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Jason ChiversMy 2 Cents' Worth: Leave Your Mark “I want you to take a look at my life and see the struggles that I am going through, learn from my mistakes, and leave your mark on this world.”
When I was 11, my father spoke those words to me in the back seat of our car. Although I didn’t know it at the time, these words would change the way I view my life. He set me on a path to find my purpose and leave my mark.Enrolling at Seattle Pacific University was a leap of faith; I was frightened to leave my family and friends in Los Angeles. I prayed, and God let me know Seattle Pacific was his place for me, even though I didn’t feel completely comfortable in the beginning. Through involvement with clubs and community service, I began to see that our mission statement — “engaging the culture, changing the world” — was not just a cliché tagline, but a real call to a higher standard of living that is displayed daily throughout campus. God began using these experiences to mature my faith, and I discovered that I can have a positive impact on people I meet. I especially found this out as a captain on the basketball team. One teammate told me he looked up to me and respected me for living out a godly lifestyle. He started attending church with me on a regular basis, and turned his life around. As I neared the completion of my senior year, I reflected on my late father’s words, and I could clearly see what he meant by “leave your mark.” Through my current role in admissions, I continue to make my father proud by building relationships with students, and helping to guide them through the process of entering college. I love what I do! Jason Chivers Admissions Counselor 
Engaging the Culture. SPU alumna Hilary Prag gives homeless teens a voice—through the lens of a camera.“The kids found so much joy in finally having some expression,” says Prag. And with that came new hope, confidence, and a reason to keep plugging away at life — one photo at a time. Read her story. |
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My World Meet Shalia Aina. This Maui native loves to worship God both through hula and the edgy designs that she creates in her visual communications classes. After you learn about Shalia, go ahead and meet other interesting SPU students at the My World Gallery. |
