Events Archive

Burton and Ralene Walls Distinguished Speaker Series

Thursday, March 7, 2019, 12 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

This year the annual Burton and Ralene Walls Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon features Roei Ganzarski on Thursday, March 7. This is our 18th year of introducing outstanding business leaders to our students.

Atefeh Riazi, United Nations Chief Information Technology Officer

Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Atefeh Riazi, the United Nations Chief Information and Technology Officer, will be on campus to talk about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and how data and technology can help advance shared objectives. Join us on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 pm in Upper Gwinn. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Register here.

Social Venture Plan Competition Showcase

Thursday, April 12, 2018, 2 p.m.–6 p.m.

Each spring, teams of students from diverse disciplines and various universities develop imaginative plans to address dual bottom lines: financial and social. The event culminates in a public showcase.

Faith & Co: Film Premiere

Friday, April 6, 2018, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

April 6th is the premiere of Seattle Pacific University’s exciting new film series, “Faith and Co: Business on Purpose.” We will screen a selection of films from the 13-part series, shot across three continents and incorporating businesspeople from all sectors and positions. (This is a by invitation event.)

Learn about the Faith & Co.: Business on Purpose project. View the Faith & Co. official trailer.

Burton and Ralene Walls Distinguished Speaker Series (Annual)

Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

This winter, the School of Business, Government, and Economics welcomes Nancy Lurker, President & CEO of pSivida, Tuesday, March 6. This is our 17th year of introducing outstanding business leaders to our students.

SBGE Dean's Speaker Series / The Honorable LeRoy McCullough

Monday, November 6, 2017, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The 2017-18 SBGE Dean’s Speaker Series starts off with our first invited guest this year, King County Superior Court Judge The Honorable LeRoy McCullough. Undergraduates will hear from Judge McCullough about his life, work, and his path to the judicial bench, Monday, November 6, 11:00 AM, in the Library Seminar Room.

Graduate Open House Events

Thursday, October 26, 2017, 5 p.m.–
Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 7 p.m.

We invite you to one of three special Open House evenings. Learn more about our graduate business programs! The SPU business school offers many programs for working professionals: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Information Systems Management (MS-ISM), Master of Arts in Human Resources (MAM-HR), and additional M.A. programs in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and more. At these events, you will have an opportunity to visit with faculty and admissions representatives.

Thursday, October 26th, SBGE Undergraduate Alumni
Wednesday, November 8th, Veterans
Wednesday, November 15th, all prospective students

Full details are available on our Graduate Open House page.

In addition, walk-in appointments are welcome. Contact our Graduate Programs Director, Dr. Miller to RSVP.

Data Analytics & Cybersecurity Panel Discussion, May 31

Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Join experienced industry professionals and Seattle Pacific University professors for a discussion about current trends in data analytics and cybersecurity. These two fields, which comprise some of the most important and in-demand jobs in today’s market, are new concentrations in SPU’s degree and certificate programs.

Come hear how these concentrations can help you open new opportunities and gain a new specialization. Faculty, alumni, and admissions representatives will be available to answer your questions.

This event begins with appetizers and beverages. Meet our panelists and RSVP.

Graduate Open House, Tuesday, May 16

Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.

We invite you to learn more about our graduate business programs! The SPU business school offers three programs for working professionals: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Information Systems Management (MS-ISM), and Master of Arts in Human Resources (MAM-HR). At this event, you will have an opportunity to visit with faculty and admissions representatives.

Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at Eventbrite.

In addition, walk-in appointments are welcome. Contact our Graduate Programs Director, Dr. Miller to RSVP.

Lessons in Leadership with Stephen M. R. Covey

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

The SPU School of Business, Government, and Economics and our Center for Integrity in Business welcomes Stephen M. R. Covey, nationally known speaker and bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, for this day-long professional seminar.

School of Business, Government, and Economics

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