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September 25th, 2023

Breaking into Theater

Breaking into Theater

Interested in pursuing a career in the theater or playwriting? This session is for you! Explore theater career opportunities and learn how to translate a playwright into a screenplay from a distinguished alumni, Marisela Orta. 

Location

Jones Theater, Sarofim School of Fine Arts

Date & Time

September 25 - 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Curious Conversation: Careers in Fine Arts

Curious Conversation: Careers in Fine Arts

Interested in pursuing a career in the arts but don’t know where to start? Have a passion for creative works but don’t know what opportunities are out there? This session is for you!

Explore fine arts career opportunities through this informal Q&A sessions with a distinguished alumni, Marisela Orta. Hear about what she does, how she got there, and what advice she’d offer you to do something similar. This session features discussion of theater, poetry, and screenwriting topics.

Location

Caldwell Carvey Foyer, Sarofim School of Fine Arts

Date & Time

September 25 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
History Colloquium

History Colloquium

Salar Mohandesi, Bowdoin College, Maine

Location

F.W. Olin Building, Room 110

Date & Time

September 25 - 5:00pm - 6:15pm

September 26th, 2023

SU Special Exhibition

SU Special Exhibition

Join MOSAIC and Special Collections to learn about the history of Southwestern through an interactive exhibit, and make buttons out of vintage SU yearbooks!

Location

Bishops Lounge

Date & Time

September 26 - 11:30am - 1:30pm
SU London Information Session

SU London Information Session

Information Session about the SU London Fall 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

September 26 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
SU Europe Information Session

SU Europe Information Session

Information Session about the SU European Cultural Explorations Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

September 26 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Parent Webinar: Study Abroad

Parent Webinar: Study Abroad

Join us for a webinar to learn more about Study Abroad opportunities and logistics. Faculty members leading SU study abroad programs will discuss their upcoming trips and the Office of Study Abroad will share information on other partner providers. 

Date & Time

September 26 - 6:00pm
Study Abroad Parent Webinar

Study Abroad Parent Webinar

This event is for parents of SU students who want to know about Study Abroad opportunities.

Location

Online-Webinar

Date & Time

September 26 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Curious Conversation: Careers in Neuroscience

Curious Conversation: Careers in Neuroscience

Explore career opportunities in a diverse array of Career Communities through these informal Q&A sessions with alumni and other professionals. Hear about what they do, how they got there, and what advice they’d offer you to do something similar. This session features alumni and other professionals working in some of the many different kinds of roles connected to neuroscience. Co-sponsored by CCPD and the SU Neuroscience minor. 

Location

Fondren-Jones Science Building 402

Date & Time

September 26 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SU Book Club - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

SU Book Club - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Location

Virtual Engagement Opportunity

Date & Time

September 26 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Late Night with Demi Brown: “There is an ‘I’ in Leadership”

Late Night with Demi Brown: “There is an ‘I’ in Leadership”

Are you an emerging leader? Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills and make a difference in your community?

As part of the Late Night with Leaders series, Demi Brown shares expertise from over 25 years of supporting college students in becoming strong and impactful leaders on their campus. 

Location

McCombs Ballrooms

Date & Time

September 26 - 8:00pm - 9:30pm

September 27th, 2023

Writing Personal Statements

Writing Personal Statements

Learn to write compelling personal statements for graduate and professional school. Bring your laptop and begin workshopping your statement!

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning 147

Date & Time

September 27 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Study Abroad 101

Study Abroad 101

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away options available to you at SU!

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

September 27 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
President’s Corner

President’s Corner

Join President Trombley and the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center for a town hall meeting. All are welcome to ask questions and listen to the updates on the campus.

Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6:00 pm
Bishops Lounge 

Location

Bishops Lounge

Date & Time

September 27 - 6:00pm

September 28th, 2023

SU Buenos Aires & SU Granada Info Session

SU Buenos Aires & SU Granada Info Session

Information Session about both the SU Granada and SU Buenos Aires Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad programs.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

September 28 - 11:30am - 12:30pm

September 29th, 2023

Healthcare Experience Information Session

Healthcare Experience Information Session

Learn about shadowing, volunteer and part-time job opportunities to gain exposure to healthcare occupations. Co-sponsored by the Center for Career & Professional Development and the Director of Academic and Funded Internships.

