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)

Parker-Sinnamon Baseball Clubhouse Dedication

Dr. Walt Sinnamon reflects on the beginnings of intercollegiate baseball at Southern Wesleyan University and how his parents instilled in him a love for sports during dedication ceremonies for the Parker-Sinnamon Baseball Clubhouse Feb. 22 at Dr. Keith Connor Baseball Field on the Central campus. Looking on from in front of the clubhouse are current members of the Warriors Baseball Team (left) and (standing at right) Southern Wesleyan University President Dr. Todd Voss, Director of Athletics Chris Williams, Ty the Warrior and Warriors Head Baseball Coach Mike Gillespie.

TODAY: Jericho Project Groundbreaking

Today at 11 a.m., there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of The Jericho Project, a housing community that will serve individuals with special needs and disabilities.

This project represents a new type of collaboration which will yield a living/learning environment that will (A) prepare its special needs and disabilities residents to live more independent lives, and (B) provide to the involved students a life learning experience to guide them throughout the rest of their lives.

The Disabilities and Special Needs Boards of Pickens and Anderson counties, Southern Wesleyan University and the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs have come together to make this project a reality. Details about The Jericho Project can be found at jerichoatswu.org.

The groundbreaking will take place at the construction site, located just off Wesleyan Drive, across the street from Varsity Field, home of the Warriors Softball Team.

From CTE

Faith is like Wi-Fi. Although it's invisible, it has the power to connect you to what you need. The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at SWU wants to ensure that you stay connected at high-speed by offering ongoing training opportunities. We are currently offering a featured training hosted by our own faith-based learning coordinator, Scott Williams.

Sign up today for Faith Integration: Inspired to TEACH and REACH. If you've been looking for more ways to connect faith and learning, this training will inspire your efforts.

Click here to easily register for all training opportunities. Faculty members who are in need of Onboarding Training can easily register using the above link.

The following training opportunities are currently available:

Navigating Canvas: The Basics
Getting to Know PowerPoint
Getting to Know Excel

SCICU Undergraduate Research Symposium

Students in SWU’s Honors Program attended the SCICU Undergraduate Research Symposium recently in on the campus of Milliken and Company in Spartanburg. Pictured from left: (front) Dr. Ken Myers, Humanities Division chair; Reagan Welch; Jessica Mau; Kira Williams; (second row) Erin Cross; Mikkaela Bailey; Andrea Conner; Leah Moorefield; Beth Spence; (third row) Dr. Tonya Strickland, university provost; Sadie Wyant; (fourth row) Megan Vaughn; Dr. Ashlee Tietje, assistant professor of biology; Emily Germain, assistant professor of psychology; Caleb Southern; and Staci Johnson, biology professor and lab safety coordinator. Four students - Bailey, Cross, Welch and Moorefield – made presentations at the symposium.

Also, Moorefield and Welch learned that their research abstracts (the same that they presented at the SCICU Symposium which prompted this email) have been accepted for presentation at the South Carolina Academy of Science Meeting at Coastal Carolina University on March 25.

Personnel Update

Holiday Schedule
SWU’s next holiday observance is Good Friday and Easter Monday, April 14 and 17. Easter Monday is a one-time holiday approved by the Cabinet for this calendar year. The remaining holidays for 2017 are: Memorial Day, May 29; Independence Day, July 4; Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 23-24; and Christmas/New Year’s Break, Dec. 22-Jan. 1.

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

March 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m.; March 18, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
This year’s student production, a dessert theater, will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Auditorium. Smokey Joe's Café is a song and dance celebration of 50's and 60's Rock and Roll music, written by Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller.

In this musical revue style show, "Love Potion #9," "Hound Dog," "On Broadway," and "Stand By Me," are just a few of the memorable tunes that will be performed during an evening of fun music in a café-style atmosphere. For ticket information and details, call (864) 644-5408.

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.

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. – The Jericho Project
Wednesday – 10 a.m. Division of Religion Preaching Honors

Download a complete chapel schedule

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>>

Intramural Activities currently has signups open for the Kings & Queens Intramural Chess Season. This intramural activity will offer flexible scheduling to allow you to work game play into a time that’s best for you! Details and registration can be found at IMLeagues.com/swu and all students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate. Email mthorpe@swu.edu for any questions!

Athletics

Warriors Named to Academic All-Conference Indoor Track & Field Team

Thirteen Warriors were named to the 2016-2017 Indoor Track and Field Academic All-Conference teams Feb. 17. One of Conference Carolinas' foundational principles is "Academics and Athletics Working Together" and the student-athletes and member institutions representing the team all exemplify this commitment. Read more>>

Feb. 25 -
Women's Tennis: Warriors win tough Conference Carolinas match
Baseball: Warriors fall in doubleheader to Crusaders
Softball: Warriors fall in double header vs. Mars Hill
Men's Tennis: Warriors fall to Bulldogs
Men's Tennis: Warriors fall in first conference match of season
Women's Tennis: Warriors fall in first conference match of season
Feb. 23 -
Women's Track & Field: Warriors named to All-Conference teams and Thiel named Coach of the Year
Feb. 22 -
Women's Tennis: SWU falls to Anderson University
Baseball: Warriors fall to Trojans
Feb. 21 -
Men's Basketball: Late rally not enough for victory
Women's Basketball: SWU falls to Emmanuel

Upcoming competition

March 1 -
Baseball @ North Georgia, 4 p.m.

March 2 -
Women’s Basketball at Conference Carolinas Semifinals.

March 3 -
Women’s Basketball at Conference Carolinas Finals.
Softball at Brevard, 4 p.m.
Baseball vs. Erskine, 4 p.m., Connor Field.
Softball at Brevard, 6 p.m.
Men's Track & Field at Victor Icebreaker Duals, Berry College.

March 4 -
Women's Track & Field at Victor Icebreaker Duals, Berry College.
Men’s Basketball vs. TBA, Conference Carolinas Semifinals.
Baseball vs. Erskine, Kid’s day, 12 p.m. Connor Field.
Details: swuathletics.com.
Softball vs. Tusculum, 1 p.m. at Tusculum.
Details: swuathletics.com.
Softball vs. Tusculum, 3 p.m. at Tusculum.
Details: swuathletics.com.
Baseball vs. Erskine, 3 p.m. at Connor Field.
Details: swuathletics.com.
Men’s Tennis vs. Flagler, 3 p.m. at Sumter, S.C.
Details: swuathletics.com.

March 5 -
Men’s Basketball vs. TBA, Conference Carolinas Finals.

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Go to swuathletics.com for more about the Warriors!

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