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C.S.
Lewis Institute
As America faces the new millennium, the nation seems increasingly divided
over moral and cultural issues. Can we find common ground to overcome
our divisions? Peter Kreeft thinks so, arguing that Protestants, Catholics,
Jews and Muslims must join together in order to revive a dying culture.
Hailed by Charles Colson as "one of the premier apologists in America
today," Kreeft is a witty and incisive thinker in the tradition of C.S.
Lewis and G.K. Chesterton. A professor of philosophy at Boston College,
he has written more than 25 books. You won't want to miss Dr. Kreeft's
two lectures on campus. The first, "How to Win the Culture War," is
Monday, January 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Upper Gwinn. The second talk is part
of the Staley Lecture series and will be given during Chapel on Tuesday,
January 9, at 9:30 a.m. in First Free Methodist Church. Kreeft’s talks
are part of the annual C.S. Lewis Institute lecture series. CFE credit
is available for students. For more information, contact John West at
(206) 281-2162 or
jwest@spu.edu.
Winter
2001 Enrollment Update
As we begin the new quarter, early registration statistics suggest that
SPU students are enrolling in greater numbers than last year at this
time. Registration will continue through fifth day of the quarter (January
9) as students continue to register for classes, with most of the activity
coming from our graduate and evening undergraduate students. A final
update will be provided to the community after the 10th day.
Enrollment through
the first day of Winter Quarter classes -- January 4.
| Headcount |
Winter
2001
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Winter
2000
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| Undergraduate |
2552
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2519
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| Post-Baccalaureate |
78
|
100
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| Graduate |
615
|
587
|
|
TOTAL |
3245
|
3206
|
Mileage
Rate Increases
Please note that the Finance Office has received official notification
from the IRS that the current mileage rate of 32.5 cents per mile will
increase to 34.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2001. Please advise
the appropriate people within your departments. If you have questions
you may contact Marci Walden in the Payments Department at (206) 281-2527
or by e-mail at mwalden@spu.edu.
Payroll
Changes?
The 15th of each month is the last day to make adjustments or additions
to your staff payroll check.
Wanted:
Peer Advisors
The Office of Residence Life is beginning the process of identifying
and recruiting potential peer-advisor candidates for the 2001-2002 academic
school year. We are looking for sophomores and juniors who demonstrate
the following characteristics:
- Evidence of a
strong Christian faith
- Commitment to
academic excellence
- Leadership skills
- Positive communication
and relational capabilities
- Integrity
- Acceptance of
diversity
Please send your
nominations for peer advisor to Erika Mariani in the Office of Residence
Life via email at emariani@spu.edu,
or leave voice mail at (206) 281-2099 by Friday, January 12. We will
be sending invitation letters to those students nominated by January
15.
Offices
Open Late
The Office of University Services will be open until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
January 9, and Wednesday, January 10, for evening students to get their
SPU ID cards. These cards are used to access meal plans, check out materials
from the library and receive admission to and/or discounts on theatre
or sporting events. Students not able to make it during this week are
encouraged to go to University Services during regular office hours,
8:00 a.m.-- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Creative
Writer's Group Starting
Novelists, poets, short-story masters, dreamers, creative writers of
all kinds and creeds, faculty, staff or students: I am building a creative
writers' group for the SPU community and invite you to join us. One
of the best ways to stimulate the writing spirit can be found in the
company of other writers. Anyone flirting with the writing muse is welcome,
whether you're knee-deep in a novel (as I am), caught up in a poetic
whirlwind or just starting out. This informal group offers you a forum
to try out your ideas, share your works in progress and learn a little
more about the writing life (from idea to publication). Writers of all
levels, genres and interests are very welcome. If you are looking for
an open and stimulating literary environment, please join us. The first
meeting is flexibly scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, at
my home at 109 West Bertona Street (the beautiful pink house between
the Ross Commuter parking lot and the new Bertona classrooms on campus).
If you would like to attend or have any questions or suggestions, please
let me know (or stop by). I hope to see you there.
Tony Masinton, humanities program coordinator
For more information, e-mail me at amasinton@spu.edu
or call (206) 281-2670.
Summer
at Casey
Summer requests for a week at Casey are due February 1. All full-time,
regular SPU faculty and staff will receive a reservation form in the
inner-office mail. February 1 is the deadline to submit a request for
a summer reservation in one of the Victorian-style officers' houses
at SPU's historical beach property, Casey Conference Center, located
on Whidbey Island. The turn-of-the-century houses--once a part of the
coastal military fortress known as "Fort Casey"--are available for your
personal vacation use for a nominal booking fee of only $100. The fee
includes up to one week's rental of a house for you and your guests,
use of the outdoor swimming pool and gym, and access to other amenities
at the conference center. To see photos, please visit the Casey web
page at http://www.spu.edu/depts/casey/.
