The SWU Challenge
The SWU Challenge — offers SWU students opportunities for personal growth, social interaction, and skill development. Participation in the challenge allows students to develop skills, explore interests, apply knowledge, network, and ultimately contribute to their overall success. Active challenge engagement qualifies students to earn SWU gear and other prizes.
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION involves earning Warrior Challenge Points by attending workshops, programs, and events sponsored by Student Life, Athletics, and Academic Services. Warrior Challenge Points are assigned to each activity or event and awarded upon confirmation of attendance. **To receive credit for attending, students must sign-in and sign-out of events using the iAttended app.**
WARRIOR CHALLENGE COMPLETION requires participants to earn a minimum of nine (9) Warrior Challenge Points within a single semester as outlined below:
| WARRIOR CHALLENGE CATEGORIES | POINTS REQUIRED for COMPLETION |
| Cultural Engagement | 1 |
| Community Engagement | 2 |
| Academic Engagement | 2 |
| Professional & Leadership Engagement | 2 |
| Heath & Wellness Engagement | 2 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
Experience diverse offerings of culture and artistic expression found within the SWU community.
- Activities may include attending SWU-sponsored music and theatrical productions, student recitals, global engagement (e.g., workshops, foreign/domestic mission), and art exhibitions.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Gathering to collaboratively contribute to the SWU community and surrounding communities to demonstrate school spirit and build networks of support.
- Activities can range from attending sports and Student Life events, completing SWU-sponsored volunteer, and service learning events.
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Participate in a broad range of gatherings focused on scholarly exchange and learning.
- Activities may include workshops, academic lectures, poster presentations, and student sermons
PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT
Explore career paths, connect with potential employers, develop essential job-seeking skills, and explore the valuable services available through SWU’s Career Services Department in preparation for entry into the professional world.
- Activities may include workshops, career fairs, use of Career Services (e.g., PathwayU ©, Big Interview ©, Candid Careers ©, individual consultation), and holding a position of leadership within an active SWU club or organization.
HEALTH & WELLNESS ENGAGEMENT
A wide range of activities and programs designed to promote and support physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Activities may include workshops.
For questions, contact Angelica Christie at .
Legend
| Career Services | Rickman Library |
| Division of Music | Student Success Center |
| Division of Religion | Warrior Care Center |
| Division of Science |
Student Engagement Workshops
FALL 2025
Tuesday, September 9 — 3:00–4:00 pm — Library Basics Workshop
Bring your laptop to learn how to navigate the Rickman Library website, research basics, and where to find resources for assignments in this interactive workshop!
Tuesday, September 9 — 2:00–3:00 pm — Budgeting Basics — Stacey Adams — Newby 118
A good credit score has a major impact on your finances, so it’s important to start out strongly. In this session, learn how to build a credit score for the first time or boost an already decent score, and create a plan with options that work for you.
Tuesday, September 9 — 3:00–4:00 pm — Library Basics — Anna Boggs — Rickman Library 101
Bring your laptop to learn how to navigate the Rickman Library website, research basics, and where to find resources for assignments in this interactive workshop!
Wednesday, September 10 — 2:30–3:30 pm — Ignite Your Impact: Getting Involved in Student Life — Clarissa Crowley — Joiner Classroom
Come hear from current SGA and other student leaders about ways you can be involved in clubs, organizations, and leadership teams on campus!
Wednesday, September 17 — 12:00–1:30 pm — Warrior Wisdom Luncheon — Founders
Wednesday, September 17 — 1:00–2:00 pm — Intro to Excel — Richard Smith — Rickman 101
Instructional Designer, Richard Smith, will deliver a basic overview of the use of Microsoft Office Excel Spreadsheets as a powerful data tool for organizing, analyzing, and displaying data.
Friday, September 19 — 10:00–10:50 am — Natural Science Seminar Series — Dr. Nikki Wise, Clemson University Veterinary Medicine — Ellenburg Lecture Hall
Friday, September 19 — 7:30 pm — Opera Scenes — SWU Music Dept.
Nicholson-Mitchell ALIVE Chapel
Tuesday, September 23 — 3:00–4:00 pm — Empowered Writing: Mastering APA Format for Academic Success — Rickman Library 101
This interactive and engaging workshop is designed to equip students with the essential skills for navigating academic writing with confidence.
