Faculty With Evening Students
The Office of University Services will be open until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, and Wednesday, October 3, 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 or discounts to theatre or sporting events. Students not able to make it during that week are encouraged to go to University Services during regular office hours, 8-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. University Services is located at 3220 Sixth West, across the street from Hill Hall.

Practice or Learn Spanish
Come join in or just listen at the Spanish Language Table every Thursday from 1-2 p.m. in the Gazebo Room of the SUB. No proficiency level required but note that all conversation will be in Spanish. This is great opportunity for all to hear the language in an informal, non-classroom setting and participate as you are able. Faculty and staff are encouraged to come and practice, share or learn Spanish with students in Spanish. If you have a Spanish version of the Bible, bring it!

Volunteers Are Needed for Phonathon
Volunteer for the 2001 University Fund Phonathon and help bring our alumni up-to-date on what's happening at SPU, including a record enrollment, the new Emerson Residence Hall and women's soccer! Join honorary chair Harland Beery '54 and an all-star team of alumni, faculty, staff and students during the evenings of October 8-11 and October 15-18. We'll provide the training, a great dinner and an opportunity to participate in a relevant and significant event-securing financial support for SPU. Contact Dean Carrell in the Development Office at (206) 281-2083, or e-mail carrell@spu.edu.

Put This Date on Your Calendar
President and Mrs. Eaton will host their annual Christmas Celebration for faculty, staff and their spouses on Thursday, December 6, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Hillford House, located at 600 W. Dravus Street. Invitations will be mailed to your home in November. Meanwhile, be sure and mark your calendar for a wonderful evening of fellowship and holiday cheer. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the President at (206) 281-2111.

Let OCM Know of Students Studying Overseas
If you have a class overseas or are sponsoring a student who is studying independently overseas, please send a list of the students involved to Anne Towler, program coordinator in Campus Ministries, at atowler@spu.edu. Please send this list to OCM before the beginning of each quarter. This will prevent students from having a CFE hold on their registration for the following quarter. If you have any questions, please e-mail Anne.

A Message From Plant Services
We have been receiving increasing complaints about broken doors and doors that will not close on their own. After assessing several of these complaints, it has been discovered that the doors are being blocked open by putting objects between the hinges. While this keeps the door from closing, it breaks the hinges on the door and causes a large repair cost. If a door needs to be blocked open, please use an appropriate doorstop at the base of the door. Please do not jamb open the door hinges. Any of the doors with automatic openers should never be propped open, as it will burn up the motor in the opening device. If you have any questions, contact John Mansfield, manager for building mantenance, at jem@spu.edu.

New Hours for Falcon's Landing
Falcon’s Landing and the espresso cart, Academic Perks, are now combined in the SUB with longer hours of operation on Monday-Friday. Falcon’s Landing, featuring the "Good to Go" section of gourmet sandwiches, salads, treats and drinks, will be open from 8:30 a.m - 8 p.m., Monday - Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday. Academic Perks, offering Starbucks espresso drinks, will operate from 7:30 a.m - 8 p.m., Monday - Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday. You will be receiving more information about all campus dining options in the campus mail, as well as a coupon to use at the new Academic Perks.

Do You Know a College-Bound High School or Transfer Student?
The West Coast Christian College Fair will take place on Monday, October 22, from 6-9 p.m. in the First Free Methodist Church on the SPU campus. The fair provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in Christian higher education to meet with a wide variety of colleges and universities. Admissions professionals representing more than 60 Christian colleges and universities will be represented. Financial aid and scholarship sessions will be offered. For more information, call (206) 281-2558.

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 any changes, call Lindsey Peterson at (206) 281-2533.

Educational Leadership Series Begins October 5
The School of Education brings three of the country's best-known educators to its 2001-2002 SPIRAL Educational Leadership series, titled "Educating with Heart and Soul." The first event on October 5 features Dr. Phil Schlechty, whose most recent book is Shaking Up the Schoolhouse. This event will be held at the Fine Center in First Free Methodist Church. The other speakers in the series are Roland Barth, February 13, 2002, and Parker Palmer, April 23, 2002. Other departmental faculty is welcome to attend at a cost of $50. Spaces are available on a limited basis and need to be requested in advance. Contact Cindy Shannon at (206) 281-2875 for questions or to register.

Falcon Athletics This Week
Visit the Falcon Athletics home page for the latest sports information.

Tuesday, October 2--MEN'S SOCCER v Cal State-Bakersfield, Interbay, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 3-WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL v Saint Martin's, Brougham Pavilion, 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 6--WOMEN'S SOCCER v Western Washington University, Interbay, 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 6--MEN'S SOCCER v Seattle University, Interbay, 7 p.m.

