Parents and Families in the Loop

President Dan Martin sends a video message to the SPU community about the University’s commitment to students during this unprecedented time.

Dr. Laura Hartley from George Fox University has been named the new provost at Seattle Pacific University. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2020.

Has your family filled out the 2020–21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid yet? Students are often surprised at the type and amount of aid they receive — including federal, state, or SPU grants, federal low-cost and forgivable loans, and work study. Situations change, so if difficult financial circumstances arise the FAFSA is the first step in receiving help. The FAFSA is free and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Find out more.

SPU is now a part of a nationwide first-of-its-kind program to help students lacking resources find affordable, nutritious food. The University’s food service provider, Sodexo, in partnership with Swipe Out Hunger — a leading national nonprofit group committed to reducing food insecurity on college campuses — selected 13 universities around the country to pilot the new program.

During Homecoming 2020, three SPU professors took part in a live SPU Voices Podcast to discuss what Christian faith means at SPU. Faculty on the panel included Professor of English Christine Chaney, Professor of New Testament Studies David Nienhuis, Assistant Professor of Psychology Jenny Vadich, and Professor of Business Ethics Kenman Wong. “I just love, love, love watching their souls, their vocation, their giftedness flower,” said Chaney. Listen to the podcast.

In mid-March, homes across the country will receive invitations to complete the 2020 census. Unless your student is living in your home on April 1, 2020, you should not count them in the census as residents of your household.