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organized a campaign to raise the $100,000 for the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their graduation in the fall of 2008. “The whole thing was Norm’s idea and it all came from his generous spirit. No one knows this, but he was so determined to succeed that he put up an anonymous gift – an additional $10,000 – to be the last money raised should we get within striking distance of our goal,” Berntsen said. At the reunion, 130 of their 200 classmates were in attendance, including current PLU regents Neal

Giving Back Through Graphics Posted by: shortea / April 17, 2019 Image: A group of PLU design students from Impact, PLU’s student-managed design and advertising campus group, traveled up to SuperGraphics for a tour. April 17, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsStaying connected with the university you graduated from isn’t exactly new. But for Zac Thorpe ‘01, that alum connection has blossomed into a working partnership with PLU — and it’s been a labor of love.Today, Thorpe is

, life-changing charities such as United Way.” Pledges this year can be made through United Way’s secure campaign website on eWay using a provided campaign code, username and password. Donations can be given as a one-time gift or donated through payroll deductions (deductions will begin January 2013). For more details, visit www.plu.edu/human-resources. The campaign runs through November. Read Previous Honoring our veterans Read Next Follow your dreams and say “yes” to opportunities, Patricia Krise

February 1, 2008 Regents discuss accreditation, tuition, campaign The Board of Regents’ winter 2008 meeting kicked off on with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin J. Neeb Center, future home to KPLU and PLU’s development office. At the evening banquet, the first recipients of the Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation were recognized. Named at the Christmas Luncheon, those honored include MediaLab and communication professors Joanne Lisosky and Rob Wells; the theater

February 14, 2008 Student perspective: The 2008 presidential campaign With the 2008 election season in full swing, Campus Voice asked two students – a Democrat and a Republican – to share with us their thoughts and impressions on the recent flurry of activity in Washington state. Both attended their respective caucuses. Junior Geoff Smock, a history major and president of the PLU GOP club: On Feb. 9, I attended the Washington State 28th Legislative District Republican Caucus. Four years ago I

PLU celebrates record-breaking support during this year’s Bjug Day of Giving Posted by: mhines / November 20, 2023 Image: Students, faculty, staff, and community members gather in Red Square for 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (PLU Photo) November 20, 2023 By Miranda BeiermannConstituent Engagement The PLU community shares what they love about PLU at the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) The PLU rowing team rowing in Red Square during the 10th

Colleen Hacker’s Annual Camp About Much More Than Just Soccer Posted by: Zach Powers / June 25, 2015 Image: “It’s for kids, it’s about kids, (and) it’s about the love of the game.” – Colleen Hacker (Photos by Zach Powers/PLU) June 25, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsSPANAWAY, Wash. (June 25, 2015)— On the grassy fields outside of the Sprinker Recreation Center at 9:30 a.m. the temperature has already climbed to the mid-80’s. Day two of Success Soccer Camp has begun, and

September 15, 2009 Giving a people a voice, a face Filmmaker Neda Sarmast stood in front of more than 200 attending PLU students preparing for the screening of her documentary. Her film, “Nobody’s Enemy: Youth Culture in Iran,” takes the viewer into Iran to learn about, listen to and meet the youth of Iran. The size of the crowd was impressive, exciting to Sarmast. “I was just so moved to see how powerful you are and how powerful your international programs are,” she told the crowd about her

Giving back to the community by filling empty bowls Posted by: Kate Williams / November 12, 2018 Image: Bowls made by ceramics students and faculty at Empty Bowls at PLU, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 12, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerPacific Lutheran University’s Department of Art & Design and Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants are helping raise money for the hungry, one bowl at a time. PLU’s annual Empty Bowls event will take place Thursday

Hispanic Heritage Month at PLU: A New Student Group and Annual Lecture, and More Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 15, 2015 Image: Amigos Unidos student president Ashley Carrasco ’17 welcomes Spanish-speaking families to PLU during Orientation. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) September 15, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2015)—As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off across the country on Sept. 15, this year’s observation at Pacific Lutheran