March 2013 Events

Search For Meaning Bookfest
Saturday, March 9th|Seattle University Campus
Alumni Relations Open House (During Bookfest)
10AM - 2PM
Admissions and Alumni Relations Building

Choirs - Lenten Prayer Concert: An Instrument of Peace
Saturday, March 9, 2013| 8-9:30PM

WAC Tournament
March 12-16 | Las Vegas
Men and Women's Basketball

Alumni Relations Happy Hour in Las Vegas
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013| 4-6PM
Stardust Suite| Orleans Hotel and Casino 
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"Cracking the Codes: Systems of Racial Inequity" Premiere Film Screening and Community Conversation
Wednesday, March 13, 2013| 6:30 - 9PM

Surprising Resignation of the Pope Throws 
the Door Open
Thursday, March 14, 2013|12:30-1:30PM
Wyckoff Auditorium with Fr. Pat Howell, S.J. 

Student Chamber Music Concert
Thursday, March 14, 2013 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Alumni Day of Prayer with Pat O'Leary, S.J., 
and Cissy McLane
Saturday, March 16, 2013 | 9AM - 3PM

Spirituality on Tap Featuring Brendan Busse, S.J.
March 19 & 20, 2013| 7-9 PM 

San Diego Alumni Reception 
Thursday, March 21, 2013| 6 - 8PM
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San Francisco Alumni Reception
Friday, March 22, 2013| 6 - 8 PM 
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Stay Tuned For These Events

Portland, OR Alumni Chapter Reception
Wednesday, April 3, 2013| 5:30 - 8:30PM 
Cha Taqueria & Bar
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School of Law 40th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, April 11,2013| 5:30 - 7:30PM

Career Expo
Wednesday, April 10, 2013| 11AM - 2PM 

Awards Ceremony and Artists' Reception - Imagining the World: Study Abroad Photography Exhibit
Thursday, April 11, 2013 | 5 - 7PM 
 

Brahm's Music Series
April 11 & 13 | 7:30PM
April 12 & 14| 3:00PM

28th Annual Alumni Awards
Tuesday, April 16th|5:30pm
Register now!

Alumni Day of Service
Saturday, April 27, 2013| 8:30AM - 1:30PM

Albers Executive Speaker Series
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013|5:30 - 6:30PM 
With Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow.com

Arts and Sciences Alumni Seminars 
Re-visioning Classics of our Literature
April 9 - June 4, 2013 

SU Athletics Red Tie Celebration
Saturday, May 18, 2013| 5:00PM

Career Services:
Tools for Career Transition:
A Workshop for SU Alumni Looking for a Job,
a Career Change, Or a Re-Start.
April 23, 30| May 7, 14 |6:30-8:30 PM

Vocational Discernment: Living Into Questions
Thursday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Visit our athletics site to stay up to date on SU Sports.

Recently Seattle University invited two national leaders, Dr. Sharon Parks and Chris Lowney, to campus to speak with students, faculty, staff and community members about leadership and meaning making. Former Jesuit and JP Morgan executive, and author of the book,Heroic Leadership, Lowney said “A true leader respects the dignity of others while unlocking their potential.” Dr. Parks, best known for her book Big Questions, Worthy Dreams reflected, that a true mentor is one who sees you and recognizes your gifts even before you do. She challenged Seattle University with the question, “Is a mentoring community available to all students?”

As Career Services prepares to relaunch the Redhawk Network Mentor Program this month, we are asking alumni to sign up to be a mentor to a Seattle University student. Below is the link to sign up and let us know the ways you are available to mentor,  e.g. offer an informational interview, talk with a student by phone or in person, participate in a workshop or on a panel, etc. You can select the amount of time and the way in which you want to mentor. Thank you for being a part of developing the next generation of Seattle University leaders! Below the “Login” button, click “Click here to complete your mentor profile!”

Career Services Benefits for Alumni:

Career Services offers support to our alumni who may be seeking a change. Whether a change of perspective, position, employer or career path, we are here to assist you. Below you will find a list of career services we offer to alumni:

•   4-Part Career Development Workshop Series  
•   3 one-on-one advising appointments per year
•   Access to the Redhawk Network, a database of employers and job  postings
•   Involvement in career fairs and other professional networking events

Visit Career Services to get more details and register for professional development events today!