Requests are
currently being accepted for stays during the summer period of June
18 to September 16, 2001. You may submit your request via e-mail, fax
or US mail. Indicate at least three possible vacation weeks on your
request. The results will be distributed by February 28. Due to the
high demand and the "point system" method, it is unlikely for any one
faculty or staff person to be offered a summer reservation more frequently
than every third summer. If you are offered a spot, it is a wonderful
opportunity for your family and friends to enjoy an unforgettable week
in the rural, historical beauty of Casey. Collect rocks on the beach,
fly a kite, dine out, go shopping in Langley and relax at the swimming
pool for hours. It's a great place to go for R & R. Once again, requests
must be submitted by the February 1.
Faculty
and Staff Invited to Tryout
Talent Show tryouts are Tuesday, January 9, and Thursday, January 11,
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Faculty and staff are encourage to audition. There
is a sign-up sheet on the outside of the door at the STUB office, or
you can e-mail Dustin Robinson at dustinr@spu.edu,
or call (206) 281-2864 to reserve your time.
Second
Essence Creative Rally
Come to Martin Square on Wednesday, January 10, for free inspiration
courtesy of the Second Essence staff. Music by Wonderful
and The Dandelion Method as well as the spoken word will be performed.
Festivities start at 4:00 p.m.
Last
Day to Add Classes
The last day to add classes is Tuesday, January 9. Students are able
to register, add and drop courses until 5:00 p.m. on January 9. After
this time, Web registration is no longer available for Winter Quarter.
This is the last day to register for classes including classes that
meet once a week.
More
Registration Deadlines
Students wishing to take a course as pass/no credit or register for
an internship, independent study or individual instruction in music
may do so in Student Academic Services, Demaray Hall 151, through 4:30
p.m. on Wednesday, January 17.
Upcoming
SPU Athletic Events
SPU features not one but two nationally-ranked basketball teams this
week in Brougham Pavilion.
| Thursday,
January 11-- |
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Women's
Basketball vs University of Alaska-Anchorage, Brougham Pavilion,
5:30 p.m. |
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Men's
Basketball vs Seattle University, Brougham Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday,
January 13-- |
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Women's
Basketball vs University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Brougham Pavilion,
5:00 p.m. |
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Men's
Basketball vs Northwest Nazarene, Brougham Pavilion, 7:00 p.m. |
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Rendleman's
"Evil" Article
Assistant Professor of Communication Todd Rendleman's article titled
"'Evil' Images in At Play in the Fields of the Lord: Evangelicals
and Representations of Sexuality in Contemporary Film" has been published
in The Velvet Light Trap: A Critical Journal of Film and Television's
Fall 2000 Edition on Religion and the Media. In the spring, he presented
this essay at the International Communication Association's annual conference
in Acapulco, Mexico.
Wall's
Essay on Habakkuk
Professor of Christian Scriptures Rob Wall's essay, "The Function of
LXX Habakkuk 1:5 in the Book of Acts," has now been published in the
Bulletin for Biblical Research, 10/2 (2000) 247-58. In this study,
Rob defines and then illustrates from Acts a particular understanding
of Scripture's intertextuality -- that is, a narrator's recourse to
earlier texts that thicken meanings communicated to alert readers of
his (inter)text. As always, off-prints are available from Rob to any
who ask.
Hitchcock
Elected to NEATrust
Kathy Hitchcock, associate director of Alumni Relations, has been elected
for a two-year term to the Executive Committee of the National Educational
Alumni Trust. Kathy will represent the small private university interest
while having the perspective of large public institutions because of
her experience at the University of Washington. NEATrust oversees American
Insurance administrators to ensure quality in the marketing and administration
of student and alumni insurance programs. Member schools include over
150 colleges and universities including the University of Alabama, Brandeis,
Carnegie-Mellon, Cal Poly, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, University of
Massachusetts, Seattle University, SPU, SUNY and Texas Tech. The NEATrust
Executive Committee also oversees the distribution of approximately
$225,000 in scholarship monies each year.
Owusu
Speaks on African Health Care
Francis Owusu, assistant professor of geography, participated in a public
forum titled "The United Nations Role in Promoting Health and Human
Rights in Africa." The forum was organized by the Seattle Metropolitan
chapter of the United Nations Association and took place at the University
of Washington. The title of his presentation was "Increasing Health
Care Accessibility in Africa: The Challenges." Over 100 people attended
the forum, which was followed by a lively discussion.
Kelly's
Article on Dirk
Communication Specialist Clint Kelly's article on SPU alum and CBS show
Survivor member Dirk Been has been published in the January/February
2001 issue of New Man, a Christian magazine for men.
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