Seattle Pacific alumni search for creative solutions in policy, energy, housing, courts

Take Seattle, for instance: Each day nearly 12,000 people work behind the scenes to keep the city running, according to the city’s website. Members of the Seattle Pacific University community are in this mix, tackling the big questions and providing effective answers. One problem-solver is Traci Ratzliff ’88. As a legislative analyst for the Seattle […]

By Leah Abraham

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Seattle as campus - Response Magazine - Spring 2018 Cover

Seattle as campus

Response is a print and online magazine for thoughtful Christians worldwide, rooted in the people, life, and mission of Seattle Pacific University.

Response is a print and online magazine for thoughtful Christians worldwide, rooted in the people, life, and mission of Seattle Pacific University. The magazine explores the encounter between education, faith, and culture, and is an informed voice for Christian engagement in the world.

Features

Features
Tools for Seattle tent city living

Features
Urban studies student Dafne Hernandez-Banderas explores cities to learn

Features
Seattle Pacific alumni search for creative solutions in policy, energy, housing, courts

Features
Alumni work the tech sector’s many angles at Amazon

Features
Seattle Pacific faculty, alumni wrestle with reconciliation in churches and neighborhoods

Features
For Seattle Pacific community, faith is foundational

In The Loop

Claudia Castro Luna
In the Loop
Washington state poet laureate leads workshop for Seattle Pacific community

In the Loop
Seattle Pacific appoints Nyaradzo Mvududu as School of Education dean

In the Loop
Artist, evangelical leader: How faith and art could cooperate

In the Loop
Mechanical engineering, criminal justice among Seattle Pacific’s newest majors

In the Loop
Spring 2018 faculty bookshelf

In this photo, a woman and a man look at a project poster.
In the Loop
Farm waste into fuel project wins Seattle Pacific’s $5,000 social venture prize

In the Loop
Alumna, pharmaceutical leader Nancy Lurker shares lessons learned on the job

The arched entrance to Tiffany Loop
In the Loop
Amanda Heath Stubbert ’95 named Seattle Pacific alumni director

In this photo, the SPU debate team stands together smiling in front of a building.
In the Loop
Seattle Pacific debaters take home honors

In the Loop
Seattle Pacific student score wins in 48-hour horror film contest

This image shows a stylized illustration of a man with hipster hair holding artist tools and a crucifix.
In the Loop
Seattle Pacific theology professor: Reformation pastors as iconic images of Protestant faith

In the Loop
Endowment honoring Professor Emeritus Luke Reinsma reaches $20,000

In the Loop
SPU faculty research spans fashion education, post-traumatic stress, and tent cities

Alumni News

Beth Thompson
Alumni
Jump (re)starting careers: Beth Thompson Kawasaki helps returners make their moves

A smiling Megan Swanson Chao hugs Rwandan children.
Alumni
GOLD Alumna of the year advocates for homeless Rwandan children

David Boxley ’74 & Joshua Van Eaton ’97
Alumni
Renowned carver and decorated attorney honored with Medallion Awards

Arts & Culture

Boxley works in his Lynnwood Studio
Arts & Culture
Celebrated totem pole carver, alumnus David Boxley, restores Tshimshian traditions

Athletics

Sasha Anderson
Athletics
Basketball coach Sasha Anderson beats breast cancer with team support

Class Notes

Class Notes
In memoriam, Spring 2018

Jerry and Kathi Teel
Class Notes
Seattle dairy king Jerry Teel known for generosity and a kind heart

The arched entrance to Tiffany Loop
Class Notes
Mathematics professor Russ Killingsworth’s presence shaped student lives

The arched entrance to Tiffany Loop
Class Notes
“Cantankerous and mellow” sociology professor Bob Larson loved music and teaching

Class Notes
Spring 2018 Footnotes

Education

Homero (left) and Omar Flores
Education
Identical twins Omar and Homero Flores earn education doctorates

From The Archives

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From the Archives
How well do you know SPU history?

The Bible Theology

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The Bible & Theology
What made Billy Graham’s sermons so successful?

Science Technology

Science & Technology
Engineering students build Baja vehicle for competition

The World

Kristof talks to about 1,000 attendees at the Downtown Business Breakfast
The World
Pulitzer Prize-winner Nicholas Kristof shares tips on creating a more just world

Grace Note

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Grace Note
How Ezekiel’s biblical vision guides Christian growth at Seattle Pacific today

Campus News

In this photo, Ryan Fenster gives a thumbs up while standing next to Alex Trebek.
History
History alumnus wins more than $90,000 on Jeopardy!

Your Take

Your Turn
Your Take: Sharing Camp Casey stories at #spucaseymemories

Columns

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From the Editor
Learning hospitality in cities and other spaces

The President’s View
Situated in Seattle

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