📢 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

Spring 2026 Internship & Career Fair
Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
MCC Bishops Lounge.

Students, come learn about summer and fall internships, as well as full-time roles available for May graduates. For best results, dress professionally, bring copies of your resume, and research participating employers and positions ahead of time. Sponsored by CCPD.

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

Recruiting Info Table: Camp La Junta
Monday, Mar. 9, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
MCC Concourse

All students welcome. Drop by to learn about full-time summer camp positions or visit http://www.lajunta.com. Sponsored by CCPD.

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

Good morning Beloved Friends,

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

“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family. -- Matthew 5:9

Courage for Justice and Peace,

Ron Swain, University Chaplain

delivered by:Ronald Swain swainr@southwestern.edu

Students are invited to attend the Southwestern University Spring 2026 Internship & Career Fair.

• Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
• 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• McCombs Campus Center, Bishops Lounge

Employers seeking interns and full-time hires will visit campus to meet students and to share information about their available positions. All majors are invited to attend. For best results, students should plan to dress professionally and bring copies of their resume. Students may use the following link to view a current list of participating organizations in Handshake.

Spring 2026 Internship & Career Fair

delivered by:Liana Collins collins8@southwestern.edu

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

delivered by:Laura Polanco polancol@southwestern.edu

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

delivered by:Susie Bullock bullocks@southwestern.edu

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

Southwestern will not have a polling place this election.

If you waited to vote until Election Day (Tuesday, March 3), you'll need to vote at one of the two following locations, depending on your party:

• Republican primary - vote at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Dr.
• Democratic primary - vote at Georgetown Annex, 100 WilCo Way

We do plan to have a polling place on campus for the May election.

delivered by:Katy Ross rossc@southwestern.edu

As we celebrate International Women's Day and recognize the Outstanding Women of Southwestern who have given their time, talents, and leadership to uplift others, we're inviting our community to give in a way that reflects the impact of these women.

This year's guest speaker, Dr. Vanessa Mikan, has poured her time and heart into not only her students but also the Pirate Pantry, helping ensure students have reliable access to food and hygiene products. Help support the pantry to honor her leadership and the spirit of lifting others up that defines this year's celebration.

You can find donation boxes in the McComb's Concourse, Lord Cafe (Mood-Bridwell), FJS Atrium, and Prothro Lobby. Pickup will be on March 9, but items can also be brought to the IWD event on March 11 at 1:30 pm in the Bishops Lounge.

delivered by:Stephanie Abe abes@southwestern.edu