"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. "
- Romans 12:12
2015 Mitchell Award
James Spaugh, lead pastor of Bagley Swamp Wesleyan Church, Hertford, N.C., received the Virgil A. Mitchell Award for Excellence in Pastoral Ministry April 1 at Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Pictured from left is Amy Spaugh, James’ wife; James Spaugh; and Todd Voss, university president.
The award was established more than 20 years ago by Dr. Virgil Mitchell and his wife Mary to encourage excellence in ministry, to enhance the importance of pastoral ministry, to express gratitude for Mitchell’s own ministerial education received at SWU, and to exalt Jesus Christ.
Bench Dedication
Three benches that are a part of the Sheriff National Guard Memorial Flag Plaza will be dedicated on Wednesday, April 8, at 11 a.m. University Chaplain Ken Dill has prepared a fitting program and litany for the dedication. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend this special time on campus. Though the program will be short, it will be especially meaningful to the donors and to the continued use by the campus community. If your schedule permits, please plan to attend.
Former residence to be used by SWU Criminal Justice program
Left: A team of students and faculty cleaned and did yard work to the Vess house, located on SWU’s Central campus, during Day of Service March 17, preparing it to be used by the criminal justice degree program as a training facility. Right: Brian Ashley, father of Nikki Ashley, a psychology major/criminal justice minor, pressure washes the exterior of the house. Read more>>
Preview Day
Today, prospective students, their families and friends will be visiting the Central campus during Preview Day, Let's be sure to make our guests feel at home. Read more>>
Gospel Extravaganza is April 19
Come listen to an afternoon of inspirational gospel music by some of the area’s finest gospel choirs on Sunday, April 19 from 3-5 p.m. This event is a part of a weeklong area festival, The Clemson Area Blues Festival. For details, call ext. 5432. View more fine arts events>>
Congratulations!
Paula Preusz Lemons (’94) received the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Excellence in Teaching Award for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. “I'm grateful to SWU for the contribution the institution made to my education and my life, but most of all I'm thankful to God and to have the chance to serve Him as a professor,†Lemons said. Lemons is associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at UGA.
Charleston MEDCL student named Teacher of the Year
Staci Ulichnie, named Teacher of the Year at Harbor View Elementary School, is a SWU student working towards her master of education in classroom leadership degree at the Charleston learning center. Read more>>
2015 Susan Rouse Invitational Track and Field Meet
Calling all Warriors! We’re looking for volunteers for our first ever home track and field meet!
Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (in two hour increments) on Saturday, April 11. To volunteer, email Julia Reininga at jreininga@swu.edu. Please list the time you can work, your cell phone number and T-shirt size.
Business Academy Series at N. Augusta
The next in the Business Academy Series will deal with the Fair Labor Standards Act, exempt vs non-exempt, contractor vs. employee, overtime vs comp time, etc. This free program will take place at 9:30 a.m. April 15 at SWU's North Augusta learning center, 802 E. Martintown Rd., Suite 101, North Augusta. Registration is required. For details, contact the North Augusta Chamber at (803) 279-2323. Students can contact Jason Norton, regional director, at (803) 426-7981 or email jnorton@swu.edu.
Phaup Holiness Emphasis Series
Dr. Joe Dongell, Professor of Biblical Studies and Director of Greek Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, will be the guest speaker for the Phaup Holiness Emphasis Series April 6-8 at SWU's Central campus. Dongell is professor of Biblical studies and director of Greek studies at Asbury Theological Seminary,
He will speak at chapel services at 10 a.m. April 6 and 8 and at an evening service at 7:30 p.m. April 6. The chapel services will be in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Auditorium. The evening service will be in The Founders located on the lower level of the university dining commons. Read more>>
This week in chapel
April 6 - 10 a.m. - Phaup Holiness Emphasis - Dr. Joe Dongell - Preview Day
7:30 p.m. - Phaup Holiness Emphasis - Dr. Joe Dongell
April 8 - 10 a.m. - Phaup Holiness Emphasis - Dr. Joe Dongell
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. Students should see Jordan about class credit in connection with the trip. More details, including an itinerary, can be found at http://faithbasedexpeditions.com. On the upper right corner, enter code CBC1015.
From Health Services
Dr. Beacham will be on campus Wed., April 8 at 9 a.m. For assistance, please contact Nurse Lori Herron at ext. 5134 or Debbie Eller at ext. 5131.
Week of Giving
Southern Wesleyan University welcomes all alumni, faculty, staff and friends to participate in our annual Week of Giving campaign. We’re going to attempt to break all University giving records for one week and we need your help! All gifts are tax-deductible and benefit the Kingdom-Building work of Southern Wesleyan University. All gifts received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24 or postmarked by April 24 will count toward SWU’s Campaign! Don’t miss this chance to be a part of a record-breaking day and week for Southern Wesleyan University! Checks should be made payable to: Southern Wesleyan University or SWU and mailed to:
Southern Wesleyan University or SWU
Attn: Development Office
P.O. Box 1020-1925
Central, SC 29630
Designate your gift as you like—all undesignated gifts will support SWU’s Promise Fund. Contact information for questions or for gifting assistance: http://www.swu.edu/give or call 855-644-5008.
