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October 2013 | Volume 7, Issue 9
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Faith in the Classroom
Most Seattle Pacific University undergraduate students follow the same general education curriculum to complete their undergraduate degrees. Among these requirements are University Foundations (UFDN) courses, which include three consecutive courses centered in the foundations of Christian faith.
These courses introduce students to the biblical heritage and to the distinctive doctrines and practices of various strands within the historic Christian tradition. Students are confronted with perennial human questions, and challenged to understand themselves, their heritage and traditions, and the world from the perspective of the Christian faith. Read more.
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Check This Out
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Register Now for Mom's Day
SPU Mom's Day is Saturday, November 2. This event is the perfect way to reconnect with your son or daughter, and with other SPU moms and students.
The morning begins with a parent prayer meeting at 8:30 a.m. Check in for the brunch is at 10 a.m. in Upper Gwinn Commons. Brunch features an informal interview with entrepreneur and 2013 Alumna of the Year Margo Jarvies Engberg '89, owner of PinkaBella Cupcakes. Her topic is "Choosing Your Own Adventure: Expect the Unexpected." Pam Martin, wife of President Dan Martin, will have welcoming comments. You will also hear from Professor Ross Stewart from the School of Business and Economics.
In the afternoon, you and your student can cheer yourselves hoarse at an always-spirited Falcon women's soccer game vs. Central Washington University. You can also explore Seattle and see the Emerald City through your student’s eyes.
The price is $29 per person.
More information and registration:
We hope to see you back on campus November 2!
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Parents Are Invited to "Creative Conversations" Offered by the SPU Library
Come to the Seattle Pacific University Library to hear members of the SPU community share scholarly and creative works in progress. Bring your curiosity, and join in conversations about the discovery, creation, and sharing of knowledge.
Speaking this quarter:
- Jeff Keuss (Theology), "The Gospel According to Stephen King": Thursday, October 24, 3-3:40 p.m.
- Shannon Huffman Polson (MFA '12), "North of Hope: Memoir, Memory, and Mercy": Thursday, October 31, 12:10-12:50 p.m.
- Ben McFarland (Biochemistry), "The Quickening: How Chemistry Shaped Biology": Thursday, November 7, 3-3:40 p.m.
- David Wicks and Andrew Lumpe (Education), "bPortfolios: Using an Open Blogging Platform for Reflective Learning": Thursday, November 14, 12:10-12:50 p.m.
More information about Creative Conversations.
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Faculty in the News
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Wall Contributes to CEB Study Bible
Theology Professor Rob Wall contributed the introduction and study notes to the three Johannine Letters for the Common English Bible (CEB) Study Bible with Apocrypha, just released by Abingdon Press. Since its publication in 2011, the CEB has become one of the world's best-selling English translations of the Bible. It combines a rigorous approach to translation and linguistic accuracy with an inviting readability that enables even young readers to understand biblical texts. Wall was a member of the translation team that produced the CEB (he worked on the Pauline letters, 1-2 Timothy, and Titus), as well as a member of the international, interdenominational team of scholars who produced this massive (2,230 pages) and engaging study Bible. Wall is SPU's Paul T. Walls professor of Scripture and Wesleyan studies.
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Lee's Paper Published
A research paper co-written by Professor of Clothing and Textiles Jaeil Lee was recently published in the journal Fashion and Textile Research. Her paper, titled, "A cultural comparison of sex role identity and attitude toward grooming and recreational apparel shopping behavior among male consumers," is a cross-cultural study of American and Korean male consumers' fashion behavior. The paper was co-written with colleague Y. Lee from Korea University | |
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