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December 1st, 2024

December 1st DEADLINE: SU Faculty-led Summer Programs/Scholarships

December 1st DEADLINE: SU Faculty-led Summer Programs/Scholarships

If you are interested in a Faculty-Led Program for Summer 2025, be sure to submit your complete program application by December 1st, 2024. Make sure the scholarship form inside your application is also complete by December 1st. Study Abroad Advising is mandatory prior to submitting your application.

Location

Via (online)

Date & Time

December 1 - All Day

December 3rd, 2024

Communication Studies Capstone Presentations

Communication Studies Capstone Presentations

Location

Olin 110

Date & Time

December 3 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

December 4th, 2024

Communication Studies Capstone Events

Communication Studies Capstone Events

Today’s events include:
Methods Poster Session
Day 2 of the Capstone Presentations
Comm. Studies End-of-Year Awards Party

Location

Olin Lobby & Room 110

Date & Time

December 4 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Late Night with Leaders

Late Night with Leaders

Join us for an inspiring session with Eric Hartman, where you’ll learn how to become a beacon of resilience in your leadership journey.

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Ballrooms

Date & Time

December 4 - 8:00pm - 9:00pm

December 5th, 2024

Internships 101

Internships 101

Curious about all of Southwestern’s internship programs, or have questions on how to earn academic credit for your internship experience? Attend an Internships 101 Info Session, hosted the first Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters.

In this Info Session we will discuss resources the university provides students to find internship opportunities, and highlight our Academic and Funded Internship Programs.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

December 5 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Candlelight Service

Candlelight Service

A 109-year tradition at Southwestern, Candlelight is one of the highlights of the fall semester. This service of lessons and carols welcomes our community to the chapel for a time of worship and singing.

Location

Lois Perkins Chapel

Date & Time

December 5 - 6:00pm

December 6th, 2024

Health & Safety Abroad/Away Pre Departure Orientation

Health & Safety Abroad/Away Pre Departure Orientation

This is a mandatory pre-departure orientation for all Spring 2025 study abroad/away students. Session is 12 - 1:30 PM in Prothro 233. You must stay for the entirety of the session.

Location

Prothro 233

Date & Time

December 6 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Register

Register HERE
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 6 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Musicale

Musicale

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

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

December 6 - 7:30pm

December 13th, 2024

December Graduation

December Graduation

Location

Lois Perkins Chapel

Date & Time

December 13 - 4:00pm

January 9th, 2025

2025 SOAR Summit

2025 SOAR Summit

The SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, two-day professional 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 9, 2025 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

January 10th, 2025

2025 SOAR Summit

2025 SOAR Summit

The SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, two-day professional 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 10, 2025 - 8:30am - 7:00pm

January 24th, 2025

Musicale

Musicale

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

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

January 24, 2025 - 3:00pm

January 28th, 2025

SU Book Club - The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez

SU Book Club - The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez

The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez

Location

Virtual

Date & Time

January 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

February 4th, 2025

Sarofim Music Series: Steve Landis & Friends

Sarofim Music Series: Steve Landis & Friends

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 4, 2025 - 7:30pm

February 6th, 2025

Internships 101

Internships 101

Curious about all of Southwestern’s internship programs, or have questions on how to earn academic credit for your internship experience? Attend an Internships 101 Info Session, hosted the first Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters.

In this Info Session we will discuss resources the university provides students to find internship opportunities, and highlight our Academic and Funded Internship Programs.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

February 6, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

February 7th, 2025

SURF—Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty Applications Due

SURF—Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty Applications Due

Dive into research this Summer with SURF! Applications are due February 7, 2025.

Date & Time

February 7, 2025 - All Day

Register

Apply Now

February 10th, 2025

Funded Internship Info Session

Funded Internship Info Session

During this Info Session learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program and how you can apply for funding for your unpaid or low-paying internship during the summer semester. 

Students may receive up to a maximum of $5,000 during the summer semester. Amounts vary based on a number of factors, such as internship length or number of hours worked per week.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

February 10, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

February 11th, 2025

Sarofim Music Series: Michael Ippolito and Daveda Karanas

Sarofim Music Series: Michael Ippolito and Daveda Karanas

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 11, 2025 - 7:30pm

February 15th, 2025

Southwestern Ring Ceremony

Southwestern Ring Ceremony

Students with 75 or more credits are eligible to order a Southwestern Ring from one of our two approved ring vendors, Balfour or San Jose Jewelers. Rings must be ordered by vendor deadlines to participate (Balfour - December 17; San Jose - November 1). 

