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Phillips, who passed away last fall at age 78. “Karen cared deeply about what she always called ‘her university,’” Anderson said. “Again and again her generosity has given PLU the resources to move aggressively to enhance our academic programs and facilities. Our memory of her will live on forever.” The Phillips bequest completes funding of the $20 million renovation of Eastvold Hall, transforming it into the 47,500 square-foot Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts by 2013. That work is

research and development department. He credits his professors in the PLU biology department, particularly Mary Ellard-Ivey and Ann Auman, for being able to move so fluidly – and quickly – up the ranks. “My profs had a very similar view: No matter what we were studying, they would always bring it back to the bigger picture,” Manso said. “They would put everything we were learning in context, quite literally saying, ‘Here’s how this will look in the workplace.’” That ability to take scientific concepts

Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsOn July 9 PLU’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will be hosting a virtual edition of The People’s Gathering, a dialogue-based event series focusing in-depth on the topic of race.The People’s Gathering is an annual professional/personal development experience and

! PLU’s Student Care Network provides leadership and coordination. Then, PLU students volunteer during the event hosted at Trinity Lutheran Church, helping to prepare food and serve the community.More than 100 individuals, driven by a shared commitment, attended the inaugural event in October. Among them were Trinity Lutheran Church parishioners, students, PLU employees, families, and other community members. People from PLU and Trinity Lutheran Church volunteered their time and talents to provide

to come down and do one in-person.” Whalen also participated in the 2022 J-term job shadow program hosted by the Alumni and Student Connections Office. She joined Presiding Judge of Pierce County Superior Court Phil Sorensen and two other PLU students to learn about the local judicial system. “I arranged for 18 guest speakers to appear in my courtroom throughout the day,” Sorensen said. “I hope [the students] gained an awareness that a law degree can be used in a variety of ways. That there is no

Innovate Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, which includes first ($5000) and second ($2500) place graduate and undergraduate scholarships. The mission of scholarship program is to: Award scholarships to LGBTQ+ students currently enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or STEM-related teaching fields. Honor students who support a creative educational community that increases the visibility and the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ and supportive students Encourage students

the first cadre at PLU, I was very excited to see how our presence and different leadership skills and passions could benefit the campus. I also attended PLU because of their fantastic study abroad program and also because I knew I would get the best education at PLU by having more one-on-one time with my professors. My PLU experience: My time at PLU has been a self-discovering journey. At PLU, I was faced with many challenges that each presented me the opportunity to learn more about the world

Project Horseshoe Farm Second Deadline is Approaching! Posted by: alemanem / February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021 The Community Health Fellowship is a unique “gap year” opportunity for top recent college graduates from across the country. Since 2009, more than 112 graduates have served as Fellows, and the program continues to grow. This is an opportunity offering high levels of responsibility and hands-on experience in community health, education, organizational management, and leadership. The

Entry-Level Materials, Process & Physics Engineer at Boeing Posted by: nicolacs / January 14, 2022 January 14, 2022 Boeing Materials & Manufacturing Technology is seeking an Entry Level Materials, Process & Physics Engineer (Chemical/Contamination) to support Auburn WA. https://jobs.boeing.com/job/auburn/entry-level-materials-process-and-physics-engineer-chemical-contamination/185/21580511472 Start your Boeing career in materials technology in Materials & Manufacturing Technology – Chemical

Microsoft Philanthropies VP Justin Spelhaug to speak at PLU on March 10 Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterBig Tech sometimes gets a bad rap, with critics pointing to its potential for spying on us, tricking us or leading us to rack and ruin.But technology can be a greater force for good. Justin Spelhaug, vice president of the Tech for Social Impact group at Microsoft Philanthropies, will bring a message of