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PLU’s Melannie Denise Cunningham is Keynote Speaker at Tacoma’s MLK Day Celebration Posted by: Zach Powers / January 9, 2015 Image: [Photo by Jawara O’Connor] January 9, 2015 By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 9, 2015)—Melannie Denise Cunningham, Director of Multicultural Recruiting for Pacific Lutheran University, will deliver the keynote address at the City of Tacoma’s signature January event—the 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. Expected to

Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center Posted by: Ava Edmonds / October 18, 2023 Image: Margaret Murdoch ’24 spent the summer at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center researching acute myeloid leukemia cells. (All photos provided by Murdoch.) October 18, 2023 By Ava EdmondsMarketing and CommunicationsMargaret Murdoch ’24, a biology and religious studies major with a minor in gender and sexuality studies, spent their summer in Seattle alongside some of the nation’s best

An Insider’s Look at O Nata Lux Posted by: Reesa Nelson / December 5, 2019 December 5, 2019 One of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Northwest, The Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present PLU’s annual Christmas concert, O Nata Lux. Works by Dan Forrest, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Benjamin Britten and others will be mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites as we celebrate the glory, hope and light of the Christmas season. Read

September 17, 2010 University Gallery: PLU Faculty Show The Ingram Hall University Gallery opens its season with a collection of recent work by faculty of PLU’s Department of Art & Design. Each year, the University Gallery showcases work from local artists, students, emerging talents and faculty alike. The space not only offers a unique place to display compelling pieces of art, but also a learning opportunity for PLU students and the community. The Faculty Show runs through Oct. 9. This will

August 14, 2013 A group of dignitaries from Namibia visited PLU this summer. Namibian homecoming to PLU By Joanne Lisosky, professor of communication Included among the delegation of Namibian dignitaries touring the Pacific Lutheran University campus last week was a proud alumnus, Edwin Tjiramba, who delighted in sharing his fond memories of PLU. “I was born in Namibia, but my future was born at PLU,” Tjiramba said with a wide grin. Tjiramba currently serves as the Communication and Marketing

September 21, 2012 PLU Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Laura Majovski (middle), introduces a parent to PLU President Thomas W. Krise during this year’s move in day. Majovski was named the recipient of the 2012-2013 Scott Goodnight Award in Region V of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. PLU VP wins the Scott Goodnight Award PLU Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Laura Majovski, was named the recipient of the 2012-2013 Scott

Seven PLU Faculty Artists, One Incredible Show Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 30, 2013 Image: Steve Sobeck, ceramics instructor, displays cones tests that represent one kiln firing. January 30, 2013 PLU art and design faculty display recent work Opening in the University Gallery on Wednesday, February 5 is PLU’s “Faculty Exhibition,” an exhibit featuring work from current faculty of the Department of Art and Design. Participating faculty include JP Avila, Craig Cornwall, Spencer Ebbinga

November 9, 2014 Psychology Department’s Colloquium Series Brings Prominent Scholars to PLU Dr. Anthony Greenwald to Speak on Nov. 14 By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 11, 2014)— As part of its prestigious Colloquium Series, PLU’s Department of Psychology hosts about six guest speakers a year—and each allows audiences to learn about different parts of the field and build important collaborations. “The Colloquium series provides opportunities

couple of weeks, but for hundreds of years,” he said. And now, hundreds of years later, these monasteries still remain standing, and have something to teach about how to live sustainably. His project focuses on a number of Benedictine monasteries in central Italy. The Italian government has applied for World Heritage status for 10 of these monasteries, which would enable them to receive funding for research and public events. Dr. Torvend’s research on the sustainable practices of Benedictine monks

October 29, 2012 For the Tacoma Art Museum’s Day of the Dead exhibit, PLU students built an altar to remember and celebrate the lives of women who have died in Juarez, Mexico. (Photos by John Struzenberg ’15) Dia de los Muertos By Chris Albert The Tacoma Art Museum is expecting a few extra guests from beyond the grave for Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos. The museum is hosting a celebration of Day of the Dead by inviting more than 20 community groups – including PLU students – to build