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Contents
Notes and Reminders
Calendar of Events
Dates to Remember
Quick Resources
Questions and Comments
 
Events
Calendar
From
sporting events to theatre productions, learn what’s happening on
campus this quarter. Is
God Really in Charge?
Today the world's stage is full of uncertainty and violence. Author and
Professor of Theology Clark Pinnock, Ph.D., gives the Palmer Lecture,
"How Sovereign Is God? From Augustine to Arminius and Beyond."
When: October 21,
2002 Where: First Free Methodist Church
Time: 7:30 p.m. | Cost: Free
For more information: Call 206/281-2125.
Falcons
Soccer Is a Kick!
Men's soccer aims takes on cross-town rival, Seattle University. Women's
soccer is storming into its second season, taking on Central Washington
University. Watch both teams take on two Great Northwest Athletic Conference
rivals!
Men's
Soccer
When: November 1, 2002
Where: Interbay Stadium, Seattle
Time: 7 p.m.
Women's
Soccer
When: November 2, 2002
Where: Interbay Stadium, Seattle Time: 3 p.m. | Cost: $5 general admission/$3
youth/students/seniors
For more information: Call 206/281-2085.
An Autumn
Evening of Choral Music
Relax during a hectic week by listening to SPU's premier choirs and ensembles
— the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Men's Choir and Women's Choir.
When: November 7,
2002 ? Where: First Free Methodist Church | Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free
| For more information: Call 206/281-2205.
Tony
Campolo on AIDS
Anthony Campolo, Ph.D., a frequent guest on TV's Nightline, Politically
Incorrect and CNN, returns to SPU for a public lecture and symposium on
a Christian response to HIV/AIDS, "For the Sake of the Children —
Spiritual Triumph Over HIV/AIDS."
When: November 12,
2002 | Where: First Free Methodist Church
Time: 7 p.m. | Cost: Free
For more information: Call 206/281-2966.
Looney Old Women in Mainstage Production
The 41st theatre season kicks off with the madcap comedy, "Arsenic
and Old Lace." Meet the eccentric Brewster ladies in this classic
American comedy by Joseph Kesselring.
When: November 14-16
and 22-23, 2002 | Where: Bach Theatre, SPU | Time: 7:30 p.m. | Cost: $10
general admission and $8 students/seniors
For more information and tickets: Call 206/281-2959.
An Autumn Evening of Instrumental Music
Before the holiday season crowds into your days, listen to the sounds
of SPU's popular instrumental groups — Symphonic Wind Ensemble,
Percussion Ensemble and Flutissimo!
When: November 16,
2002 | Where: First Free Methodist Church | Time: 7:30 p.m. | Cost: Free
| For more information: Call 206/281-2205.
Public Lecture: "Soul Survivor" Author on SPU Campus
Popular author and editor of Christianity Today, Philip Yancey, comes
to campus with this public lecture, "What You’ll Find in the
Christian Faith and Nowhere Else."
When: November 21,
2002 | Where: First Free Methodist Church | Time: 7:30 p.m. | Cost: Free
| For more information: Call 206/281-2699.
Holiday Music at Benaroya Hall
Begin the Advent season with matchless holiday music. Hear "The Sacred
Sounds of Christmas" with the SPU Concert Choir and Symphonic Wind
Ensemble in Seattle's premier concert facility.
When: December 1,
2002 | Where: Benaroya Hall | Time: 4 p.m. | Cost: General admission $15
| For more information and tickets: Call Ticketmaster 206/628-0800 or
visit www.ticketmaster.com.
A
Holiday Tradition
One of the most anticipated events on the SPU campus is Tradition —
and you're invited. Join the carolers, take a sleigh ride and hear the
Christmas story.
When: December 6,
2002 | Where: Tiffany Loop, SPU | Time: 7 p.m. | Cost: Free | For more
information: Call 206/281-2126.
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A Message From Les Steele
Dear Graduate Students,
I am excited to extend a warm welcome back to all returning graduate students
and a warm welcome to all new graduate students. I hope this newsletter
finds you settling in to your classes and new routine and that you are
finding your courses invigorating and challenging.
These are unsettling times for us with concerns for the economy and the
threat of terrorism ever on our minds. Some argue that this is not the
time to focus on education; however, I believe just the opposite is true.
These are the precise times that we should focus on thinking clearly and
constructively about the future. We need to press our thinking and our
doing towards a hopeful future.
Now is the time, through education, to engage the culture and change the
world. Blessings to all of you as you move ahead this term.
Les Steele, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Seattle Pacific University
Notes and Reminders
SPU Graduate
Student Population Profile
From academic discipline to age range, read below to learn the latest
compiled statistics about the Seattle Pacific graduate student population.
Fall
2001 Graduate Student Statistics
Number of graduate students: 662
| Area
of Study |
| Clinical
Psychology (Ph.D.) |
15.86% |
| Business Administration
(M.B.A.) |
13.44% |
| Marriage and
Family Therapy (M.S.) |
10.88% |
| Education (Ph.D.)
