SWU News - 9.19.2016

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)

Homecoming is drawing near. Save the Date! Oct. 21, 22. Read more>>

We're welcoming back Committed, who will perform this year's Homecoming Concert Friday, Oct. 21 in the auditorium of Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Committed is the R&B/Pop singing group who won Season 2 of the NBC hit musical competition “The Sing-Off." Prepare to be entertained!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m.

SWU’s 5th Annual Run2Fall 5K offers a challenging course for all ages. Walkers and runners are welcome to participate in this year’s glow themed event! We are excited to announce that this run will use chip timing for the first time ever, and our course will be marked by USATF standards. Exercise has never been this fun! Prizes will be awarded for Men's, Women's and Children's divisions! Mark your calendar for Oct. 21. Read more>>

Historic photo opportunity

If you're in Central, please join us today to be part of a large group photo celebrating our new residence hall. After today's chapel, students, faculty and staff will gather at the site, located along Wesleyan Drive across from Newton Hobson.

Preview Day

We welcome our visitors today as they experience the SWU Community! Lets give our guests a warm SWU welcome. The next Preview Day will be Friday, Oct. 21. Read more>>

Board of Visitors meets at SWU

SWU's Board of Visitors members met this past Thursday at Central. During the day, members received updates on campus projects from President Todd Voss and university leadership. They also took a bus tour around campus (through the courtesy of Clemson Area Transit) and a tour inside Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center. The day was capped off with a visit to the newly updated Campus Store and Blue Hill Coffee.

Book Fair Starts Today!

Rickman Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair this week. Stop by the library any time Monday – Thursday (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.) and Friday (9 – 11 a.m.) to browse and purchase titles for children and adults. All money earned from the book fair will go to support the Evatt Children’s Room in the Rickman Library. For details, click here.

This week in chapel

Monday – 10 a.m. – Rev. Matt Rhodes
Wednesday – 10 a.m. – Rev. Ken Dill
Friday – 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. – Faculty Staff Chapel – ALIVE Chapel,Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center

View SWU Chapels on YouTube

Who is my neighbor?

SWU Criminal Justice majors spent this past Friday doing yard work for an elderly woman who lives near the Central campus. Recovering from open heart surgery and unable to work in her yard, she said she was grateful to the students. The cleanup was organized by Prof. James McDonald.

Fine Arts: Chamber Ensemble Concert - Sept. 27

A new event this year at SWU, the Chamber Ensemble Concert will feature top SWU soloists and small ensembles for a program early in the semester. The program may also include guest professional performers from the area sharing the stage. The program is free and will be in the Alive Chapel in the Nicholson Mitchell Christian Ministry Center. This event, which starts at 7:30 p.m., is part of SWU’s annual Fine Arts Series. Admission is free. For more details, call (864) 644-5408.

Congratulations!

Wade Metcalf (’15) has been promoted to billing lead by Tech-24, where he will be over a team of employees in his department. According to Metcalf, Tech-24 is transitioning through a time of rapid growth. He says his SWU degree “has been the key to opening many doors,” giving him a strong career foundation.

Josh (’11) and Adrienne Shepard (’09) welcomed Harper Renee Shepard Aug. 14 at 9:34 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. and 11 oz. Adrienne reports “We are all doing fine and big brother Hudson is absolutely loving her!” Adrienne is a data assistant in SWU’s Admissions Office.

Run for the Badge

Run for the Badge is a nationwide event sponsored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). The run’s purpose is to raise money and awareness for the fund that honors and remembers the heroes of American law enforcement. Dr. Bruce Gay, professor of criminal justice, has created a team for students and other participants. SWU will host a local Run for the Badge Oct. 10, 3 p.m. at Joe R. Gilbert Track and Soccer Complex. The event is a 5k that can be run or walked. Download this flyer for details and registration.

'Unite the Community' Softball Invitational this Saturday

Teams from Pickens and Anderson county Disabilities and Special Needs communities, area law enforcement and area fire departments will join SWU for a day of softball and a celebration of the special abilities of this special population. This event will take place Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. and running until 3 p.m. at Varsity Field on the Central campus.For details, contact Heather Matthews, PCBDSN activities coordinator at (864) 644-2507 or email hmatthews@pcbdsn.org.
Download flyer for details>>

From the Library

We’ve added a lot of new books for the start of the school year. Read more>>

Welcome to Ticket Monster Perks

Do you enjoy saving money on sports, concerts, theater, movie and theme park tickets? A great opportunity for our employees to do just that is through Ticket Monster Perks. Ticket Monster Perks is a new entertainment benefit platform that offers you exclusive discounts on hotels, sports, concerts, theater, movie tickets and theme park tickets nationwide. Click here to view steps to save now on ordering tickets to your favorite events. Savings vary, but are at least a 15 percent savings and the processing fees are significantly less than other websites. SWU is not endorsing nor promoting this, other than providing this information to our employees as a resource for purchasing entertainment-related tickets.

From Health Services

Jessica Rivera, Nurse Practitioner from Baptist Easley, is available by appointment from 8:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays to see both employees and employee family members. To schedule an appointment, contact Elyse Pippin at epippin@swu.edu or Lori Herron at lherron@swu.edu. Or call Elyse at extension 5131. All billing is handled through Baptist Easley Hospital. If you have questions please contact Lori Herron.

Athletics

Sept. 17 -
Women's Volleyball: SWU Volleyball sweeps Pfeiffer in grand fashion
Women's Soccer: Women's Soccer falls to Pfeiffer in Conference Carolinas action
Men's Soccer: Pfeiffer shuts down SWU
Sept. 14 -
Men's Soccer: Warriors fall in non-conference match
Women's Soccer: SWU women earn first win of season
Sept. 13 -
Women's Volleyball: SWU falls to Limestone
Men's Golf: Men's Golf finishes second in AU Invitational

Upcoming Competitions

Sept. 21 -
Women's Volleyball @North Greenville, 7 p.m.
Sept. 24 -
Men's and Women's Cross Country at Warrior Invitational, SWU
Women's Soccer @Barton, 2 p.m.
Men's Soccer @Barton, 4 p.m.

Go to swuathletics.com for more about the Warriors!

Be sure to follow the Warriors on social media!

Web Directory photos

New faculty and staff are urged to set up an appointment for a web directory photo! It only takes a few minutes, and appointments will be made to fit your schedule. Please contact Ed Welch asap at ewelch@swu.edu or call ext. 5382 and set up an appointment. Bios and CV's for the faculty directory pages are also needed! Please fill out this form and email it to Ed.

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