SWU News --- 11.28.2016

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)

SWU to award degrees during December ceremonies

SWU graduates, their family members and friends will gather at the university’s campus in Central Dec. 9 for two commencement ceremonies - a 10 a.m. ceremony for students enrolled in the traditional program and at 3 p.m. for students enrolled in the adult and graduate studies and online programs. The speaker will be Clark Camp ('97), right, a SWU alumnus and Charlotte area educator. Camp also played on the Men’s Basketball Team under the guidance of Coach Charles Wimphrie.

Camp earned his BS in Business Administration and MS in Management degrees from SWU. Speaking at Baccalaureate services Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. will be Rev. Scott Uselman ('06), pastor of Smith Chapel Wesleyan Church in Liberty. In addition to his role in ministry, Uselman is also employed with Pickens County School District serving in a mission critical role as a special needs teacher’s assistant. Details can be found at www.swu.edu/graduation.

Celebrating December graduates

The SWU Alumni Association will continue celebrating December graduates with receptions planned for Nov. 30 in Greenville, Dec. 5 in Central and Dec. 6 in North Augusta.

Save the date, Friday, Dec. 2 for the Lessons and Carols service, a holiday favorite celebrating Christ's birth through a program of scripture, readings and beautiful music from the Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble and University Singers. The service begins at 7:30 p.m.

Congratulations!

Cameron Tarrant ('16) married Sydney Childs Tarrant Nov. 19. He is a recent media communications graduate.

Employee Updates from HR

Holiday Schedule

Christmas Break begins Dec. 22 and runs until Jan. 2.

The Monday following Easter has also been added to the holiday schedule. Easter break will begin on Good Friday, April 14, through Easter Monday, April 17. Classes will resume and university offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 18.

To view the complete and updated holiday schedule, visit the Staff page on mySWU under Common Tasks.

Employee discounts and services

To view some current discounts and services available to SWU employees, visit mySWU’s staff page, benefits and payroll.

This week in chapel

Mon. – 10 a.m. – Advent
Wed. – 10 a.m. – Sounds of the Season

Watch the SWU Chapel page on YouTube

Every child deserves a little Christmas and this year SWU is helping to make this happen by participating in the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign through the Marine Corps League in Oconee County.

Collection boxes have been placed in lobbies of Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center, Rickman Library and the Newby Education Building. Donations will be accepted through the morning of Friday, Dec. 9. All toys will be picked up by or delivered to the Marine Corps League that afternoon.

In addition, if any of you know of a local family in need of Christmas for their children, there are applications for Toys for Tots assistance available. These are due by Nov. 28. For details contact Donna Pittman in the Office of Academic Records at ext. 5536 or by email at dpittman@swu.edu.

View SWU Chapels on YouTube

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Athletics

Volleyball Gains At-Large Bid in NCCAA National Championship Tournament

The SWU Volleyball team has been chosen to receive an At-Large bid in the upcoming NCCAA 2016 DI Women's Volleyball National Championship. Read more>>

Nov. 22 -
Men's Soccer: Men's Soccer will not compete in NCCAA National Championships
Men's Basketball: Warriors fall in first Conference Carolinas match
Women's Basketball: Warriors rally in second half but cannot gain upperhand
Men's Golf: Men's Golf signs two
Women's Golf: Women's Golf sign two

Upcoming Competitions

Nov. 28 -
Women's Soccer vs. TBA, NCCAA Championships, Kissimmee, Fla.
Men's Soccer vs. TBA Men's Basketball @Anderson University (S.C.), 7 p.m.
Nov. 29 -
Women's Basketball @Converse, 7 p.m.
Dec. 1 -
Women's Soccer vs. TBA, NCAA Championships, Kansas City, Mo.
Men's Soccer vs. TBA
Women's Volleyball vs. TBA - NCCAA Championships, Kissimmee, Fla.
Women's Basketball vs. Bob Jones, 6 p.m.
Men's Basketball @N.C. Central, 7 p.m.
Dec. 3 -
Women's Basketball vs. Erskine, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Erskine, 4 p.m.

Go to swuathletics.com for more about the Warriors!

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