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, would fall in the same year, 2020. It struck me as an event worthy of a new piece. Never mind this came to me in 2013, seven years in advance. One writes when the idea hits. I knew it takes time to plan such observances, and seven years didn’t seem all that far off. What we didn’t plan for was the pandemic! Now, at last, and two years late, we’ll have the premiere.” As a piece for full symphony orchestra, written for the PLUSO, how does it honor these two belated anniversaries? “The piece draws

teach STEM, how we view it, and how we connect it to students.” Among her favorite student experiences was a math festival where PLU partnered with University of Washington Tacoma students, bringing the event to both universities and Lincoln High School in Tacoma. “The goal was to bring mathematics in new, fun, and interesting ways to students’ and their families’ lives,” Clark says. “I generated something on tessellations, which is like tiling. Students could create their own tiling pattern on a

shows with discounted tickets for $2. Admission to the remaining performances is $5 for PLU students and faculty, and $8 for general admission. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call ext. 7411. University Communications staff writer Megan Haley compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact her at ext. 8691 or at haleymk@plu.edu. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman. Read Previous East Campus holiday event successful Read Next T-shirts make a splash

loyal to the industry don’t necessarily become bitter or lose passion for their profession. The editor in chief of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, Knight Kiplinger, gave us a quick and informative session. We received tours of the House of Representatives and Senate buildings, which both specifically focused on the rooms that journalists sit in or want to know about. Every speaker and event was useful to us as young journalists. By the time I left, I even felt like I was beginning to master

Lauren Buchholz ’09, are working on the promotional materials and the Oct. 4 big event. Everything points to a successful premiere. According to Wells, that is a testament to nearly a year of very hard work. “We are blessed with students willing to work hard,” he said. “And they are willing to ask the big questions.” Big questions. Big tasks. Big rewards. “Everything about this project is student driven,” said Campbell. “We all just can’t wait to step back, look at the big picture and say, ‘look what

that. She set the example.” Screening: The Souls of Black Girls PLU is screening the film The Souls of Black Girls and hosting the filmmaker Daphne Valerius at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 in Chris Knutzen Hall at the UC. A meet and greet will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The public is welcome to attend. The event is a great opportunity for students to experience an interesting and engaging college lecture. Mentors are encouraged to bring along their student. An RSVP is

-planning provisions on behalf of the university. These deferred plans include planning vehicles such as bequests, charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. “We really wanted to focus on the ‘heritage’ of the school,” Evanson said. “The people I’ve met here have been life-long friends; my time here was a life-changing event. It made sense to make plans to give to the university [through our will].” Ed Larson, executive director of charitable estate planning, thinks back on those days

, April 20 There will be a sustainability themed dinner in the Commons of the UC. Starting 7 p.m. GREAN is hosting a screening of “Queen of the Sun” in Ingram 100. Also the Volunteer Center will host its Celebration of Service event as part of Be the Spark. Thursday, April 21 Starting at 7 p.m., the Diversity Center will host an engaging talk about environmental justice. Appetizers will be provided. Friday, April 22 No School. It’s Good Friday. Read Previous Gift for all-purpose field primes athletic

place finishes in the 47th annual ICBS competition. Senior business students Marchenko, Kasey Dorcas, Sanne Jacobsen, Alisha Fisher, Colin Zinnecker and Tiffany Brown competed in the International Collegiate Business Strategy competition in Long Beach, Calif. this April, taking home first place in Outstanding Performance and first place in Outstanding Reports. This was the first time PLU students have participated in the event. Even with the unexpected time crunch, the group successfully submitted a