Location

Fondren-Jones Science Building 402

Date & Time

September 29 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
OPT/CPT Workshop: Off-Campus Employment

OPT/CPT Workshop: Off-Campus Employment

Workshop for current SU international students (F-1 visa) to learn about off-campus work authorization OPT and CPT options.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

September 29 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

September 29 - 3:00pm
Women’s Soccer vs. Texas Lutheran

Women’s Soccer vs. Texas Lutheran

Location

Soccer/Lacrosse Field

Date & Time

September 29 - 5:00pm
SIRA & FNL Present: Blacklight Dodgeball

SIRA & FNL Present: Blacklight Dodgeball

Register on IMLeagues: https://bit.ly/2CbVqeD

Free food will be provided for competitors and spectators! Play will take place on 9/29.

Friday Night Live (FNL) events are hosted by the University Programming Council (UPC) in coordination with the Office of Student Activities.

Location

Corbin J. Robertson Center

Date & Time

September 29 - 6:00pm
Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity (TX)

Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity (TX)

Location

Soccer/Lacrosse Field

Date & Time

September 29 - 7:30pm

September 30th, 2023

Practice LSAT by Princeton Review

Practice LSAT by Princeton Review

Try out the law school entrance exam, the LSAT, in a free, full-length, live online setting, courtesy of test-prep provider Princeton Review. Results available online after the exam (directions provided at event). *Sign up by Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 11:59 p.m.

Location

Virtual (sign up for link)

Date & Time

September 30 - 9:00am - 12:30pm
Paddle Board - Lake Georgetown

Paddle Board - Lake Georgetown

Come kayak with us as we explore the beautiful cliffs and coves of Lake Georgetown. We will have time for swimming and a visit to the spring fed Crockett Garden Falls.

Location

Georgetown, TX

Date & Time

September 30 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

October 1st, 2023

Deadline to Order a Southwestern Stainless Tumbler

Deadline to Order a Southwestern Stainless Tumbler

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is offering 30-ounce and 40-ounce stainless tumblers for sale this semester. 

Date & Time

October 1 - All Day

October 2nd, 2023

Paideia Interest Meeting for Students

Paideia Interest Meeting for Students

All students are welcome to come talk to Dr. Mathieu, the Director of Paideia, about anything regarding Paideia at SU, such as taking the Paideia Seminar and/or graduating with Paideia Distinction. Free snacks and drinks will be available to students!

Location

F.W. Olin Building

Date & Time

October 2 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

October 3rd, 2023

Concordia University ABSN Info Table

Concordia University ABSN Info Table

Get more information about the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Concordia University!

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Concourse

Date & Time

October 3 - 9:30am - 3:00pm

October 4th, 2023

Exploring Majors Fair

Exploring Majors Fair

Visit with faculty from each major as you explore options before registration begins. Learn about the relationship between majors and careers, and access self-assessment tools to help you identify possibilities. Sophomores, first-years, and new transfer students may find this event especially helpful.

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Bishops Lounge

Date & Time

October 4 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
SU Belize Information Session

SU Belize Information Session

Information Session about the SU Belize Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

FJS 100

Date & Time

October 4 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a fall concert with the Southwestern University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

October 4 - 7:30pm

October 5th, 2023

“Disrupted Terrain: Visual Autobiographies of the Natural World” an exhibition by Heidi Hogden

“Disrupted Terrain: Visual Autobiographies of the Natural World” an exhibition by Heidi Hogden

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

October 5 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm

October 6th, 2023

Free Friday Fotos

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

October 6 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

October 7th, 2023

Hike/Climb - Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Hike/Climb - Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Wichita Mountains

If you’re looking for an adventure this fall break, look no further. Join us on this fun and adventurous three day trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with other stops along the way, including Dinosaur Valley State Park and Lake Mineral Wells State Park. During this outdoor adventure you’ll relax and explore by hiking, camping, rock climbing, and encountering wildlife in the great outdoors.

