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faculty at 7:30 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.“The festival is an exciting day for our community,” said PLU professor and Director of Jazz Studies Cassio Vianna. “More than 250 High School students will join us to share experiences, meet our students and faculty, and get inspired by Aubrey Logan’s outstanding musicianship. We’re thrilled to have her on our campus this year,”  An accomplished singer, trombonist and songwriter, Logan has recorded three solo albums and

athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

environmental studies program and provided a starting point for more in-depth conversations about its goals and aspirations, which will occur later this summer, McKenney said. The workshop also served as an introduction for some about the program, and connected local community groups and Pierce County with the work PLU is doing. For some faculty members, like assistant religion professor Kevin O’Brien, the field trip to Clover Creek was their first experience out in the field collecting scientific data. He

cross, he said. It is a world the PLU community embraces and encourages, Anderson said. And it has helped shape this institution into the globally focused university it is today. From the faculty and students who have and will spend time studying away to the on-campus programs that encourage an internationalized campus – the university has grown beyond the confines of suburban Parkland to reach far corners of the world. Those facts weren’t lost on the NAFSA: Association of International Educators

lively, and the songs are very character-based as opposed to many classical musicals. He said the audience is in for a very entertaining show. “It’s very entertaining,” Clapp said. “It’s funny and has a lot of heart.” The production runs May 12, 13 and 14 in Eastvold and continues May 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee showing at 2:30 p.m. on May 22. Tickets are $5 for the PLU community and $8 for general admission. Read Previous Branding PLU’s Hebrew Idol Read Next Beyond the uniform COMMENTS

those programs, as well as directing the undergraduate program. His expertise in accreditation will also be an important asset for PLU.” Kline said he looks forward to being a part of the PLU community and acknowledges that “the fine liberal arts and professional education offered by PLU is widely respected. I’m very pleased to join the team in the School of Education and Movement Studies. I look forward to serving the students, staff, faculty and alumni, and build on the already strong offerings as

and competition field. Football will utilize the field for practice. Club sports, such as Ultimate Frisbee and lacrosse, intramurals, academic activity courses and outdoor recreation will all have the opportunity to use the field.”Our goal is to help you be the very best that you can be,” Bjerke said, of PLU’s mission to give students the opportunity to build strong minds and bodies. It will also serve as a fitness and activities opportunity for the surrounding community, said Sheri Tonn, vice

diving community. To date, Olson has taken the requisite PE 100, sailing and scuba diving during his time at PLU. With two capstones looming on the horizon, James plans to spend his fourth and final required PE credit on Relaxation Techniques, learning how to ease stress the productive way. A junior English major with an emphasis in writing and a philosophy minor, Olson keeps busy. As a guide for PLU’s Outdoor Recreation club, Olson takes every opportunity to get outside. When he isn’t writing

,” added Rabbi Bruce Kadden, a guest lecturer at PLU. “This minor will not just be about history, but about so many other things that connect. It’s about giving students a global consciousness.” Close study of the Holocaust and other examples of mass violence challenges us to push far beyond our comfort zones, noted Associate Professor Rona Kaufman, Chair of PLU’s English Department. Students who choose to earn a minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies will join a scholarly community that believes that

relevant quantitative and qualitative marketing-research skills,” said Mari Peterson, director of the MSMR program. PLU’s MSMR program has been developed as a highly engaging, hands-on, full-time 10-month program, offered from September to June. PLU Marketing Research Professor Susan Harmon said the program will adhere to PLU’s distinct ethical and moral philosophies through coursework and community involvement. Each term, students will progress through courses that will broaden their capabilities and