I am pleased to share with you the 回顾年度, which celebrates the accomplishments of the alumni, 学生, 教师, and staff of 西雅图 Pacific University. It highlights how the greater community of SPU is making a difference in our world, bringing hope and faith for the future.
西雅图 Pacific University is the only private university in the Pacific Northwest to make the 2018 U.S. 网易彩票下载 & 世界报道 Best National Universities list. Other significant milestones include being named a 2018 Christian College of Distinction; the development of a new University brand identity; and front-page coverage by 《网易彩票下载》 of SPU's engagement with homelessness.
Music therapy program garners acclaim; Rachel Scherr named national fellow for her physics research; DNP program launches; SPU Art Center hosts social justice exhibit; 学生 win "best original score" in film competition; and new majors announced for 2018–19 academic year.
Noon prayers every Monday; campus focus on sustainability; Seminary hosts a multiethnic conference; Weter Lecture explores imagery in faith; and research looks at how faith communities can engage young adults.
Sacred Sounds of Christmas concert sells out Benaroya Hall; Tent City 3 comes to campus; freshmen serve 西雅图 through CityQuest; SPU 学生 and staff participate in housing advocacy day; and Susan Okamoto Lane receives justice award.
Design professor teaches in China; Soong-Chan Rah delivers keynote at 16th annual Day of Common Learning; Sociology 教师 publish research on homelessness engagement by 学生; and 教师 publish racial justice statement.
SPU receives NCAA President's Award for Academic Excellence; gymnasts compete at USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships; basketball player Jordan McPhee named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America second team; women's basketball goes to NCAA Division II championships; and Renick Meyer and Scout Cai dominated the GNAC heptathlon.
New director appointed; first-ever baseball reunion at homecoming and parents weekend; Pharmaceutical leader, 南希潜伏者, lectures on campus; Camille Jones featured in TIME magazine; alumni awards; and more.
信仰 & Co. initiative launched; Dennis and Beth Weibling receive SPU's 2017 President's Award for 慈善事业; new Nursing building opens; and 西雅图 Pacific Foundation sees excellent rate of return.