An illustration by adjunct art professor Abigail Platter is on the cover of the 2024 November/December issue of Christianity Today magazine.

Nov 19, 2024

An illustration by adjunct art professor Abigail Platter is on the cover of the 2024 November/December issue of Christianity Today The issue highlights themes of life’s hardship and the wonder of the incarnation.

SPU is one of the first universities in the Pacific Northwest to open a convenience store powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology. Here's how it works!

Nov 15, 2024

A new convenience store powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is now open at Seattle Pacific University, one of the first universities in the Pacific Northwest to offer this option to students.

SPU’s automated C-Store concept is a partnership with Sodexo, the food service provider for the university. The store, called “Falcon Express,” is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and gives students early morning and late-night options for food and beverages. Customers can swipe their university ID card or a credit card to gain entrance. Cameras monitor the purchases and customers can exit with no checkout required.

Join the SPU Music Department and choirs in celebrating the beginning of the Advent and Christmas season with a concert on Monday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church.

Nov 14, 2024

Join the SPU Music Department and choirs in celebrating the beginning of the Advent and Christmas season with a concert on Monday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church. Choirs will perform familiar carols in which all can join in singing.

The No. 2 seed Falcon women's soccer team competes in the GNAC Women's Soccer Championships at Interbay Stadium, Nov. 14-16. Follow along at spufalcons.com. Go Falcons!

Nov 13, 2024

The Seattle Pacific University women’s soccer team is set to host the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Tournament this weekend in Seattle at Interbay Soccer Stadium. The Falcons play Simon Fraser on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. with a chance to advance to the championship match on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m.

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The Office of Intercultural Programs is hosting a series of events to celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 18-22.

Nov 13, 2024

International Education Week is November 18–22 and the Office of Intercultural Programs (OIP) will host a series of events throughout the week. International Education Week is celebrated and hosted by university campuses across the nation and the goal is to highlight the global initiatives present in day-to-day campus life. It includes international students, study abroad participants, and faculty and staff from around the world.

Here is a snapshot preview of what is planned:

Music Professor Dainius Vaičekonis hosts a multi-media piano recital fon Nov. 14 featuring the music of legendary American pianist and composer Leopold Godowsky.

Nov 13, 2024

Associate Professor of Music Dainius Vaičekonis cordially invites you to take a journey around the world with legendary American pianist, composer, and pedagogue Leopold Godowsky during a speical multi-media piano recital on Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. in Nickerson Studios.

SPU biology professors and undergraduate students just released the results of a yearlong research project identifing salmon fraud in Seattle grocery stores and sushi restaurants.

Nov 6, 2024

It’s the law in Washington state. Salmon must be labeled “wild caught” or “farmed.” But how accurate is that label in your favorite sushi restaurant or grocery store? Seattle Pacific University biology professors and undergraduate students just released the results of a yearlong research project that identified salmon fraud in Seattle grocery stores and sushi restaurants.

Led by SPU Biology Professor Tracie Delgado, the research group acquired salmon samples from 67 grocery stores and 52 sushi restaurants. DNA from each salmon sample was isolated and tested to identify the fish species. Overall, the study revealed Seattle sushi restaurants were far more likely to sell farmed salmon mislabeled as wild salmon as compared to grocery stores.

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Thinking about seminary? Sign up for a this special event with Seattle Pacific Seminary, Nov. 11-12.

Oct 31, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered whether seminary was for you, Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation at Discernment Days. This year, we're hosting a two-day event on November 11 (in-person) and November 12 (online). Prospective students will have the opportunity to visit classes, meet with current students, faculty, and administrators, and tour the campus. This event is free, and food is included for the in-person event! 

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SPU Clinicial Psychology Professor Keyne Law, a leading researcher on suicide, will help participants become better equipped to walk alongside those who are struggling.

Oct 31, 2024

This special event on Thursday, Nov. 7, will feature a leading researcher on suicide to help you become better equipped to walk alongside those who are struggling. Dr. Keyne Law, an SPU clinical psychology professor and researcher, will help participants create a safety plan and offer practical tools to implement. Hosted by the Faith Formation Project. 

After almost 70 years of ownership and more than two decades of evaluating its best use, SPU is selling its Camp Casey Conference Center and Fort Casey Inn to the YMCA of Snohomish County.

Oct 28, 2024

After almost 70 years of ownership and more than two decades of evaluating its best use, Seattle Pacific University is selling its Camp Casey Conference Center and the adjacent Fort Casey Inn on Whidbey Island to the YMCA of Snohomish County. The YMCA will take over operations of the 75-acre waterfront property near Fort Casey State Park outside of Coupeville beginning January 1, 2025.