Southwestern Christian University annually welcomes new students to its campus with an event called WOW (Week of Welcome). The fall class of 2010 is no different than other classes in its arrival, but drastically different in its impact to the future of SCU.
The 2010-2011 academic year promises to be a new and uncharted territory for the administration, faculty and staff of Southwestern. In addition to the recent WOW (week of welcome) event, the "WOW" factor is taking effect across the campus as well. While most colleges and universities see an average annual increase of 3-5% in enrollment, Southwestern Christian University is elated to announce that undergraduate enrollment is up 66% from only one year ago. Along with the increase of students in the classroom, a similar increase has taken shape in resident occupancy. Both residence halls are currently at 100% occupancy which is the result of a 92% increase in student residents from one year ago. The administration is crediting these exciting improvements to a number of recent changes including the addition of the SCU offerings in the Tulsa metro, the addition of new degree programs, the addition of sporting programs, the athletic program making the transition to the NAIA and the completion of multiple campus renovations and maintenance enhancements. "These are exciting times at Southwestern and this is only the beginning of what is to come. We will continue to do everything we can to promote the mission of the institution so students can impact their world for Jesus Christ", said Dr. Ed Huckeby, SCU President.
With Southwestern Christian University posting its largest undergraduate student populations since 1980, the administration is faced with a multitude of what they are calling, "good problems to have." "With the influx of students coming onto campus, we are faced with parking issues, full dormitories and other logistical adjustments; however, we are facing these situations head on and could not be more excited to be dealing with them," Huckeby added.
This year's 2010 SCU Alumni & Friends Weekend is themed, "An Epic Adventure." During the alumni banquet/Feast of Ingathering, we will "unveil" the future plans for SCU using the theme of embarking on an epic adventure. We will also be having a special event on Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m. to honor the career of Charlotte Iaquinta. The actual invitations will go out about 5 weeks prior to the event.
Friday night (November 12):
Homecoming basketball game
Saturday (November 13):
Gospel Singing Reunion -- 9 a, m.
lunch -- 12 noon
Mrs. I reception -- 2 p. m.
Alumni banquet - 6:30 p. m.
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Fri, September 3, 2010
by Hugh Morgan