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loved ones.As a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we are called upon to live our commitment to combating racism and white supremacy. We commend our students, alumni, faculty, and staff who already are contributing their professional expertise and volunteering their time, energy, and financial resources to antiracism causes. At PLU, we strive to equip our students — and ourselves — with the critical thinking, compassion, and courage to contribute to the dismantling of

continue developing the valuable skills she learned over internship and her time at PLU.  Read Previous PLU business alumni Bradd Busick (MultiCare) and Andrea Adams (Nike) talk mentorship Read Next PLU digital campaign explores the meaning of the words “anti-racist,” “anti-Blackness,” “decolonize” and “BIPOC” 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

Tech for Social Impact group, he served as chief marketing and operations officer for Microsoft Asia Pacific. He helped launch the Unlimited Potential organization within Microsoft, focused on developing new and more affordable computing solutions to help close the digital divide for lower-income societies globally. Halvorson said a number of PLU alumni have gone to work at Microsoft and other tech companies, and they have had their hand in major technological innovations. But few realize that high

learned, and share how they feel about it — although no one is obliged to speak and remaining silent is an option.   The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness A virtual event November 10, 2022 Free to PLU students, employees and alumni; $125.00 for members of the public Registration and information:  https://www.plu.edu/continuing-education/tpg/America is Changing: Are You Ready?Register for the 11th edition of the People's Gathering Read Previous Northwest Now Political Roundtable

PLU alumni who are serving in key leadership roles at the Port of Tacoma and the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Eric Johnson ’83, Port of Tacoma Executive Director When Eric Johnson ’83 majored in political science and minored in biology, he wasn’t sure how the two would fit together in a career. After he graduated from PLU, he earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and began his career working at the state legislature. He then spent 35 years working at Washington

livestreamed as in past years. Aubrey Logan’s appearance is possible thanks to the generosity of Richard Weathermon ’50. Her visit to PLU is part of the Dick and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies at PLU. Both Richard and Helen relished the “joyful noise” of jazz. 2023 PLU Weathermon Jazz Festival TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. KAREN HILLE PHILLIPS CENTER, EASTVOLD AUDITORIUM Tickets $10 general admission $8 senior citizens (55+), military, or alumni Free for PLU -faculty/staff

the 2022 NASPA Region V Innovation Program Award. Given by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), the award recognizes an institution or individual that has developed and implemented an outstanding, innovative program. The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness A virtual event March 30, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free to PLU students, faculty, staff and alumni; $125.00 for members of the public Registration and information:  https://www.plu.edu/continuing

department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with the group Sound Physicians and serves on several hospital boards in leadership positions.  Emergency medicine takes a unique character, he admits. “You must simultaneously have tough skin and a good sense of humor. People seem to be born to do certain fields of medicine, and it’s nice when that aligns,” Arnits says.  Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 is the

support students to become nurses and to pursue advanced nursing practice roles,” said Haley. “I am grateful to join PLU’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. What a perfect description of the work nurses strive to do daily with patients, families, and communities. PLU nursing faculty, staff, students, and alumni make a difference in the world, and I am honored to join them in this work.” Haley is a leader in the nursing education field. She