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ConnectSU News for 11/5

Deanne Liu - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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A Message from the President: Observing Veterans Day

Dear Seattle University Community,

Seattle University will close on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This is a time to honor and express our deep gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. We are especially grateful to the veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected families within our own Seattle University community—our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Their commitment to service exemplifies the Jesuit values at the heart of our mission and we thank them for their sacrifice and dedication to the common good.

As we pause to reflect on the significance of this day, let us continue to support and accompany veterans and their families, both on our campus and in the broader community.

Respectfully,

Eduardo M. Peñalver
President

Did You Know?

A New Salt & Straw will open next month across from Pike Place Market. It marks the chain's third opening in the Puget Sound this year. It is 2,453-square-foot and is about twice the size of the average Salt & Straw ice cream parlor, per the company. They are known for their ecletic and wild flavor combos. They have a special one lined up already, called the Pike Sundae. It's sour-cream-and-horseradish gelato with salted apple compot, topped with smoked salmon "snow," candied salmon saviar and a dill tuile.
  • 10/29-11/6 - The Move to Semesters – Student Info Sessions
  • 11/8 - National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day
  • 11/12 - Preparing for Finals Workshop with LAP
  • 11/12 - Why Study Social Work At Seattle University? ..... BSW Information Session (via zoom)
  • 11/13-20 - Silent Reading Hours in the Library

10/29-11/6 - The Move to Semesters - Student Info Sessions

Curious about the move to semesters in Academic Year 2027-2028? Join an info session to learn what’s changing and how we’ll support you through it. Halloween Candy will be provided!

11/8 - National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day

We invite students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff to come together in community to honor the achievements, stories, and contributions of first-generation college students. Enjoy light food, connection, and conversation while learning about campus resources that support first-gen success. Whether you’re the first in your family to attend college or an ally committed to student success, this celebration is for you!

11/12 - Preparing for Finals Workshop with LAP

Learning Assistance Programs is here to help prepare for finals! Join our LAP peer educators to learn study tips and strategies that can help you achieve your academic goals for finals week and beyond. This workshop also covers time management tips, stress-relief techniques, and provides free snacks.

11/12 - Why Study Social Work At Seattle University? ..... BSW Information Session (via zoom)

Are YOU interested in: * in a social justice-informed, engaging hands-on curriculum that will help you create change in your community? * a degree in a field with high job growth & diverse career paths? * an integrated, robust practicum (internship) experience in a local social welfare organization? * an opportunity to pursue a 1-year graduate program post- undergrad? Join Dr. Sam Harrell, MSW, PhD (they/them), BSW Program Director, to learn about the social work curriculum, practicum, and admissions (including considerations for transfer students) and ask questions! To register, go to bit.ly/BSWSU25. . You’ll receive a follow-up email with the Zoom link.

11/13-20 - Silent Reading Hours in the Library

Grab the Common Text "I Never Thought of It That Way", bring your own book, or pick one up from the Library and come silently read in the most beautiful room in the Library! Hot cocoa bar and treats provided.
  • Seattle University Theatre Program presents "Independence"

Seattle University Theatre Program presents "Independence"

The Seattle University Theatre Program presents: Independence By Lee Blessing, Directed by Brennan Murphy Previews November 12& 13 Performances November 14-15 and 20-23 Three sisters. One mother. A lifetime of unresolved chaos. In Lee Blessing’s razor-sharp comedy-drama, the walls of a small-town home contain decades of family dysfunction, bitter truths, and the complicated bonds that refuse to break. When these four women collide, their fierce love and fiercer resentments ignite in explosive confrontations that are both hilarious and heartbreaking. Independence explores the messy, beautiful reality of sisterhood—how the people who know us best can wound us deepest, and how family ties, no matter how frayed, remain unshakeable. A powerful examination of women navigating independence while trapped in the gravity of home. Tickets: General Public $12, Faculty/Staff $10, Student $6 Tickets available here: Ludus - Seattle University Theatre Program

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