DECEMBER 1st DEADLINE

The deadline for Summer 2026 Faculty-led Programs is fast approaching! This includes Granada, Mexico City, Rome, and European Cultural Explorations.

Requirements:

1. Study Abroad Advising is mandatory prior to submitting your application. If you were unable to attend an info session, check out our website for more opportunities to get advising! There will be one LAST info session for all Faculty-led programs on 11/24.
2. Be sure to submit your complete program application on VIA by December 1st, 2025. 
3. Make sure the scholarship form inside your application is also complete by December 1st. The form requires references, so make sure to start early to get these in on time.

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

delivered by:Harrison Mugo mugoh@southwestern.edu

CJR WORKOUT FACILITY HOURS FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

NOVEMBER 25, 2025

OPEN FROM 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

POOL WILL BE OPEN FROM 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

(The University shuts down at 5:00 pm for the holidays)

NOVEMBER 26 THRU NOVEMBER 30

CLOSED

DECEMBER 1, 2025

RESUMES TO REGULAR HOURS

delivered by:Deborah Urbanek urbanekd@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Laura Polanco polancol@southwestern.edu

Faculty-led FINAL Info Session

When: Monday, November 24th | 3:30p - 4:30p

Where: Prothro 231

Register Here

Missed an info session? Join Monya Lemery on November 24th in Prothro 233 for an overview of all faculty-led study abroad programs, including Granada, Rome, Mexico City, European Cultural Exploration, and London!

Students MUST attend an Info Session, Study Abroad 101, or Advising before applying to a study abroad program. The deadline for Summer Faculty-led programs is December 1st.

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

delivered by:Harrison Mugo mugoh@southwestern.edu

Good morning Beloved Friends,

As we begin our week together, let us take a Minute for PEACE!

"Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” – President John F. Kennedy

Courage for Justice and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

Good morning Beloved Friends,

This Thursday, November 27th, there will be no AGAPE Hour in the Lois Perkins Chapel.  Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Grace and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Stephanie Polos lights@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Stephanie Polos lights@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Stephanie Polos lights@southwestern.edu

Smith Library Center will close at 5 pm Tuesday, Nov. 25 per the university holiday calendar. It will remain closed until 5 pm Sunday, Nov. 30 when students will have swipe card only access until Monday morning.

delivered by:Jean Whewell whewellj@southwestern.edu

Toxic Roots: Sexism in Our Society - A presentation about the historical roots of sexism and how it affects our society and schools as well as the legislation that has helped combat it.

PLEASE JOIN US: On December 1, from 2-4:45 pm, there will be a Creative Project Presentation in Olin 105 about sexism in today’s schools and society. The presentation will be given by Lydia Allen, Stella Ciaravino, Leslie Benitez, and Gilbert Anderson as part of Dr. Moore’s Schools, Society & Diversity class. The session will include strategies to help recognize and eliminate sexism and gender based violence in the media, schools, workplaces, and society.

Flyer

delivered by:Lydia Allen allen20@southwestern.edu

Need a quick energy boost between classes or meetings? Check out the BeWell Hub active workstations located across campus that make it easy to stay moving while you study, read, or catch up on emails!

BeWell Hubs are located on the 4th floor of FJS and on the 2nd floor of Prothro! Come visit and complete the survey!

delivered by:Caylin Damron damronc@southwestern.edu