"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. "
- Romans 12:12
Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center surpasses $1.4 million goal
SWU's Division of Religion is moving closer to realizing its goal of a new home, thanks to the completion of the $1.4 million Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center Campaign.Left: Dr. Bob Black and Rev. Jim Wiggins, co-chairs for the campaign, unveiled a check for $1,467,801.39 during the university board of trustees meeting April 8 at Central. Right: Trustees applaud the good news. According to University President Todd Voss, the goal covers Southern Wesleyan’s purchase of the former Alive Wesleyan Church facility and property and also renovations. The University plans to close on the property this month.
Bench Dedication
Benches at the Sheriff National Guard Memorial Flag Plaza were dedicated April 8 in memory and in honor of members of the Collins and Sheriff families. Left: Lisa McWherter, VP for Advancement and Todd Voss, university president, are pictured with Patricia Collins (center) and family members at a bench named in memory of Roy Collins and in honor of members of her family. Right: McWherter and Voss are pictured with Anne Sheriff (center)at the bench dedicated to her late husband, Jimmy Don Sheriff and in honor and memory of her family members. Another bench located along the walkway to the plaza was dedicated to Bonnie Chapman Bowen and her sons Bobby, Barry, and Brian.
Finding the true flavor of partnership
Just as a tasty sandwich is made up of ingredients that go together well, SWU believes its newly-formed partnership with McAlister’s Deli of Clemson is a great combination. McAlister’s and SWU entered into a partnership that will benefit student-athletes and the SWU athletic program. Tony Payne, SWU’s associate vice president for development, feels McAlister’s is a company that supports and believes what the university does.
“When I realized just how many of our staff, faculty, coaches and students ate there on a weekly basis, it was obvious that a partnership was a must,†Payne commented. Also pleased by the partnership, Chris Williams, SWU’s director of athletics, praised McAlister’s for being a “community-based restaurant.†Williams added, “They have quickly become a fan favorite of the surrounding community as well as the SWU community.â€
For details about the partnership, contact Payne at apayne@swu.edu or call ext. 5014.
Fine Arts Events
Music Majors Honors Recital
Selected Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Honors Recital on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson auditorium.
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>>
Personnel Announcements
David Slabaugh will join SWU as our new director of admissions on April 20. He comes to SWU with seven years of proven experience in the admissions environment, most recently as assistant director of admissions at Indiana Wesleyan University. Slabaugh holds a masters of arts in organizational leadership and has been described as an “out-of-the-box†thinker. He currently leads and coordinates the review of more than 4,000 traditional applicants each year, has an established collaborative work ethic with all university departments and academic divisions on recruitment and retention efforts, and has successfully led and trained groups of admission counselors with vision and innovative practices. We are excited to have his leadership and passion for seeing students’ lives transformed by a higher education with Christ at its core. Please join the admissions team in welcoming David to the Southern Wesleyan University family!
Teresa Lanford returned to SWU this past week as part-time reference librarian. Lanford was previously employed as a reference librarian from 1992-1998. She holds a BA in English from Brenau University and her MLS from University of South Carolina. Welcome back, Teresa!
Congratulations!
Charlotte Houke, professor of business, is pictured with her new twin grandchildren, Preston Henry Pond and Timothy Howard Pond, born April 8 at 2 a.m. They are also the grandchildren of Tim Pond, a SWU alumnus and formerly a chaplain for N. Augusta AGS students. Tom earned his Master of Ministry on 2008. Some of the religion professors would remember him. Now he has a grandson with his namesake.Tim Pond, used to be a chaplain at SWU for the AGS students in North Augusta.
Camilo ('03) and Stephanie Ott Rodriguez ('06) announced the birth of a son, Luca, born at 10:39 a.m. April 3 weighing 7.13 lbs. and measuring 21 inches. (Cassell's Creations photo)
Please join us in congratulating the former Alisha Thompson (data specialist-School of Education) on her marriage to Doug Johnson at Myrtle Beach on April 2.
Amy Burnett, who teaches mathematics at Berea High School, was named a finalist for Greenville County Teacher of the Year. Burnett, who has 10 years of teaching experience, is a 2008 MED graduate from Greenville.
Daniel Furr, a 2010 graduate (BS Elem Ed) and a fourth-grade teacher at Dacusville Elementary School in Pickens County, was recognized by Magic 98.9 radio as this month’s Teacher Who Makes Magic.
SWU partnering with Ronald McDonald House
SWU's North Augusta learning center is collecting items to make life easier for families staying with hospitalized children in the Augusta area. The university is again partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities® and offering to waive the application fee for prospective students who make a donation between now and April 24. Read more>>
Holiday Schedule
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
Independence Day – Friday, July 3
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.
This week in chapel
April 13 - 10 a.m. - Praise and Worship
April 15 - 10 a.m. - Division of Religion Preaching Honors
Dr. Beacham will be on campus Wednesday at 3 p.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.
Athletics News
Susan Rouse Invitational
SWU track and field won 14 events and set 10 school records as they played host for the first time, welcoming nine teams to Joe R. Gilbert Track and the Susan Rouse Invitational. Read more>>
Voting Open for 2015 SWUPYs
Voting for the 2015 SWUPYs is now live here. Everyone is invited to vote for the awards that will be handed out at this year’s show on April 30. Voting will be open for only a limited time, so don’t wait! Read more>>
Volleyball Clinic
The Warriors Volleyball Team had a great clinic April 7 for the Easley YMCA., Coach Julia Reininga was impressed by the talents she saw. Follow the team on Facebook.
