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December 2014 | Volume 8, Issue 11
 From the Vice President for Student Life: The Taste of College Life
Food is an essential part of the holidays. As I remember the decades of Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings with my family and friends, food -- wonderful food -- played a key role. Food also provides an apt way to illustrate your student's first quarter at Seattle Pacific University.
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Life After SPU Week, January 12-16 -- With a Giveaway!
While your student is home for the holidays, engage him or her in conversation about career plans. If your student has more questions than answers, share this information about the Center for Career and Calling's upcoming career week:
During the week, students can attend workshops, networking events, and employer panels. Topics will include vocational discernment, professional development, conducting a job search using social media, how to dress professionally on a tight budget, and more. Students who attend four or more events during the week will receive a free portfolio from SPU's Alumni and Parent Relations Office.
At the Tuscan Table
More than a dozen SPU students traveled to Italy this year, soaking up la dolce vita in Florence. The first-ever participants in a new study abroad program that focuses on sustainable food production, the students filled their days with classes, cooking workshops, language study, and excursions into the countryside.
From Student to Teacher
As a high school student, Amber Frazier appreciated the role models she found in her teachers, in part because they were ethnically diverse. "All of my high school teachers were minority teachers," says Frazier, who grew up in Carson, California, and earned her Master in Teaching Mathematics and Science in 2014. Now Frazier is hoping to become the kind of role model she had as a student.
Payscale.com Ranks SPU in ROI
What sort of a return on investment is SPU for its young alums? Payscale.com, the world's leading provider of on-demand compensation data, compares overall college cost with alumni earnings. In a list of 1,212, it ranks SPU at 427.
New Lectio Series: Gospel of Matthew -- and a Special Seminar
Beginning January 5, you can listen to Associate Professor of New Testament Studies David Nienhuis in the Winter Quarter's Lectio on the Gospel of Matthew. Lectio is a free online weekly reading program that allows you to explore God's Word with the guidance of an outstanding biblical scholar.
In conjunction with this Winter Quarter Lectio readings on Matthew, Nienhuis hosts an evening seminar for alumni, local church leaders, and other Lectio readers on Tuesday, January 6.
Learn more and register.
Planning for Commencement 2015
Is your student a senior? Check out the Commencement site for information you may need to begin making plans to attend the graduation celebration events, June 12-13, 2015. Find the schedule for Ivy Cutting, Commencement, and other graduation events.
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Upcoming Events
The Gospel of Matthew Seminar
Join us for an evening of exploring the Gospel of Matthew -- the start of the New Testament and the first glimpse into the life and ministry of Jesus. In conjunction with this Winter Quarter Lectio readings on Matthew, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies David Nienhuis hosts an evening seminar for alumni, local church leaders, and other Lectio readers.
Tuesday, January 6
6-9 p.m.
Gwinn Commons
$20, includes dinner
Register at spu.edu/matthew.
Homecoming 2015
Join the SPU community at Homecoming, February 5-7. Attend the popular Student Talent show in the E.E. Bach Theatre; cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams in Royal Brougham Pavilion; tour the renovated Alexander Hall, explore the brand-new Arnett Hall; and more. View the schedule.
Winter 2015 Mainstage: King Lear
With longtime professor of theatre George Scranton in his final role, Shakespeare's "King Lear" is the tragedy of an aging father and his daughters, and another aging father and his sons. All the characters make mistakes, and the play forces us to look at the dark places within each of us.
February 6 is Alumni and Parent Night, with a dessert reception hosted by Parent Council (6:30-7:20 p.m.). $11 per ticket, including reception.
Purchase tickets for this special evening at give.spu.edu/homecoming2015. For all other performances, purchase tickets through the link below.
January 29-31 and February 5-7, 2015
7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on February 7
E.E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall, SPU Campus
$12/adults; $10 students/seniors
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Faculty News
Dr. Baah in Ghana
Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature Robert Baah was invited to speak at Victory Assembly in Accra, Ghana, on the topic "Pentecostal Fire, Worship, and the Favor of God." The speech examined worship as a means of grace. "Fanning the Pentecostal fire through worship," says Baah, "ensures that believers stay within the boundaries of divine favor."
Dr. Dearborn in South Korea
Professor of Theology Kerry Dearborn recently spoke to the annual Church Leaders Conference in South Korea on "Living Wholeheartedly for God" and to the Korean World Vision staff on "A Biblical View of Women in Leadership."
"Why I Teach"
For the 225 faculty members at SPU, teaching is more than just a job. In this Response magazine photo gallery, here are what a few of them have to say about the value of what happens in the classroom -- and beyond.
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Did You Know? SPU Is on YouTube
You can check out life at SPU on our YouTube channel. Meet students and go inside the classroom for a glimpse of an SPU education.
Questions or Comments?
We'd love to hear from you. Let us know what's on your mind, or how we can help. Submit your questions and comments by emailing to parents@spu.edu.
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Life After SPU Week, January 12-16 -- With a Giveaway!
