ConnectSU News for 10/15/2025

10/20/25 – Waterlines Project Guest Speaker

10/21/25 – Your Story, Your Impact Event

10/22/25- Consuming Wisely: Fighting Disinformation Through Digital Media Literacy

10/23/25 - Campus Forum on Calendar Unification

10/28/25 Fall Red Talk
 

Waterlines Project Guest Speaker, 10/20/25, 10:55am-12:20pm, SINE 200

Please join Dr. Hilary Hawley and Dr. Tapoja Chaudhuri for a conversation with guest speaker Amir Sheikh. They will explore the relationship between landscape history, mapping, justice, planning and place in our city and discuss the Waterlines Project, which integrates environmental science with indigenous perspectives and artistic design practices. Free event, no RSVP needed.

Your Story, Your Impact Event: Complete your scholarship bio

When & Where

• Tuesday, 10/21/25, 11 AM, Student Center Hearth Lobby on the 21st, Student Center 210 Room on the 22nd

Who

Open to all students, faculty, and staff!

 
What
As a scholarship recipient, your journey, goals, and achievements inspire the people who make your education possible. Completing your scholarship bio is a way to connect with the donors who believe in you. Join us for a Bio Submission Event with food, prizes, and support to finish your bio.

PERKS FOR ATTENDING
- Free pizza and drinks
-Raffle prizes: Labubu figure, $25 SU Campus Store gift card, $10 Boon Boona or Anchorhead gift cards
-Staff to help you polish and submit your bio

Can’t attend?
Submit your bio online through Scholarship Universe by October 22 to be entered in the prize drawing. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Student Center, Hearth Lobby Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Student Center, 210 Multipurpose Room

WHY IT MATTERS
Your bio goes to your scholarship donors and shows how their support has made a difference. Donors love hearing your story, and it can inspire continued support. Attendance is quick and fun and gives you a chance to celebrate your achievements

WHAT TO BRING
Laptop or device (loaners will be available) Scholarship Universe login Your ideas and goals

Questions?
Contact stewardship@seattleu.edu.

RSVP here : https://events.seattleu.edu/event/your-story-your-impact

Wed, October 22^nd- Consuming Wisely: Fighting Disinformation Through Digital Media Literacy – 4:30-6:00pm in Oberto Commons (SINE 200)

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on how disinformation and misinformation shape our society, and what individuals and organizations can do to respond. This event will feature expert insights, cutting-edge research, and practical strategies for navigating today’s complex information environment.

This event is co-sponsored by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Seattle University Department of Marketing (Albers School of Business & Economics) and Department of Communication and Media (College of Arts & Sciences).

Topics include:

• Disinformation in Society – understanding the scope and impact
• A WISER Intervention – new research on combating misinformation on social media
• Organizational Resilience – how companies and institutions can proactively protect against online risks and manipulation
• Interactive Q&A – your chance to engage directly with the experts

Featured Speakers

Lisa Kaplan, Founder & CEO, Alethea – A nationally recognized expert on disinformation, Kaplan founded Alethea to help organizations protect themselves against disinformation and online threats. She has advised political campaigns, Fortune 500 companies, and U.S. government agencies on safeguarding democracy and business from digital manipulation.

Jason Stornelli, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Oregon State University – Dr. Stornelli’s research focuses on consumer behavior, trust, and how people process and respond to misinformation online. His recent work explores interventions to reduce the influence of false or misleading content.

Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, President & CEO, Institute for Public Relations – A leading voice in communication and public relations research, Dr. McCorkindale brings deep expertise on organizational communication, public trust, and how institutions can navigate reputational risks in the digital era.

Moderator
Caitlin Carlson, Ph.D., Professor of Communication and Media, Seattle University – Dr. Carlson’s research focuses on media ethics, freedom of expression, and the social impacts of digital communication.

Tues, October 28th: Fall Red Talk with Professor Quinton Morris, DM, at the Pigott Auditorium: 12:30 pm

Join us at the first installment of Red Talks Season Six: The Ivory Tower as a Community Bridge with Professor Quinton Morris, DMA College of Arts and Sciences Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pigott Auditorium In this talk, Dr. Morris explores how universities can more effectively bridge the gap between academic work and the communities they serve. The pandemic highlighted significant opportunities for faculty to engage with local communities, including K-12 schools experiencing learning loss. Dr. Morris will argue that embedding research and teaching in real-world community service can enrich both scholarship and societal impact. By aligning academic work with community needs, universities can strengthen their relevance and deepen their contributions to society. https://www.seattleu.edu/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/odi-programs/red-talks/

• Undergraduate Awards for Conference Travel or Research - Fall Deadline 10/31
• Guidance on Federal Executive Actions
• Propose a presentation at the Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference, March 2-4. 2026, University of Washington Seattle. Submission deadline: October 17th, 2025

Undergraduate Awards for Conference Travel or Research - Fall Deadline 10/31

Undergraduate students from all disciplines (and both SU campuses) are invited to submit an application to receive funding awards for conference travel and student-led research projects. Awards are offered every quarter through Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons; the next deadline is October 31, 2025. Learn more and apply (https://library.seattleu.edu/UndergradResearchFunding). 

Guidance on Federal Executive Actions

As a reminder, you can find communications about federal executive actions and their implications for our campus community on the Seattle University website and Redhawk Hub. The sites includes links to ICE guidance for faculty and staff as well as student employees. External Website Link: https://www.seattleu.edu/who-we-are/leadership/office-of-the-president/federal-executive-actions/ Redhawk Hub Link: https://redhawks.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/Intranet-SUToday/SitePages/New-Web-Page-on-Federal-Executive-Actions.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=jFC9Jp

Propose a presentation at the Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference, March 2-4. 2026, University of Washington Seattle. Submission deadline: October 17th, 2025

The WOHESC conference invites students to submit a presentation proposal to explore what it means to intentionally cultivate sustainable communities within higher education and beyond. Attendees at this conference engage in thoughtful provoking discussions, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities to foster environmentally conscious and socially responsible communities.
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