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March 19, 2012 Kjell Thompsen, Jr. ’94, ’97 is the president of the PLU Scandinavian Alumni group. The group is active in keeping Scandinavian’s connected with PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer) Building relationships, seizing opportunity By Chris Albert As an MBA student Kjell Thompsen, Jr. happened to sit right in front of his future wife – Isabelle (Juillard) ’96. “It was tough on my neck,” Thompsen joked because he was constantly looking behind him to steal a glimpse of her. It’s just one of
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dictionary upon their moving to the states — Urrea answered questions and signed copies of his book. “He’s really funny,” said education major Megan Zink ’15 after the lecture. “It was interesting to see the history behind the book.” Like other incoming students, Zink was asked to read the book as part of the Common Reading Program. This year, the program tried something new — asking all members of the PLU community to read a book so everyone could have something in common with the incoming class of 2016
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Martin J. Neeb Center home of KPLU. Korsmo Construction, well established locally with 65 years of experience behind the name, has been responsible for such projects as the Henry M. Jackson Visitor’s Center at Mt. Rainier National Park and the Martin J. Neeb Center and Studio Theater at PLU. “It was a real privilege building a building knowing it would be named for Martin, and to be able to build that building on campus,” Korsmo said. Korsmo and his company have received numerous awards, including
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this. He filled in a background for immigration, expanding on the thought behind the foundational immigration bills of 1924 and 1965, the latter of which was formed due to the abject racism of the former. His key point, being that the “immigration” problem, has existed for some time, but adapts only in who it targets. Explaining assimilative nature of the U.S., he said, “We’re like the Borg,” referencing a creature from Star Trek. “We swallow up everybody.” Today, it is our southern border that
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. She also gave valuable lessons about the philosophy of singing. But Blythe also constantly lectured about being a vessel. She said singing means being in a constant state of giving—singers exist to deliver the message of a song and the meaning infused in it by its composer. This was the motive behind all of her coaching. When telling Herzog to make eye contact with her audience, not a point on the wall, she said, “If you don’t look into your audience, they don’t see your soul.” After focusing on
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, and returning home provides the opportunity to reconnect with a more balanced routine. Encourage your student to practice healthy eating, sleeping and exercise habits to help reduce stress during exam time. These habits will also help to reduce sickness which could cause your student to fall behind in their courses. The Health Center and Counseling Center are fantastic resources to assist your student with their physical or mental health. Your support will guide your student to focus on their diet
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, 10 months. Life has seemingly come full circle for the performing arts major, who after appearing in a number of plays after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University in 2000, decided in 2008 that it was time to take the plunge and see if he could make it in New York City. So with no prospects and only the promise of a blow up mattress on a friend’s living room in Queens, Hobson left his wife behind and took the risk. And that make all the difference for the Puyallup native. Within a few weeks
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Summer Reading Recommendations Need some good reads for your summer hammock-lounging, sunshine-soaking (wear sunscreen!), finally-you-can-read-something-fun-and-not-for-class time? Check out these books from PLU grads and talented YA authors, Marissa Meyer and Courtney Gould. Meet Marissa Meyer Marissa is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author behind The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless,… July 11, 2024 Alumni ProfilesEnglish
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Move-in at PLU 2023 This behind-the-scenes video showcases the vibrant campus life, the incredible opportunities, and the tight-knit community that defines the PLU experience. Discover why PLU is not just a university; it’s a home away from home. September 11, 2023 Residential LifeStudent Life
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Summer 2021 Benson Research Fellows Announced Three student-faculty research teams investigate business and economic history Posted by: halvormj / May 2, 2021 Image: Bees work the blooms behind KHP at PLU, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Photo/John Froschauer) May 2, 2021 By Michael Halvorson, ’85. The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of three student-faculty research teams for Summer 2021. The fellowships are selected by the Innovation Studies
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