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

Students representing more than 30 countries arrived at Seattle University for the New Beginning International Student Orientation Program on Sept. 13 and 14. The program acclimates all new international students—undergraduate, transfer and graduate—to their new home away from home. Learn more »

The men's soccer team will face the 23rd ranked UW Huskies at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Championship Field. As always, tickets to home soccer matches are free for faculty and staff. Last week, SU's women's soccer team stunned Portland, which was then number eight in the country.

Mark Markuly, dean of the School of Theology and Ministry was quoted in an Aug. 30 Seattle Times column on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS:  As we prepare to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11, The Commons invites you to share your thoughts on the anniversary. It can be a reflection on what you were doing and experiencing on that day, how the world has changed since then or something else. Send your piece to The Commons.