Southwest Baptist University Springfield Campus

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Springfield library will be closing at 11:30 AM today, October 23, 2020. Printing is still available in the student lounge. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Southwest Baptist University President Dr. Eric A. Turner submitted his resignation to the SBU Board of Trustees during the Board’s regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. His resignation is effective Nov. 20 at the conclusion of the fall semester’s commencement ceremonies. As the University and Missouri Baptist Convention rearticulate their long-standing relationship, I think it is vital for the two entities to have a fresh start with a new leader at the helm, Dr. Turner said. ...It has been my honor and privilege to wave the purple banner for these past two years. I have fond memories of many I have encountered during my time of service at SBU. Dr. Turner began his service as president-elect on Aug. 6, 2018, and assumed the presidency on Sept. 1, 2018. Accomplishments under his leadership include: Launching a strategic planning process; Tackling historic budget issues to establish a firm fiscal foundation for the University; Seeing the University through governing document changes; and Leading the many adjustments required by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are thankful for Dr. Turner’s devoted service to SBU, said Ryan Palmer, outgoing chair of the SBU Board of Trustees. Because of his leadership, SBU is well-positioned to thrive for years to come. Dr. Brad Johnson, vice president of institutional advancement, has been named acting president effective Nov. 21. The trustees have begun developing a search process. We asked Dr. Turner to stay through Nov. 20 to facilitate a smooth transition and are thankful for Dr. Johnson’s willingness to step into the acting role, Palmer said. We are confident his familiar face and vast experience in Baptist higher education will serve the University well at this time. In other business conducted during the regular meeting, the Board of Trustees: Accepted a clean audit report from the BKD auditing firm; Approved policy updates; and Adopted the revised FY21 budget.

The Springfield Campus Library will be closing 30 minutes early today, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Printing will still be available in the student lounge.

Did you know Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is the sole blood provider to all the area hospitals? Join Southwest Baptist University in donating blood to help local patients. Our Blood Booster blood drive is October 19-23, M-F, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the CBCO donor center at 2020 W. Plainview Rd. Springfield, MO. Make your appointment here: www.cbco.org/donate-blood

Want to help local patients? Join us at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for our Blood Boosters blood drive this week October 19-23. CBCO donor center hours are M-F 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 2020 W. Plainview Rd., Springfield, MO. Bearcat family, please give back to your community by donating blood on behalf of Southwest Baptist University. Make your appointment here: www.cbco.org/donate-blood/

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

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Join us to help local patients! Southwest Baptist University is a Blood Booster with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. We scheduled a week at the CBCO donor center to invite our friends, family, and co-workers to donate on behalf of Southwest Baptist University. Our drive is October 19-23 (Monday-Friday) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the CBCO donor center at 2020 W. Plainview Rd. in Springfield, MO. When you get to the donor center, let them know you’re a Blood Booster and the...y’ll give you a form to complete. Make sure you fill out a Blood Booster slip so we can track our participation. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is the only blood provider for all area hospitals (https://www.cbco.org/cbco-service-area-map/). Each time you donate blood, you are giving life to local patients. Come give with us! Make an appointment at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/

Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. - Matthew 20:28

We hope you are enjoying your Fall Pause Bearcats! During this time, the SBU Bolivar and Springfield Libraries will maintain normal operating hours. You can always find the library hours at https://libcal.sbuniv.edu/hours/.

When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You care for him? - Psalm 8:3-4

We are still accepting applications for the Spring 2021 semester Associate of Science in Nursing program. For more information, please contact the SBU Springfield Admissions Office at 417.447.8670.

Happy Spirit Week, Bearcat! Stop by the Springfield Campus Library and take your selfie with Flo. Make sure to tag us using #SBUnivHOCO2020 and #SBUnivLibrary