Visiting Seattle Pacific and the City of Seattle

How should I dress?

As you know, it is possible to dress very casually and be right in place on a college campus these days! Having said that, graduating seniors and faculty wear caps and gowns for Ivy Cutting and parents of graduates in attendance are usually in business/ church attire. Most 50-year reunion participants dress similarly, but please do give careful consideration to your shoes so that you can enjoy it fully! Walking around the beautifully-landscaped campus will be a part of the day you'll treasure after you return home. If the weather is sunny, you may consider sun protection like a hat and sunglasses, especially when you are seated for the Ivy Cutting Ceremony in Tiffany Loop.

Where do I park?

When you arrive on Friday, June 6, you may want to park in either the Ross Lot to the east of the SUB on 3rd Avenue, or the McKenna Lot off W. Bertona (see map). There is no need for a parking pass as lots will not be monitored that day, but you may want to get there early enough to get a good spot. Registration will take place in the SUB, look for the banner welcoming the Class of '58. We'll begin the day in the Student Union Building (Pacific Collegium Room) and then move to Gwinn Commons third floor.

I'm planning to spend a night or two in Seattle, where shall I stay?

Hotels can be quite expensive in the Seattle area. Some local hotels are offering special rates for SPU guests if you mention that you are with SPU. You can contact our office for information on hotels offering special rates (206) 281-2586.

What can I do during my free time?

Seattle is a great town to visit as a tourist. Why not continue your "walk down memory lane" with a visit up Fremont Street to our world-class Woodland Park Zoo? What changes you'll see since you visited as a student! The Government Locks continue to captivate residents and tourists alike. Quite possibly the fish ladders with viewing windows are new since your last visit. The Seattle waterfront, Pike Street Market, and Pioneer Square continue to offer great vistas, shopping, and people watching. Downtown Seattle is a great place to shop, from Westlake Mall to the upscale atmosphere at Pacific Place on 6th & Pine. A day in Seattle for sightseeing and meeting reunion friends for coffee, lunch, or dinner will be a highlight of your trip. The Alumni Center can supply maps of the downtown area to help you find your way around easily. Seattle Pacific University Class of 1958 Reunion Committee cordially invites you to join your classmates for the Class of 1958 50-Year Reunion Celebration.