Legacy Reception Welcomes 校友 and Children
The 校友 Office hosted 75 alumni families during Orientation in September 2014 for the annual Legacy Reception, honoring alumni whose children are new students at SPU.
首页。coming 2014 Celebrates 校友
Hundreds of alumni from around the country enjoyed a wide-ranging slate of 首页。coming events January 30–February 1, 2014. The lineup included a men’s basketball victory over Western 华盛顿, class and department reunions, the 首页。coming Talent Show, and live theatre performances of “The Miracle Worker.” At the 首页。coming Luncheon, Young Alumnus of the Year Char Beck ’08 was honored for his life and work as a professional photographer. SPU also presented five alumni with Medallion Awards: Bob Ekblad ’82, 格雷西·埃克布莱德1982年毕业, Jim Lyon’74, Michele Weslander Quaid ’91, 还有迈克·奎因，85年.
Alumna Named 华盛顿 State Teacher of the Year
The 2014 华盛顿 State Teacher of the Year is Katie Brown MEd ’09, an English Language Learner (ELL) specialist at Shuksan Middle School in Bellingham, 华盛顿. Katie and her fellow nominees attended a special ceremony at the White House in their honor.
“National Treasure” in Taiwan, Alumna 访问s Campus
Doris Brougham ’53 visited campus on April 3, 2014, joined by the choir she had founded in 1962, 神圣的旋律. Hosted at First Free Methodist Church, the event highlighted Brougham’s work as one of the leading English language teachers in Asia and cofounder of an international gospel radio and television network.
Class of ’64 Celebrates 50-Year Reunion
Graduates from 1964 journeyed back to campus June 13, 2014, in celebration of their 50-year reunion. 校友, including outgoing 校友 Association President Gary Newbill ’64, received special recognition at Ivy Cutting and spent the day reconnecting with old friends.
Jones Named 校友 Director
SPU named Bryan Jones ’99 alumni director, following an interview process that included alumni, 教师, 工作人员, 和学生. He assumed the position on July 1, 2014, bringing previous experience at SPU, including as associate director of admissions and as a development officer. Jones brings to his new role a record of outstanding leadership and managerial experience in SPU’s Office of Undergraduate 招生, and substantial fundraising experience in the Office of Development. A communicator and strategic thinker with a genuine heart for SPU and its mission, Jones has a deep desire to serve the University's alumni and parents.
Teel Family Receives Philanthropy Award
11月14日, 2013, President’s Circle Dinner, the Teel Family was honored with the President’s Award for Philanthropy. This award is given annually to an individual, 夫妇, or family who have made a significant impact on SPU by generously investing their time, 人才, and financial support. The Teel family includes multiple generations of alumni.