"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. "
- Romans 12:12
Tragedy in Charleston
SWU mourns loss of admissions counselor
As the world mourns for the nine victims in the wake of the tragic June 17 shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SWU is mourning the loss of DePayne Doctor, admissions coordinator at the Charleston learning center. She was attending Bible study at the historic church and is among the victims. Read more>>
Rev. Ken Dill, university chaplain, leads in a service of prayer and remembrance for Doctor and the other eight Charleston church shooting victims this past Friday. SWU administration and employees were joined by members of the surrounding community at the Sheriff National Guard Memorial Flag Plaza, under flags being flown at half-staff. Dill called the victims' names as SWU employees set nine red roses beside the fountain at the plaza's center. The service, which began with remarks from President Todd Voss, concluded with Greg Day, professor of music, playing on his trumpet "Amazing Grace."
Guidance counselors from across the state pose with the Warrior Mascot as they arrive at SWU's Central campus. They were participants in the S.C. Guidance Counselor Bus Tour June 18. While at SWU, the counselors toured the campus and met with President Todd Voss, along with faculty, staff and students. The stop was topped off by a delicious lunch at the Dining Commons.
Getting to know SWU
More than a hundred attended this past Friday's Preview Day on the Central campus. Prospective students, along with family members and friends, saw the campus first-hand and spoke with professors and staff members. The next Preview Day is scheduled for Sept. 21. Read more>>
‘JAM’-ming in Music City
Several SWU employees went to JAM (Jenzabar Annual Meeting) in Nashville at the end of May. In addition to learning valuable information concerning SWU’s operating system, they were able to tour the Grand Ole Opry.
Pictured from left: Mike Preusz, director of IT; Sam Stack, a 2009 SWU alumnus and former IT employee now working with Jenzabar; Regina Bolding, associate registrar; Christy Blanda, Jenzabar software engineer; Amy Reese, administrative assistant to the VP of Advancement; and Thomas Parham, computer support specialist. Also attending (not pictured): Brian Bartlett, systems administrator; Dean Grile, senior director of recruitment services; and Jason Norton, regional director, North Augusta.
Sounds like a plan!
The North Augusta learning center hosted another great workshop, part of the Business Academy Series, presented in conjunction with the North Augusta Chamber and SCORE.
Allen Budnick, certified SCORE mentor for Aiken County, presented “How to Develop a Business Plan.†For details about the Business Academy Series, go to northaugustachamber.org.
Congratulations!
Gracie Clendening Blackwell ('13) will be teaching Honors and College Prep Biology at Aiken High School next year. She commented, “I am extremely excited to be teaching the subject that I am passionate about at such a great school!"
Vacations
For 12-month employees, remember that your vacation leave should be used by June 30, the end of our employment/fiscal year. Please work with your supervisor to schedule this time off. Research shows that employees and the organizations they work for benefit when earned vacation time is taken. We all have to recharge so that we can return to work refreshed and reenergized!
Holiday Schedule
Independence Day – Friday, July 3
Verizon discount
After working with Verizon, we have been able to secure an 18 percent discount for employees who have their phone service through Verizon Wireless and are the primary account holder. Download the attached flyer to find out how to receive this discount. Please note: The email registration process listed on the flyer won't work because SWU shares that domain with both students and staff. Employees must use the pay-stub option through either Verizon’s website, or at one of their corporate retail stores. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rhonda Bracken at extension 5020.
Summer camps at SWU
June & July | Summer Athletic Camps and Clinics
SWU offers a variety of boys' and girls' summer camp experiences for various age groups. Sports include basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball. Read more>>
June 23-27 | Summer Jazz Camp
The 15th annual SWU Summer Jazz Experience is a friendly yet fulfilling and fast-paced three days spent with incredible clinicians in a great setting. Read more>>
Athletics News
SWU in search of Director of Compliance
A national search is underway to find a candidate who will organize and administer the Athletics Department’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) compliance program. Read more>>