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Ferreiro Reports on Summer in Spain
Alberto Ferriero, professor of history, led the 12th annual study abroad program held at the University of Salamanca in Spain with 20 students. Numerous excursions included outdoor jazz, Carmelite Cadre, tapas, wonderful siestas and more. While in Spain he gave three guest lectures at the John XXIII Ecumenical Center at the Pontifical University of Salamnca to a group of pastors and spouses (Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Methodist). He spoke on on Carmelite prayer, divine mercy devotion and the ecumenical Vatican document "Dominus Iesus." He and his wife then relaxed in Rome for eight days.

Adams Chair of ICRC
SPU University Registrar Ruth Adams is this year's chair of the Inter-College Relations Commission (ICRC), a statewide committee focused on transfer articulations among the state's two- and four- year institutions. In addition, the Washington Association of Independent Colleges and Universities has asked Ruth to participate in the Higher Education Coordinating Board's transfer and articulation action group that will review current policies and practices.

Pope-Levison, Maddox at Asbury College
Two members of the School of Theology are at Asbury College this week for the "The Significance of Wesleyan Thought for the 21st Century" conference. The conference precedes the inauguration of Paul A. Rader as the new president of Asbury. Priscilla Pope-Levison, professor of theology, is presenting a paper exploring the diversity of models of Methodist women in ministry. The paper is titled "The Deaconess Disorder: Lucy Rider Meyer and Iva Durham Vennard." Randy Maddox, Paul T. Walls professor of Wesleyan theology, is presenting an address on "Wesleyans at the Turn of the Millennium: Embracing Our Identity, Discerning Our Mission," and a closing session on "Raising up 'Real Christians' in the 21st Century: Some Wesleyan Advice."

Yanik Designs Scenery for Latest Taproot Theatre Production
Don Yanik, professor of theatre and theatre chair, designed the scenery for the current Taproot Theatre production of "Joyful Noise" by Tim Slover. The production is a behind-the-scenes drama revolving around the events that almost prevented George Frederick Handel's staging of his most famous work, The Messiah. The production runs from September 28 through October 27.

Kelly's New Book for Focus on the Family
Clint Kelly, University Communications specialist, has published his first adventure story for children. Escape Underground is part of the KidWitness series for Focus on the Family's Heritage Builders books. It follows the exploits of a group of Jewish Christian kids who wrestle with issues of prejudice and must flee for their lives in the days following Stephen's martyrdom.

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SPU Celebrates First Anniversary of Scholarly Journal
SPU is celebrating the first year of a new national scholarly journal that it helped launch. Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature, Language, Composition, and Culture, is a journal of scholarly research and writing on teaching in English studies. It has quickly risen to national prominence, with several notices appearing in The Chronicle of Higher Education and published essays by some of the discipline's leading scholars appearing in the journal. SPU joined with Calvin College to provide some of the seed money to fund the journal and has provided several active members for its editorial staff. Christine Chaney, assistant professor of English, helped start the journal and is currently its associate editor for reviews. Susan Gallagher, professor of English, is a member of the editorial board and has an essay titled "Contingencies and Intersections: The Formation of Pedagogical Canons" in the Winter 2001 issue. Pedagogy is published by Duke University Press, the leading scholarly publisher in the humanities, with editorial offices currently located at Calvin College.

Adeney's Editorial for Christianity Today
An editorial by Miriam Adeney, associate professor of global and urban missions, appeared online in Christianity Today.com. The editorial, titled "A Wake-Up Call to Become Global Christians," was written in response to the recent terrorist attacks. Read it online at http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2001/137/35.0.html.

Cochran on KCIS/KCMS Radio
Emily Cochan, president of Associated Students of Seattle Pacific, was interviewed for a news segment on KCIS/KCMS radio on the recent "covenant signing" by SPU students on Wednesday, September 26.

Emerson Hall Featured in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Emerson Hall, SPU's new residence hall featuring suite-style rooms, walk-in closets and private baths, was featured in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on September 25. Students helped design the creative spaces in Emerson, including a courtyard, garden and areas for worship, music and study. Read the story online at http://seattlep-i.nwsource.com/local/40187_dorm25.shtml.

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Staff Positions:
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.

Administrative Assistant—Admissions and Marketing
Assistant Director of Research and Grants—Development
Controller—Finance Office
Executive Assistant to the President—Executive Office
Maintenance Mechanic I—Plant Services
Office Assistant, MSLC (20 hrs/wk)—College of Arts and Sciences
Processing Assistant (temporary, 8 months)—Admissions
Program Coordinator, Degree Completion Program
Reference or Reference/Cataloging Librarian (temporary, 20 hrs/wk)—Learning Resources
Student Financial Services Representative—Student Financial Services
Technical Accountant—Finance Office

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

Faculty Positions:

Assistant Professor, Art
Assistant Professor, Sociology
Dean, School of Theology
Faculty Position in Nursing Leadership
Instructor, Biochemistry
Instructor, Biology
Librarian, Learning Consultants, two vacancies
Professor of Family and Community Nursing