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May 2016  |  Volume 10, Issue 5

Students taking a self-defense class from SPU’s safety and security officers

Pursuing Wellness

The SPU Wellness Initiative is led by a group of faculty and staff working to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of undergraduates. Its goal is to help your student through college and address all the difficulties he or she might face, providing tools to support being well. Read more about the Wellness Initiative.



Sara Derr

Student spotlight: Sara Derr

When she’s not working out with 100 or so other ROTC cadets, Sara Derr explores her creative side with photography and art. Read more about Sara.



New Student Advising

Students admitted for Autumn 2016 can either attend an on-campus group-advising session led by faculty, come to campus for an individual advising appointment, or arrange for an appointment with an advisor over the phone or email. On-campus group academic advising will be held on the following days (check-in will be at 8:20 or 8:45 a.m., and the sessions will end by noon):
  • Friday, June 24
  • Friday, July 8
  • Friday, August 12

Housing deadline: June 1

If your student applies by June 1, he or she will be matched with other returning and incoming students and notified of the assignment on July 15. The housing deposit is due at the time of application.

Graduates at Ivy Cutting

Is your student about to be GOLD?

If your student is graduating this year, that means he or she is about to become an SPU GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumnus or alumna! Be sure to encourage your student to take full advantage of the alumni benefits and opportunities that are available. Read the email your student received recently about this exciting transition happening in less than a month.

One team sharing with a curious passerby at the Social Venture Plan Competition

Social Venture Plan Competition recap

SPU’s 10th annual Social Venture Plan Competition took place at Seattle Pacific on April 14. Presenting at the showcase event were 20 teams, comprising approximately 85 students. Afya International was chosen as the $3,000 Herbert B. Jones Grand Prize winner by the combined votes of more than 70 judges representing the business, nonprofit, academic, and professional community. Read more about this year’s SVPC.

SPU Payment Plan is online

The 2016–17 Payment Plan application is available to all students online through their Banner Information System account, once they have registered for their Autumn Quarter 2016 courses. The payment plan divides a student’s quarterly charges into three equal installments each quarter. The application will be due by September 6, 2016. Read more about payment options and methods.

Questions about financial aid?
We’re here to help! Your student may have received the 2016–17 Offer of Financial Assistance, which means you may have questions regarding the upcoming year. We have a team of 21 full-time staff in Student Financial Services ready to help you and your student navigate the financial aid waters. Email us or give us a call — we’re here all summer to assist you!

Haven’t received your student’s financial aid offer yet?
Make sure you and your student complete the 2016–17 FAFSA by the June 1 Priority Deadline! If you’ve completed the FAFSA, have your student check in Banner or in SPU email to see whether any outstanding requirements need to be completed in order for us to finalize the Financial Aid Offer. Remind your student to be checking SPU email all summer for important updates and reminders from Student Financial Services and other departments.

Dads and sons at the Seattle Sounders game

Dad’s Day recap and photos

More than 320 SPU dads — including President Dan Martin, the parent of a sophomore — and their students came together on April 30 for Dad’s Day 2016. The day began with a hearty breakfast featuring a jazz trio, superhero trivia, and lots of bacon. We then moved to CenturyLink Field for a Sounders game (which we won!). Later, we headed back to the SPU theatre for The Spitfire Grill: A Musical. Thanks to all the dads who joined us. We’ll see you next year! View photos from Dad’s Day.



Upcoming Events

One team sharing with a curious passerby at the Social Venture Plan Competition

David Crowder in concert at SPU

Saturday, October 8, 7 p.m.
Royal Brougham Pavilion

In arenas and on university campuses coast to coast, David Crowder has musically ignited audiences of all ages. While he was lead singer with the Grammy-nominated David Crowder Band, they sold nearly two million albums and three million digital tracks. Don’t miss one of Christian music’s most original and exciting performers today. Get your tickets today.

A new graduate holding up her diploma at Commencement

Commencement 2016

Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11
Is your student graduating this year? The 2016 Commencement website is a helpful resource to assist you in making plans to attend your student’s graduation celebration events. New this year: Undergraduate Commencement, Graduate Commencement, and Baccalaureate will be live streamed.

Falcons Forever BBQ

Falcons Forever BBQ

Friday, June 10
5:30 p.m. (preceding Baccalaureate)
5th Avenue Streetscape, SPU campus

Parents, you and your 2016 graduate are invited to a BBQ picnic celebration. The Class of 2015 grads will also be there, to welcome the new grads into the SPU Alumni Association. With the best in food-truck cuisine, live music, and great reminiscing, it’s sure to be an evening full of good times your family won’t want to miss. Tickets: $10/person (kids under 10 free). Purchase your tickets by Wednesday, June 8.

See more upcoming events


Upcoming Music Department concerts

(All performances are free and wheelchair accessible.)

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Tuesday, May 31
7:30 p.m.
McKinley Hall

Gospel Choir Concert

Thursday, June 2
7:30 p.m.
First Free Methodist Church

Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, and Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Concert

Friday, June 3
7:30 p.m.
First Free Methodist Church



Career events for your student

Seattle Storm logo

Seattle Sports & Entertainment Career Fair

Friday, June 3
3:30–6:30 p.m.
Is your student considering a career in the field of sports? The Seattle Sports & Entertainment Career Fair, hosted by the Seattle Storm, is an excellent opportunity to get face-to-face time with hiring managers from a variety of organizations.

See more career events


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