SBU News

11/2/09 Update to Information and Precautions for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:41:59 PST

Bolivar Campus Update November 2, 2009

According to SBU's Director of Health Services, Nancy Hodges, "During the week of October 25-31, 2009 there were nine students seen with fever over 100 and exhibiting flu symptoms. Only one student tested positive for Influenza A. Many students were seen with some of the symptoms of flu, but not fever.” For information regarding flu symptoms, please click on Flu Symptoms and Actions.

SBU Chamber Orchestra to perform concert Nov 3

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:41:14 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – The public is invited to attend a free concert featuring the Southwest Baptist University Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. The concert will be presented in Meyer Recital Hall in the Geneva Casebolt Music Center on the Bolivar campus. Dr. Brian K. Hopwood, director of instrumental studies and assistant professor of music will conduct.

SBU Chorale to Present Fall Concert

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:36:28 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – The Chorale of Southwest Baptist University will present its Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Pike Auditorium located in Mabee Chapel on the main campus in Bolivar. Admission is free and a reception for the audience will be held backstage following the performance.

SBU Theatre Department to perform “The Crucible”

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:31:28 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University will present Arthur Miller’s classic “The Crucible” at 7:00 p.m., Nov.12 through14, in the Davis-Newport Theater located in the Jester Learning & Performance Center on the Bolivar campus.

SBU SIFE to co-host “Give Thanks and Give Back”

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:20:06 PST

BOLIVAR, MO –The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) chapter at Southwest Baptist University and the Polk County Health Center will host a new “green” initiative project, “Give Thanks and Give Back” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Bolivar High School Gym.

SBU Joins Top 15 in U.S. Mid-Central Region Battle of the Brains

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:45:11 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University’s top competitive programming team grabbed a spot among the top 15 teams in the U.S Mid-Central Region (Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee) on Saturday, Oct. 24 as a part of the IBM-Sponsored International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). The team, composed of Jacob Williams (Senior, Hume, Mo.), Andrew Cook (Senior, Kansas City, Mo.), and Aaron Meyer (Senior, Springfield, Mo.) completed five of nine problems in 290 minutes to claim the second highest finish in school history. SBU’s second and third teams finished in 30th and 37th place, respectively, in the field of 140 teams.

December 18, 2009, Graduation

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:29:31 PST

The commencement ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2009, in the John Q. Hammons Court (sports arena/gymnasium) of the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center.

SBU Concert Choir and Bolivar Community Chorus Host Joint Concert

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:22:43 PST

BOLIVAR, MO–The Southwest Baptist University Concert Choir and the Bolivar Community Chorus invites the public to attend the 2009 Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Pike Auditorium on the SBU Bolivar campus.

SBU Professor to be Featured in Author Series

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:10:31 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – SBU Senior Professor of Music Dr. William Brown will be the featured author of the University Libraries’ Fall 2009 Author Series Event held at the Hutchens Library at 7:00 p.m., October 30. The library is located in the Jester Learning and Performance Center on the SBU campus in Bolivar, Missouri.

10/25/09 Update to Information and Precautions for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:44:01 PST

Bolivar Campus Update October 25, 2009

SBU's Director of Health Services, Nancy Hodges stated, "During the week of October 19-24, 2009 there were 16 students seen with fever over 100 and exhibiting flu symptoms. Six of these were tested, three of which tested positive for Flu A. Other students were seen with some of the symptoms of flu, but not fever.” (for information on these click on Flu Symptoms and Actions)

Steve Whisler Facilitates Fundraising Session

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:32 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Steve Whisler, Southwest Baptist University’s director of estate planning and church relations, was the facilitator in a break-out session for educational institutions on the topic of current trends in fundraising during the 21st annual conference of the Missouri Baptist Development Council (MBDC) of which Whisler is a charter member.

SBU Hosting IBM-sponsored Battle of the Brains

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:49:47 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University will host the 34th annual IBM-sponsored Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest, also known as The Battle of the Brains, on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Wheeler Science Building on the Bolivar campus.

10/19/09 Update to Information and Precautions for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:24:23 PST

Bolivar Campus Update, October 19, 2009

According to SBU's Director of Health Services, Nancy Hodges, "During the week of October 11-17, 2009, there were no students who tested positive for Influenza A. The Health Center saw five students with fevers during this time period. Several of these had strep throat.”

SBU One of America's Best Buys and Best Christian Colleges

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:29:32 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys® for the 14th consecutive year and one of America's Best Christian Colleges® for the 13th consecutive year. In addition, for the third year in a row SBU has been named among schools with America's Best College Scholarships®.

SBU Class to Present Opera Scenes

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:07:47 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – The public is invited to attend a free performance of opera scenes by Southwest Baptist University’s opera theatre class on Thursday, October 29, in Meyer Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. The Meyer Recital Hall is located in the Geneva Casebolt College of Music on the Bolivar campus.

10/12/09 Update to Information and Precautions for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:04:42 PST

Bolivar Campus Update October 12, 2009

According to SBU’s Director of Health Services Nancy Hodges, “During the week of October 4 - 11, 2009 there were two students who tested positive for Influenza A.” While only two students tested positive, the Health Center realizes that flu tests are only 78% accurate. Subsequently, any student with a fever should take precautionary measures. The Health Center recommends that individuals review the following “What You Can Do to Stay Healthy” recommendations. As normal, any student who has flu symptoms, or other illnesses, is encouraged to call the SBU Health Center at 417-328-1888 for an appointment.

SBU Thanks Career Fair Donors

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:55:38 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University would like to thank the local businesses who supported the Fall 2009 Career and Internship Fair held Friday, October 9.

10/5/09 Update to Information and Precautions for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:51:09 PST

Bolivar Campus Update October 5, 2009

According to SBU Director of Health Services Nancy Hodges, “During the week of September 28 through October 2, 2009, there was only one student who had an elevated temperature (over 99.4 degrees). Hodges said that student had a negative flu test.

New Faculty in Place at SBU

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:04:18 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University recently welcomed the following new faculty:

SBU to Celebrate Homecoming 2009: Southwest Safari

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:16:29 PST

BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University will journey through a “Southwest Safari” Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10. Students will begin their activities earlier in the week with such traditions as "Spirit Chapel" and "Bed Races." The football game will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday versus Southern Nazarene.