A Message from the Dean

"My liberal arts education simply instilled in me the importance of asking 'why and how?'"

"My takeaways were a solid foundation of a Jesuit education and a real purpose for applying social justice in all that I do."

"I believe that the future will belong to those who are flexible thinkers, who have a broad understanding of science, culture, and history."

"The term 'well-rounded individual' is often used lightly, but in a very real sense, my liberal arts education has prepared me for a career in many different fields by developing my communication skills and expanding my knowledge of the world and its cultures."

These are just a few of the many voices that have let us know why they value their Seattle University liberal arts education. Join them in sharing the impact Seattle University has made in your life. Please respond to this email with a short statement on how your SU liberal arts education has prepared you for the challenges of today. The email should include your statement (100 words or less), your name, major, graduation year, current place of employment, and recent accomplishments. Help the next generation of Seattle University students and add your voice. A well-rounded individual not only succeeds for the next four years, but for a lifetime.

To learn more about our Value of a Liberal Arts Education project, please visit  seattleu.edu/artsci/value-liberal-arts/. 

On April 12, we will be hosting a panel discussion entitled: Personal, Professional, Lifelong: The Return on Investment of Your Liberal Arts Degree. Please contact David Chow for details. 

You can share your SU experience and give others the opportunity to succeed as flexible thinkers. Give to the College of Arts and Sciences today.  

Thank you for your support and I hope to see you soon on campus!

David V. Powers, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Seattle University
Tel: 206-296-5300    Fax: 206-296-5997