delivered by:Susie Bullock bullocks@southwestern.edu

📢 Update: This session is now VIRTUAL ONLY!

Join us TODAY for a brief but impactful 20-minute Mindfulness Mental Health Check-In (whereever you are!), designed to help you pause, breathe, and reset in the middle of your busy day. This virtual session will guide you through simple mindfulness practices, including deep breathing and a short body scan, to reduce stress and support mental clarity.

We will also take a few moments to reflect on our current mental state, gently acknowledging thoughts and feelings without judgment. This check-in offers a safe, supportive space to slow down, tune in, and practice self-care so you can return to your day feeling more centered and refreshed.

Who It’s For:
Anyone looking for a quick mental reset. Whether you are new to mindfulness or have experience, all are welcome. No special equipment or preparation is needed. Just come as you are.

🕓 When:
Mondays at 4:00 PM

📍 Where:
Virtual via Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/oac-tzgf-nwm

Staff, students, and faculty are welcome.

delivered by:Geneva Walker walkerg@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Stephanie Light lights@southwestern.edu

Good morning Beloved Friends,

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

"World peace must develop from inner peace.  Peace is not just the mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion." -- Dalai Lama

Courage for Justice and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

Stop by and learn about the Master's and PhD in Prevention Science Program at the University of Texas at Austin and the Master’s of Public Health (MPH) program at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. Graduate Student and SU KIN Alumni, Sara Le, will also present her research on physical activity and health.

delivered by:Laura Polanco polancol@southwestern.edu

Stop by and learn about the Master's and Doctorate in Occupational Therpay Programs at UMHB. Lunch will provided. Please RSVP! 

delivered by:Laura Polanco polancol@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Stephanie Light lights@southwestern.edu

Dive into an unforgettable adventure at Spring Lake in San Marcos, Texas! This snorkeling trip is the perfect mix of fun and learning. Along the way, you’ll learn about this spring-fed lake’s unique ecosystem, endangered species, and why Spring Lake has been a vital water source for thousands of years. End the year right on Outdoor Adventure’s last trip of the semester!

Date: Saturday April 25th, 2026

Cost: $20

Sign up here!

*Important Note: We will have a mandatory pre-trip meeting on April 22nd in the Howry Outdoor Adventure Center to discuss trip details and complete necessary forms. Your Trip Leaders will contact you with more details!

delivered by:Rowan Gardner gardnerr@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

Link to register:

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

delivered by:Deborah Urbanek urbanekd@southwestern.edu

If you are riding a personal bicycle, SUPD recommends you use a locking device to secure your bike.  Any unsecured bicycles may have been or will be brought to SUPD to prevent theft.  If you are missing your bicycle, please contact SUPD at 512-863-1944 before the end of the semester so we can reunite you with your bike so you can take it home for the summer.

delivered by:donald klepac klepacd@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

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

Dear Southwestern University Community Member,

You are invited to participate in a research study to assess food security among the Southwestern campus community. You are being recruited as a possible participant because you are a member of the Southwestern community (student, faculty and/or staff). Your participation is voluntary and should only take 5-7 minutes. As per Institutional Review Board requirements, all identifying variables will be removed in order to maintain confidentiality. Completed surveys will be stored on a password-protected computer for 5 years and then destroyed unless needed for ongoing research. There are no direct benefits to participation in this study, however, your participation will help support future funding applications that will aid in the growth and sustainability of our campus pantry program.  

If you are interested in participating please click the link below to complete the Qualtrics survey.

https://southwestern.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BUvU9sHYqdm8JM

Please do not hesitate to email me (mikanv@southwestern.edu ) if you have any questions or concerns.

I greatly appreciate your support and assistance. Thank you!  

No worries,

Vanessa Mikan, PhD

Associate Professor of Instruction in Kinesiology

delivered by:Laura Polanco polancol@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Dani Stone stoned@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

delivered by:Susie Bullock bullocks@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

View a student presentation by Dr. Moore's Schools, Society, and Diversity class. We will be talking about multicultural identities and engaging in discussion. Located in FWO 105.

delivered by:Archer Moore moore23@southwestern.edu

Pirates for Pride is raising funds for the Trevor Project for Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

Make a donation and get one of 3 new stickers designed by students. P4P will be outside of the Commons Friday (11-1:30), Monday (12-1:30), and Tuesday (11-1:30) and will be accepting donations via Venmo, Cash app, Paypal, and real cash money!

delivered by:Randall Ischy ischyr@southwestern.edu