The Virtue of Profit

Bill Pollard, former chairman and CEO of The ServiceMaster Company, discusses the purpose of business and the virtue of profit. The SPU Center for Integrity in Business in partnership with Kiros and Pinnacle Forum hosted this event. February 9, 2010. [Audio] [Video]

Best Teaching Ideas 2009

Creative Presentations for Teachers SPU Assistant Professor of Education and Elementary Placement Coordinator Debby Espinor describes a project that requires her students to create creative presentations that illustrate their individual teaching philosophies. [Audio] [Video]

What Is Truth? SPU Associate Professor of Organizational Psychology Paul Yost outlines his use of a postmodern Cinderella story to examine the importance of varying perspectives in trying to get at truth. [Audio] [Video]

Teaching Grammar by Numbers Instructor of English Misty Anne Winzenried describes her method for teaching grammar to students. [Audio] [Video]

Market Simulation Associate Professor of Economics Doug Downing simulates the fluctuation in the stock market in a classroom where the buying and selling by students changes the value of their stocks. [Audio] [Video]

The Physics Interview Process Assistant Professor of Physics Hunter Close shares about how learning assistants studied how students think about something in physics. [Audio] [Video]

How Business Contributes to Human Flourishing

How Business Contributes to Human Flourishing Dean of the School of Business & Economics Jeff Van Duzer discusses the role of business and the way that business should run to futher God's purpose in the world. January 5, 2009. (35:46)

Living the story | Auto Dealer | Urban Involvement

Recent Features:
It’s Not about Winning an Argument; It’s about Living in the Story SPU President Phil Eaton, partially in response to growing popularity of The Da Vinci Code, argues that it is important to know the Christian story and live in it in order to effectively engage the culture. May 23, 2006. (21:59)

Called to be an Auto Dealer Owner and CEO of Flow Automotive Don Flow challenges Christians to actively live out their faith in the workplace, using his personal business model as an example. April 5, 2005. (29:34)

SPU Classics:
A City Set on a Hill: Urban Involvement Ron Ruthruff shares that in order to effectively witness to others, particularly in an inner-city setting, one needs to really understand the deeper issues with which people struggle and authentically demonstrate God’s love. November 15, 1985. (28:28)

Priorities | Joy at Work | Jim Zorn

Recent Features:
The Priority of a Productive Life Former CEO of ServiceMaster Bill Pollard fields questions from SPU students about how to reconcile our work with our faith and how to wisely use the resources and talents God gives us. April 11, 2006. (21:34)

Joy at Work Co-Founder of The AES Corporation, CEO of Imagine Schools, and author of Joy at Work, Dennis Bakke argues that God calls each of us to serve Him with our talents, regardless of whether the work be in missions or business, for when we do so, we are filled with His joy. April 19, 2005. (27:36

SPU Classics:
When in Doubt, Scramble Former Seattle Seahawk Quarterback Jim Zorn draws parallels between studying football in order to effectively play a 60-minute game and the need to study the Bible in order to live godly lives. March 4, 1977. (15:17)

Koenig | New SBE Majors Video | Maddox

Recent Features:
A Fall from Grace Part 2: The Grace Instructor of Biblical Studies Sara Koenig examines 2 Samuel 12 and the grace God extends to David after he commits the sin of adultery with Bathsheba. April 24, 2007. (20:31)

2007 SBE New Majors Dessert This SPU School of Business & Economics video introduces new majors to educational, financial, social, and career opportunities available through the school as they pursue their degree. April 17, 2007. (10:40)

SPU Classics:
C. S. Lewis on Hope for the Whole Creation: Do Dogs, Cats, and Even Iguanas Go to Heaven? Professor of Wesleyan Theology Randy Maddox examines C. S. Lewis’ case for animal salvation. January 17, 2002. (1:05:00)

Visions of Happiness | Van Duzer | Culture

Recent Features:
Proverbs’ Vision of Happiness. Ellen Charry contrasts Biblical and modern views of happiness and enjoyment. Chapel: February 13, 2007. (20:31)

God’s Vision for Business. Jeff Van Duzer presents at Urbana with the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. December 28, 2006. (39:36)

SPU Classics:
What Kind of World?: Hope for Tomorrow and Today. Over a decade ago, Rev. Rod Toews took a look into the culture of the future. Chapel: September 30, 1991. (32:04)