Southern Wesleyan University alumni were recognized for their outstanding efforts in ministry and business during an annual awards luncheon April 14 on the university’s campus in Central. Pictured, from left, are Danielle Eiler, receiving the Young Leader Award posthumously for her son Travis Eiler; Dr. Jonathan Watts, Professional Excellence, School of Education; Janelle Beamer, Professional Excellence, School of Business; Rev. James Wiggins, Alumnus of the Year; and Jessica Hubbard, Young Leader Award. Not pictured is Dr. Bill Jenkins, who received the Professional Excellence Award for the College of Arts and Science.
SWU receives $500k gift for center
Southern Wesleyan University announced a $500,000 gift towards the construction of a future student/community center project. The gift from an anonymous donor comes at a time when Southern Wesleyan is looking at the need to expand academics, student life and athletic facilities. Read more>> SWUPY's tonight!
The 6th annual SWUPY Awards Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in Newton Hobson Chapel. Enjoy the night with the entire SWU campus community and surrounding area as all of your favorite athletic teams, student-athletes, faculty, staff, administration and many special guests will be in attendance. Admission is free. Visit swuathletics.com for the latest news and info on Southern Wesleyan University Athletics. Chick-fil-A Leadercast will be a day of inspiration, learning, networking and more, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. The video streaming event will feature Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner; Andy Stanley, best-selling leadership author and communicator; John Maxwell, world-renowned leadership expert and author; Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor; and many others. The cost of the event is $59 for general admission and $39 for students. Click here for details or to register. University Singers recognized
The University Singers sang at Fort Jackson for service personnel with 25-plus years in the military this spring. University Singers Director Rev. Gail Kerstetter said it was an honor to worship with people who made huge sacrifices by leaving family, friends and home. At the end of the concert, the Installation Chaplain awarded Kerstetter and the singers Medals of Excellence. Kerstetter noted that the medals are rarely given out, adding that the singers demonstrated unity of team, leadership and character through the concert. Inscribed on the back of the medal in Latin are the words “For God and Country.” Eleven members of Kerstetter's family, including her son, currently serve in the military. Relay for Life
A group of Sigma Delta students from Southern Wesleyan University competed in the Relay for Life April 13 at Clemson. The purpose of Relay for Life is to raise money for the American Cancer Society. They had several fundraisers, including a bake sale, to help reach a fundraising goal of $250, which was exceeded by raising a total of $264. Pictured from left are Rebecca Gainey, Amber Garrett, Calvin Moses, Hannah Covington, Hayley Hoover, Brittany Anderson, Lane Wallace, Jackie Guirey, Christina Britton, Kim Spainhour, Tanner Lambert, Brittany Conaway and Caroline Martin. Thomson addresses Center for Women Leigh Thomson, admissions coordinator at the Charleston location, spoke to a group from the Center for Women in the computer lab at Southern Wesleyan’s Charleston location. “It’s a great chance to tell the SWU story and introduce our Learning Center to the Community,” said Dean Grile, regional director at Charleston. Stewart participates in run Mark Stewart, (center, white shirt) admissions coordinator at Southern Wesleyan’s Greenville location, makes his way across the Arthur Ravenel Bridge during the annual Bridge Run March 31 in Charleston. He was among more than 36,000 runners competing in the male 50-54 age group at a pace of just over eight minutes per mile.
Communication students visit Columbia
Seven Southern Wesleyan University Media Communication students visited the South Carolina National Guard Armory in Columbia April 12 for an annual Broadcast Collegiate Job Fair. Read more>>Kizer receives Excellence in Teaching Award Dr. Lee Kizer, center, associate professor of business at Southern Wesleyan University, was presented the 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award by S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities. Pictured at left is Dr. Royce Caines, dean of Southern Wesleyan’s School of Business; and at right is Henri Etta Baskins, chair of the SCICU board of trustees. Sponsored by the South Carolina Higher Education Foundation, the Governor's Professor of the Year awards are open to faculty at two and four year public and independent institutions of higher learning. The presentation was made in Columbia April 10.Looking more "Southern" all the time
Several palm trees now enhance the landscape at "the square," planted by members of the university's maintenance staff this past week. Palm trees were also planted along the entrance at S.C. Highway 93. The plantings are the latest in ongoing efforts to beautify Southern Wesleyan's campus.From Health Services
Dr. Beacham will be in the Health Center on Tuesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. Contact Nurse Herron at lherron@swu.edu or ext. 5139.Praise report
Evan Bartlett, son of Brian Bartlett: I.T. employee, is recovering from the VEPTR surgery he had April 12. He was able to come home from the hospital the day after the surgery and has had very little pain. The limited bronchoscopy found his trachea to have very little damage from the infections that he had from January - March. We ask that you continue to pray for Evan as he has continued blood from his trach and may need to have a full lung bronchoscopy to determine the cause of the bleeding. The doctors are developing a treatment plan for the bleeding. Brian and his family are so grateful for each prayer on Evan’s behalf.
- Brian BartlettThis week in chapel
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Chick-fil-A Leadercast will be a day of inspiration, learning, networking and more, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. The video streaming event will feature Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner; Andy Stanley, best-selling leadership author and communicator; John Maxwell, world-renowned leadership expert and author; Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor; and many others. The cost of the event is $59 for general admission and $39 for students. 
Stewart participates in run
