No Limits
SPU’s School of Education invited fifth graders to campus, giving them a chance to sing with the Gospel Choir, take part in a science experiment, and get a taste of college life. The John Perkins Center invited Renton High School’s debate team to campus to perform its winning oratories for faculty, staff, and students.

From NASA to Mount Everest, Breakfast Speaker Champions Leadership in Adversity

SPU Honors Faculty and Staff Members for Exceptional Achievement

June Ivy Cutting and Commencement Ceremonies Honor 733 New Graduates

Students Wow Regional Business Crowd With Innovative Clothing and Interior Designs

What’s in a Signature?
A university’s distinctives can be considered its signature, says SPU President Philip Eaton. “I want to see us at Seattle Pacific become even more clear about our identity, to search deep down for our signatures.” [President]

Joy in Mudville
Bill Woodward, two-time Weter Faculty Award winner, contrasts “the American dream” and biblical hope. [Faculty]

A Display of Intelligence
A 1991 alumna is helping national intelligence agencies fight the global war on terror through her innovative ideas. [Alumni]

After the Jedi
Response reflects on history’s most successful movie franchise, “Star Wars,” and how it and other movies have shaped culture. [Books & Film]

HoopsEvangelism
Falcon’s No. 20 and Huskies’ No. 20 team up to share their faith in public appearances off the basketball court. [Athletics]

My Response
Kevin Lakey, a 2005 graduate, reflects on a life-changing accident, blessings, and God’s grace.

Back-Cover Art
Response remembers Jimi Lott, longtime photographer for SPU, Response, and The Seattle Times.