Location

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Date & Time

October 7 - All Day
Practice GRE by Princeton Review

Practice GRE by Princeton Review

Try out the graduate school entrance exam, the GRE, in a free, full-length, live online setting, courtesy of test-prep provider Princeton Review. Results available online after the exam (directions provided at event). *Sign up by Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 11:59 p.m.

Location

Virtual (sign up for link)

Date & Time

October 7 - 9:00am - 12:45pm

October 11th, 2023

How to Develop Learning Partnerships

How to Develop Learning Partnerships

Teacher-Scholar Lunch

Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching Learning and Scholarship, this panel discussion provides an opportunity to learn from the Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Faculty. Panelists will discuss how they designed their courses, and how experiential learning components contributed to students’ learning and understanding of the course materials. Panelists will also discuss how the experience contributed to faculty members’ own professional goals.

Location

McCombs Campus Center - Dan Rather Room

Date & Time

October 11 - 12:30pm

October 12th, 2023

San Jose Ring Order Day

San Jose Ring Order Day

Students with 75 or more credits are eligible to order their Southwestern Ring. One of our approved ring vendors, San Jose Jewelers, will be on campus taking orders.

Location

McCombs Campus Center

Date & Time

October 12 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
JET Program Information Table

JET Program Information Table

Get more information about working with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program!

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Concourse

Date & Time

October 12 - 11:00am - 1:00pm

October 13th, 2023

Curious Conversations: Careers in Space

Curious Conversations: Careers in Space

Join SU alumna Kayla Comeaux ’11 of NASA to hear about her career journey from her math major at SU to her role planning operations for the International Space Station and other NASA projects. Co-sponsored by CCPD and the Physics Club.

Location

Fondren-Jones Science Building 403

Date & Time

October 13 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
LSAT Workshop by ScorePerfect

LSAT Workshop by ScorePerfect

Join LSAT prep provider ScorePerfect for an informational session about the LSAT. 

Location

Virtual

Date & Time

October 13 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
The 2023 Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture with Kevin Young

The 2023 Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture with Kevin Young

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

October 13 - 5:00pm

October 14th, 2023

Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

Gather on Southwestern’s Academic Mall to view the Annular Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14. 

Location

Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall

Date & Time

October 14 - 10:30am - 1:30pm

October 16th, 2023

SU London Information Session

SU London Information Session

Information Session about the SU London Fall 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

October 16 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

October 17th, 2023

Fall 2023 Internship & Career Fair

Fall 2023 Internship & Career Fair

Mark your calendar for our Fall 2023 Internship & Career Fair. Employers seeking spring interns and full-time hires will attend to recruit you! All majors invited to attend.

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Ballrooms

Date & Time

October 17 - 11:00am - 1:30pm
SU Europe Information Session

SU Europe Information Session

Information Session about the SU European Cultural Explorations Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

October 17 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Captain’s Academy Study Hall

Captain’s Academy Study Hall

Location

FJS 100

Date & Time

October 17 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

October 18th, 2023

Truman Scholarship Information Session

Truman Scholarship Information Session

Nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships are significant monetary awards and professionally developing experiences. Learn about the Truman Scholarship, which funds up to $30,000 toward graduate study for those pursuing careers as public service leaders seeking to be “change agents.” Apply in your junior year.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140 (Career Cafe)

Date & Time

October 18 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
SU Buenos Aires & SU Granada Info Session

SU Buenos Aires & SU Granada Info Session

Information Session about both the SU Granada and SU Buenos Aires Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad programs.

Location

Olin 124

Date & Time

October 18 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

October 19th, 2023

ScribeAmerica Information Table

ScribeAmerica Information Table

Get more information about working with ScribeAmerica!

