Upcoming Events
Monday, January 20
No daytime classes. Evening classes meet.
ODEI Diversity Lecture: Jemar Tisby
Wednesday, January 22
5–6:15 p.m.
Upper Gwinn Commons
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion welcomes author, historian, and speaker Jemar Tisby to campus. Tisby will draw on his acclaimed book The Color of Compromise (2019) to explore the connection between the church and racism throughout American history, and he will also offer practical steps for Christians to understand and fight their own complicity. This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Visit the website for more information.
Men’s Basketball vs. Simon Fraser (B.C.)
Saturday, January 25
4 p.m.
Royal Brougham Pavilion
For more information, including the complete schedule, tickets, and link to the livestream, visit the Athletics website.
Joseph Daley Lecture
Thursday, January 30
11 a.m.
Nickerson Studios, 340 Nickerson Street
In this first of two public events as part of the Schoenhals Visiting Artist series, jazz great, Joseph Daley, will speak on integrating his faith with his work. This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Visit the website for more information.
2020 Study Abroad Fair
Friday, January 31
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Weter Hall Student Lounge
Students can learn about the SPU faculty-led programs and semester-long options for the 2020–21 academic year. Representatives include SPU faculty leaders from SPU’s 10 programs, as well as SPU’s study abroad partner organizations.
Women’s gymnastics vs. Sacramento State and Alaska Anchorage
Friday, January 31
7 p.m.
Royal Brougham Pavilion
A new era for SPU gymnastics begins this year as new head coach Sarah Jean Marshall replaces Laurel Tindall, who retired after 44 years. See the full schedule, ticket information, and more at the Athletics website.
Joseph Daley Concert: The Seven Deadly Sins
Friday, January 31
7:30 p.m.
First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W.
In this second of two public events as part of the Schoenhals Visiting Artist series, jazz great, Joseph Daley, will perform music from his acclaimed CD, “The Seven Deadly Sins.” The concert will open with new music by students who had worked with Daley during the week. This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Visit the website for more information
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Friday–Saturday, February 7–8
Join your student to attend the Talent Show, the comedy theatre production Urinetown: The Musical, men’s and women’s basketball games, and much more. See the complete schedule.
Presidents Day
Monday, February 17
All classes meet as scheduled, and offices are open.
Summer Tech Camps at SPU
High school students can jump start a tech career at hands-on programs where STEM meets fun. SPU’s Department of Engineering and Computer Science offers on-campus summer day camps for 9th–12th graders (as of autumn 2020). Students can earn college credit and a $1,000 SPU scholarship. Watch for more information in the February In the Loop newsletter.
Game Creation Studio
June 22–26, 2020
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
$525 by March 1, then $675
Students design and create their own video game, including storylines and graphics, with game-creation software.
Introduction to Mechatronics and 3D Printing
June 22–26, 2020
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
$685 by March 1, then $835
Students learn mechanical and electronics elements and 3D modeling, and design and print a 3D project (plus, take home their own 3D printer).
Fundamentals of Programming
July 13–24, 2020
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
$800 by March 1, then $950
Students learn programming basics and dabble in AI, data analytics, and more.
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