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Attending a Workshop Faculty and staff still have time to register here for the following workshops occurring within the next two weeks. Sakai 2.9: What’s Changing and Why Does It Matter? – Sakai will be upgraded early this summer to version 2.9. Get an overview of new features as well the new Lessons Tool. Learn to simplify your course structure for students and explore new pedagogical approaches. This workshop is offered three times this term (Spring 2014): Friday, April 25, 2014 – 12:00 PM – Hauge

faculty to let you know about the sunsetting of the ½” VHS video format. Since the Spring of 2013 we have not been able to purchase new ½” VHS players because they are no longer being manufactured. At this time we have only a few spares left to replace players in the classroom that become inoperable. If you’re still using 1/2″ VHS cassettes in the classroom, please be aware of the following change that will take place this summer and learn what you can do to make this transition as smooth as possible

and dancing. “Each number within the production was picked from an array of different Broadway musicals.  No two songs are from the same show, and each song is either currently on Broadway or has been in the last three years,” Madison explained. “That being said, the show does not include any revivals within that time frame, so if you were really hoping to hear some Hello Dolly, you may be a little disappointed.” Along with the wide variety of musicals, there is also a wide range of student actors

that stretch through time, like sense of identity and who you are when everyone else says you’re someone else. Regardless of what scholars may say, this mixed-up character debacle transports you to another world and is thoroughly entertaining. Director Smith said, “I was drawn to directing a piece that would allow us to forget—if only for an hour or so—these stressful times. Comedy of Errors provides relief from today’s headline news and transports us to a simpler and more charming era.” Tickets

student flutist in her senior year of high school when she found out she had cancer and was hospitalized at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Kintner, who was released from the hospital and went on to play in the flute ensemble and orchestra during her time at PLU, is now pursuing a degree in law. She told Rhyne music provided her with comfort while she was sick. During the concert, some student flutists will trade their flutes in for colored pitched percussion instruments, while others will use bottles or

returning students and their families. “PLU has long been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the programs described in this application are current manifestations of these efforts,” Ann Auman, Dean of Natural Sciences, said. “This commitment is even more important now since the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities that national efforts to diversify the STEM pipeline have been attempting to address at a time when society needs diversity of thought and creativity in STEM the most

, setting a new mark at 5.34 – fourth best in the nation. She was named conference player of the year and voted by DIII coaches as freshman player of the year. She is PLU’s only NCAA first-team All- American in volleyball. “I knew she was going to be good, because she is good,” said head coach Kevin Aoki, himself a four-time con­ference coach of the year. “But she definitely exceeded expectations.” Why? “She does all the skills well,” says Aoki. “And she’s a humble player. That’s important – team

faculty and administrators regularly present at and they also have a get-together that is much less formal and fun time of fellowship. Thompsen said the alumni presence in Norway alone continues the strong tie the university has to the region. The alumni group not only gives Scandinavian alums the opportunity to stay connected, but also give back to their university, he said. The partnership helps connect new potential PLU students with PLU alums who are native to their country. “It’s building brick

March 29, 2012 Photo courtesy Greg Aune Dr. Greg Aune ’97 A late-night study session leads to a career studying chemotherapy By Barbara Clements During his sophomore year, Greg Aune ’97 was holed up in the library at the University of Washington. He was looking up sources for a research paper – for PLU Chemistry Professor Craig Fryhle –when he thought to check the time. He couldn’t quite believe what he saw: It was midnight, and he’d been in the library reading a book on chemotherapy for six

other path. “Emergency medicine is appealing to me because I treat patients of all ages with a broad spectrum of medical problems,” she said. “It is rewarding because it is an opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients in their time of crisis – whether they are having  heart attack or their 3-year-old jumped off the bed and cut their lip.” When asked for her advice to students considering a career in medicine, Aviles said, “Take advantage of opportunities to explore the field of medicine