Location

Lois Perkins Chapel

Date & Time

February 15, 2025 - 4:00pm

February 18th, 2025

Sarofim Music Series: Diego Caetano

Sarofim Music Series: Diego Caetano

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 18, 2025 - 2:00pm

February 21st, 2025

Musicale

Musicale

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

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 21, 2025 - 3:00pm
Nunsense

Nunsense

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 21, 2025 - 7:30pm

February 22nd, 2025

Nunsense

Nunsense

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 22, 2025 - 7:30pm

February 23rd, 2025

Nunsense

Nunsense

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 23, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

February 23, 2025 - 6:00pm

February 28th, 2025

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

TBD

Date & Time

February 28, 2025 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Nunsense

Nunsense

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

February 28, 2025 - 7:30pm

March 1st, 2025

Wind Ensemble/Orchestra Concert

Wind Ensemble/Orchestra Concert

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 1, 2025 - 2:00pm
Nunsense

Nunsense

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 1, 2025 - 7:30pm

March 2nd, 2025

Nunsense

Nunsense

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 2, 2025 - 2:00pm

March 4th, 2025

Brown Symposium 2025

Brown Symposium 2025

Visualizing the Abstract

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 4, 2025 - All Day

March 6th, 2025

Internships 101

Internships 101

Curious about all of Southwestern’s internship programs, or have questions on how to earn academic credit for your internship experience? Attend an Internships 101 Info Session, hosted the first Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters.

In this Info Session we will discuss resources the university provides students to find internship opportunities, and highlight our Academic and Funded Internship Programs.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

March 6, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

March 7th, 2025

Musicale

Musicale

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

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 7, 2025 - 3:00pm

March 11th, 2025

Southwestern University Jazz Band

Southwestern University Jazz Band

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a spring concert with the Southwestern University Jazz Band under the direction of Christopher Washington.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 11, 2025 - 7:30pm

March 13th, 2025

Funded Internship Info Session

Funded Internship Info Session

During this Info Session learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program and how you can apply for funding for your unpaid or low-paying internship during the summer semester. 

Students may receive up to a maximum of $5,000 during the summer semester. Amounts vary based on a number of factors, such as internship length or number of hours worked per week.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

March 13, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

March 25th, 2025

Sarofim Music Series: Nyle Matsuoka

Sarofim Music Series: Nyle Matsuoka

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 25, 2025 - 7:30pm

March 29th, 2025

Sarofim Music Series: Adam Delmonte

Sarofim Music Series: Adam Delmonte

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 29, 2025 - 7:30pm

April 3rd, 2025

Internships 101

Internships 101

Curious about all of Southwestern’s internship programs, or have questions on how to earn academic credit for your internship experience? Attend an Internships 101 Info Session, hosted the first Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters.

In this Info Session we will discuss resources the university provides students to find internship opportunities, and highlight our Academic and Funded Internship Programs.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

April 3, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

April 4th, 2025

Musicale

Musicale

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

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 4, 2025 - 3:00pm

April 8th, 2025

Funded Internship Info Session

Funded Internship Info Session

During this Info Session learn about Southwestern’s Funded Internship Program and how you can apply for funding for your unpaid or low-paying internship during the summer semester. 

Students may receive up to a maximum of $5,000 during the summer semester. Amounts vary based on a number of factors, such as internship length or number of hours worked per week.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

April 8, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

April 12th, 2025

Opera Theatre

Opera Theatre

 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 12, 2025 - 2:00pm

April 13th, 2025

Opera Theatre

Opera Theatre

 

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 13, 2025 - 2:00pm

April 15th, 2025

Research and Creative Works Symposium

Research and Creative Works Symposium

On Tuesday, April 15th, we celebrate SU students as they present their research and creative works in a professional setting. The Research and Creative Works Symposium is an annual tradition that the Center for Integrative Learning hosts. The event showcases the best and brightest of our students. This all day priority event includes poster sessions, oral presentations, interactive exhibits, panels,and a variety of other creative works.

Location

Southwestern

Date & Time

April 15, 2025 - All Day
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 15, 2025 - 3:00pm

April 23rd, 2025

Wind Ensemble/Orchestra Concert

Wind Ensemble/Orchestra Concert

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 23, 2025 - 7:30pm

April 25th, 2025

A Night of Chekhov

A Night of Chekhov

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 25, 2025 - 7:30pm

April 26th, 2025

A Night of Chekhov

A Night of Chekhov

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 26, 2025 - 7:30pm

April 27th, 2025

A Night of Chekhov

A Night of Chekhov

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 27, 2025 - 2:00pm
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 27, 2025 - 4:00pm

April 29th, 2025

Southwestern University Jazz Band

Southwestern University Jazz Band

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to present a spring concert with the Southwestern University Jazz Band under the direction of Christopher Washington.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 29, 2025 - 7:30pm

April 30th, 2025

Musicale

Musicale

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

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 30, 2025 - 7:30pm

May 1st, 2025

Internships 101

Internships 101

Curious about all of Southwestern’s internship programs, or have questions on how to earn academic credit for your internship experience? Attend an Internships 101 Info Session, hosted the first Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters.

In this Info Session we will discuss resources the university provides students to find internship opportunities, and highlight our Academic and Funded Internship Programs.

Location

Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, #233

Date & Time

May 1, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

May 10th, 2025

Commencement Convocation

Commencement Convocation

Location

Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall

Date & Time

May 10, 2025 - 9:00am