Tuesday, September 23 — 2:00–3:00 pm — Turning Dreams in Entrepreneurship — Ray Lattimore — Newby 118
Calling all innovators and individuals with dreams of launching a business. This workshop is for you! SWU alum, Ray Lattimore, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, shares life-tested strategies on how to turn entrepreneurial dreams into successful businesses. Mr. Lattimore is the president and CEO of Marketplace Professional Staffing in Greenville and frequent conference/event speaker.
Tuesday, September 23 — 3:00–4:00 pm — Empowered Writing: Mastering MLA Format for Academic Success
Tired of struggling with research paper formatting? Join our exciting and interactive workshop where you'll conquer MLA like a pro!
Tuesday, September 23 — 7:30 pm — Music Department Showcase — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Wednesday, September 24 — 3:00–4:00 pm — Empowered Writing: Mastering Chicago/Turabian for Academic Success
Forget everything you think you know about citation styles! Get ready for a fun-filled, interactive adventure where we conquer the mysteries of Notes-Bibliography Style (perfect for those deep dives into the humanities!) and Author-Date Style (your go-to for sciences and social sciences!). We'll ditch the dry lectures and dive into hands-on activities and engaging games that'll have you mastering footnotes, endnotes, and parenthetical citations faster than you can say "academic integrity!"
Friday, October 3 — 10:00–10:50 am — Natural Science Seminar Series — Dr. Ken Kennedy, AI Research
Ellenburg Lecture Hall
October 3–4 — 7:00 pm — Showstopper Spectacular: Jukebox Junction — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Thursday, October 13 — 3:00–5:00 pm — The Librarian is In!
Need a helping hand with your research, evaluating sources, and citations? Look no further than your friendly librarian! Just bring your laptop and get ready to improve your research skills!
Thursday, October 13 — 6:00–8:00 pm — The Librarian is In!
Need a helping hand with your research, evaluating sources, and citations? Look no further than your friendly librarian! Just bring your laptop and get ready to improve your research skills!
Thursday, October 16 — 7:00–8:00 pm — Developing A LinkedIn Profile — Laura Heddon — CLC Commuter Lounge
Friday, October 17 — 11:00 am–2:00 pm — Professional Headshots — Laura Heddon — CLC Commuter Lounge
Wednesday, October 15 — 12:00–1:30 pm — Warrior Wisdom Luncheon — Founders
Thursday, October 16 — 2:00–3:00 pm — Connections: Healthy Relationship Foundations — Cindy Trimmier-Lee — Rickman Library 101
Ever wondered what it takes to build relationships that foster mutual growth and happiness? Join Cindy Trimmier-Lee and members of the SWU Counseling & Health Team for this interactive examination of the characteristics of healthy relationships, develop communication and conflict-resolution skills, and learn to identify unhealthy or abusive behaviors. Learn and acquire first-hand skills that will empower you to help yourself and others. This session is a must for roommates, teammates, and friends.
Thursday, October 16 — 9:00 am — SWUFest 1 — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Thursday, October 17 — 9:00 am — SWUFest 2 — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Friday, October 17 — 10:00–10:50 am — Natural Science Seminar Series — Cassandra Alexander, MedEX Academy, Prisma Health — Ellenburg Lecture Hall
October 19 — 3:00 pm — Recital of Professor Lori Shelton — SWU Music Department — Nicholson-Mitchell ALIVE Chapel
Tuesday, October 21 — 7:30 pm — Chamber Concert — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Tuesday, October 28 — 10:50–12:00 pm — Mad City Money — Stacey Adams — Stuart Bennett 3rd Floor Classroom
This hands-on simulation facilitated by Stacey Adam, Financial Education Manager with Founders Credit Union, offers a taste of the real world - complete with career, salary, spouse, debt, and insurance payments. How well will you handle what’s in your wallet.
Tuesday, October 28 — 2:00–3:00 pm — Mad City Money — Stacey Adams — Newby 118
This hands-on simulation facilitated by Stacey Adam, Financial Education Manager with Founders Credit Union, offers a taste of the real world - complete with career, salary, spouse, debt, and insurance payments. How well will you handle what’s in your wallet.
