📢 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

Recruiting Information Table: Durham University (England) Graduate Programs 
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (drop in)
MCC Concourse

Graduate school in the UK? Yes, please! Drop by to learn about SU’s partnership with Durham University in the UK for graduate study, including funding information and even athletic opportunities! Open to all current students and alumni. Sponsored by CCPD. 

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

Prepare for the Fair: Optimize Your Resume with Jobscan
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7-8 p.m.
Virtual (register on Handshake* for URL)

Want to stand out at next week’s Internship & Career Fair? Learn to use a great new resource, Jobscan, to optimize your resume. Get tips on keywords, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software and AI and company-specific screening intel. Sponsored by CCPD. 

*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

We invite you to be a part of the Research and Creative Works Symposium 2026!

Each presenter develops critical thinking, communication, leadership, and project management skills while preparing for the RCWS

Propsals are due by March 1, 2026

For more information please visit our website!

delivered by:Rosemary Carter carter6@southwestern.edu

The Division of Student Life is thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2025-26 Student Leadership Awards are now open.  Nominations are due by 5:00 PM, Thursday, February 26th.  Once nominations are complete, all nominees will be sent nominee response forms for the categories in which they were nominated.

Award recipients will be announced at the 2026 Student Leadership Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

List of awards and criteria

Nomination form (if you are nominating a student for multiple awards, you will need to complete this form for each one)

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the incredible student leaders in our campus community!

-- The Division of Student Life

delivered by:Stefanie Alvarez alvarezs@southwestern.edu

On Wednesday, March 4th, join us for Capstone Compass! Hear valuable advice from SU students who have successfully completed their capstones or are in the process of completing their capstones. Find out what they wished they knew earlier and how this can help you chart your own capstone path!

delivered by:Laurel Mulkey mulkeyl@southwestern.edu

delivered by:Susie Bullock bullocks@southwestern.edu

March 1st DEADLINE

The March 1st Deadline is fast approaching! This deadline is for Fall Program Providers and the SU London Fall Semester. Check out the requirements below:

Requirements:

1. Study Abroad Advising is mandatory prior to submitting your application. If you are unable to attend an info session, check out our website for more opportunities to get advising!
2. Be sure to submit your complete program application on VIA by March 1st, 2026. 
3. Make sure the scholarship form under your application is also complete by March 1st. 

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

delivered by:Harrison Mugo mugoh@southwestern.edu

Curious Conversation: Careers in Cybersecurity
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 4-5 p.m.
FJS 402

All students welcome. Reserve your spot on Handshake* > Events tab.

Hear from Joe Carroll, Chief Information Officer & Head of Cybersecurity at CITGO Petroleum, as he shares advice on career preparedness and desirable job skills, as well as insight into cybersecurity and AI. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Co-hosted by CCPD.

*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

delivered by:Stephanie Polos lights@southwestern.edu

 Workshop - Protect Yourself: Title IX & Being an Empowered Bystander

Mon February 23rd, 5-6pm

Olin 110

Come learn how Title IX protects students and how YOU can intervene in difficult situations! This is open to all members of the SU community. Learn in a safe, open, inclusive environment with no judgment!

delivered by:Randall Ischy ischyr@southwestern.edu

oin us for a free home cooked dinner open to all students sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church. Come enjoy good food, meet new friends, and relax after classes!

📍Grace Episcopal Church - 1314 University Avenue

(across the street from the Fine Arts Building)

📅 February 24th

⏰ 6.00 PM to 8:00 PM

Meals to go are available. 

Food needs are honored (vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free, others available on request) 

RSVP here. 

delivered by:Dinushka Paranavitana paranavid@southwestern.edu

Experience the meaning, traditions, and togetherness behind the holy month of Ramadan and its special Iftar meal with ASA, joining Student Life and the Office of Spiritual Life, in partnering with the Dialogue Institute for an Iftar meal and presentation for the holy month of Ramadan here at SU.

When: March 10th, 2026, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM 

Where: McCombs Ballrooms 

We invite you to RSVP (RSVP Form) and join us in celebrating and learning about this wonderful occasion by Feb. 27th, 2026!

delivered by:Sofia Bastaki bastakis@southwestern.edu

jordan2@southwestern.edu