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February 29, 2012 PLU announces new president A highly regarded university administrator, professor of English and retired Air Force officer has been named president of Pacific Lutheran University. The Board of Regents met Feb. 29 to receive the unanimous recommendation of the presidential search committee and elected Thomas W. Krise the 13th president of PLU. “His experience, his proven leadership ability and his understanding of the values and aspirations of the university make Thomas Krise a

far north.” The Alaska Literary Series of the University of Alaska Press publishes three titles a year in poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction that has a strong connection to Alaska or the circumpolar north, making the northern experience available to the world. The event is sponsored by the Rainier Writing Workshop MFA Program at PLU. It is the Seattle-area official launch of the Alaska Literary Series of the University of Alaska Press. The readers for the event are: Joan Kane, The Cormorant

students face when entering the professional world. “Walking into an accounting firm I was really nervous because I had never been in a professional atmosphere,” said Alazadi. “But I met the nicest people and gained real-life experience.” But accounting is more than sitting behind a desk and crunching numbers, explained Alazadi. From advertising firms to manufacturing companies, Alazadi audited various industries around Tacoma. “You go out to different clients every week,” explained Alazadi. “It’s

dorm with three roommates in South Hall. “It’s very different living back in a dorm room, but I have lived in smaller and worse conditions while deployed, so being here is no different,” Dornbusch said. “It’s just adapting to your surroundings.” Dornbusch, who’s played soccer for more than 22 years, began preseason practice at PLU in mid-August. At 29, he’s already assumed the role of a leader on the team. “My experience in soccer and the real world, it kind of puts me at that leadership spot, but

push through and compete amongst the better, more-experienced chapters and still pulled through on top,” she said. “Size and experience do not matter as long as you have a group that’s willing to put in the work and dedication and the willpower to succeed!” Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is an international honorary and service organization for financial information students and professionals. There are more than 300 college and university chapters, whose primary objective is to encourage

Science and Global Studies, with a minor in Hispanic Studies. “I had to wait until I got home to read the email myself.” After her Fulbright experience, she plans to attend graduate school, or perhaps law school, specializing in immigration policy or law. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright program was established in 1946 by Congress to “enable … mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other countries.” It is the largest U.S. international

and flown to Los Angeles to accept the award and a $10,000 honorarium. “My experience at PLU taught me to care.  It taught me to care for the successes of everyone around me,” Haven said. “On any given day, (more than 200) young minds walk through my door, and my hope is they learn from the lessons I learned at PLU.  … My hope is to create a classroom that has so many of the good qualities that are deeply rooted in PLU.” Read Previous PLU Welcomes New Nursing Dean Read Next Business Alum’€™s

experience and a reference letter. “A short time later, I was told that the winners would be announced on a certain day by phone,” Sipe said. “Once that day came around, I received a call from Chef Thomas Keller inviting me to compete!” Erin McGinnis, director of PLU Dining and Culinary Services, said she’s thrilled that Sipe has been selected for this opportunity. “He is so passionate,” she said. “He writes about food; he thinks about food; and when he’s off, he’s thinking about how to perfect his food

opportunity to encourage change in the future.” Assistant Professor of Biology Romey Haberle, chair of PLU’s Sustainability Committee, hopes the Fellowship will provide students such as Scott with an exceptional learning opportunity while allowing them to contribute to campus sustainability—and make some money. “Fellows are gaining research experience; getting paid; and developing the key soft skills of writing, oral communication, collaboration and working across disciplines and into the community

go toward housing in D.C. Other than finding funding, Lee said she’s prepared for her experience by studying and getting a new wardrobe. Since her first year at PLU, Lee changed her major to Global Studies and Chinese Studies. She worked through the application process with Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Global Studies Ami Shah, and is continuing to work with her to graduate on time, in Spring 2016. “Courtney couldn’t be more deserving,” Shah said. “She’s hardworking, but also