Quicknotes | September 2010
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the
weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give
than to receive.'"
Luke 20:35, NIV
Anticipation Builds For Alumni Homecoming Weekend (October 28-31, 2010)
Every year Homecoming Weekend at Southern is an event that brings back nostalgia and
happiness, but more importantly it is an opportunity to be brought back up to date
with your alma mater. The theme for the weekend is "Pillars of Progress."
This year coincides with several important events that clearly mark progress for the university. The beautiful new Florida Hospital Hall will be opening this school year, providing a larger home for the ever growing School of Nursing. Also, it is the 40th Anniversary of the McKee Library and the 60th Anniversary of the SMC accreditation.
There are many exciting activities planned and all graduates are invited and encouraged to attend, whether or not you are an honor class member this year.
- Evonne Crook and Daniel Wahlen
This year coincides with several important events that clearly mark progress for the university. The beautiful new Florida Hospital Hall will be opening this school year, providing a larger home for the ever growing School of Nursing. Also, it is the 40th Anniversary of the McKee Library and the 60th Anniversary of the SMC accreditation.
There are many exciting activities planned and all graduates are invited and encouraged to attend, whether or not you are an honor class member this year.
- Evonne Crook and Daniel Wahlen
Enrollment Surpasses 3,000
Southern's enrollment reached a major milestone this fall with 3,053 students, more
than a 5.6 percent increase from fall 2009.
Faith and Finance Encourages Financial Fitness
The Planned Giving office at Southern partnered with the Employee Wellness committee
during Southern's annual Employee Wellness Assessment Day in August by setting up
a Financial Fitness booth. More than two hundred and fifty Southern employees, spouses,
and retirees stopped by the booth to test their personal financial fitness by completing
a quick confidential quiz.
- Carolyn Liers
- Carolyn Liers
Freshmen Serve Community
Before fall classes began at Southern Adventist University, freshmen went to several
locations in the Chattanooga area to volunteer their help. Almost 600 freshmen participated
in Southern's newly implemented Freshman Community Service Day, which allows new students
to get a glimpse of what Southern's values are.
- Carrie Francisco
- Carrie Francisco
$10,000 Raised by Alumni at Golf Tournament
Thank you to those who participated in the 2010 Dave Cress Memorial Golf Tournament.
With your help, we raised approximately $10,000 which will be added to the Dave Cress
Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
The theme at the tournament was, "It Is All About the Students," and we cannot thank enough those who played and sponsored for their support.
If you were unable to play this year, we hope you will be able to join us next year. An announcement will be made as soon as we have a confirmed date.
Quicknotes is edited by:
Katie Freeland, a senior mass communication and international studies major at Southern
Adventist University.
Daniel Wahlen, a freshman film production major at Southern Adventist University.
Scripture taken from The HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ®. Copyright ©. 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblical. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Daniel Wahlen, a freshman film production major at Southern Adventist University.
Scripture taken from The HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ®. Copyright ©. 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblical. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.