Environmental Politics
Doug Bandow of the Young America's Foundation will speak on environmental politics on Tuesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the SUB Fireside Room. Bandow is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, nationally syndicated columnist, former editor of Inquiry magazine and former special assistant to President Reagan. He has written and edited several books, most notably on foreign affairs and Third World development, and has been published in leading newspapers such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. The event is free and the room will be open for the lecture starting at 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact Amber Endres at aendres@spu.edu or Greg Piper at gpiper@spu.edu.

Flutissimo! in Concert
Flutissimo!, a 10-member flute choir now in its 21st year, presents its annual spring concert on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church. Their repertoire includes “Exultate Deo” by Palestrina, “Moderato” by Gieseking, “Sextet” by Doran, “Silver Celebration” by McMichael and “Kyrie” for flute choir and handbells by Hoover. Guest artist, Mime Emjoy Gavino, will join the choir for “Ball Game” by Wells.

Ken Foreman Track and Field Invitational
SPU's lone home track and field meet, the Ken Foreman Invitational, is Saturday, May 12, and you're invited to spend a day in the sun and perhaps pack a picnic while watching some of the top athletes in the nation. In addition to the Falcons, teams from throughout the Northwest are sending their top performers to Husky Stadium as a prelude to the NCAA Championships. All races and jumps will take place at Husky Stadium beginning at 10 a.m., with throwing events at Sealth Stadium in West Seattle. Admission is free.

Cars, Motor Homes Needed
During Memorial Day weekend, 60 SPU students will be traveling to Los Angeles for a service project. They are looking for anyone with cars or motor homes and are willing to drive. They will provide gas and food for those that volunteer to come. They also need CB radios and work supplies. If you can help, e-mail Brandon Wing at bwing@spu.edu.

Second Essence Unveiling
Celebrate campus talent! Second Essence is SPU's annual arts journal, with work by students, faculty, staff and alumni. It includes poetry and prose, color and black-and-white art, and a music CD. Second Essence's unveiling will take place on Monday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. Join us in the Fine Center at First Free Methodist Church for a night of music, art and poetry by SPU's finest creative minds. Dessert will be served. For more information, contact Heather Eggen at heggen@spu.edu, or call (206) 281-2120.

SPU Counseling Center Speaker Series
The SPU Counseling Center is sponsoring a speaking series titled "Coping With Life in the 21st Century." The purpose is to increase the communities awareness of the services provided by the counseling center. The University Counseling Center (UCC) is staffed by a team of mental health professionals and include licensed psychologists, credentialed marriage and family therapists and therapists in training. They provide a full range of psychological services to the greater Seattle area. Clients are individuals, couples, families and children referred to us from schools, churches, agencies and medical settings. The UCC seminars will take place in the Library Seminar Room from 6:30-8 p.m. They are free and open to the public.

Staff Payroll Changes?
The 15th of each month is the last day to make adjustments or additions to your staff payroll check.

Trivia Fans Unite
For a great night out, you can't beat the annual Washington Literacy Trivia Bee, May 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Town Hall in downtown Seattle. The SPU Dream Team of Academe (Eric Hanson, professor of music; Doug Downing, associate professor of economics; and former SPU staff member Tim Surdyk) are in the hunt for the traveling trophy of trivia. Last year the SPU team placed fourth in a field of 30. Hilarious emceeing by NPR's Bill Radke. Great food, silent auction and a good cause. Tickets are just $25 each, and can be reserved by calling (206) 284-4399, extension 115. Join the SPU contingent for a raucous evening of arcane chicanery!

Need Some Spring Cleaning Help?
SPRINT's Project WorkShare is a chance for mission team participants to raise support for their upcoming Summer Break trips. If you need help with your spring cleaning or yard work (or anything else), you can hire SPRINTers for a suggested donation of $12 per person per hour. Project WorkShare students will be available May 5 and May 19. Contact the SPRINT office at least one week in advance if you would like to hire students. Contact SPRINT Fundraising Coordinator Brian Larsen at (206) 286-6326, or e-mail blarsen@spu.edu.

SPRINT Fun Run Is May 12
The first SPRINT Fun Run will take place on Saturday, May 12, beginning in the Loop at 9 a.m. Runners, walkers, skaters and bikers will have the choice of two courses, from SPU to Gas Works Park or Husky Stadium. Prizes awarded for most money raised! All proceeds will benefit the SPRINT Endowment Fund. Look for more details on the Fun Run posters in the Student Union Building or call the SPRINT office at (206) 281-2491.

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Eaton Quoted in Washington CEO
SPU President Philip Eaton was quoted in last month's Washington CEO magazine in a story on Washington's higher education system. Eaton was the only private university president quoted in the story.

Knight on Northwest Cable News
Ken Knight, professor of information systems and management, recently appeared on Northwest Cable News in a business story on the Micron Electronic company.

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Welcome, Murray and Tiffany
The Office of Human Resources would like the SPU community to join us in welcoming the following new employees:

Murray Lawson, new director of University Services, starts work on May 7.
Tiffany Keene joins the University Communications staff as the performing groups coordinator.

Contact information for these new employees is available on the SPU White Pages or through their departments.

Ellis Book on Education
New York publisher Eye on Education Inc. recently released the third edition of Research on Educational Innovations by SPU Professor of Education Art Ellis. Ellis focuses major educational innovations that have achieved widespread influence across America. By appealing to published research, the book separates “brand new mediocrities” from programs and curriculums judged excellent on their own merits, regardless of whether they’re old or new.

Hanson Adjudicates, Conducts
Eric Hanson, professor of music, recently adjudicated the Lake Washington Solo and Ensemble Contest. Last month he conducted the Northwest Mahler Festival Orchestra, Chorus and soloists in a special performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2, the Resurrection Symphony, in Meany Hall on the University of Washington campus. The performance was broadcast on Easter Sunday afternoon on KING-FM.

Drovdahl Named Interim Dean
Bob Drovdahl, professor of Christian ministry and education, has been named the interim dean of the School of Theology.

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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—Executive Office
Administrative Assistant—University Counseling Center
Admissions Counselor (2 positions)—Admissions
Assistant Director of Student Programs for InterCultural Affairs—Student Life
Assistant Researcher & Data Manager—Washington School Research Center
Computer Services Manager, II—Student Academic Services
Director of Corporate and Foundation Gifts—University Advancement
Executive Assistant to the President—Executive Office
Maintenance Mechanic I—Plant Services
Records Assistant—Facility Management
Residence Life Coordinator (10 month)—Office of Residence Life
Security Officer I—Safety and Security
Student Financial Services Representative—Student Financial Services
Systems Analyst—Admin System—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 Marion Heard at (206) 281-2508 with any questions about a job opening or to refer potential faculty members to SPU.

Faculty Positions:
Announcement Of An Opening in the School of Education
Assistant Professor of Apparel Design
Assistant Professor of Biology
Dean, School of Business and Economics
Dean, School of Theology
Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication
Assistant Professor or Education
Professor of Family and Community Nursing
Associate Professor/Professor of Graduate Education
Assistant Professor in Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics
Faculty Position in Nursing Leadership

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