For example, students in the School of Business select a small business or non-profit organization and assist them with business plans, marketing strategies or other needed projects. Students interested in gaining fund-raising experience have held concerts on campus and collected donations towards organizations like The American Red Cross and Pathways for Women. School of Education students volunteer with children in the age group they plan to teach. The Seattle community benefits from these projects, but so do SPU students. They report that through these projects they discover potential career opportunities, interact with business and community leaders, gain real management and leadership skills, and develop a stronger ethic of giving and service.
Cultural opportunities abound in the city of Seattle.