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Concourse

Date & Time

October 19 - 11:00am - 1:00pm

October 21st, 2023

Practice MCAT by Princeton Review

Practice MCAT by Princeton Review

Try out the medical school entrance exam, the MCAT, in a free, full-length, live online setting, courtesy of test-prep provider Princeton Review. Results available online after the exam (directions provided at event). *Sign up by Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11:59 p.m.

Location

Virtual (sign up for link)

Date & Time

October 21 - 9:00am - 4:30pm

October 23rd, 2023

Curious Conversation: Careers in Environmental Law

Curious Conversation: Careers in Environmental Law

Explore career opportunities in a diverse array of Career Communities through these informal Q&A sessions with alumni and other professionals. Hear about what they do, how they got there, and what advice they’d offer you to do something similar. This session features alumni attorneys Sarah Munger ’14, counsel at Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, Matt Trawick ’10, attorney-advisor at the US Environmental Protection Agency in Dallas, and Benjamin Thompson ’03, environmental crimes unit attorney at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Co-sponsored by CCPD and the Environmental Studies program.

Location

A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, 205 (Prothro Room)

Date & Time

October 23 - 12:30pm

October 24th, 2023

SU Book Club - The Lost Journals of Sacajewea by Debra Magpie Earling

SU Book Club - The Lost Journals of Sacajewea by Debra Magpie Earling

The Lost Journals of Sacajewea by Debra Magpie Earling

Location

Virtual Engagement Opportunity

Date & Time

October 24 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

October 25th, 2023

Balfour Ring Order Days

Balfour Ring Order Days

Students with 75 or more credits are eligible to order their Southwestern Ring. One of our approved ring vendors, Balfour, will be on campus taking orders.

Date & Time

October 25 - 10:00am
Study Abroad: Developing a Proposal for London 2025

Study Abroad: Developing a Proposal for London 2025

Teacher-Scholar Lunch:

Join Monya Lemery, Director of Study Abroad and International Student Services to address questions and discuss approaches for writing a successful London 2025 proposal. She will provide an overview of the Handbook for Proposing and Leading a Faculty-led Program, the London Proposal Form , as well as the rubric that will be used to review proposals.

Location

McCombs Campus Center - Dan Rather Rm

Date & Time

October 25 - 12:30pm
Law School Confidential

Law School Confidential

Representatives from Texas law schools, including Baylor, South Texas College of Law, SMU, Texas A&M, and UT Austin, will share advice about the law school admission process.

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Lynda Ballroom

Date & Time

October 25 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Curious Conversation: Careers in Art History

Curious Conversation: Careers in Art History

Explore career opportunities in a diverse array of Career Communities through these informal Q&A sessions with alumni and other professionals. Hear about what they do, how they got there, and what advice they’d offer you to do something similar. This session features alumni and other professionals working in some of the many different kinds of roles connected to Art History. Co-sponsored by CCPD and the Department of Art & Art History.

Location

Marsha Sheilds Ballroom, McCombs Campus Center

Date & Time

October 25 - 12:30pm - 1:45pm

October 27th, 2023

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

October 27 - 3:00pm
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

Join the Theatre Department for a poignant and heartfelt musical.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

October 27 - 7:30pm
Ongoing through October 28

October 28th, 2023

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

Join the Theatre Department for a poignant and heartfelt musical.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

October 28 - 2:00pm
Ongoing through October 29
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

Join the Theatre Department for a poignant and heartfelt musical.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

October 28 - 7:30pm

October 31st, 2023

SUnity Day 2023

SUnity Day 2023

An all-day cross-campus event that is committed to building community among faculty, staff, and students through a focus on unifying our community by making connections across differences.

SUnity Day is a Priority Event. Priority Events are those events to which no student, faculty, or staff member may be denied the opportunity to attend because of a conflicting meeting or event.

Location

Across Campus

Date & Time

October 31 - 8:30am - 4:00pm

November 1st, 2023

Fellowships 101

Fellowships 101

Nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships are significant monetary awards and professionally developing experiences usually awarded on the basis of merit - a high record of achievement - rather than financial need. They support a range of purposeful domestic and international activities, including undergraduate research, language study/other study abroad, self-designed projects, teaching and service, graduate or professional study, or even internships and professional experience. Learn what options may be available to you! FREE PIZZA! (Please RSVP so we have headcount for food.)

