What’s going on at SU in January?

January 12, 2015

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Q:   What's going on at SU in January? 

A:  The month of January offers a full slate of activities. Following are just a few events. Make sure you also check out all of this month's offerings in the arts and in athletics, too.

Albers Executive Speaker Series -  Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Pigott Auditorium: Ron Armstrong, president and CEO of PACCAR, will be the featured speaker. For more information, visit Speaker Series or contact Barb Hauke at haukeb@seattleu.edu  or 296-5732. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration - Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. (with reception to follow), Pigott Auditorium:  #BlackLivesMatter is the theme for this year's celebration. Learn more and reserve a complimentary ticket HERE.  

Gaffney Dialogue on Gratitude - Tuesday, Jan. 20, noon-1:30 p.m., Casey Commons: The Gaffney Chair, Le Xuan Hy, invites faculty and staff to attend the second informal dialogue on the topic of gratefulness. President Stephen Sundborg, S.J., will help start the conversation with some reflections. RSVP to Thorne Clayton-Falls at claytont@seattleu.edu.

(Double) Book Celebration for Susan Meyers - Thursday, Jan. 22, 3:45-4:45, Casey 517; and 5-6:30 p.m. Elliott Bay Books, 1521 10th Ave.: To paraphrase Ernie Banks, "It's a great day to celebrate a book; let's launch two!" Assistant Professor of English Susan Meyers has recently completed not one, but two (!!) books.

"Building Pathways": SU Professionals Without Borders Fundraising Auction - Saturday, Jan. 24, 5:30-9 p.m., Campion Ballroom: Professionals Without Borders (PWOB) engages SU students, faculty and staff in sustainable service projects that help people in need. Register HERE  for the auction to support PWOB's work. 

Etiquette Dinner - Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6-8 p.m., Campion Ballroom: Enjoy a three-course dinner workshop on dining/business Etiquette. 

Marijuana Legalization: Highs and Lows - Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6:15-8:15 p.m., Student Center Room 160: Now that marijuana is legal in Washington state, how is implementation working? What are the challenges? Come hear Washington State Attorney Bob Ferguson and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, discuss some of the legal conflicts, public safety, and public health issues. Click HERE to learn more and RSVP. 

Meet the Redhawks Baseball Dinner - Friday, Jan. 30, 5 p.m. Bell Harbor International Conference Center (2211 Alaskan Way on Seattle waterfront): Support SU baseball at this auction that will feature major league players and a Mariners broadcaster. Learn more and get your tickets HERE

International Dinner - Saturday, Jan. 31, 6-9 p.m., Campion Ballroom: That great SU tradition, International Education Week, kicks off with a dinner to celebrate a rich variety of customs, culture and, of course, cuisine. Purchase your tickets HERE. Stay tuned to International Student Center for more information on the dinner and I-Week.