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illustrations in the book and your artistic process? I had specific ideas that I wanted to get across in the images, and I enjoyed the challenge of making the illustrations myself. My family and friends encouraged me to try it. Some of the illustrations are my renditions of celestial objects, like Orion’s Sword nebula, the Oort cloud surrounding our solar system and Andromeda galaxy. The starscape on the book’s cover mimics the night sky in the northern hemisphere on a summer night. If you look closely, you

Christmas Concert Gala to Feature Two Musical Premieres and a Superstar Headliner Posted by: Zach Powers / November 2, 2015 Image: Dr. Richard Nance conducts The Choir of the West at a 2014 PLU Christmas Concert. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) November 2, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 2, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University’s annual Christmas Concerts have entertained and inspired audiences across the Pacific Northwest for decades. For 2015, PLU is making

infamous Friday lab sessions! Does the process differ in the spring and fall semesters? Seasonal changes in the watershed have a big impact on what students do in the fall class versus the spring class. In the fall, many locations in Clover Creek are completely dry, and this past fall one of our typical sampling locations had a toxic algae advisory. In some spring semesters, sampling locations may have too much water, making it unsafe for students to enter the stream. So our sampling plan is always

a family. A lot of them studied abroad and said, ‘no bro, it’s not scary, go you will have fun’ so that gave me a lot of confidence.”  Now he’s ready to offer advice to students who are making their own decisions about college. He encourages them to not be afraid.  “You guys aren’t alone,” he said. “A lot of my fellow cadre members, who came to college were leaving home for the first time. Everyone you meet is most likely scared as well. You’re not going to be alone when you are going through

Seattle Post-Intelligencer photographer Cary Tolman With a stop at Saltwater State Park to dry off and warm up in front of a blazing fire, the Lutes set off for Point Defiance, where a National Guard LST ground ashore and gave them a lift through the dangerous Tacoma Narrows to Steilacoom, bringing their epic journey to a close. Photos by the late Seattle Post-Intelligencer photographer Cary Tolman The Lutes’ first order of business upon making it home to American Lake was to repair the damage

2023, Blair was nominated as the Student Speaker for convocation, and his speech centered on the importance of a holistic educational experience. Blair’s rich educational experiences at PLU are supported by scholarships. Reflecting on the importance of his scholarships, Blair says, “ I feel very seen and honored, and it truly reiterates to me what a special place PLU is. I am so glad that I chose to come here, and I appreciate [donors] making that easier for me by relieving some financial stress