Friday, October 31 — 10:00–10:50 am — Natural Science Seminar Series — Dr. Perry Phillips — Ellenburg Lecture Hall
Origins of the Universe
Friday, October 31 — 7:30 pm — Jazz Band Concert — SWU Music Department — Clyde Dupin Amphitheater
Tuesday, November 4 — 7:30 pm — Wind Ensemble Concert — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
November 6–7 — 9:00 am — SWUFest Too — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Thursday, November 10 — 11:00–11:50 am — Senior Sermons — Alive Chapel
Join members of the Ministry of Preaching class as they deliver final sermons.
Thursday, November 10 — 3:00–5:00 pm — The Librarian is In!
Need a helping hand with your research, evaluating sources, and citations? Look no further than your friendly librarian! Just bring your laptop and get ready to improve your research skills!
Thursday, November 10 — 6:00 8:00 pm — The Librarian is In!
Need a helping hand with your research, evaluating sources, and citations? Look no further than your friendly librarian! Just bring your laptop and get ready to improve your research skills!
Tuesday, November 11 — 2:00–3:00 pm The Basics of Saving — Stacy Adams — Newby 118
More than a third of college students have financial challenges. Stacey Adams, Financial Education Manager with Founders Federal Credit Union, returns to campus to share the fundamental strategies to help manage money effectively, set financial goals, and build good savings habits.
Wednesday, November 12 — 12:00–1:30 pm —Warrior Wisdom Luncheon — Founders
Wednesday, November 12 — 11:00–11:50 am — Senior Sermons — Alive Chapel
Join members of the Ministry of Preaching class as they deliver final sermons.
Thursday, November 13 — 7:30 pm — Choir Concert — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Thursday, November 13 — 11:00–11:50 am — Senior Sermons — Alive Chapel
Join members of the Ministry of Preaching class as they deliver final sermons.
Thursday, November 13 — 2:00–3:00 pm — Your Piece to the Puzzle: Finding Your Fit in God’s Mission — Christy Van Steenburg — Newby 118
What is the mission? How can I participate in the mission? In this course we will not only answer those questions, but we will learn about the purpose of missions, why more people are needed to go and what the Bible says about the mission. Students will be challenged to take create next steps in participating in the Great Commission.
Thursday, November 17 — 11:00–11:50 am — Senior Sermons — Alive Chapel
Join members of the Ministry of Preaching class as they deliver final sermons.
Tuesday, November 18 — 2:00–3:00 pm — Worldview: A Foundational Exploration — Rev. Michaela Wickham — Newby 118
How do beliefs, values, and perspective influence how you see the world and your place in it? Coordinator of Spiritual Arts & Spiritual Information, Rev. Michaela Wickham will lead an interactive learning experience designed to help participants explore, understand, and potentially reshape their personal perspectives on the world.
Tuesday, November 18 — 7:30 pm — Combined Music Majors Formal & Honors Recital — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Thursday, November 19 — 11:00–11:50 am — Senior Sermons — Alive Chapel
Join members of the Ministry of Preaching class as they deliver final sermons.
Thursday, November 20 — 12:00–3:00 pm — Career Closet — Laura Heddon — Stuart Bennett Lobby
Thursday, November 20 — 2:00–3:00 pm — FAFSA Basics — Thomas Valles — Rickman Library 101
Members of the SWU Financial Aid Office leads this workshop to provide a practical, hands-on guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Thursday, November 20 — 7:30 pm — Upstate Intercollegiate Choral Invitational Festival — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Friday, November 21 — 10:00–10:50 am — Natural Science Seminar Series — Dr. Kylie Rock, Clemson University — Ellenburg Lecture Hall
Friday, November 21 — 4:00 pm — Class Piano and Studio Recital — SWU Music Department — Nicholson-Mitchel ALIVE Chapel
Friday, November 21 — 11:00–11:50 am — Senior Sermons — Alive Chapel
Join members of the Ministry of Preaching class as they deliver final sermons.
Monday, November 24 — 11:00–11:50 am — Senior Sermons — Alive Chapel
Join members of the Ministry of Preaching class as they deliver final sermons.
Tuesday, December 2 — 7:30 pm — Combined Wind & Jazz Ensemble Concert — SWU Music Department — Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium
Thursday, December 4 — 12:00–3:00 pm — SWU Senior Send-Off — Laura Heddon — CLC Game Room
Friday, December 5 — 10:00–10:50 am — Natural Science Seminar Series — TBD — Ellenburg Lecture Hall
Saturday, December 6 — 7:30 pm — Lessons and Carols — SWU Music Department — Nicholson-Mitchel ALIVE Chapel