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conflict. She is an inspiring speaker that examined intersectionality of issues, the action we all can take to make a difference, and the power of uplifting marginalized voices. One of the best parts of PLU is that there are always great speakers and events going on! While I was sitting in KHP listening to Ms. Noujaim, I thought to myself, ‘Wow, I am so incredibly lucky to be at a school that brings amazing people to this campus.’ I love that feeling and the numerous opportunities!” Advice for first

the levels in place before the Great Recession. A key concern for us is the split that cropped up a few years ago between the level of funding given to students attending the state’s public research universities (UW and WSU) and the 10 private universities in the state. In the last legislative session, the Legislature passed a resolution indicating a desire to restore parity between the research universities and the private colleges, but now, in the current session, we’ll need to see that

The End of an Era Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / May 21, 2014 May 21, 2014 Dave Robbins Steps Down after 33 Years as Chair of the Department of Music Greg Youtz’s first glimpse of Dave Robbins was him strolling down a hallway in Eastvold, while his two-year-old daughter toddled along at his side, clutching his finger. “I remember thinking that Dave is not only this great dad to his kids, but that was an image the rest of us felt – like we were holding on to Dave’s finger too, and he was sort of

Unlocking the Magic of Colloidal Nanocrystals Associate Professor Andrea Munro and students Aidan Hopson ’24 and Rebecca Smith ’24 spend the summer studying colloidal ZnSe nanocrystals. Posted by: Marcom Web Team / August 11, 2023 Image: Double major in chemistry and environmental studies, Rebecca Smith ’24, chemistry major Aidan Hopson ’24, and associate professor of chemistry Andrea Munro examine how liquids and tiny particles affect nanocrystal growth, mastering the art of precise material

Admission, and campus clubs helped me understand why I am passionate about caring for others, social justice, the great outdoors and my communities. PLU has encouraged me to learn from every experience, whether in my molecular biology laboratory or as a I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Through support, encouragement and even challenges, my peers, the faculty and staff at PLU have truly made my collegiate experience unparalleled. For all of this, I say thank you! What’s next? I begin my gap year as a

consequences of innovation? Damian Alessandro (Class of 2019) My name is Damian Alessandro, and I am majoring in History at Pacific Lutheran University. I am in my Junior year and I have been enjoying my experiences here on-campus, which include being a Resident Assistant in Pflueger Hall. The subject of History has been a great passion of mine since I was young, so it has been fun to study it at PLU in greater depth. This path has led me to a greater appreciation for inventors and innovators throughout

prepare authentic dishes and get the best flavors because they understand the building blocks and culinary traditions behind them. “There’s great potential for kicking out some fabulous pasta dishes and pizza dishes,” McGinnis said. Arnone is one of only 61 certified master chefs in the United States. He was last on campus two summers ago to train dining staff on new Asian recipes he developed for PLU. A former classmate of McGinnis’ from the Culinary Institute of America, his background includes

purposeful. It’s a great feeling to know that many decisions I make have the potential to make a significant impact on a student’s life.   Why is it important for alums to stay connected to PLU and its students?  Alumni have the opportunity to support current students in ways that no one else can. What else do you want people to know about Alumni and Student Connections?  In this day and age, everyone is busy, and it can be hard to prioritize how to spend our time. ASC makes it easy for students and

, concerts and operas in Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Canada, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States. I have previously taught at Texas State University in San Marcos and Baylor University in Waco, Texas.  I am also on the faculty at Cornish-American Song Institute in England, a summer three-week intensive study of art songs for singers, composers and pianists. I received my education and training from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

and share stories, that’s what I love.” As a PLU student, Markuson worked as a Resident Assistant for three years; learned about social justice and racism; and took advantage of Study Away opportunities, traveling to New Zealand and Ecuador on J-Term trips and studying for a semester in Botswana. “For me, studying away was such a great opportunity to understand the global community and other cultures and to put yourself in that place,” Markuson said. He also embraced PLU’s mission in his daily