What do a full time high school teacher, bike aficionado, Contemplative Leaders in Action participant and brewery founder/owner have in common?  A Jesuit education.  This month’s Alumni Living the Mission is Seattle University alumna Haley Woods who though crunched for time, finds meaning among her commitments.  Thanks to herroots in Ignatian pedagogy, gleaned from her time in the Masters in Teaching program at SU and ongoing participation in Magis’ Contemplative Leaders in Actionprogram, Haley integrates reflective practices throughout her day, be it while driving to work, building a barstool or concocting a new IPA.  Click here to read her reflection. 

Upcoming Magis Programs:

Alumni Day of Prayer with Pat O'Leary, S.J., and Cissy McLane – Saturday, March 16, 2013  (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Spirituality on Tap with Brendan Busse, S.J. – Wednesday, March 20, 2013  (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

National Jesuit Alumni Day of Service - Saturday, April 27, 2013  (8:30 AM – 1:30 PM), registration opens March 12^th!


To register for these or to read about our other programs, visit the Magis website or email us.

A Jesuit education implores one to go forth and ignite the world, and to share our compassion and commitment to the world as members of a global community. No event encompasses this idea of community and engaging the world better than the National Jesuit Alumni Day of Service.
  

The Alumni Day of Services invites all those who are the product of a Jesuit education across the country to come together and serve their local community. Last year was Seattle University’s first year participating in the National Alumni Jesuit Day of Service. Seventy five Jesuit-educated alumni from all over the Puget Sound region came together to serve their community and live out their Jesuit values.

 “I enjoyed the opportunity to put my hands where my checkbook usually goes. I usually go by giving; occasionally it’s nice to give by going. I also enjoyed the opportunity to work with alumni from other SJ campuses.” said one alum who attended last year.  

The mission of this event is to foster the ongoing formation of men and women for others. Those who participate can see the life-changing and enduring impact of their Jesuit education first hand. Participants may have come from different backgrounds, states, and universities but all share the same core values of a Jesuit education. Another attendee from last year, felt deeply engaged by that shared purpose saying, “I felt a sense of mutuality in the demonstration of care. It was the first SU service experience I’ve had where I palpably felt like I was ‘engaging the world.’”   

Seattle University is again filled with a sense of passion and excitement as we prepare for the National Jesuit Alumni Day of Service on April 27^th, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This year our focus is on food justice and all of our volunteer locations reflect this in some way. Come join us in this unique service opportunity.  Learn more and register!

We’re excited to introduce a new monthly column we’re calling the Recent Alumni Spotlight.  We could think of no better way to kick off this column, then to feature our 2013 Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award winner, Santa Maria Rivera.
 

Santa grew up in Yakima as a first generation Mexican American. In Santa’s family he was the first to graduate from high school, so college educated role models were not readily available. Santa’s path to Seattle University was an unconventional one. There were no online college applications filed during senior year, or group tours to explore the urban oasis that is the Seattle University campus.

Santa began his college career at Wenatchee Community College where he took to the soccer field. Soccer would act as a key to Santa, opening up doors and opportunities.

“I come from a very tough place,” Rivera said in a brief documentary about his life. “I would not be the person I am today if it weren’t for the opportunities that this sport was able to give me.” It was Santa’s skills on the soccer pitch that caught the attention of Seattle University soccer coach Pete Fewing.

When Pete saw Santa play, he knew he had someone special on his hands. He took Santa under his wing, and convinced him to transfer to Seattle U so that Santa could play for the Redhawks. During his junior season playing for the Redhawks, Santa led SU to a National Championship and went on to play for the Sounders for two years. After his two year stint as a Sounder Santa returned to Seattle University to complete his History Degree and graduated in 2008.

After his graduation from Seattle University, he went on to embody the values of his Jesuit education, as a mentor to at-risk middle school students and youth coach for C Alliance. He’s able to provide encouragement, educational support and coaching to the next generation of soccer players. Santa coached the C Alliance team to their first undefeated season in 13 years. He acts as the spokesperson for Golazo, an all-natural sports drink company that encourages youth soccer players to pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. In his minority outreach role at Redept, Inc., Santa  develops and administers a program to give young Latinos access to athletic programs and higher education to help them develop leadership abilities and strong decision making skills.  

 While nominating Santa for this award, David Chow , of Seattle University’s  College of Arts and Sciences, called him the voice of hope for the Washington State Latino community.”  We are very proud to be able to honor someone who gives so much of themselves, with an alumni award. If you’d like to join us in honoring Santa Maria Rivera, and other outstanding Seattle University community members, we invite you to attend the Alumni Awards Celebration on April 16^th.

Would you like to be featured in our Young Alumni Spotlight?  Do you know someone we should highlight?  Comment here or send an email to alumni@seattleu.edu.