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Resources

We've looked around and found free resources for our Southern community members to be productive, stretch your creativity, or pass some time. Puzzles, backgrounds, books, and software are just some of what's available. There should be something for everyone!

Connect with Spiritual Community

Professor David HartmanGrow Your Spiritual Walk in Uncertain Times

Religion Professor David Hartman shares some encouraging thoughts in this home-recorded video.

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Faculty PrayingBare Your Soul

Share requests for the Chaplain’s Office to pray over by texting 423.281.8996.

Click here to text
Person Praying With Bible Spend Time in the Word

Brighten your personal devotions with free streamed Bible studies, plus access to a limited library of support materials.

Right Now Media
Male Student Project: ReFresh Features Fresh Voices

Experience videos, blogs, vlogs, and other connections that can help narrow the gap between young adults and their church.

Project: ReFresh

See Familiar Places and Faces

Southern's Entrance SignBeautify Your Video Conferencing

Liven up your virtual meetings with backgrounds representing some of our beautiful campus scenery.

Check out these backgrounds
Southern's PuzzlesSolve These Puzzles

Tackle an online puzzle of a scene with Southern faces and places.

Tackle a puzzle
Southern's CampusReturn to Campus Virtually

Enjoy previously recorded convocations and School of Music concerts any time by visiting southern.edu/streaming.

View Streamed Events
Flowering TreeBe Still, and Know That I Am God

Enjoy this collection of inspirational thoughts and beautiful nature representing Southern Adventist University and our surroundings.

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Indirect Painting with Donald Keefe

Check out this painting tutorial from Donald Keefe, associate professor in the School of Visual Art and Design. In this video, he uses the indirect painting method that is taught in his Painting I class. Keefe says this method is more value-based and a good transition coming from drawing.

Managing Your Finances During COVID-19

The era of COVID-19 has placed financial challenges on many. Michelle Doucoumes, assistant professor in the School of Business, discusses this with Mike Mudd, a representative at a local human capital management firm.

Calisthenics Workout with Leslie Evenson

Leslie Evenson, Wellness Institute director in the School of P.E., Health, and Wellness, has a quick calisthenics workout that can help you avoid those quarantine pounds.

Stretch Session with Leslie Evenson

Dealing with stress and tension? Leslie Evenson, Wellness Institute director in the School of P.E., Health, and Wellness, shares a quick stretch session to try out for releasing tension and stress.

Mushroom and Spinach Cavatappi with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Try this recipe taught in VGCA 101: Vegetarian Dishes and Entrees I, as part of our Vegetarian Culinary Arts program. This recipe was created by Bonny Musgrave, director and assistant professor.

Yum Sauce & Bowl

Try this recipe taught in VGCA 117: Vegetables, Grains, and Sides I, as part of our Vegetarian Culinary Arts program. This recipe was created by Bonny Musgrave, director and assistant professor.

Balsamic Roasted Strawberries

Try this recipe taught in VGCA 113: Desserts, as part of our Vegetarian Culinary Arts program. This recipe was created by Bonny Musgrave, director and assistant professor.

Tips for Teaching at Home During COVID-19

Do you have kids who are doing school via Zoom or have had their classes cancelled altogether? School of Education and Psychology associate professor Katie McGrath shares some great tips for navigating teaching and supporting your child at home during this pandemic, in this home-recorded video.

There's an app for that

Serato DJ Lite LogoMake Some Music

Relax with some tunes through this free download of music-making software Serato DJ Lite.

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Microsoft Office LogosGet Down to Business

Access Microsoft Office 365 (for Windows and Mac) and Windows products as part of the university’s license agreement.

Get Microsoft Office
Adobe LogoEmbrace Your Inner Artist

Spark your creativity with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other programs offered through Adobe for temporary at-home access for students.

Learn how to access for free
Adobe Portfolio Logo Show Us What You've Got

Master your professional website and display an online portfolio of work as part of Southern’s Creative Cloud access through Adobe.

Get Adobe Portfolio
SoftMaker LogoMore Software at Your Fingertips

Request a free license for this office productivity software with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and database options.

Get SoftMaker
Babbel LogoPractice Makes Perfect

Practice a new language with free access to the leading Babbel learning app offering Danish, Dutch, English, French, and more through mid-June 2020.

Start practicing

ESCAPE WITH A GOOD READ

Audible Logo Listen and Learn

Plug in for a free month-long trial with Amazon’s audiobook site offering more than 470,000 titles.

Try an audiobook
Internet Archive LogoSo Much To Read, So Little Time

Browse millions of free books, movies, music, software, and websites from around the world at the Internet Archive.

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Libbly LogoVisit a Local Library from Home

With a library card from your local library, you can borrow and read ebooks and audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet using Libby.

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Southern McKee Library LogoVisit Southern’s Library from Home

Find free resources through McKee Library, including access to databases, ebooks, and journals gathered by campus librarians.

Go to the library page
Southern Columns MagazineColumns, the university magazine

Whether you’re a longtime reader or have never cracked a cover, you can always read the most recent issues of Columns on Southern’s website.

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Enjoy a lecture

E.A. Anderson Lecture SeriesE.A. Anderson Lecture Series

Hear insights from business and thought leaders in diverse fields through the School of Business’ annual lecture series.

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E.O. Grundset Lecture SeriesE.O. Grundset Lecture Series

Explore natural history, research, and careers in biology through the E.O. Grundset Lecture Series hosted by the Biology Department.

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Archaeological Museum Lecture SeriesArchaeological Museum Lecture Series

Listen to leading experts from around the world in the Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum Lecture Series.

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Instructions to get Adobe Creative Cloud

Please follow the instructions below to enable access to Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device. NOTE: You MUST visit the website prior to signing in to the desktop app with your Southern email. If you sign into the desktop first, you may be limited to a seven-day free trial.

Steps for Students:

  1. Sign in with your Southern credentials.
  2. If prompted, select Company or School Account and then enter your password, or provide your credentials in Southern’s login screen.
  3. From the Creative Cloud website, browse for and download apps. Click Apps at top of page to view all.