Blue (and Green) Heaven
Blue (and green) heaven By Steve Hansen Back in high school, Erica Boyle was on her way to a soccer tournament in Alaska when she looked out the window of her plane. “That’s a lot of water down there,” she thought to herself. “I should…
Game On!
Game On! Some of the ‘Stuen Accommodators’ get loud – it’s what they do. From left to right: Kory Miller ’14, Amy Delo ’15, Chris Guiducci ’14, Steffi Mack ’15. By Steve Hansen Chris Guiducci ’14 likes to yell. So does his intramural team.…
Engage the World
Campaign ends, surpasses goal by $22 million A performance in the Studio Theater in Eastvold Hall, which was recently renamed the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. By Greg Brewis The university’s most recent fundraising campaign was launched amid buoyant economic times, in…
Construction projects continue apace on upper and lower campus
Construction projects continue apace on upper and lower campus By Barbara Clements Although students may not be on campus to see it yet , a lot is taking place around the construction zones at PLU. Work continues on the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kelvin Adams – Bachelor of Science in physics, minor in mathematics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smw51O_JTNI Kelvin Adams ’12, explains his capstone – a trebuchet. It’s all physics for this Lute as he prepares for the next chapter in his life. Kelvin Adams – Bachelor of Science in physics, minor in mathematics Compiled and edited by Chris Albert – news…