Curious Conversation: Careers in Firefighting
Friday, April 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
MCC Dan Rather Room (inside the Commons)
FREE LUNCH!

All students welcome. Advance RSVP required. Reserve your spot on Handshake > Events.

Curious about the profession of firefighting? Enjoying helping people? Exploring ways to use your healthcare interests? Want a job where you’re not stuck at a desk all day? Want a lot of job security, variety, and good pay? Hear from SU grad Ricky Gomez ’09, business major and Pirate Baseball Team member, about his work with the Austin Fire Department. 

delivered by:Alexandra Anderson (CCPD) afca@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Stephanie Light lights@southwestern.edu

January Term Info Session

When: Tuesday, April 28th | 12:30p - 1:30p

Where: Prothro 233

Register Here

Spend 2 weeks abroad during January Term 2027 and earn 3-4 transfer credits while exploring Europe. Programs are available in Florence, Lisbon, and Prague, with courses in business, art, psychology, communication, sociology, and more.

Please join us for this info session to learn more about the J-Term, and how to apply for programs offered during this term! Students must attend an Info Session, Study Abroad 101, or Advising before applying to a study abroad program.

Follow us on Instagram for regular updates on Study Abroad!
@southwesternstudyabroad

delivered by:Harrison Mugo mugoh@southwestern.edu

Southwestern Giving Day 2026 continues its 1840 minutes of celebrating SU today! Make your gift before 6:40 pm to be one of our 1,600 Pirate community supporters who give back to what they love about Southwestern. There are nearly 200 designations to choose from, including academic departments, athletics, Greek chapters, student organizations, named scholarships, and more.

delivered by:Stephanie Abe abes@southwestern.edu

Southwestern Basketball Boys and Girls Youth Summer Camp

Southwestern Basketball is hosting a youth boys and girls summer basketball camp in the Robertson Center!

When: July 20-23rd
Time: 9am-4pm
Price: $280
Ages: Boys and Girls entering 3rd-8th grade

$25 discount if registered before June 20th

$25 discount for Southwestern employees 

Link to Registration below:

http://www.southwesternwbbcamps.com

delivered by:Deborah Urbanek urbanekd@southwestern.edu

SU Men's Basketball Youth Summer Camp

Powered By Nike Basketball and US Sports Camps

Youth Camp Session I
June 1st - 4th
9am-3pm
Boys and Girls Ages 6-16
Lunch will be provided 
Use Code: SWU40 for $40 off the camp price

Youth Camp Session II
August 3rd-6th
9am-3pm
Boys and Girls Ages 6-16
Lunch will be provided
Use Code: SWU40 for $40 off the camp price

Link to register:

https://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-basketball-camp-southwestern-university-tx#sidebar

delivered by:Deborah Urbanek urbanekd@southwestern.edu

Dear Beloved Friends,

If you have Prayer Requests, either Celebrations or Concerns, you may write them in the book provided in the Narthex/entrance area of the Chapel or you may email them to me at swainr@southwestern.edu

On Thursday's, during the AGAPE Hour, in the Lois Perkins Chapel at 4:00 PM, I will offer Prayers for our Southwestern Community, for each other, and for the Communities beyond.

Grace and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

Good morning Beloved Friends,

Thursday, at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

You are invited to meet us in the Lois Perkins Chapel for the AGAPE Hour, a time of learning, praying, and fellowship. During this time, we will offer prayers for members of our University community and for those beyond.

This week, Georgianne Hewett '90 will lead the AGAPE Hour.

ALL are welcome!

Grace and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

Do you remember visiting campus when you were considering Southwestern?

Do you recall the excitement of the student org fair and meeting our amazing current students? Well, now you can be on the other side of the table!

Please consider signing up for our final admitted student day of the semester to give these prospective studies the best visit ever!!

We’re inviting student organizations to participate in our Admitted Student Day on Saturday, April 25, specifically for our annual student org fair that wraps up the event. The fair will be set up like a traditional student org fair, giving prospective students and their families a great opportunity to meet current Pirates and get a glimpse of campus life. It’s always such a fun and engaging part of the day!

The fair will take place in the McCombs Ballrooms from 2:30–3:00 PM. We’d love to have as many student organizations as possible participate and represent themselves. Last year, nearly 50 groups joined us, and it was a fantastic turnout.

I’ve included the link to the organization sign-up sheet here for your convenience so groups can easily register. As we get closer to the event, our SHARP Coordinators and I will follow up with additional details, reminders, and logistics.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. Thank you all so much!

Madison Buechler

Southwestern Admission Team 

delivered by: Buechler buechlem@southwestern.edu

The Center for Academic Success & Advising (CASA) is looking to hire an enthusiastic and proactive student worker for the upcoming semester/year to begin on August 24, 2026. We offer flexible hours to fit your school schedule between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

As a student worker, your primary responsibilities will include:

• receiving and welcoming students and other visitors who come to the CASA;
• managing the front desk (answering phone calls, checking in visitors for appointments, answering questions etc.);
• assisting with exam administration for students coming into the CASA to take exams; and
• performing clerical duties and working on special projects as assigned.

You’ll learn about Southwestern’s behind-the-scenes processes and gain office and customer service experience in a professional setting, all while working as part of a friendly team.

How to Apply: 

1.    Handshake > On Campus Employment > Front Desk Student Worker 

2.    Submit your resume

3.    Complete the google form: Application Form

Applications close on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:59pm. Applicants’ final school schedules for Fall Semester 2026 should be submitted by Sunday, April 26, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Smith at smith55@southwestern.edu or stop by the Center for Academic Success & Advising (Prothro, Suite 120). 

delivered by:Mary Smith smith55@southwestern.edu

Upward Bound is hiring part time student workers to help with their in-person summer program in June and July this year. We need Summer Instructors for Chemistry, German, Statistics and Financial Literacy (current SU juniors and seniors preferred). Resources will be provided to the instructors. Rate of pay ranges from $15-$20 per hour and we pay additionally for prep time as well. Classes are an hour long and will be held twice a week. 

We are also looking for a part time (25-30 hours/week) summer aide (May 26 - July 30) and Residential Advisors for Residential Week (June 22 - June 26 where lodging will be provided for the duration of the event). Pay ranges from $12-$15 per hour. 

Please email Lee Dsouza at dsouzal@southwestern.edu if you are interested in either of these positons or need more information. 

delivered by:Leonie Dsouza dsouzal@southwestern.edu

Paid position during Welcome Week 2026!

Are you passionate about healthy relationships? I am looking for students interested in being a peer educator during Welcome Week for the sexual health session for first-year students. This is a short-term, paid position (10-12 hours tops) where you will be co-presenting information about safer sex practices and healthy relationships to our incoming students.

If you are interested or just want to know more, email ischyr@southwestern.edu, or you can fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/jUtWbSX5a7aqfYRG6 

delivered by:Randall Ischy ischyr@southwestern.edu

Save the date! On April 27th, ASA will be hosting a Cherry Blossom festival with a ramen bar and activities to celebrate!

Where? Bishop's Lounge
When? April 27th from 5:30pm to 7pm

We hope to see you there!

delivered by:Sofia Bastaki bastakis@southwestern.edu

jordan2@southwestern.edu

Weather permitting, President Trombley extends a personal invitation to meet on the patio outside the Cove for a leisurely walk with her and Miss Twinkles on Monday, April 27 at 7:00 AM. Keep an eye on campus notices for updates regarding her weekly walks throughout the semester. She hopes to see you there!

delivered by:Kristin Parker parker6@southwestern.edu