While the 2020–21 academic year was certainly full of challenges, our 教师 and staff never lost sight of our mission to serve students through offering high-quality, Christ-centered education. Faculty worked tirelessly to keep students engaged in an evolving mix of remote and in-person courses.
This year 教师 taught students face-to-face, blended (partly face-to-face and partly online), 或者完全在线, depending on the class' needs and room availability; President Dan Martin ends his nine-year tenure; Dr. 皮特Menjares began serving as interim president on July 1; the 教育学院 turned 100 years old; “学费 Reimagined” was launched, lowering undergraduate tuition rate by 25%.
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang headlines the Virtual Days of Common Learning; the 15th annual Social Venture Plan Competition thrives online for second year; the BioCORE Scholars Program welcomes its largest-ever cohort; the Music Department pivots to perform virtually, 包括 看哪!, an experience to celebrate Christmas and share stories of God’s work in the lives of the SPU community.
Students experienced some of the trials of the homeless though Urban Plunge; Rob Wall, Paul T. Walls Professor of Scripture
和卫斯理研究, co-authored the article, “Reading Scripture as Wesleyans”; New Testament scholar, 牧师. 佳能以扫
麦考利博士给出了
the 2021 virtual Alfred
S. Palmer lecture; juniors and seniors examined the intersection of faith
和业务.
Associate Professor Munyi Shea collaborated on public service announcements for Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans coping with COVID-19-related discrimination; Latreia hosts student-learning and service events with World Relief; new students served 西雅图 through CityQuest; Urban Involvement connects students to volunteer opportunities; students, 教师, and staff send notes to U.S. 退伍军人.
SPU received the NCAA DII President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the 10th year in a row; in January SPU
created schedules comprising local and
in-state competition for men’s and women’s
basketball, soccer, and track and field, as
well as women’s volleyball and 划船; during spring 2021, fall sports of men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball, 在
action along with the usual spring schedules
for outdoor track and field, and women’s
划船.
Gary Ames leaves a lasting legacy; SPU’s beloved annual 神圣的
圣诞之声 音乐会
被重新想象为 看哪!, allowing viewers worldwide to connect and enjoy; an anonymous donor gave the 西雅图 Pacific Seminary more than $1 million for scholarship aid;Giving Day breaks records.
SPU hosted a virtual Homecoming & Family Hub to allow connections from anywhere; in its second year, the SPU voice播客 有超过10个,000 listens across six continents; the 校友 of the Year award collectively honored SPU alumni serving on
the front lines of the global COVID-19 pandemic; the short documentary, 治愈的时间， honored health care workers and is chosen by several film festivals.