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning 147

Date & Time

November 1 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

November 2nd, 2023

SU Europe Information Session

SU Europe Information Session

Information Session about the SU European Cultural Explorations Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

November 2 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

November 3rd, 2023

Medical School Insider: The Application

Medical School Insider: The Application

Learn about the medical school application process from SU alumna Dr. Jennifer Peel and her colleague pediatrician Dr. Bob Nolan of UT Health San Antonio.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning 147

Date & Time

November 3 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Free Friday Fotos

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

November 3 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

November 5th, 2023

Mendelssohn Octet and Schubert String Quartet

Mendelssohn Octet and Schubert String Quartet

The Department of Music presents a chamber music concert featuring the Mendelssohn Octet and Schubert String Quartet in a minor, “Rosamunde.”

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

November 5 - 2:00pm

November 6th, 2023

SU Buenos Aires & SU Granada Info Session

SU Buenos Aires & SU Granada Info Session

Information Session about both the SU Granada and SU Buenos Aires Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad programs.

Location

Olin 124

Date & Time

November 6 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
2024 Medical/Dental/Veterinary School Applicant Information Session

2024 Medical/Dental/Veterinary School Applicant Information Session

All students applying to medical, dental, or vet school in 2024 for admission in Fall 2025 should attend this session. Hear from faculty pre-health advisor Dr. Maria Cuevas about working with the campus Pre-Med Committee to acquire important letters of recommendation. Additional updates and data about the 2024 application process will also be shared. Co-sponsored by the CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.

Location

Fondren-Jones Science Building 402

Date & Time

November 6 - 12:30pm - 1:50pm

November 7th, 2023

A Newer Crop: Public Art and Petromodernism in the New Deal West

A Newer Crop: Public Art and Petromodernism in the New Deal West

Join us for guest lecturer Michaela Rife. This talk will delve into the ways in which public-facing art and visual culture played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and promoting oil extraction as a symbol of stability and prosperity.

Date & Time

November 7 - 4:00pm

November 10th, 2023

SU London Information Session

SU London Information Session

Information Session about the SU London Fall 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

November 10 - 11:30am - 12:30pm

November 12th, 2023

Student Recitals

Student Recitals

Students pursuing degrees in Music perform Senior and Junior recitals.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

November 12 - All Day

November 15th, 2023

2024 Medical/Dental/Veterinary School Applicant Workshop

2024 Medical/Dental/Veterinary School Applicant Workshop

All students applying to medical, dental, or vet school in 2024 for admission in Fall 2025 should attend this session. Follow up from last week’s information session with faculty pre-health advisor Dr. Maria Cuevas to prepare for application. Co-sponsored by the CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.

Location

Fondren-Jones Science Building 402

Date & Time

November 15 - 12:30pm - 1:50pm

November 16th, 2023

SU Belize Information Session

SU Belize Information Session

Information Session about the SU Belize Summer 2024 faculty-led study abroad program.

Location

FJS 148

Date & Time

November 16 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm

November 17th, 2023

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

November 17 - 3:00pm

November 18th, 2023

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present a concert featuring our talented vocal students in the Alma Thomas Theater.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

November 18 - 2:00pm
Southwestern University Opera Theatre

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present a concert featuring our talented vocal students in the Alma Thomas Theater.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

November 18 - 2:00pm

November 19th, 2023

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present a concert featuring our talented vocal students in the Alma Thomas Theater.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

November 19 - 2:00pm

November 28th, 2023

Southwestern University Jazz Ensemble

Southwestern University Jazz Ensemble

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a fall concert with the Southwestern University Jazz Ensemble.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

November 28 - 7:30pm

December 1st, 2023

Free Friday Fotos

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

December 1 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

December 2nd, 2023

Southwestern University Choirs

Southwestern University Choirs

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a concert with the Southwestern University Choirs.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

