President's Updates

In these polarized times, every thought, action or word can be imbued with political significance.

Seattle University is commemorating Indigenous Peoples' Day today. Observed on the second Monday of October, Indigenous Peoples' Day can be traced to the 1977 International NGO Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas.

Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. In his most famous prayer – the one that bears his name – St. Francis encourages us to become instruments of peace.

I am pleased to announce that Shaney Fink has been named Vice President of Athletics.

In the midst of the political upheavals of the past few weeks, the tragic killing of Sonya Massey, shot by a police officer in her Springfield, Illinois, home after calling the police to report a possible intruder, has received less attention than it might otherwise have.

We are excited to invite you to a special celebration of the Feast of St. Ignatius on Wednesday, July 31.