📢 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

Curious Conversation: Careers in UX
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7-8 p.m.
Virtual (register on Handshake* for URL)

Learn about how you can apply your research and analytical skills in the world of UX/UI from psychology alumnus Kevin Toy ’08, Senior Design Researcher at Microsoft. Co-sponsored by CCPD and the Department of Psychology. 

*Handshake is SU’s new career platform, replacing HireSU beginning January 2026. Handshake offers many of the same functions, such as signing up for events and searching for internships/jobs as HireSU, plus expanded functionality and more opportunities. Use your SSO credentials (same as for your SU email, etc.) to get started. Complete your profile for access to all Handshake features, and then visit the Events tab to sign up for these sessions. Questions? Reach out to CCPD at pirate2pro@southwestern.edu, 512.863.1346 or stop by PRC 140.
 

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

Help us celebrate the incredible women of Southwestern who make a difference in our community through this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” which highlights those who give their time, talents, and leadership to uplift others. You may nominate students, faculty, staff, or alumni, and you can nominate as many people as you’d like, including yourself. Nominations may be submitted anonymously using this short nomination form. The deadline to nominate someone is February 18. Finalists will be recognized and showcased at the International Women’s Day Celebration on March 11, hosted by the Student Foundation.

delivered by:Stephanie Abe abes@southwestern.edu

This announcement provides important updates regarding your 2025 W-2 tax forms. Here is a summary of the key details and action items:

Status of W-2 Forms

Electronic Forms: Available now on Self-Service.
Paper Forms: If you did not consent to electronic delivery, your paper form will be mailed to your address on file by February 2, 2026.
How to Access Your W-2

Step-by-step instructions are available on the Business Office website Here (look at the bottom of the "Payroll Section" page).
Changing Your Delivery Preference

If you currently receive paper forms but want electronic delivery in the future, you can change your preference for next year's form.
Refer to the last two sections of the instructions mentioned above to do this.
Thank you!

delivered by:Sally Volling vollings@southwestern.edu

Good morning Beloved Friends,

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

“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.”
― Henri Nouwen

Courage for Justice and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

Please join us on Thursday for...

A Gathering for Peace

A memorial for the Eight People who have died in ICE dealings so far in 2026.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

5:00 PM-5:30 PM

Front steps of the Lois Perkins Chapel

delivered by:Ili Walk walki@southwestern.edu

Please join us for our first potluck of the semester!

Wednesday, February 4th at 6:30 in the Howry Center

We will have SOUPS, SALADS & DESSERT

Vegan options will be available!

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

***We will say a rosary before the meal (~6:00) for those who are interested***

The Catholic Students Association Supporters & Friends seeks to support Catholic students at Southwestern University and promote fellowship. Please join us!

delivered by:Jennifer Spiller spillerj@southwestern.edu

The campus taskforce to prevent sexual violence will have our next meeting on Tuesday February 3rd from 12-1pm in the Connie Ballroom (MCC 214C).

All members of the SU community are invited, and I would especially encourage young men on campus to be part of this conversation. Come be part of the solution! 

delivered by:Randall Ischy ischyr@southwestern.edu