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This is a season of celebration at Seattle Pacific University as we mark the graduation of our Class of 2016 and plan for our incoming class of freshmen. With all these comings and goings, ceremonial moments, and work on the academic year to come, it is a good moment for me to pause and think about the privilege it is for me to serve this University as president.
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June 2016 | Volume 10, Issue 6
This is a season of celebration at Seattle Pacific University as we mark the graduation of our Class of 2016 and plan for our incoming class of freshmen. With all these comings and goings, ceremonial moments, and work on the academic year to come, it is a good moment for me to pause and think about the privilege it is for me to serve this University as president.
Read more from President Martin.
Seattle Pacific University’s strategic plan represents our priorities and focus for the coming years. In pursuing the five goals outlined in the plan, SPU aims to realize more fully the University’s vision of engaging the culture and changing the world.
Get to know some of the outstanding seniors in this year’s graduating class, and take a look at photo galleries from Ivy Cutting, Undergraduate Commencement, and Graduate Commencement.
Upcoming Events
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.
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 via 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, July 8
- Friday, August 12
Before graduation, Ryan Alcantara landed his dream internship. He’s paid to test running shoes in Brooks’ Biomechanics lab. Read Ryan’s story.
From Student Financial Services
 New this year: earlier date for FAFSA filing
In order to provide students and families more time to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to increase the form’s accuracy, President Obama took executive action to make the form available earlier. Starting this fall, the next academic year’s FAFSA will be available October 1, three months earlier than in past years. Go to the SFS How to Apply page for details about the 2017–18 FAFSA.
$500 church match scholarships available
Did you know that SPU will match up to $500 per academic year if your student receives a scholarship from your church? Check out our Church Match Scholarships page or contact Student Financial Services for more information.
Summer State Work Study funding is available
If your student qualifies for State Work Study funding, he or she may also be eligible for additional funds in summer not already indicated in the financial aid offer. For more information about the program and how to find out whether your student’s summer job might be eligible, email the Office of Student Employment at ose@spu.edu.
We’re here to help!
Your student may be on summer break, but we’re not! The majority of on-campus departments have staff who work all summer in preparation for the next academic year. This includes Student Academic Services and Student Financial Services, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any academic or financial questions.
Two graduates headed to Asia on Fulbright scholarships
This year two graduates of SPU’s Global Development program have won highly competitive Fulbright awards. Kata Krueger ’15 will travel to Indonesia to teach English, while Shaina Mackin ’16 will travel to Malaysia. Candidates are selected based on high academic achievement and the ability to promote mutual cross-cultural understanding among different countries. Congratulations, Kata and Shaina! Learn more about SPU’s Global Development major.
Faculty Member of the Year: a heart for reconciliation
For her commitment to reconciliation and her compassion and care for students, Professor of Theology Kerry Dearborn was honored by the Associated Students of Seattle Pacific (ASSP) as Faculty Member of the Year for 2016. Dearborn retired this year after 19 years of teaching at SPU. She also presented the “Last Lecture,” sponsored by SPU’s Ivy Honorary club, with the title “God’s Scandalous Love and What It Means for Us and Our World.”
Program highlight: MAM-SSM
Do you have a student who might be interested in a one-year graduate business program in sustainable management? SPU’s Master of Arts in Management with an emphasis in Social and Sustainable Management (MAM-SSM) program will help your student become a confident and polished professional ready for a rewarding job, prepared to tackle meaningful problems, and equipped to help people and organizations flourish. Graduates have a 94 percent job placement rate within three months. Learn more about the MAM-SSM program.
Advice from the Center for Career and Calling
Even though class is out, there are still many things your student can be doing this summer to move forward towards his or her vocational aspirations. Here are three:
- Meet people. Informational interviews are the very best way not only to help guide your student’s career direction, but also to help your student network into the next internship or job opportunity by meeting people who are doing things that interest your student.
- Try things. A summer job or internship of any kind will help your student learn more about his or her work strengths, interests, and values. This can translate into clarity for the career journey as well as some great content for your student’s résumé. Challenge your student to move outside his or her comfort zone and learn about others by traveling abroad or volunteering with a local population in need. Your student can use SPULink to find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
- Join LinkedIn. Increasingly, social media presence is becoming vital to professional identity, so your student should take some time this summer to put his or her best face forward with a professional head shot and a clever LinkedIn profile that will open up new opportunities to — you guessed it — meet people and try things!
The Center for Career and Calling is open all summer (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to assist your student. Call or visit to schedule an appointment.
Alumni Facebook and LinkedIn pages
If your student is graduating this year, encourage him or her to join these networks:
- The Alumni Facebook page, which connects and celebrates alumni and friends of Seattle Pacific University — strengthening lifelong relationships, and keeping your student up-to-date on life at SPU.
- The Alumni LinkedIn page, SPU’s alumni-only closed group on LinkedIn, where your student can make professional connections and stay in touch with fellow alumni.
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