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ConnectSU News for 10/8/2025

Deanne Liu - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Here you’ll find any news that pertains to your student experience. We have organized the newsletter into two groups: Events and General Announcements.

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Did You Know?

A Newborn orca was spotted with Northwest's endangered J Pod. The J pod of orcas has been especially active in Central Puget Sound a few weeks ago. The SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance first spotted the orca baby on September 18th in Saratoga Passage, between Whidbey and Camano islands.The baby orca was seen again the next day by the Center for Whale Research, which had noticed in early September that the mother appeared to be pregnant. According to SeaDoc, the mother is believed to be 18-year-old J42, also known as “Echo.”

10/9/25 - Graduate Student & Adult Learner Happy Hour

10/13/25 – Vaccine Clinic with Albertson’s Pharmacy

10/17/25 - Founder Friday: Innovation for Election Integrity with Alum Entrepreneur Tom Thomas '20

10/18/25 - Join University Ministry at Discovery Park for a retreat in every day life!

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

10/9/25 - Graduate Student & Adult Learner Happy Hour

Come by the GAL from 5-7pm to enjoy free 21+ drinks and snacks for a casual hangout! Please be sure to bring your ID as we will be checking IDs.
GAL Happy Hour - Graduate Student & Adult Learner Link

10/17/25 - Founder Friday: Innovation for Election Integrity with Alum Entrepreneur Tom Thomas '20

Founder Friday featuring Tom Thomas, CEO of Votegrity As elections dominate national conversation this fall, how we vote—and how we can trust those votes—has never been more important. At this Founder Friday, discover how Tom Thomas (LEMBA ’20) is reimagining election integrity through innovation and entrepreneurship. Thomas is the founder and CEO of Votegrity, a fast-growing startup building secure, transparent electronic voting systems. Beginning with homeowner associations and private organizations, Votegrity is pioneering a model that blends convenience with verifiable security—laying the foundation for the future of public elections. With oversubscribed funding rounds, multiple product launches, and rapid customer adoption, Votegrity is proving that startup-driven innovation can help modernize democracy itself. In this fireside chat, Tom will share how he transformed an idea sparked at Seattle University into a company on the front lines of election innovation. From tackling product-market fit to designing technology that builds trust in democratic systems, his story offers lessons for entrepreneurs, technologists, and engaged citizens alike. About Votegrity Votegrity delivers secure, cloud-based voting that is transparent, verifiable, and easy to use. By starting in the private sector and expanding outward, the company is demonstrating how innovative technology can strengthen democratic participation and trust. About Founder Friday Founder Friday is a quarterly event hosted by Seattle University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC). Each session features an SU alum founder who shares their entrepreneurial journey with students, alumni, faculty, and the community. Events are free, open to the public, and include light refreshments. This event is free to attend and will have food and beverages.
Founder Friday: Innovation for Election Integrity - Seattle University

10/18/25 - Join University Ministry at Discovery Park for a retreat in every day life!

Join University Ministry as we head to Discovery Park on October 18th for a retreat in every day life. We will meet on campus at 8AM, returning around 2:30. We will explore themes of ecological spirituality, connecting with nature in every day life, and reflection on your relationship with the natural world. Transportation and snacks will be provided. This retreat is open to students, staff, and faculty. Sign up on Localist: https://events.seattleu.edu/event/eco-spiritual-day-retreat-at-discovery. Tickets are $5. For any questions, please contact mgass@seattleu.edu.
Eco-Spiritual Day Retreat at Discovery - Seattle University

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.
WOHESC

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