Pearl Leung, public policy senior manager at Amazon, will speak at the next School of Business, Government, and Economics Dean’s Speaker Series event on May 20.

May 19, 2025

Pearl Leung, public policy senior manager at Amazon, is the next School of Business, Government, and Economics Dean’s Speaker on Tuesday, May 20.

Leung is head of local public policy for east King County to Eastern Washington, overseeing local advocacy strategies and policy initiatives in support of Amazon's presence in these regions. A recognized civic leader with 20 years of experience in public affairs, Leung has dedicated her work to building bridges at the intersections of urban growth and community development, focusing on affordable housing, transportation, economic development, and supporting the nonprofit sector. Her distinguished leadership and community impact earned recognition from the Puget Sound Business Journal as a "40 Under 40" honoree in 2020.

Don't miss the Concert Choir, Treble Choir, and SPU Orchestra in concert on May 22, 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church.

May 19, 2025

The SPU Music Department ends the academic year with a concert featuring musicians from all ensembles on Thursday, May 22, Hear works performed by Concert Choir, Treble Choir, the SPU Orchestra, and special features by student instrumental and composition competition winners. The program truly celebrates the best of the SPU Music Department. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church, adjacent to campus.