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President Philip Eaton Announces Decision to Retire After 2011-12 Academic Year

“For everything there is a season, and for Sharon and me this wonderful season in our lives draws to a close. We leave at a time when SPU is flourishing. ... It is time now to hand over the university to strong new leadership.” -- President Philip Eaton

September 20, 2011, Press Release

President's Message to the SPU Community

 

Philip and Sharon Eaton
President Philip Eaton and Sharon Eaton
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15-Year Anniversary Interview

President Eaton is best known as the leader who helped clarify and articulate Seattle Pacific's deep commitment to education with a purpose. He calls it "engaging the culture and changing the world." Read his reflections on more than 15 years at SPU in the Autumn 2011 Response magazine.

President Eaton's Blog

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"We want to live in a nation that is as good as its promise," said author and advocate Tavis Smiley when speaking at SPU's annual Downtown Business Breakfast in April 2011. He and a panel of regional experts spoke about the need to improve K-12 education.

President Eaton founded the Breakfast and has hosted it for 15 years.

 
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