2016-'17 Verse of the Year
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

Career Networking Event

SWU students interacted with potential employers during SWU's First Annual Career Networking Event Feb. 9 at Central. The event was organized by SWU's Career Services office and included a career fair and a networking lunch.

According to Ellen Pate, director of Career Services, approximately 90 students attended the Career Fair and 70 students and staff attended the networking lunch. "Approximately 10 students had interviews with employers resulting in at least three job offers being extended on the spot," Pate said. Click here to learn more about SWU's Career Services.

SWU President Dr. Todd Voss is pictured with Clemson University President Dr. James Clements during the State of Clemson luncheon Feb. 7 at the Madren Center on the Clemson University campus. Voss gave the invocation during the event, organized by Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce. SWU was one of the event sponsors.

Nodine presents at state conference

Debra Nodine, an AGS admissions coordinator for Central and Greenville and Dean Grile, senior director of enrollment and academic services, represented SWU at the SCAECE (S.C. Association of Early Care and Education) conference Feb. 5 in Columbia. Also, Nodine was a featured conference speaker and talked about SWU’s new Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS) degree program. With her was Avery Martin, speaking about scholarships available for associate and bachelor’s degree programs through T.E.A.C.H. According to Grile, SWU’s ECFS program and T.E.A.C.H. are a “perfect match” for potential SWU students working in early child care.

“Early Childhood and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program that prepares graduates to work in a variety of school settings that serve children and families,” Grile said. “Through this program, students acquire the values, knowledge, skills and dispositions within a ‘Christian ethic of care’ necessary to positively impact contemporary families in the areas of early childhood and family studies.”
SWU also had a drawing for a gift card and also for a gift basket of SWU swag.

Preview Day

SWU will welcome prospective students, family members and friends for Preview Day, Mon. Feb. 20 at Central. The activity-filled day will include a Preview Day chapel, campus tours, lunch in the Dining Commons and a Campus Fair. Read more>>

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) had a great turnout for the first course, with 18 graduates, including faculty, staff, students and community members. Participants learned how to respond to emergencies that may arise at home, work, school, or elsewhere. Topics included basic first aid, disaster psychology and fire suppression using a fire extinguisher.

Another course will be offered this month and a few slots remain. To complete the course, you will attend four sessions:

Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Feb.18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday Feb. 24, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 25, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This free course is offered to faculty, staff, students, family and friends. Click here to register. Click here for details about the course and Pickens CERT.

SWU employment opportunities

SWU is currently seeking full- and part-time employees. Here are some of the openings:

See all of SWU's listings for faculty and staff openings. See also openings for adjunct teaching assignments across South Carolina.

Fine Arts Series

SWU's Fine Arts Division is offering a series of events this spring ranging from jazz to opera, and everything in between. Most events are free, open to the public, and will take place at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. For a complete list of events, view the schedule here.

Feb. 14: Wind Ensemble Pops Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Broadway show tunes, movie themes, novelty numbers, and instrumental solos will all be performed in this wonderfully entertaining mid-winter program. Newton Hobson Auditorium

Feb. 17: Musica Ecclesia: A Festival of Sacred Music and Giving, 7:30 p.m.
Musica Ecclesia is a gathering of local church choirs whose mission is to praise God with their voices in one accord. It is a beautiful evening of sharing across denominational lines. In addition, the SWU Fine Arts works collaboratively with Clemson Community Care to collect for a love offering. Newton Hobson Auditorium.

Feb. 23: SWU Jazz Invitational Concert, 6:30 p.m.
The 17th Annual SWU Jazz Invitational returns with local jazz bands from middle school through adult groups jamming together in Newton Hobson…a great “come and go” concert, you can hear a huge variety of music in a single evening while supporting the truly American musical style of jazz. Pizza, soft drinks and other snacks will be available as well in this relaxing program featuring the SWU Jazz Ensemble. Newton Hobson Auditorium.

SWU Post Office offers UPS shipping

If you're on the Central campus and need a package shipped, it's now possible to use UPS for shipping personal packages. Payment must be by cash or check. Details are on this flyer.

This week in chapel

Monday – 10 a.m. – Dig Deeper! – Dr. Joe Brockinton
Wednesday – 10 a.m. Dig Deeper! – Praise and Worship
Thursday – 10 a.m. Campus Outreach – Godly Dating Relationships (Founders)

Download a complete chapel schedule

Blue Hill is now serving Valentine's Day drinks. They've got a raspberry cheesecake frap and a chocolate-covered cherry mocha. These drinks are available until Feb. 17.

Save the Date!

Homecoming 2017: October 20 & 21

Details are coming!

Childs Hall, an integral part of 70 years out of SWU's 110 year history, has been home to many students across the years with a multitude of memories housed within its walls. A micro campaign is under way to ensure Childs houses memories for future generations. Click here for details and a video>>

Athletes Named to Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll

Conference Carolinas named its Presidential Honor Roll Jan. 26. SWU had 167 student-athletes named to the Honor Roll for the Fall 2016 semester. There were 2,319 student-athletes named to the Presidential Honor Roll for the Fall 2016 Semester.
Read more>>

Posada Signs With Murray United FC

Fernando Posada ('16) signed a pro-contract with Murray United FC, an Australian soccer club that competes in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 competition. He scored four goals for the Warriors over the course of the season, including a game winning goal against the Belmont-Abbey Crusaders Oct. 1. Read more>>

Athletics

Feb. 11 - Men's Basketball: Warriors unable to hold back Lions
Women's Basketball: Warriors fall to Emmanuel in tough loss
Baseball: Francis Marion sweeps Warriors
Women's Tennis: SWU falls to Lenoir-Rhyne
Men's Tennis: Warriors fall to Lenoir-Rhyne
Feb. 10 -
Softball: Warriors cannot best Mountain Lions
Feb. 9 -
Men's Soccer: 2017 signing class announced
Softball: Warriors split double header vs. Point
Feb. 8 -
Baseball: Warriors fall to North Georgia
Feb. 7 -
Men's Basketball: Warriors win Conference Carolinas game
Feb. 9 -

Upcoming competition

Feb. 13, 14 -
Women's Golf at Coastal Georgia Winter Invitational
Feb. 15 -
Men's Tennis @ Anderson (S.C.), 3:30 p.m.
Baseball vs. Mars Hill, 4 p.m.
Women's Basketball @ Limestone, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball @ Limestone, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 17 -
Baseball vs. Virginia-Wise, 4 p.m.
Feb. 18 -
Baseball vs. Virginia-Wise, 12 p.m. / 3 p.m.
Women's Basketball @ Belmont Abbey, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball @ Belmont Abbey, 7:30 p.m.

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