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Concert Hall at 6 p.m.Pfeifle died Aug. 29, just before he planned to return to PLU for his sophomore year. Following the news, President Thomas W. Krise asked the entire Lute community to join him in remembering Pfeifle’s vigor, spontaneity, leadership and hopes for the future. The celebration of life next week will provide an outlet for all Lutes to remember those qualities and more. The ceremony is one of many ways the campus community is honoring Pfeifle, who was an active member of Outdoor

through two courses in the Innovation Studies program with Professor Michael Halvorson. Despite learning online, the lessons stuck. “The goal of Innovation Studies is to help us be creative and multiply our impact through teaming and social initiatives. I was hooked!” Lund continued to experiment with clothing design and her friends began to notice. During Winter 2020, she decided to advertise some of her hand-made products to people in the Oslo area. The response was strong enough that she launched

young men to experience leadership in meaningful ways,” Cushman said. “Their voices, concerns and stories (should) be shared and validated by the community.” Cushman says that cultural responsiveness is vital. Becoming culturally responsive, however, is a multi-step process that Cushman says “does not happen overnight.” People must check their belief systems and question the motives behind their own personal opinions and convictions. Next, they must validate and affirm through highlighting positive

office space in the Martin J. Neeb Center on the PLU campus and KPLU’s broadcast equipment in Seattle and Tacoma, at no cost, through June, 2019. It will also take ownership of all KPLU translators and transmitters. The community group will retain all KPLU employees, including the 14-member independent local news team. “We are very proud to have founded and supported for 50 years such a beloved and award-winning public radio station here at PLU,” said PLU President Thomas W. Krise. “We wish the

do not become involved or we as a community do not become involved with decision making, somebody else makes the laws and you are left out,” Franklin said. Franklin’s activity in public service only continued. In 1990, after years of volunteer and community work, Franklin decided to run for the state Legislature. With strong encouragement from her friends, Franklin began a successful grassroots campaign. "I’m no Harriet Tubman. Let’s get on with it and bring people together to solve problems

smile. Sherry Hulse, Perry’s daughter, questioned if her mother could handle the pressure. “Oh, I can still throw the ball,” Perry insisted. But, she added, “I gotta practice.” Williams said they’ll play catch in the coming weeks to warm up. “I can’t get over this,” Perry said. Lutes who want to watch Perry pitch and visit with fellow alumni may purchase tickets online. Read Previous Lutes to join group of 8 from around nation to represent young voices at U.N. climate conference in Morocco Read Next

its customers, sustainability issues and carbon tax alternatives, fuel efficiency and new technology, recycling on flights, and historic commitments to the indigenous people of Alaska.  Mr. Tilden was also accompanied by several Alaska employees who came to the event, most of whom were also PLU alumni. The evening closed with student questions about vocation, community service, and the best way to prepare for the future. “You are fortunate to be at PLU, and you’re learning the right things,” Mr

exceptionally talented and driven.” Lee also gives a lot of credit to Shah for being a mentor and helping her through the process. “I’m sure her time at the State Department will be rewarding,” Shah said. “However, I’m even more sure that she will be a fantastic asset to the team. I’m proud she will be representing PLU.” Read Previous PLU’s Website, Online Magazine Win Web Marketing Awards Read Next Reflections on a Day With PLU’s Rwandan Guests COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments

. “PLU has awarded these sorts of scholarship funds to local students for decades, but we’ve also found that many prospective students who grew up nearby don’t consider PLU because of the private school price tag,” Director of Admission Melody Ferguson said. “We’re working to dispel that myth, both by continuing to make sure that PLU is allocating ample funding for scholarship dollars and getting out into the community to share with students how they can take advantage of these funds as well as other

Hands-on conservation program launched by PLU’s military outreach director helps connect students to the earth Posted by: Kari Plog / April 27, 2016 Image: Volunteers from PLU, in partnership with Forterra, remove invasive plant species and plant trees as part of an environmental restoration project at Clover Creek Reserve on March 19, 2016. The group included a blend of military veterans, non-veterans, PLU students and prospective students working together as a form of community engagement and