December 2 - 2:00pm

December 3rd, 2023

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a winter concert with the Southwestern University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

December 3 - 2:00pm

December 7th, 2023

Candlelight Service

Candlelight Service

Location

Lois Perkins Chapel

Date & Time

December 7 - 6:00pm
Candlelight Service

Candlelight Service

Location

Lois Perkins Chapel

Date & Time

December 7 - 8:00pm

December 8th, 2023

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

December 8 - 7:30pm

January 11th, 2024

2024 SOAR Summit

2024 SOAR Summit

The SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, 2.5-dayprofessional development conference to kick start their career exploration and pursuit of skill-building experiences. For more information and to apply, visit www.southwestern.edu/soar.

Location

Various (Olin and McCombs Campus Center)

Date & Time

January 11, 2024 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

January 12th, 2024

Emerging Alumni Summit

Emerging Alumni Summit

Current seniors are invited to a career and life planning “one-stop-shop” before the spring semester begins! Topics will range from landing a job to managing a budget, and everything in-between. Space is limited. 

Location

F.W. Olin Building

Date & Time

January 12, 2024 - All Day
2023 SOAR Summit

2023 SOAR Summit

The SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, 2.5-dayprofessional development conference to kick start their career exploration and pursuit of skill-building experiences. For more information and to apply, visit www.southwestern.edu/soar.

Location

Various (Olin and McCombs Campus Center)

Date & Time

January 12, 2024 - 9:00am - 7:00pm

January 18th, 2024

Study Abroad 101

Study Abroad 101

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away options available to you at SU!

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

January 18, 2024 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

January 25th, 2024

Study Away Information Session

Study Away Information Session

Learn more about domestic SU Study Away programs in NYC and Washington DC!

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

January 25, 2024 - 11:30am - 12:30pm

January 26th, 2024

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

January 26, 2024 - 3:00pm

January 30th, 2024

Study Abroad 101

Study Abroad 101

Learn more about Study Abroad and Away options available to you at SU!

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

January 30, 2024 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

February 2nd, 2024

Free Friday Fotos

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

February 2, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

February 16th, 2024

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 16, 2024 - 3:00pm
The Heidi Chronicles

The Heidi Chronicles

Join the Theatre Department for a fantastic coming of age story.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 16, 2024 - 7:30pm

February 17th, 2024

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a winter concert with the Southwestern University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 17, 2024 - 2:00pm
The Heidi Chronicles

The Heidi Chronicles

Join the Theatre Department for a fantastic coming of age story.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 17, 2024 - 7:30pm

February 18th, 2024

The Heidi Chronicles

The Heidi Chronicles

Join the Theatre Department for a fantastic coming of age story.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 18, 2024 - 2:00pm

February 23rd, 2024

The Heidi Chronicles

The Heidi Chronicles

Join the Theatre Department for a fantastic coming of age story.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 23, 2024 - 7:30pm

February 24th, 2024

The Heidi Chronicles

The Heidi Chronicles

Join the Theatre Department for a fantastic coming of age story.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 24, 2024 - 7:30pm

February 25th, 2024

The Heidi Chronicles

The Heidi Chronicles

Join the Theatre Department for a fantastic coming of age story.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 25, 2024 - 2:00pm

March 1st, 2024

Spring Family Weekend

Spring Family Weekend

Check back for more updates! Highlighted events include:

Student Organization Events, Ring Ceremony, Honors Convocation, Top Scholar Celebration, SING!, and much more!

Date & Time

March 1, 2024 - All Day
Free Friday Fotos

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

March 1, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

March 4th, 2024

2024 Medical/Dental/Vet School Applicant Interview Prep Session

2024 Medical/Dental/Vet School Applicant Interview Prep Session

All students applying to medical or dental school in 2024 for admission in Fall 2025 should attend this session. Hear from faculty pre-med advisor Dr. Maria Cuevas about tips for this year’s interview process. Additional updates and data about the 2024 application process will also be shared. Co-sponsored by the CCPD and the Pre-Med Committee.

