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April 3, 2008 SOAC Week highlights creativity, tradition The School of Arts and Communication Week kicked off with a showing of student Andrea Calcagno’s documentary about global climate change, and performances by saxophonist Jamie Rottle and vocalists Kari Liebert, Morgan Ostendorf and Maggie Smith. The annual event spanned a week in April and featured speakers, panels, workshops and performances. Under the theme “SOAC Week: Creative Community Building on Tradition,” the activities

December 1, 2010 ‘I always wanted to go to med school. Then I found something I love even MORE.’ By Chris Albert PLU senior Lauren Thiele has always wanted to make positive change in the world. It’s why, for as long as she could remember, she wanted to go to medical school. It’s also why she came to PLU. “A lot of it is the social justice aspect of medicine,” she said. “I wanted to be one of those people that could do good in the world.” Thiele knew PLU had an impressive program that prepares

May 15, 2011 Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke to a crowd of 15,000 at the Tacoma Dome urging them to change their world for the good, one act at a time.   Tutu urges 15,000 in Tacoma Dome to be the spark that changes a community, a life. By Barbara Clements If you see people who are hungry, feed them. If they need pants, give them a pair. After all, Levi’s are not just going to float down from above. And, in the end, our humanity is ultimately defined by our relationship to each other. These clear

August 23, 2011 Helping students connect with what’s next New initiative aims to help students prepare for life after PLU. By Barbara Clements Students come to Pacific Lutheran University with passion, creativity and a resolve to change the world for the better. Now PLU has a program that will help students focus their talents on an internship, volunteer experience and taking the leap to grad school and eventually a career. From entering first-year and sophomore students who need to choose a

November 29, 2011 Paris Cochran ’13 was the first American, and female student, to go into rural Oaxaca with HELPS. “I was able to change their opinion about what Americans, and students, are capable of.” Paris Cochran’s cool internship: HELPS International By Steve Hansen Every student who participates in PLU’s Gateway study-away program in Oaxaca, Mexico, has to participate in a four-week internship. Based on the students’ interests, there are many internship options during the semester-long

September 4, 2012 The inauguration of PLU President Thomas W. Krise took place Tuesday, Sept. 4 in Olson Auditorium. (Photo by John Froschauer) ‘The world needs more PLU’ By Chris Albert The beginning of PLU’s 123rd year marked a time of change and a celebration of a rich history of pursing lives of service and thoughtful inquiry. The Presidential Inauguration and Convocation welcomed the class of 2016 and the swearing in of PLU’s 13th president, Thomas W. Krise. “We become Lutes together today

October 27, 2014 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Participants speak at the 2013 Working for Change Panel during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) From on-campus simulations to community service projects, PLU promotes advocacy and action By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communication Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 28, 2014)—Taking part in the nationwide Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Services will

Vote! Women’s Center seeks community feedback on new name Posted by: marcom / February 20, 2016 February 20, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2016) - Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. After 25 years, the Women's Center will change its name to fit its expanded, mission-based work.A name says a lot. Students, faculty and

PLU School of Business renames its Marketing Analytics graduate program Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / December 18, 2018 Image: The School of Business is located in the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, PLU’s newest academic building. December 18, 2018 By StaffMarketing & Communication TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 17, 2018) — Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business has announced a change to one of the foundational cornerstones of their graduate programs: going forward, the Master of

Shoebox Sharing: how one PLU alumna comforts those in need Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / December 23, 2019 Image: Kristina Garabedian ’08 is the founder of Shoebox Sharing — a nonprofit that donates fleece blankets, scarves and school supply packs to children in need around the globe. December 23, 2019 By Lora ShinnMarketing & Communications Guest WriterWhat if, by donating just an hour of your time, you could change someone’s life.Twenty years ago, while still attending her Central