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while continuing to meet basic human needs. Sometimes that’s quietly working behind the scenes with families in the aftermath of a mass shooting; sometimes it’s working with a family after a home fire or a hurricane; sometimes it’s buying a refrigerator to support a food pantry in the South. The need is increasing, but whatever the crisis, the American Red Cross remains rooted in the 19th century mission born on the battlefields of the U.S. and Europe: to help people who are hurting. Sometimes that

2022, the group consistently plays all-over the South Sound. The quartet includes Felix Halvorson (guitar), Benjamin Martin (saxophone), Josh Hansel (drums) and Joshua Greene (bass). instagram.com/rainierquartet Tacoma’s Indie-Pop rising stars Dead Amy join the Rainier Quartet. Dead Amy busted onto the local indie scene last April after a headlining performance at Alma for 90.1 KUPS’ KUPS Fest. The four piece consists of Audrey White (vocals, guitar), Tatiana Klein (vocals, guitar), Wendell Ratliff

writing music for film. The grand gestures and emotional melodies resemble American movie music style. “I am captivated by its drama and challenged to portray all the emotion it demands,” Hillis explains. “It’s draining, but it’s a blast. It has taken a lot of mental and physical energy to prepare the concerto, but I had a lot of help along the way.” Hillis was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she studied violin with Rudolf Sternadel and was a member of the South Saskatchewan Youth

.” Berger earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington, and didn’t initially consider a career in law enforcement. However, after talking with and riding along with several college friends who did enter the profession, Berger opted to throw his hat in the ring. He spent three years working for the Seattle Police Department before moving south. Berger was born and raised in Tacoma, and his older brother graduated from PLU. He and his wife, Zoe, have two sons, Aaron and

Communications staff writer Megan Haley compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact her at ext. 8691 or at haleymk@plu.edu. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman. Read Previous South Sound colleges lead way to green future Read Next Conference unites art and religion 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place

September 22, 2008 Feminist theology and ethics explored An expert on feminist theology, feminist ethics and theological anthropology will deliver the 2008 David and Marilyn Knutson and Department of Religion Lecture at Pacific Lutheran University. Susan Ross will speak on “Seeking Light and Beauty: Women, Justice and Sacramentally” on Monday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Xavier Hall, Nordquist Lecture Hall, off Park Avenue South. Ross is a professor of theology and faculty scholar at Loyola

. –    Promoting board relationships with China, Washington State’s more important trading partner, and with many other parts of the world. –    Working to foster cooperation and to enhance contacts and relationships for South Sound businesses. –    Assisting in a variety of ways many arts and cultural organizations ranging from the Seattle Arts Museum and the UW World Series to the International Children’s Festival and the Children’s Museum. “In all he does Bill Stafford lives the mission of the Sister City

large mouse with small ears and a long snout. Despite its looks, it is not a rodent or a shrew, but a marsupial without a pouch to carry its babies. Caenolestes sangay is part of the order Paucituberculata, an ancient group of South American marsupials different from the well-known opossums and Australian marsupials. Restricted to the Andes, very seldom seen in the wild, and with only seven species, the shrew-opossums are among the most enigmatic marsupials on the planet. The DNA clearly delimits

February 1, 2014 Professor Robert Ericksen, Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies. (John Froschauer, Photo) A Report on Scholarship and Activities in 2013-2014 Robert P. Ericksen, Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies During the past two years, Bob Ericksen has given ten lectures in five nations on three continents. Seven of these lectures, which took place in South Africa, Germany, England, and Canada, as well as in the United States, either have appeared or will appear in print. Last April

hour, told the story of nine Namibian students who attended PLU on scholarships from the Evangelical Lutheran Church, which supported Namibia’s fight for independence from South Africa post-apartheid. Edwin Tjiramba ’94 was one of those Namibian students—and he also narrated the documentary. “I was born in Namibia,” Tjiramba said in the film, “but my future began at PLU.” The film showed the real-life power of a PLU education. Each of the nine now holds a position of leadership, and Cunningham