1998 Alumnus of the Year SPU's New Provost Media Sensations Les and Leslie Parrot [Table of Contents]
		Keeping the Outcomes in Mind "Thinking about the kind of graduate we want to send into the world is the weighty work we are doing in the Comprehensive Plan for the 21st Century," says President Philip Eaton.
		The Faith of a Scientist As a young man, David Wong left Hong Kong to attend SPC. Today the 1998 Alumnus of the Year is a neuroscientist credited with a key role in the development of Prozac. Seeking a Scholarship of Wisdom Coming of age in the turbulent '60s, Provost Bruce Murphy's experiences as graduate student, Vietnam vet, professor and pastor helped shape a vision for SPU's academic program. Out of the Silence Sexual abuse is often a taboo subject among Christians. This year's Homecoming play, written by alumnus Jeff Barker, breaks the silence with compassion, humor and hope. In the Public Eye From Oprah to Barbara Walters, USA Today to the New York Times, Les and Leslie Parrott have taken their message about nurturing healthy relationships to a national audience. Circle of Hope For students of color at SPU, life on a predominantly white campus can be difficult. They find support, understanding and encouragement in a weekly cadre.
		"The Common Curriculum" Sets SPU Apart SPU launches a new, four-year core curriculum next fall. One of only a few such programs in the nation, it links academic disciplines and students' real-life issues. President Eaton May Visit You Soon! More Area Receptions Scheduled for Prospective Students and Families SPU Undergraduates Thrive in the World of Research SPU Tour Marks C.S. Lewis Centennial SPU Can Take Pride in Its Art Collection, Say Professors Faculty and Students Play Leading Role in Japanese Nursing Education Seminar New SPU Librarian Advocates "Information Literacy" Professor Visits England to Present Research on Adolescents' Search for Meaning Faculty Bookshelf
		Athletes From Afar Playing for SPU's varsity athletic teams this year are three athletes with foreign passports and impressive skills. They're from England, Hungary and Krygyzstan. Soccer, Cross Country Among the Best in Nation Women's Basketball Rated Higher Than Ever; Men End Unbeaten Streak Gymnasts Defend Crown
		The Faith of a Scientist As a young man, David Wong left Hong Kong to attend SPC. Today the 1998 Alumnus of the Year is a neuroscientist credited with a key role in the development of Prozac. Out of the Silence Sexual abuse is often a taboo subject among Christians. This year's Homecoming play, written by alumnus Jeff Barker, breaks the silence with compassion, humor and hope. Alumni Board Welcomes New Members
		Special Section: News From This Year's Reunion Classes Marriages Births In Memoriam
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