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Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 “James and the Giant Peach” premieres this FebruaryWhen James Henry Trotter is forced to move-in with his horrible aunts, he finds comfort in a magical peach and a group of extraordinary friends who lead him on an adventure through the Atlantic Ocean, above the clouds, and to far-off, distant countries. Pacific Lutheran University’s next production, James and the Giant Peach, will be

Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 “James and the Giant Peach” premieres this FebruaryWhen James Henry Trotter is forced to move-in with his horrible aunts, he finds comfort in a magical peach and a group of extraordinary friends who lead him on an adventure through the Atlantic Ocean, above the clouds, and to far-off, distant countries. Pacific Lutheran University’s next production, James and the Giant Peach, will be

intend to return to school in the near future to continue to study health care policy or economics and in the interim I wish to pursue an opportunity to explore these fields outside of the classroom. Kathryn (Katie) Oliver – Bachelor of Science in Biology Why PLU? My older brother, a great scholarship, a community that made me feel at home and ultimately a ‘chance’ last minute decision. My PLU experience: My four years at PLU are characterized by field trips, late nights studying, dinner parties

-nationalist globe.Such citizenship also requires, however, that the student develop what Nussbaum calls a narrative imagination, that jump of faith that allows one to engage empathetically and without fear in a heritage or idea that is not one’s own. “Our country has embarked on an unparalleled experiment, inspired by these ideals of self-command and cultivating humanity. Unlike all other nations, we ask a higher education to contribute a general preparation for citizenship, not just a specialized

June 4, 2009 Swimmer Jay Jones rewrites the record books. And he’s only a sophomore. When PLU swimming head coach Jim Johnson recruited Jay Jones out of Mt. View High School in Vancouver, Wash., during the 2006-07 school year, he knew that the young man with an ordinary last name could be an extraordinary swimmer for his Lutes. In (swimming)recruiting you go by times, not like other sports such as basketball and football where it is more subjective,” Johnson said. “He had good times, so we knew

Pacific Lutheran University Communication students help forgive nearly $1.9M in medical debt in Washington, Idaho, and Montana Posted by: Liza Conboy / May 20, 2024 Image: Professor of Communication Amy Young teaches her COMA 361 “Strategic Communication” course in Ingram Hall, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 20, 2024 Students in Professor Amy Young’s Fall and Spring Strategic Communication classes created a crowdfunding campaign with Undue Medical Debt that raised

Aaron Bell ’04: A Philosopher in Finance Aaron Bell applies philosophy and psychology principles to wealth management Posted by: Zach Powers / September 8, 2023 Image: Aaron Bell ’04 double majored in psychology and individualized studies at PLU. He is now a partner and wealth advisor at Cannataro Family Capital Partners. (photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 8, 2023 By Lisa Patterson '98Resolute Guest WriterPLU graduate Aaron Bell ’04 learned early on that life is full of pathways — and that it was

January 15, 2010 Olympic medalist turns the world’s attention to Darfur and human rights issues By Barbara Clements In 2006, international journalists gathered around a relatively unknown skater, preparing for the usual lines about the long journey to winning an Olympic gold medal and thanks to mom and dad and his coach for supporting him. But that’ not the speech they received from Joey Cheek. Joey Cheek, gold medalist and humanitarian, will speak at the Wang Center Symposium in March. Cheek

January 12, 2011 Who doesn’t love penguins? Professor to write about relationship between bird and humans. By Barbara Clements It’s hard to get Chuck Bergman to stop talking about penguins. And really who can blame him? They’re cute. They mate for life, and seem to care for their mates and offspring. They do amazing things to care for the next generation – be it brave the brutal weather in Antarctica or hopping up – and down- sheer cliff faces to make their nests. This Gentoo Penguin is one of

research, the students traveled across the United States and Canada in search of people with unique stories to tell. In New Orleans, they met a sexual trauma nurse, multiple survivors of Hurricane Katrina, and a nationally renowned expert who wrote the first book about compassion fatigue. All together, they traveled 12,000 miles by car, train and plane to visit California, Illinois, Washington D.C., New York City, and Ontario, Canada, where they attended the first Compassion Fatigue conference. “It’s