Author: Paola Mora Zepeda

As Southern prepares for the start of the new semester, a small handful of students are anticipating the start of a year as student missionaries (SM). But with the abrupt changes caused by COVID-19, Student Missions has opted to reduce  its operations for the Fall 2020 semester.  “We recognize the increased risks brought on by …

As Southern’s Campus Preparedness Task Force continues arrangements for a safe reopen of the university, residence life is one of the topics discussed. Though there will be minimal changes to the already existing rules, new precautions will be set in place to ensure the safety of dorm and village residents.Some of the biggest preventive measures …

As of last week, the proposal to adjust the Fall 2020 semester schedule that was announced on June 15 was approved by Southern’s Board of Trustees, according to board member Franklin Farrow. The official decision confirms the elimination of mid-term break and will end in-person instruction at Thanksgiving break, followed by two weeks of distance …

To adapt to social distancing guidelines while still providing an in-person worship experience this coming fall semester, vespers will not be held inside the church but outdoors in an oval tent. The tent, measuring around 76 by 166 feet, can hold 1,600 people; but to follow health guidelines, and considering the space used for the …

Jason Merryman was recently appointed as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management. He is a Southern alumnus, ‘98,  and worked as the Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Services from 2005 to 2012. Get to know him in this interview with the Accent, where he shares some of his plans as the new VP …

As Southern prepares to open for the Fall 2020 semester, Student Association (SA) Social Vice President Nadine Peteros is also making plans for this school year’s SA events. But with COVID-19 concerns in mind, there are a lot of new precautions Peteros and her team have to consider.  The first event of the year is …