Location

TBD

Date & Time

March 4, 2024 - 12:30pm - 1:50pm

March 5th, 2024

Spring 2024 Internship & Career Fair

Spring 2024 Internship & Career Fair

Mark your calendar for our Fall 2023 Internship & Career Fair. Employers seeking spring interns and full-time hires will attend to recruit you! All majors invited to attend.

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Bishops Lounge

Date & Time

March 5, 2024 - 11:00am - 1:30pm

March 6th, 2024

Fulbright Fellowship (and more) Information Session

Fulbright Fellowship (and more) Information Session

The US government supports numerous opportunities for students to pursue graduate study, teach English abroad, and conduct independent research abroad, all promoting international engagement. The main focus of this session is the US Student Fulbright Program, but we will also touch on the Rangel, Pickering, Payne, Boren, Gilman and Critical Language Fellowships and Scholarships.

Location

TBD

Date & Time

March 6, 2024 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

March 22nd, 2024

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 22, 2024 - 3:00pm

March 27th, 2024

UK/Ireland Fellowships (Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Gates Cambridge) Information Session

UK/Ireland Fellowships (Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Gates Cambridge) Information Session

Highly qualified students with excellent academic records and strong leadership and service credentials should learn about nationally competitive fellowships that fund graduate study in the UK and Ireland, including the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Gates Cambridge. Juniors, seniors and alumni can apply in the cycle beginning Summer 2024 for study in Fall 2025. First-years and sophomores can learn how to set themselves up to be more competitive candidates in the future.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, CCPD Career Cafe

Date & Time

March 27, 2024 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

April 5th, 2024

Free Friday Fotos

Free Friday Fotos

Need a headshot for LinkedIn? Drop in to the CCPD so we can be your own personal paparazzi and get you ready to launch your professional brand. Wear professional attire.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Ste. 140

Date & Time

April 5, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

April 12th, 2024

Career Connections BBQ

Career Connections BBQ

Enjoy a BBQ meal (non-meat options available) while you get career advice one-on-one or in small groups with alumni from diverse fields across all six Career Communities. Sign up to meet with at least one and up to four alumni.

Location

Julie Puett Howry Center

Date & Time

April 12, 2024 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 12, 2024 - 3:00pm

April 13th, 2024

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present a concert featuring our talented vocal students in the Alma Thomas Theater.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 13, 2024 - 2:00pm

April 14th, 2024

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

Southwestern University Opera Theatre

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present a concert featuring our talented vocal students in the Alma Thomas Theater.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 14, 2024 - 2:00pm

April 16th, 2024

Research and Creative Works Honors Concert

Research and Creative Works Honors Concert

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is pleased to present a recital featuring our talented vocal and instrumental music students.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 16, 2024 - 3:00pm

April 19th, 2024

Stage Kiss

Stage Kiss

Join the Theatre Department for a romance that transcends time.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 19, 2024 - 7:30pm

April 20th, 2024

Southwestern University Choirs

Southwestern University Choirs

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a concert with the Southwestern University Choirs.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 20, 2024 - 2:00pm
Stage Kiss

Stage Kiss

Join the Theatre Department for a romance that transcends time.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 20, 2024 - 7:30pm

April 21st, 2024

Stage Kiss

Stage Kiss

Join the Theatre Department for a romance that transcends time.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 21, 2024 - 2:00pm

April 26th, 2024

Stage Kiss

Stage Kiss

Join the Theatre Department for a romance that transcends time.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 26, 2024 - 7:30pm

April 27th, 2024

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

Southwestern University Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concert

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a winter concert with the Southwestern University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 27, 2024 - 2:00pm
Stage Kiss

Stage Kiss

Join the Theatre Department for a romance that transcends time.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 27, 2024 - 7:30pm

April 28th, 2024

Stage Kiss

Stage Kiss

Join the Theatre Department for a romance that transcends time.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 28, 2024 - 2:00pm

May 1st, 2024

Musicale

Musicale

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present musicale. 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

May 1, 2024 - 7:30pm