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help combat these different bacteria and viruses that invade our bodies. I believe that there’s definitely power in knowledge as it tremendously aids us in making sound decisions.How would you use this degree in your future career? There are a few avenues that I can see myself doing after I graduate. My family has always been passionate about helping people through medical mission trips. I am thrilled to see myself being in the frontline, directly interacting and delivering health and medical

; combine that with attainable goals and we create an environment of optimistic energy. Tell us a few fun experiences that you’ve had since you began teaching at PLU. I love the importance PLU gives to being a world citizen. Travel with students or performing ensembles is truly life changing. The Wind Ensemble has toured China, Australia, Spain and Portugal. My study away class goes to Vienna, Leipzig, Prague, Berlin, and Salzburg. All of these experiences are incredibly fun and full of adventures. And

. Pilgrim completed a master’s degree in music at PLU, studying under PLU organist David Dahl while her husband, Dr. Walter Pilgrim, taught religion at PLU for over 30 years. Mrs. Pilgrim worked as an organist and music director at churches, including our Parkland neighbor Trinity Lutheran and, further afield, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Bremerton. They generously supported many funds at PLU during their careers, and their family has honored us with this exceptional gift of Jeanette’s harpsichord

that Africa matters. “There are lots of opportunities for us to partner with the people of Africa, with businesses in Africa,” she said. She entered the MBA program purposefully, so she could learn the link between entrepreneurship and social responsibility. She’s interested in exploring business opportunities for trade and investment in Africa and finding actual projects to distribute in America. Cunningham’s personal mission statement, “to acquire massive financial wealth so I can spend the rest

more academic disciplines. “Within the culture and fabric of PLU are these interdisciplinary approaches,” Teska said. “It makes us stronger.” A workshop sponsored by the grant on May 27 to 29 examined the state of Clover Creek. Workshop participants will look at data gathered each spring by the “Environmental Methods of Investigation” course, which charts the health of the creek and the community, and determine what’s changed, what needs to be done and how it can be done better. The final activity

are busy dumpster diving for the winter. Don’t send us anything your great grandmother wouldn’t want to see, like pictures of naked people, obscene gestures, illegal activity or other things in poor taste. No photos that violate the Student Code of Conduct. Please? OK? Thanks! When you submit a photo to SIL, it becomes part of the Student Involvement and Leadership “I Will Vote” social media campaign. Also, your photo can be submitted to the Office of Secretary of State’s “I Will Vote” photo

, participants will enjoy admission to the game, a hotdog, soda, chips and viewing of fireworks after the game. Perhaps more exciting than the fireworks, is the total renovation of Cheney Stadium.“The fact that 250 students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends all came out for the game in 2010 was a big hint to us,” said Sumerlin Larsen ’01, associate director for Alumni and Constituent Relations. “There’s opportunity to get even more of our PLU community involved.” In preparation for this event, a

around by us every time there was a discussion about remodeling Eastvold,” said Rev. Dennis Sepper, University Pastor. “PLU and Lutheran higher education put such a high emphasis on pluralism and diversity that I believe if we’re going to invite students of different faith traditions to our school, we should at least minimally provide for their spiritual needs in terms of a space to pray.” But according to Sepper, it wasn’t until Alazadi spoke to the diversity center that the idea got pushed off the

just hope we can take something from this and take it into the future.” Biology and environmental studies double major, Kristin Neuneker 14’, also appreciated Pavel’s song and perspective. “He offered a different perspective on the environment than what we learn in school,” Neuneker said. “I enjoyed the song the most because it made us feel connected. We were all singing in perfect unison.” While reminding his audience that there is much work to be done, Pavel also didn’t let them overlook the work

identity of the cross that calls people to care and nurture the most vulnerable, he said. Now, it is creation itself that is most vulnerable. The science of this crisis is no less valuable, in that it guides actions and explains what is happening around us, he said. “Science is indispensable because it can tell what is happening,” Rasmussen said. “Religion is in any case no substitute for science, yet few people will die for a pie chart.” He said how PLU is a place where those concepts can thrive and