|
10.12% |
| Educational
Leadership |
9.52% |
| Teaching (M.A.) |
8.76% |
| School Counseling |
6.80% |
| Information Systems
Management (M.S.) |
4.98% |
| Sport and Exercise
Leadership (M.A.) |
4.53% |
| Nursing (M.S.N.) |
4.53% |
| Curriculum and
Instruction (M.A., online) |
3.78% |
Teaching English
to
Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.) |
3.47% |
| Curriculum and
Instruction (M.A.) |
3.32% |
| Place
of Residence |
|
| Washington |
96% |
| Oregon |
2% |
| Other United
States |
2% |
| FT
or PT Student |
|
| Full-Time Student |
30% |
| Part-Time Student |
70% |
| Gender |
|
| Male |
35% |
| Female |
65% |
| Ethnic
Breakout |
|
| International
|
5%
|
| African
American |
3%
|
| Native
American |
1%
|
| Asian,
Pacific Islander |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| White,
Non-Hispanic |
77%
|
| Unknown |
6% |
| |
| Age
Breakout |
|
| Under 25 |
10% |
| 25-29 |
28%
|
| 30-34 |
19%
|
| 35-39 |
12%
|
| 40-49 |
22%
|
| 50
or Older |
9% |
FERPA and SPU: What You Should Know
The Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that limits
access to the information students provide to the University. Student
records are a necessary part of the educational process. At Seattle Pacific
University we respect your right to privacy and take seriously our responsibility
to safeguard the information you have entrusted to us. To learn more about
FERPA, click on the above link.
Financial
Aid Update
Seattle Pacific University will cut credit balance checks on or after
the seventh day of each quarter. Resident students will be sent an e-mail
when their check is ready to pick up in Student Financial Services and
checks will be mailed to non-resident students. If a student wishes for
Seattle Pacific to keep the credit balance on their student account to
offset future charges, they must notify Student Financial Services before
the seventh day of each quarter.
If a student wishes to obtain their credit balance earlier than the time
specified above, the student, along with the presentation of an SPU ID
card or other ID, must request withdrawals of credit balances from his
or her account in writing. To allow adequate processing time, withdrawal
of credit balances will take 24 hours from date of request.
Please include a student identification number and signature, and mail
the balance withdrawal to SPU, Student Financial Services, 3307 Third
Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119, or fax the request to 206/281-2835.
Winter Quarter
Early Registration
Early registration begins November 25, 2002, for Winter Quarter. This
includes online registration. In order to participate, students must have
their account balance paid in full. For questions about Web registration,
please e-mail Student Academic Services at sasinfo@spu.edu.
Computer
and Technology Updates
Follow the above link for updates from SPU on the technology issues of
concern to your graduate experience.
Acceptable
Use Policies: Users of SPU information
technology resources are expected to know and abide by the University’s
“Acceptable Use Policies.” Become familiar with these expectations
by visiting www.spu.edu/help/policies.html.
Anti-Virus Software: SPU has
entered into a campus-wide software license agreement with Network Associates
for the current academic year. All SPU students, faculty and staff are
now licensed to use McAfee’s antivirus programs on their campus
and home computers. The license covers McAfee VirusScan (for Windows)
and Virex for Macintosh. Please visit www.spu.edu/help/mcafeelicense.asp
for details on how to obtain your personal copy of the software.
MARS,
E-mail and Other Computer Accounts: As a student, an SPU
e-mail account is automatically created for you. Go to the Computer
Resources Menu (MARS) of Banner for information on all your computer
accounts and initial, temporary passwords.
Microsoft Licensing Agreement: All
of campus is licensed to use some of the latest software from Microsoft.
Visit www.spu.edu/help/campuslicense.asp
for more information.
NetStore:
You can save files to a confidential network folder and access them
from any connected computer. For details, visit www.spu.edu/help/networking/netstore.asp.
WebSpace:
Are you interested in developing your own Web page? Details are available
at www.spu.edu/help/webtools/webspace.asp.
A Note
About Viruses: Viruses and other yuck can be easily spread
through email. To avoid infecting your computers and proliferating a
harmful virus do not open e-mail from people that you do not know, and
only open attachments that you are expecting.
A Note
About SPAM: Unsolicited, often rude e-mail
is on the increase. And while there are no ideal solutions, a few sensible
practices will help keep unsolicited e-mail to a minimum:
- Never reply to
an unwanted e-mail; replying (or unsubscribing to something you’ve
never subscribed to) only confirms your address.
- Consider setting
up Microsoft Outlook (included with Office XP) as your e-mail client,
and from there set up rules and filters so that unwanted mail is automatically
deleted.
Computer
Help is Just a Click Away: Did you know that CIS’
primary technical support resource for students is available 24 hours
a day? Jammed with tips, resources and FAQs. For more information,
the CIS Help Pages are always there to help you visit www.spu.edu/help.
Important
Dates
| Last
Day to Withdraw From Classes |
November 8 |
| Veterans Day
(Holiday) |
November
11 |
| Winter Registration
for Graduates Begins |
November 25 |
| Thanksgiving
(Holiday) |
November
28-29 |
| Winter Registration
for Non-Admitted Students Begins |
December 2 |
| Last Class for
Day Classes |
December
6 |
| Final Examinations
or Last Class for all Evening Classes |
December
9-12 |
| Final Examinations
for all Day Classes |
December
9-11 |
| Grades Available
Online |
December
23 |
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| First
Week of the Quarter Dates for Winter Quarter 2003 |
| Winter Quarter
Class Instruction Begins |
January 6 |
| Waitlist Ends |
January
7 |
| Last Day to
Register or Add Courses |
January
10 |
Quick
Resources
Find
what you need on campus — from an SPU ID card to class registration
information. Click
here for a compilation of office hours, phone numbers and other
details to make graduate student life a little easier.
Questions, Comments, Feedback
We're interested in hearing your feedback about The Graduate Review
and how it can be used to better meet your needs. Please send any comments
or questions via e-mail to sasinfo@spu.edu.
If you have a story idea or suggestion for a future issue, please contact
sarahjio@spu.edu.
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