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Campus News & Events
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Winter Connections alumni e-newsletter
From Alumni, Parent, and Family Relations: In mid-December, more than 35,000 °µÍøTV alumni received the winter 2026 issue of Connections e-newsletter which included a video of the second annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, theTwo Years of Impact flipbook, a recent alumni survey created by psychology students, and more. .
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Camp Casey available for official °µÍøTV business
A message from Jake Carlson, executive director of Camp Casey. For 68 years, Seattle Pacific was the proud steward of Camp Casey. The YMCA is committed to ensuring that °µÍøTV's legacy and tradition live on, and colleges, departments, and programs have access to exclusive benefits at Camp Casey. Whether you're planning a department retreat, an off-site course enrichment, or an athletics getaway, take advantage of these special offerings designed just for you!
That's right, we charge the exact same rate to °µÍøTV as we did before the transition (50% off lodging/meeting spaces, 20% off meals). Host staff retreats, team-building events, and leadership trainings at Camp Casey at a special rate. For groups from 3 to 300, choose to stay overnight in a house, large dorm with private rooms, or even bunkhouses. We've folded the (former) Fort Casey Inn into the larger operations of the camp, so now your group can stay in these cozy, two-bedroom cottages.
The pool and Sealab are back up and running, and the 120-year old maple floors in the gymnasium have been restored for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball! We also added archery, a climbing wall, and giant slides to add to your group's experience. All of these new amenities are available to you!
Contact CampCasey@ymca-snoco.org to make your reservation.
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Jan. 14: Compost Kaleidoscope in partnership with Cedar Grove Composting
The Faith & Science Club will host "Compost Kaleidoscope" in partnership with Cedar Grove Composting, °µÍøTV Dining, and °µÍøTV Facilities, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 12–4 p.m. in the Eaton Discovery Room (Room 110). Come and see how compost is created at the Cedar Grove facility and choose what compostables can and cannot be put in a campus compost container. Answer questions correctly from the spinning wheel and win prizes (while supplies last)! The Eaton Greenhouse will be open to see compost used in a practical way. Please join us and pass this message to your students.
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Youth volleyball clinics
A message from Athletics: We are offering winter junior volleyball clinics for 5th-9th graders beginning Thursday, Jan. 8. These are beginner and intermediate range clinics designed to be fun, safe, and encouraging places to work on some new skills and practice what players already know along with members of our coaching staff and our current volleyball team! The clinics will be 6–-7:45 p.m. on most Thursdays in January and February. .
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Faculty/Staff Bulletin deadline
The Faculty/Staff Bulletin is published every Monday during the academic year. The next Bulletin will be published on Jan. 12, and the next deadline is Thursday, Jan. 8.
If you have information or event news, send it as soon as possible with an image or graphic to Bulletin editor Tracy Norlen at fsb-editor@spu.edu. Submissions may be edited for clarity and will be published for two consecutive issues; they can be resubmitted for an additional two weeks.
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Faculty & Staff News
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Kresser's article published
An article by Katie Kresser, professor of art and visual studies, is featured in the fall-themed issue of Christian Scholar's Review. In this issue, edited by Biola University's Tim Muehlhoff (Winsome Conviction Project), scholars from a range of disciplines explore the theme of "Perspective-Taking." .
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Lugioyo's article published
An article by Brian Lugioyo, dean of Seattle Pacific Seminary, titled “,” was published in Perspectivas, v.22 (2025), 90-94. This volume of Perspectivas collected the installation sermons and speeches from Latina/o presidents and deans of theological schools and seminaries. Lugioyo’s installation sermon engages with a rich set of parables and images to beautifully articulate the critical importance and responsibility of theological education. Recognizing the power of words to shape community and imagination, he calls on his colleagues and community to take seriously their “scribal” task of balancing the new and the old.
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Overstreet at Hugo House
Jeffrey Overstreet, associate professor of English and writing, will interview author Tim Greiving on his new biography of renowned film composer John Williams at the Hugo House on Thursday, Jan. 8, 6–8 p.m. Williams wrote the memorable scores and themes for a number of popular movies — among them Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, and the Harry Potter series. He earned more Oscar nominations than any individual artist in the history of the motion picture Academy. .
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Welcome, Rachael Kamwesa
Please join the Office of Human Resources in welcoming Rachael Kamwesa, coordinator of spiritual formation in Student Ministries.
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Falcon Features
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Van Snow featured in Seattle magazine
. The profile follows her career and recent launch of her own PR firm. In the article, Van Snow says, "°µÍøTV teaches you how to engage with culture and change the world,” she recalls. “I learned that I could make a career but also make a difference in the world. I wanted to give a voice to the voiceless.”
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Milestones
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In memoriam: Professor Emerita Marilyn Severson
Professor Emerita of European Studies and French Marilyn Severson died on Dec. 30. She taught at °µÍøTV for 25 years. In her academic career, she’s led the °µÍøTV Foreign Languages Department; wrote books, including Masterpieces of French Literature, and led students on several study tours to France. When she retired in 2004, Response magazine published a short tribute to her long tenure at °µÍøTV. A memorial service was held on Jan. 4 at Queen Anne Presbyterian Church.
and a recording of the memorial service is available on the church's Facebook page.
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