SOUTHWESTERN CAMPUS NOTICES

03.03.26

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3/4 Learn about summer camp job: Camp OTX Recruiting Info Table

Recruiting Info Table: Camp OTX
Wednesday, March 4, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MCC Concourse

Learn more about summer camp counseling positions in Bandera, Texas (campotx.com). Sponsored by CCPD.


delivered by:Liana Collins collins8@southwestern.edu

 

Gilman Scholarship Deadline

 

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 5th, 2026

 

Learn more and Apply Here

 

The Gilman Scholarship awards up to $5,000 for U.S. citizens with limited financial means to help fund study or internship opportunities abroad. Don’t miss this chance!

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


delivered by:Harrison Mugo mugoh@southwestern.edu

 

Prayer Requests


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

 

AGAPE Hour

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.

ALL are welcome!

Grace and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

 


delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

 

JCB commercial

Enjoy viewing these two JBC machinery commercials shot during construction of our new Welcome Center.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-edU-c28Jc

https://youtu.be/euHGvUbKAT8

 

Sally


delivered by:Sally Cameron camerons@southwestern.edu

 

[Campus Parking Update] Today - Finch Plaza Closed for SP26 Internship & Career Fair 3/3/26

There will be restricted campus parking in advance of and during the Spring 2026 Internship & Career Fair. The Finch Plaza Lot behind the Lois Perkins Chapel will be closed and reserved for off-campus guests from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. We are expecting between 35-40 off-campus employer vehicles on campus. Thank you for your flexibility, it is appreciated.


delivered by:Adrian Ramirez ramirezad@southwestern.edu

 

Psychology Dept. Guest Speaker on 3/10


delivered by:Susie Bullock bullocks@southwestern.edu

 

Mahjong Basics - Tile Me More!

Attention Students, Staff, Faculty, and Friends!

Come out for a two-hour, instructor-led beginner lesson and game play of Mahjong! All necessary materials will be provided. Enjoy a dinner buffet while you learn a new hobby! Door Prizes will be drawn throughout the event, and one winner will take home their own Mahjong set!

The evening will be structured as a Mahjong 101 lesson with guided play, designed for both beginners and those who already know how to play. Players will be seated in small groups of four and will rotate through instruction and gameplay. Beginners will receive step-by-step instruction, while experienced players are welcome to enjoy open play alongside others. Learn about local Mahjong groups that gather and play in the area.

This is an individual event taking place during our Spring Family Weekend, on Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. You will find the event located in the registration form.

MAHJONG BASICS: TILE ME MORE!


delivered by:Serena Bettis bettiss@southwestern.edu

 

Apply for Summer Internship Funding

There is still time to apply for funding for summer internships through the Funded Internship Program.

 

Apply for funding during Application Cycle 1 through THIS Friday, March 6. Student award notification: Monday, March 23.

 

Application Cycle 2 Dates:

  • Application live: Tuesday, March 24
  • Application deadline: Wednesday, April 22
  • Student award notification: Wednesday, May 6

 

Students may receive up to a maximum of $5,000 during the summer semester. Amounts vary based on multiple factors, such as if the internship is unpaid or low-paying, internship length, and the number of hours worked during the semester. An internship experience is considered low-paying if payment is less than $15/hour.

 

Students whose internship is unpaid or pays less than $15/hour are encouraged to apply for the Funded Internship Program.

 

Students are not required to have their internship secured before applying for funding. Students may apply for funding for multiple internships, so long as they have already applied directly to the opportunities and are waiting to hear back regarding an internship offer. 

 

Apply NOW by submitting an Experience in Handshake. Be sure to select Funded Internship Application for the Experience template. 

 

For more information regarding the Funded Internship Program, visit here.


delivered by:Mary Angle angle2@southwestern.edu

 

Club, Organization, and Extracurricular Notices

Fountainwood Observatory Open House

Explore the night sky through high-powered telescopes at Southwestern University’s Fountainwood Observatory Open House on March 9 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.!

Dr. Mark Bottorff and members of the Williamson County Astronomy Club will be on hand to guide observations, answer questions, and offer informal constellation tours.


delivered by:Morgan Halley halleym@southwestern.edu