The Office of Intercultural Programs is hosting a series of events to celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 18-22.

Nov 13, 2024

International Education Week is November 18–22 and the Office of Intercultural Programs (OIP) will host a series of events throughout the week. International Education Week is celebrated and hosted by university campuses across the nation and the goal is to highlight the global initiatives present in day-to-day campus life. It includes international students, study abroad participants, and faculty and staff from around the world.

Here is a snapshot preview of what is planned:

Music Professor Dainius Vaičekonis hosts a multi-media piano recital fon Nov. 14 featuring the music of legendary American pianist and composer Leopold Godowsky.

Nov 13, 2024

Associate Professor of Music Dainius Vaičekonis cordially invites you to take a journey around the world with legendary American pianist, composer, and pedagogue Leopold Godowsky during a speical multi-media piano recital on Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. in Nickerson Studios.

A new research study by SPU professors and biology students identifying salmon mislabeling was featured on local NBC-affiliate KING-TV.

Nov 6, 2024

A new research study by SPU professors and biology students identifying salmon mislabeling was featured on local NBC-affiliate KING-TV on November 6, 2024. The news story was titled, "Seattle study finds salmon is being mislabeled in restaurants."

Thinking about seminary? Sign up for a this special event with Seattle Pacific Seminary, Nov. 11-12.

Oct 31, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered whether seminary was for you, Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation at Discernment Days. This year, we're hosting a two-day event on November 11 (in-person) and November 12 (online). Prospective students will have the opportunity to visit classes, meet with current students, faculty, and administrators, and tour the campus. This event is free, and food is included for the in-person event! 

Learn more.

SPU Clinicial Psychology Professor Keyne Law, a leading researcher on suicide, will help participants become better equipped to walk alongside those who are struggling.

Oct 31, 2024

This special event on Thursday, Nov. 7, will feature a leading researcher on suicide to help you become better equipped to walk alongside those who are struggling. Dr. Keyne Law, an SPU clinical psychology professor and researcher, will help participants create a safety plan and offer practical tools to implement. Hosted by the Faith Formation Project. 

After almost 70 years of ownership and more than two decades of evaluating its best use, SPU is selling its Camp Casey Conference Center and Fort Casey Inn to the YMCA of Snohomish County.

Oct 28, 2024

After almost 70 years of ownership and more than two decades of evaluating its best use, Seattle Pacific University is selling its Camp Casey Conference Center and the adjacent Fort Casey Inn on Whidbey Island to the YMCA of Snohomish County. The YMCA will take over operations of the 75-acre waterfront property near Fort Casey State Park outside of Coupeville beginning January 1, 2025.

Seattle Pacific Seminary presents a public lecture, “Who Can Stand before YHWH, This Holy God? The Challenge of the Ark Narrative for Our Times. (1 Samuel 4–6).”

Oct 14, 2024

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 | 7 p.m.
First Free Methodist Church (Sanctuary)
Annual Frank Anthony Spina Lectureship: “Who Can Stand before YHWH, This Holy God?” by Dr. Richard Middleton

Please join the Seattle Pacific Seminary for its first public lecture of the year on Tuesday Oct. 29, 7 p.m., in the First Free Methodist Church sanctuary. The speaker is Professor of Biblical Worldview and Exegesis Richard Middleton from Wesleyan University. He will present the lecture, “Who Can Stand before YHWH, This Holy God? The Challenge of the Ark Narrative for Our Times. (1 Samuel 4–6)." This lecture will explore how the holiness of God calls our polarizing ideologies into question. The respondent for this lecture will be SPU’s Professor of Biblical Studies Sara Koenig.

This event requires no registration, is wheelchair accessible, and is free.

The History Department and the student history club HIndsight welcome Dr. Jennifer Frost on Oct. 16 to talk about her book, "Let Us Vote!:" Youth Voting Rights & the 26th Amendment.

Oct 11, 2024

The History Department and the student history club HIndsight are hosting an event with author and scholar Dr. Jennifer Frost to talk about her book, "Let Us Vote!:" Youth Voting Rights & the 26th Amendment, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5–6 p.m. in Eaton Hall 112. She will talk about the multifaceted endeavor to achieve youth voting rights in the United States over a 30-year period starting in World War II.

Professor of Biology Tracie Delgado included in The Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists”

Oct 10, 2024

Tracie Delgado, professor of biology, was added to The Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists. Faculty names are added to the atlas after nomination. The atlas, hosted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, showcases the expertise, talents, and diversity of Hispanic and Latinx scientific faculty across the USA.

Soar over campus, go inside a residence hall, or get a birds-eye view of Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods in our 360 virtual tour!

Sep 30, 2024

Virtually walk through the Seattle Pacific campus on a sunny Seattle day. Enter a classroom to see what your day-to-day life will be like. Soar over the Seattle waterfront, Golden Gardens Beach, or downtown. Welcome to Seattle Pacific University’s state-of-the-art 360 virtual tour.