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purpose. They talk about what they want to do with their one wild and precious life, what they’re passionate about, and a variety of other big enough questions to help set them on their vocational journey. “I didn’t know very much going in,” said Kristin Hayes ’15, a psychology and women’s and gender studies double major. “I was expecting it to be more like freshman orientation week where it’s another way to meet people and have fun. It wasn’t like I didn’t meet people and have fun, but it was so such

interview well. Before Manso could even shake his hand, his interviewer enthusiastically said to him: “Go Lutes!” The interviewer would be Manso’s future boss. And while the future boss hadn’t attend PLU, his wife had. In fact, the two had the same swim coach 15 years apart. In the two years he has been working at The Hutch, Manso has worked in four different areas of the lab, and he’s already been promoted. He is currently responsible for efficacy studies on the HIV vaccine trials conducted in the

graduated with his biology degree from PLU, he got his first job as a lab technician at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He remembers his interview well. Before Manso could even shake his hand, his interviewer enthusiastically said to him: “Go Lutes!” More >> Jessica McGifford ’12 Major: Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies Employer: Our Sister’s House PLU Connection: Abi McLane ’08, victim services supervisor at Crystal Judson Family Justice Center As part of her senior year

was elected ELCA’s fourth presiding bishop at the 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, marking the first time in history that a woman became the leader of the largest Lutheran denomination in North America. Nationwide, the ELCA has nearly 4.2 million members. “Her unexpected election as the first female leader of the national church is a breaking of that glass ceiling that previously kept women on the sidelines,” said Dr. Samuel Torvend, who holds the University Chair in Lutheran Studies at PLU. Event

nothing back: If something was wrong with a student performer’s shoes, posture, grammar, pacing or pitch—she called it. Blythe is recognized as one of the best in her generation. She has visited the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the San Francisco Opera and is performing in Semele with the Seattle Opera through March 7. Vocal Studies professor James L. Brown told PLU’s The Mast that Blythe “is an advocate for opera and a champion of the whole gambit of vocal music.” Fifty Lutes applied to perform

to PLU and graduated with a bachelor’s in vocal performance. After graduation, Baetge moved to Pittsburgh where he spent one season as a Resident Artist of Pittsburgh Opera. He then moved to New York City, where he attended The Juilliard School and graduated with an Artist Diploma in Opera Studies. “Through my connections at PLU, I was able to make connections with the Seattle Opera and was able to connect with the Met,” Baetge said. Since 2013, Baetge has appeared on stage at The Met every year

new label. Smith’s professional background is rooted in gender studies. She’s long thought about the multifaceted role the Women’s Center plays on campus and in the surrounding community, as well as how the center’s name could better reflect its mission. The Women’s Center provides victim advocacy for sexual assault and domestic violence victims, but it also hosts speakers focused on transgender issues, offers support for gay rights and provides sponsorship for events that examine the intersection

-called “tuition backfill”). $1.4 million to address the teacher shortage issue. Finally, two new studies related to higher education were funded in the budget. The first is a study by the Student Achievement Council. It’s designed to objectively analyze and make recommendations about systemic overlaps and gaps in jurisdiction regarding for-profit, degree-granting institutions and private vocational schools in the state, as well as make recommendations to improve oversight and accountability of these

University Symphony Orchestra as they help us celebrate the glory, hope, and peace of the Christmas season. Tickets for the concert can be purchased through Benaroya Hall box office at 1-866-833-4747 or on the web. Dec. 5: Advent Songs & Readings  Come to the Ness Family Chapel for some festive songs, readings and atmosphere from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 5: Norsk Julegudstjeneste (Norwegian Language Christmas service) Join the SCC and Nordic Studies for a Christmas service in Norwegian! The service will be

education Read Next Karen Marquez ‘22 aspires to help her community through her studies COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day