would like your contribution to be focused—education, financial stability, or basic needs. See below for designation individual agencies. Completed pledge forms may be sent to Dana Frost, Human Resources, SWU Box 1957 or dfrost@swu.edu.
Individual Donor Choice Form
SWU employees live throughout the state and even in other states. The individual donor choice form is for anyone who would like to designate their funds to another United Way (give where you live) or to designate funds go to a specific agency that United Way of Pickens County funds (e.g., Red Cross, Helping Hands, Meals on Wheels, Big Brothers Big Sisters, etc.). The list of funded agencies is in the brochure. United Way of Pickens County does not take open designations as it is their policy to benefit nonprofits and funded agencies before it can accept funds designated for them.
If you have any questions about making a donation to United Way, about funded agencies, please contact Dana Frost, director of human resources at ext. 5004 or email dfrost@swu.edu.
Southern Open Alumni Golf Tournament
Click here for details about this exciting opportunity for fun and fellowship May 22-24 with alumni and friends at Jekyll Island, Ga. while supporting SWU’s students and programs.
The trip includes playing a round in the Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament, and non-golfers can enjoy guided tours of Jekyll and St. Simon’s islands, plus a side trip to historic Savannah! Lodging will be at the Westin at Jekyll Island.
Homerun Legacy
Connor Field now has a new concrete ramp, joining improvements that include a new clubhouse and home dugout. The university must raise $100,000 to complete the three phases of this exciting new project. Read more>>
SWU professor to lead Israel tour
Paul Jordan, professor of computer science, will be leading a 10-day Community Bible Church study tour of Israel, along with Jay Harlan and Daniel Jachens Oct. 2-11. Tour highlights include the Sea of Galilee, Mount of Olives, the Garden Tomb and the City of David. For details, contact Jordan at ext. 5034 or email pjordan@swu.edu. More details, including an itinerary, can be found at faithbasedexpeditions.com. On the upper right corner, enter code CBC1015.
The Spiritual Life office is seeking volunteers to take attendance at chapels in Central during Spring Semester. This is open to any employee who is willing and available to help. Wednesday's slots have been filled for the semester. Four people are still needed to help scan in students on Mondays. Four volunteers are also needed to help during special chapel events other than regular chapel days and times. Please download this form, fill it in and return it as soon as possible, or e-mail ffinch@swu.edu with your response.
Athletics News
Baseball Kids Day starts at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at Connor Field. All kids 12 & under receive free admission, pizza,drink and a gift. If they arrive prior to first pitch at Noon, they get to take the field with the Warriors for the National Anthem. Contact Coach Mike Gillespie for details at ext. 5304 or email mgillespie@swu.edu.
Feb 3
Women’s Basketball vs. North Greenville, 5:30 p.m., Tysinger Gym
Men’s Basketball vs. North Greenville @ 7:30 p.m., Tysinger Gym
Feb 4
Baseball vs. Mars Hill, 3 p.m., Connor Field
Feb 5
Softball vs. Anderson (S.C.), 2 p.m./4 p.m., Varsity Field
Feb 6
Women’s Track @Buccaneer Invitational
Men’s Track @Buccaneer Invitational
Baseball vs. Toccoa Falls, 4 p.m., Connor Field
Feb 7
Women’s Track @Buccaneer Invitational, Johnson City, Tenn.
Men’s Track @Buccaneer Invitational, Johnson City, Tenn.
Men’s Tennis vs. Mars Hill, 12 p.m., Connor Field
Baseball vs. Toccoa Falls, 12 p.m., Connor Field
Softball @Mars Hill, 1p.m.
Softball @Mars Hill, 3 p.m.
Baseball vs. Toccoa Falls, 3 p.m.
Women’s Basketball @Barton, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball @Barton, 7:30 p.m.
From Health Services
Dr. Beacham will be on campus at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6. For assistance, please contact Nurse Lori Herron at ext. 5134 or Debbie Eller at ext. 5131.
Prayer requested
Stan Banker will celebrate his 97th birthday anniversary on Feb. 3. Stan was SWU’s concert choir director and taught music courses at Central. He is in the SWU Fine Arts Hall of Fame. Stan’s address is 4725 S. Colonial Oaks Drive, Marion, IN 46953 if you would like to send him a card. He is doing well physically. He still needs our prayers, though, to help him deal with the loneliness and grief of losing his wife, Evelyn.
Discount opportunity
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 Central Walmart.
Outstanding!
Got an amazing success story about a student or a graduate? Got a colleague doing something cool and noteworthy? Email ewelch@swu.edu.
