![PLU sent six Speech and Debate members (from left: Pam Barker, David Mooney, Chris Fournier, Brendan Stanten, Andrew Tinker and Mamie Howard) to the national competition at Purdue University April 11-12.](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/04/forensicsnew-scaled.jpg)
PLU Forensics Team Places Among Top 30 in the Nation
PLU Forensics Team Places Among Top 30 in the Nation PLU sent six Speech and Debate members (from left: Pam Barker, David Mooney, Chris Fournier, Brendan Stanten, Andrew Tinker and Mamie Howard) to the national competition at Purdue University April 11-12. Seniors David Mooney and…
![Alison Haywood ’14, left, with Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/04/oneonone.jpg)
A Student’s Perspective
A Student’s Perspective: One-on-One Alison Haywood ’14, left, with Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) A teacher, an ally, an advisor and an inspiration—all in one professor! By Alison Haywood ’14 I met Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky my sophomore year at PLU, when she…
![Shelby Hasse took first place in the Natural Landscapes & Seascapes category for this scenic shot taken near Akaroa, New Zealand.](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/04/studyawayphotosmain-scaled.jpg)
Study Away Shots Taken ‘Round the World
Study Away Shots Taken ‘Round the World Shelby Hasse took first place in the Natural Landscapes & Seascapes category for this scenic shot taken near Akaroa, New Zealand. 2014 Wang Center Photo Contest winners on display beginning April 9 PLU Marketing & Communications During the…
![PLU Hebrew Idol banner, Vote by April 9!](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/04/hebrewidol.jpg)
New Series of Hebrew Idol Premieres
New Series of Hebrew Idol Premieres—Your Vote Counts! By Shunying Wang ’15 The new PLU Hebrew Idol season is here, with another group of talented Lutes. And, just as with its inspiration, American Idol , it’s up to voters to determine the winner. Hebrew Idol…
![In 2001, Paulson traveled to Nigeria to report on the beginnings of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s work on global health. Paulson says the planking broke on this bridge outside Jos, Nigeria, and the driver inspected the tires because the truck wouldn’t move. “We eventually enlisted some locals to help us lift it up and get going again,” Paulson says. (Photo: Mike Urban)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/04/tompaulsonmain.jpg)
Alumni Profile: Tom Paulson ’80
Alumni Profile: Tom Paulson ’80 In 2001, Paulson traveled to Nigeria to report on the beginnings of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s work on global health. Paulson says the planking broke on this bridge outside Jos, Nigeria, and the driver inspected the tires because…
![This is a still photograph of one of the opening slides of PLU’s sustainability video. (Photo: Katherine Martell / PLU) Shows the sun, the words Tacoma WA, a tree, Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Mount Rainier with a person on top.](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/03/newsustainability.jpg)
PLU Sustainability Program is a Finalist in Nationwide Competition
PLU Sustainability Program is a Finalist in Nationwide Competition This is a still photograph of one of the opening slides of PLU’s sustainability video. (Photo: Katherine Martell / PLU) Voting on PLU’s stop-motion video begins April 1 By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications…
![Denner Galindo, left, smiles at his teammate Antonio Reyes as the boys’ stick bridge is tested at PLU’s MESA Day event March 25. (Photo: John Froschauer / PLU)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/03/mesaday-scaled.jpg)
MESA Day at PLU: A Bridge to Success
PLU MESA Day: A Bridge to Success Denner Galindo, left, smiles at his teammate Antonio Reyes as the boys’ stick bridge is tested at PLU’s MESA Day event March 25. (Photo: John Froschauer / PLU) Hundreds of K-12 Students Compete in Annual Event By Sandy…
![Pacific Lutheran University’s MediaLab has won a 2014 Grand Prize Award from the National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho for its documentary film Tapped Out: Unearthing the Global Water Crisis.](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/03/medialabaward1.jpg)
MediaLab Film Wins Major National Award
PLU’s MediaLab Documentary Wins 2014 National Broadcasting Society Award Film premieres on campus April 10 By PLU Marketing & Communications and Valery Jorgensen ’15 Pacific Lutheran University’s MediaLab has won a 2014 Grand Prize Award from the National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho for its documentary…
![James Olson ’14 peers into the Grand Canyon during a previous Alternative Spring Break trip. (Photo: courtesy of James Olson)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/03/asbmain-scaled.jpg)
Lutes Follow Their Hearts on Alternative Spring Break Trips
Lutes Follow Their Hearts on Alternative Spring Break Trips James Olson ’14 peers into the Grand Canyon during a previous Alternative Spring Break trip. (Photo: courtesy of James Olson) By Shunying Wang ’15 As the cherry blossoms burst to new life each year, Lutes embark…
![Professor Mark Mulder works at a well during one of his recent visits to Central America. (Photo courtesy of Mark Mulder.)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/03/nic3.jpg)
Nicaragua Spring Break Trip
Professor Mark Mulder works at a well during one of his recent visits to Central America. (Photo courtesy of Mark Mulder.) Nicaragua: Lutes Get Their Hands Dirty for Clean Water By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Instead of lazing around on beaches during Spring…
![PLU’s CFA Challenge team at the local competition in Seattle (which it won!). From left: Kirk Swanson, Tobias Kornberg, Raji Kaur, Kristoffer Dahle, Evan Turner. (Photo: CFA Seattle.)](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/03/msfchallenge.jpg)
MSF Team’s Stock Rises at Major Financial Competitions
MSF Team’s Stock Rises at Major Financial Competitions PLU’s CFA Challenge team at the local competition in Seattle (which it won!). From left: Kirk Swanson, Tobias Kornberg, Raji Kaur, Kristoffer Dahle, Evan Turner. (Photo: CFA Seattle.) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications PLU Master of…
![Former Gov. Christine Gregoire to Speak at PLU for Earth Day](https://www.plu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/573/2014/03/earthdaygregoire.jpg)
Former Gov. Gregoire is PLU’s Earth Day Speaker
Watch PLU’s Earth Day Lecture Live! Click here for the Livestream of former Gov. Christine Gregoire’s talk, 7:30 p.m. April 22. Former Gov. Christine Gregoire to Speak at PLU for Earth Day By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Think of Puget Sound as a…