As a new science building is under construction at Seattle Pacific
University, it
seems particularly fitting that Rick Delamarter has been selected the 2002
Alumnus
of the Year. Double-majoring in chemistry and biology while at SPU in the
1970s,
Delamarter has gone on to a celebrated career in orthopedic medicine. And he
credits Seattle Pacific with providing a strong academic and Christian
foundation
for his achievements. His story is testimony to the powerful ways in which a
scientist
who is a Christian can influence individuals and society for good.
In this issue of Response, you'll also meet the Class of 2005, the
freshmen
who began their studies at SPU this fall. The single largest group of these
students,
18.7 percent, plans to choose majors within the fields of science and
engineering.
And all 647 freshmen will require the knowledge of science that is vital to
live
as informed and productive citizens in the 21st century. I believe this
affirms
SPU's commitment to provide first-rate science facilities and a high-quality
science
curriculum taught from a Christian worldview.
If you come to campus for Homecoming January 31-February 2, you will have
the
opportunity to congratulate Rick Delamarter, see the brick-and-mortar
evidence
of Seattle Pacific's science initiative, and meet the next generation of
students.
I hope you'll take advantage of that opportunity.
In the Autumn 2002 issue of Response, I invited you to submit
500-word
essays with your perspective on what it means to "engage the culture" with
the
gospel of Jesus Christ. This kind of engagement can happen in any profession
and
within the community, the church, the home, the mission field and all other
places
where SPU alumni and friends are living out their faith. You don't have to
have
a public profile to tell your story.
To participate, send your essay to Response, Seattle Pacific
University,
3307 Third Avenue West, Seattle, Washington 98119, or via e-mail to
response@spu.edu. The deadline has
been
changed to May 1. Selected essays will be published in the Summer 2002
Response
and Online Response. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jennifer Johnson Gilnett
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