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October 2, 2012 Unlocking the Secrets of Tutankhamun’s Gold Mask   Tutankhamun’s magnificent gold mask is surely the best-known Egyptian artwork in the world. Or is it? In fact, the piece preserves an astonishing secret: It had never been intended for Tutankhamun at all. Come listen to noted Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves, PhD, the Lila Acheson Wallace Associate Curator, Department of Egyptian Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Reeves is an expert on the tomb of Tutankhamun and has served as a

of it as having a larger role in how society can be better,” Barot said. “I’m trying to make them think about the world differently through poetry.” Recently, he was one of 16 recipients of the 2009 Artist Trust Fellowship Awards, which recognizes an artist’s creative excellence and accomplishments, professional achievement and continuing dedication to their artistic discipline. It comes with a $7,500 cash award. In 2009, more 380 applicants in a variety of disciplines applied for the fellowship

LUTES ANSWER: How can innovation help meet the challenges of the moment? Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 How can innovation help meet the challenges of the moment?  “Embracing innovation ensures we have a pipeline of ideas focused on improving our future as we manage the current complexities in our lives today. We must be eager to engage students, communities and colleagues in discussions about new ways of thinking and solving problems. Innovation, combined with an agile

February 13, 2013 Chemistry professor Justin Lytle, shows students the chemistry of chocolate. (Photo by Jesse Major’14) ‘For the love of chocolate’ By Jesse Major ’14 Roughly 40 chocolate lovers gathered in Leraas Lecture Hall the day before Valentine’s Day, “for the love of chocolate, aphrodisiac and food of the gods.” “When there’s free chocolate, you get a larger crowd,” said Justin Lytle, assistant professor of chemistry, as he showed the group the four chocolates they would later eat. A

PLU joins national ranks of prestigious honor society Phi Kappa Phi Posted by: Kari Plog / February 19, 2016 Image: Phi Kappa Phi Chapter instillation ceremony at PLU on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) February 19, 2016 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 19, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University students may soon see their professors, dressed in commencement regalia, coming to classes with a special invitation to join one of the most

. The Sista Circle group at PLU offers that opportunity to female students. It’s a place where women can come together for a bite to eat, listen to some Beyonce and share their triumphs and tragedies. Barbara Gilchrist ’20, who served as the Women’s Leadership Intern with the Center for Gender Equity (CGE) for the past three years, helped guide much of the group’s growth. What makes this group unique is that it was created as a safe space for women of color. In Sista Circle, Gilchrist could say: “I

Medical Center in Seattle. Tom was a member of the university’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams, as well as Outdoor Recreation. He was a loved and respected student on campus and beyond. His family’s profile on the website CaringBridge.org shows hundreds of comments that describe Tom as a kind, energetic and genuine young man. Tom’s parents, Craig and Jane, responded to the outpouring of support saying that each comment underscores how their vibrant, brilliant son touched so many lives. “Even

‘Strong link of three’: PLU graduate’s life — suddenly cut short — is remembered through legacy scholarship Posted by: Kari Plog / February 26, 2018 Image: Panayotis (Panago) Horton ’12 February 26, 2018 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 26, 2018) — Panayotis (Panago) Horton ’12 tattooed a three-link chain on his forearm: one link each for himself, his mother and his brother. The family emigrated from Greece when he was just 2 years old. They were his rock.And

endowment. Contributions can be made outright or through planned giving vehicles, such as a bequest provision, trust, gift annuity or gift of life insurance. To learn more about investment options and ensuring the legacy of PLU, please contact the Office of Development at 253-535-7177 or visit www.plu.edu/advancement/ and click on “Make a Gift.” Read Previous Brues put ‘exclamation point’ on their time at PLU Read Next Textbook comparison program COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments

Highlights of the King of Norway’s PLU Visit Posted by: Sandy Dunham / May 26, 2015 May 26, 2015 TACOMA, Wash. (May 25, 2015)—It’s not every day a king comes to Pacific Lutheran University, but on May 23, an especially special one did—and hundreds of Lutes put together an exceptionally warm, royal welcome for him.Here are some of PLU photographer John Froschauer’s photo highlights of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway’s visit to PLU and the 2015 Commencement ceremony: From the excited crowd