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Inauguration festivities set to begin Sept. 4
Inauguration festivities set to begin Sept. 4 To celebrate the installation of PLU’s 13th president , Thomas W. Krise, numerous public events are being planned in September, beginning with the opening convocation and inauguration ceremony, set for 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, in Olson…
![Brian Bannon ’97, CEO of the Chicago Public Library System. (Photo provided by Brian Bannon)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/08/bannon.jpg)
An unlikely librarian
Brian Bannon ’97, CEO of the Chicago Public Library System. (Photo provided by Brian Bannon) Alumni Profile: An Unlikely Librarian By Hailey Rile ’12, University Communications Brian Bannon ’97 couldn’t have imagined he would become the head of the country’s second largest library system, the…
![Adela Ramos, assistant professor of English](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/08/ramos.jpg)
Words matter. Prof looks at how words shape our world view.
Immigrant described as ‘crawling’ causes professor to take a closer look By Chris Albert, University Communications Adela Ramos will never forget the day when, as a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City, she was reading a “New York Times” article about a…
![Maryn Johnston ’12 and some of her new young friends in South Africa.](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/08/johnston-600.jpg)
I never thought I’d study away four times and still graduate on time
I never thought I’d study away four times – and still graduate on time Maryn Johnston ’12 and some of her new friends in South Africa. By Katie Scaff ’13 When Maryn Johnston ’12 came to PLU , she knew she wanted to study away.…
![President Krise and wife Patricia Krise](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/07/patricia-thomas-krise-banner.jpg)
Patricia Krise: A dedication to service and student engagement
Patricia Krise: A dedication to service and student engagement By Barbara Clements Focused. In a word, that would describe Patricia Krise. And friendly too. As she sits down for coffee outside the Old Main Market, she will admit that focus is a skill that has…
![PLU President Thomas W. Krise](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/07/thomas-krise-lrg.jpg)
What’s he like?
Thomas W. Krise arrived as Pacific Lutheran University’s 13th president on June 1. He was chosen for his passion for a liberal arts education, as well as being a strategic thinker and first and foremost a teacher and an academic. (Photos by John Froschauer) What’s…
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A unicycle, persistence and passion take alum to Nike, then to Olympics
Tyson Bendzak ’10 clowns around at Nike before leaving for the Olympics in London. Persistence, passion and his skills on a unicycle paid off for the alum, who majored in physical education.(Photo provided by Tyson Bendzak) Focus, persistence land alum at Nike, and this week,…
![In the foreground of this picture is Audrey (Coryell) Okuda’78, who came all the way from Japan for the reunion. Next to her is Dominique Lopez Piper, who is singing for her mom, Mary (Piper) Lopez Garelli ’81, who can no longer sing due to a medical condition. (John Froschauer, Photos)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/07/skonesmain.jpg)
Skones Era Choir of the West Reunion
In the foreground of this picture is Audrey (Coryell) Okuda’78, who came all the way from Japan for the reunion. Next to her is Dominique Lopez Piper, who is singing for her mom, Mary (Piper) Lopez Garelli ’81, who can no longer sing due to…
![Joel Zylstra, PLU’s new director of The Center for Community Engagement and Service, at James Sales Elementary School, one of three schools where he is developing a mentoring program.](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/06/zylstra-400.jpg)
Zylstra to lead Center for Community Engagement and Service
Zylstra to lead PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service By Barbara Clements The way Joel Zylstra ’05 sees it , PLU’s mission is all about reaching out, getting involved and making a difference of individuals in the nearby Tacoma and Parkland community. It is…
![Rhubarb and Lance Lute together for the PLU Night at the Rainiers](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/06/rainiers-200.jpg)
PLU Night at the Rainiers set for Aug. 24
PLU Night at the Rainiers set for Aug. 24 Baseball season is upon us and we are getting ready for one of our favorite summer events, PLU Night at the Rainiers. Last year, more than 800 Lutes enjoyed an evening at the ballpark. In preparation…
![Jenna Serr '06, '10 in her kindergarten class at James Sales Elementary. (Photos by John Froschauer)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/06/jenna-lrg.jpg)
A calling to teach
Jenna Serr in her kindergarten class at James Sales Elementary. (Photos by John Froschauer) A calling to teach By Chris Albert Jenna (Steffenson) Serr ’06 ’10 takes account of her flock of kindergartners. Her eyes assessing every corner of the room, she sees her students…
![Carolyn Hylander ’12, Caitlin Walton ’12, Mycal Ford ’12 and Gretchen Elyse Nagel ’12 received Fulbright Student Fellowships. (Photo by John Froschauer)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2012/06/fulbrights-lrg.jpg)
Four PLU students receive Fulbright Student Fellowships
Carolyn Hylander ’12, Caitlin Walton ’12, Mycal Ford ’12 and Gretchen Elyse Nagel ’12 received Fulbright Student Fellowships. (Photo by John Froschauer) Four PLU students receive Fulbright Student Fellowships By Chris Albert This year, four PLU students – Carolyn Hylander, Caitlin Walton, Gretchen Elyse Nagel…