Flexpasses Now Available
Flexpasses for July 1-June 30, 2002, are now available. If you are full- time faculty or staff (.75 FTE), you are eligible to receive a Flexpass. For those of you new to SPU, Flexpasses are purchased from Metro each year and then provided to full-time faculty and staff at no charge. Flexpasses may be used on buses anywhere that King County Metro and Sound Transit travel. Please be sure to stop by the Office of Safety and Security to pick up a Flexpass. If you have any questions about this program, contact Yvonne Miller in Safety and Security at (206) 281-2922.

Churches Near SPU
It's time to update the "Guide to Local Churches" produced by the Office of Campus Ministries (OCM) for students. If you would like to make sure your church is listed, visit the OCM Web site and click on the "Guide to Area Churches" http://www.spu.edu/depts/campmin/. Please e-mail Pam Christensen at pjchris@spu.edu if your church is not listed or if the information listed is not correct. Thank you for your assistance.

Updating Your Voice Mail and E-Mail
Just a reminder that if you are out of your office for vacation or sick leave, please update your voice message as a courtesy to on- and off-campus callers. You can also program Microsoft Outlook to send an "Out of the Office" e-mail for all incoming e-mails while you're away. To do this, select the Tools menu in Outlook and then select "Out of Office" assistant.

Staff Payroll Change?
The 15th of each month is the last day to make adjustments or additions to your staff payroll check. If you have an change, call Lindsey Peterson at (206)281-2533.

There's Still Stuff Left
There are still some surplus Marston/Watson desks and dressers available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis for faculty and staff personal use. They are located on the 5th Avenue West streetscape. You need to arrange for your own pick up and delivery. Please don't take the plywood, 2x4's, 4x4's or any other construction related materials. The construction fencing is generally locked at night, so it is better to pickup any items you want during the day.

SPU Mug Giveaway
More than 400 SPU plastic mugs are available for free to any person or department. If you, your department, church or organization would like them, please contact Nathan Brouwer at brouwer@spu.edu.

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John West in The Seattle Times
An editorial written by Associate Professor of Political Science John West about the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding the use of public school buildings by religious groups was recently published in The Seattle Times. Read his editorial online at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/134309315_relig22.html.

Doug Downing on NW Cable News
Doug Downing, associate professor of economics, was interviewed for a news segment on Northwest Cable News about the recent court decision affecting Microsoft. Doug was interviewed on June 28.

Nursing Camp Featured on KOMO-TV
A news story on SPU's Nursing Camp, held each year by the School of Health Science for high school students considering a career in nursing, was broadcast on KOMO-TV (Channel 4) on June 29. Ruby Englund, associate professor of nursing, and several nursing camp students, were interviewed.

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Mitchell Publishes Two Articles
Sarah Mitchell, University Communications specialist, recently had two articles on the herb lavender published in Metropolitan Living and Northwest Garden News. Read the story in Metropolitan Living online at http://www.metliving.com/slice.html.

Welcome, New Staff
The Office of Human Resources would like the SPU community to join us in welcoming the following new employees. Contact information is available on the SPU White Pages or through their departments.

Marie VanNorman Bale has joined the graduate psychology program as program coordinator.

Jill Haarsma will be transferring from her post in University Advancement to Academic Affairs where she will serve as the office manager for academic affairs.

Duane Baker is now a regular, part-time employee with the Washington School Research Center, serving as the director of school information services. He previously held this post on a temporary basis.

Cindy Hubbert is now a regular, part-time employee on the Blakely Island campus where she serves as guest services coordinator.

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For more information on all current staff vacancies, please access the following resources: http://www.spu.edu/depts/hr/jobs.html; the job line at (206) 281-2065, or stop by the HR office. Please call Kathleen Abbott at (206) 281-2591 with any questions about a job opening or to refer potential employees to SPU.

Staff Positions:
Administrative Assistant—Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Assistant Director of Campus Ministries—Campus Ministries
Assistant Director of Student Programs for InterCultural Affairs—Student Life
Budget Assistant (24 hr/wk)—School of Education
Continuing Education Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant (32 hr/wk)—School of Education
Continuing Education Marketing Coordinator—School of Education
Communications Specialist/Systems Administrator—Computer & Information Services
Course Processing Coordinator (32 hr/wk)—Student Academic Services
Executive Assistant to the President—Executive Office
Maintenance Mechanic I—Plant Services
Office Assistant—School of Education
Records Assistant-Facility Management
Senior Event Coordinator—University Advancement
Student Financial Services Counselor-Student Financial Services
Student Financial Services Representative-Student Financial Services
Systems Analyst-Webmaster—Computer and Information Systems

For more information on all current faculty vacancies, please access the following resources: http://www.spu.edu/depts/provost/fac-jobs.html Please call (206) 281-2508 with any questions about a job opening or to refer potential faculty members to SPU.

Faculty Positions:
Dean, School of Theology
Professor of Family and Community Nursing
Associate Professor/Professor of Graduate Education
Assistant Professor in Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
Faculty Position in International Relations/Geography
Faculty Position in Nursing Leadership

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