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Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Posted by: nicolacs / February 17, 2023 Image: Image: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) February 17, 2023 By By Lisa Patterson ‘98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a

September 19, 2010 PLU benefactor dies A pioneering health care professional, philanthropist and devout and loving family member, Karen Hille Phillips passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2010. Karen was born June 6, 1932 to Emil Otto Hille and Laura (Sandbrink) Hille. She was baptized and confirmed at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ritzville and was active in the church as a Sunday School teacher, a choir member and in the Luther League Program for youth. Karen graduated from Ritzville High School in

February 9, 2012 Philosophy Department to host Food Symposium PLU’s Philosophy Department will host a two-day Food Symposium on Feb. 20 and 21. On Monday, Feb. 20, there will be closed sessions for invited participants only, but on Tuesday, Feb. 21, PLU students, staff, and faculty, as well as the greater community, are invited to attend the sessions which cover a variety of topics on food and food ethics. The second day of the symposium features more than a dozen speakers, including keynote

A Rocky Start Leads to a Steady Foundation Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsSamantha Saucedo's path was shaped from a young age as she witnessed how varying health conditions affected those closest to her.One set of grandparents was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and suffered from deteriorating health. Another set thrived, living long healthy lives. Those divergent health paths set 2019 PLU graduate Saucedo on a journey that culminated in

program with Carrington in a special preview concert on Wednesday, November 11, at 8pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall. Carrington is known as one of the founding members of the vocal ensemble, “The Kings Singers,” and is professor emeritus from Yale University where he conducted the acclaimed Yale Schola Cantorum. Carrington is in great demand as a freelance conductor and choral educator, and will be the headline clinician at the NCCO conference. “Simon Carrington is among the best in the world at his

April 4, 2008 State association recognizes student When she started her undergraduate degree at Western Washington University, Amanda Montgomery decided to major in physics. However, she quickly realized that while she liked studying electrons, fission and atomic numbers, it wasn’t what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. She discovered she liked people and changed her major to psychology. After graduating, Montgomery enrolled in PLU’s Marriage and Family Therapy master’s program, from

January 25, 2010 Memoir chronicles the life of Nazi Germany refugee and successful Tacoma entrepreneur – Kurt Mayer Tacoma businessman, philanthropist and community leader, Kurt Mayer, has written a rags to riches story of his life and times. “My Personal Brush with History,” written with Joe Peterson, is a story of hardship, opportunity, triumphs, mistakes, family and faith.“My book is intended to give my grandchildren – ages 12, 10 and 8 – an opportunity to read, later in life, about what

February 1, 2013 Jessica McGifford ’12 Jessica McGifford ’12 and Abi McLane ’08 at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. Jessica McGifford ’12 Major: Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies Employer: Our Sister’s House PLU Connection: Abi McLane ’08, victim services supervisor at Crystal Judson Family Justice Center As part of her senior year capstone project, Jessica McGifford was required to take an internship. Through a recommendation from the PLU Women’s Center, she wound up at Pierce

February 5, 2013 PLU top placer in the Peace Corps This year, Pacific Lutheran University ranks No.18 on Peace Corps’ 2013 Top Colleges for small schools. The annual list recognizes the highest volunteer-producing colleges and universities for small, medium, large and graduate institutions. There are currently 15 undergraduate alumni from PLU serving overseas. Last year PLU produced only 9 volunteers, and by doubling their number this year they have joined the top 25 volunteer-producing schools

PLU Raises Black Lives Matter Flag on Red Square Posted by: Zach Powers / September 5, 2020 Image: Andre Jones ’22, speaking during the ceremony raising the Black Lives Matter flag. (Photos by John Froschauer/PLU) September 5, 2020 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsMembers of the Pacific Lutheran University Black Student Union led a ceremony raising the Black Lives Matter flag on Red Square on Friday evening. Organized by BSU student leaders, the ceremony featured Black