The Commons: A gathering place for Seattle University faculty and staff

Mechanical Shop Lead Mike Mullen, right, who moonlights as SU’s “Mayor,” recently visited with Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn for what aides to both officials described as a cordial, but frank discussion of common issues.

Photo Contest: Do you have a photo of yourself with a celebrity? Send it to The Commons to be enrolled in a drawing for a $10 gift card to Starbucks.

On a recent “Redhawk Friday” the Marketing Communications office was visited by Eli Christopher’s almost seven-month-old daughter Selena, and as you can see, the youngster not only showed up in appropriate attire but also unleashed her inner Redhawk by energetically flapping her arms for the camera. Do you have a photo of yourself or a loved one dressed in Redhawk gear that you’d like to share? Send it to The Commons to be included in SU Snapshot.

Did you miss Groovin' on the Green, SU's first Concert for Community? Click on a video clip and visit a slideshow to get a flavor of the event and the four great musical acts that took the stage for the free, family-friendly event.

This is one of the great summer shots that faculty and staff have submitted to The Commons. Visit Summer 2010 to find out who took the picture and where, and to see the other photos that have been sent in. (And please keep 'em coming...send shots of your summer experiences so far by e-mailing theem@seattleu.edu.)