Smith Library will be accessible according to the following schedule on days the university is open over the holiday break. (Following the water shut off period)

Dec. 17 -  23 open by CARD SWIPE ONLY weekdays from 8 am - 4:45 pm.

Jan. 2 - 16  open by CARD SWIPE ONLY weekdays from 8 am - 4:45 pm.

The Infodesk will be staffed by student workers.

Please call ahead for specialized services (pirate cards, posters) due to staff using vacation time 512-863-1563. There is a doorbell on the door facing fine arts, but it may not be continuously monitored.

delivered by:Jean Whewell whewellj@southwestern.edu

Good morning Beloved Friends,

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

"What is Christmas? It is the tenderness of the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future.” – Agnes M. Pahro

Grace and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

CJR WORKOUT FACILITY HOURS FOR WINTER BREAK

DECEMBER 15-23, 2025

OPEN FROM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

POOL WILL BE CLOSED

(The University shuts down at 5:00 pm on December 23)

CLOSED ON THE WEEKENDS FROM

December 13, 2025 

THROUGH

January 19, 2026

DECEMBER 24, 2025 THRU JANUARY 4, 2026

WEIGHT ROOM & POOL

CLOSED

JANUARY 5 - 19, 2026

WEIGHT ROOM HOURS

12:00 – 2:00 PM

POOL CLOSED

delivered by:Deborah Urbanek urbanekd@southwestern.edu