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a critically threatened species of oak tree that is native to the area. Now, after more than a year of maintenance by Ojala-Barbour and other student and community volunteers, the site has made significant progress and is ready for planting. The project has gained wide recognition, and after being fully backed by the university the project boasts grant funding from the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and the Green Partnership Fund. Ojala-Barbour said he never thought his summer project would

a diversity of people. It aligns with our values. Everybody counts and everybody has a place. And we’ll just see if it gets used. That’ll be the real test. Our hope is that it will.” Read Previous Community fuels actor’s work Read Next Student perspective: The Iditarod COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in

tradition in a “21st century context.” “I see the professorship as a way of promoting the intellectual gifts of Lutheran higher education among a diverse faculty and student body who may or may not have a connection to the Lutheran tradition,” he said. “That is part of the challenge of being a Lutheran center of learning in the Pacific Northwest.” Read Previous New ’employer relations’ position connects students with employers Read Next Light Fantastic COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the

://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qpbWZRC_dw I was driving in my old car to the university as a poor student. The car had holes in the floor due to rust, so when it was raining, I had to put on rubber shoes. I did this one day, because it was pouring. And I did it the day after. And I had to do it for weeks on end, and ever day that autumn. One day I couldn’t stop laughing, looking at myself in my rubber shoes in the wet car. It was fantastic; It was raining every day, and I hurried to my fellow students, so filled

Mayer Student Fellowship. More than anything, my research has challenged my understanding of my role as an individual combating genocide and other human rights’ violations. Cambodia is a distant country, with seemingly no ties to the United States. But genocide is defined as a crime against humanity. Trapped by the borders of their own country, Cambodians had no one to turn to. We may be Americans by nationality, but our common humanity makes the difference between Americans and Cambodians obsolete

Winstead, a master sergeant and senior military instructor of the MSIIIs. In his eyes, Velásquez, “is a very self-motivated cadet.” “Physically, [he’s] very fit. Academically, he’s probably into the top 10 percent of his class. He’s been a solid student in every aspect,” Winstead said. When he graduates next year, Velásquez will commission as a second lieutenant, but his exact assignment won’t come until sometime during his senior year. This summer, Velásquez and other MSIIIs from around the country

March 2, 2014 PLU’s High School Programming Contest Clicks Into Overdrive Students compete at PLU’s fourth annual High School Programming Contest on Feb. 1. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’15) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications PLU’s inaugural High School Programming Contest, in 2011, drew 32 student competitors from five schools—not bad at all. But … to get to 32, event organizer Kenneth Blaha, Professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, sent emails to everyone in the

interview. One of the Pariveda recruiters said his first impression of Stegemoeller was that he was well-spoken and had a great resume and a great vision for himself. “I think what really made me stand out was that I did internships during my time as a student, and companies really like that,” Stegemoeller said. During the summer and fall semesters in 2012, Stegemoeller consulted with his academic advisor and decided to take a break from the previous heavy-loaded semester. Not only did he want a

Jan. 25 and Knoxville on Jan. 26. Shortly after returning to campus, the ensemble will perform on Feb. 5h at Lagerquist Concert Hall. The 47-student ensemble will perform an exciting repertoire of compositions, including For Those Who Wait, a commissioned work by nationally acclaimed PLU composer Dr. Gregory Youtz that will premiere on the three-stop tour of Tennessee. For Those Who Wait was written in response to the many thousands armed service members returning home wounded, physically or

Writing program challenges its students to consider difficult questions relating to artistry, self-awareness and commission. “What are your goals as a student and maker of literature, as an artist contributing to the conversation about the urgent matters of our time? What is the work you want to do, the work that is specific to your experience, talent and imagination?” In the latest PLU podcast, we pose these questions and others to a pair of RWW faculty members and acclaimed creative writers, Rick