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  • [Photo Courtesy of  U.S. Army Materiel Command / Creative Commons License ] By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 20, 2015)—On Jan. 25, one of cinema’s most trailblazing actors, Danny Glover, will visit Tacoma’s Theatre on the Square for a fundraising event in…

    PLU Associate Professor Rebekah Mergenthal to Join Actor Danny Glover at Buffalo Soldiers Museum Event Posted by: Sandy Dunham / January 20, 2015 January 20, 2015 [Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army Materiel Command/ Creative Commons License] By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 20, 2015)—On Jan. 25, one of cinema’s most trailblazing actors, Danny Glover, will visit Tacoma’s Theatre on the Square for a fundraising event in support of the Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Rebekah

  • The Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation is now soliciting applications for the scholarships to be given in 2022. This year we expect to give at least seven $2000 scholarships, more if fundraising permits. All aspects of renewable energy, including social sciences and humanities as well as…

    Renewable Energy Scholarship Posted by: nicolacs / October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021 The Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation is now soliciting applications for the scholarships to be given in 2022. This year we expect to give at least seven $2000 scholarships, more if fundraising permits. All aspects of renewable energy, including social sciences and humanities as well as sustainability and grid issues, are fair game. The deadline for applications is Feb 15, 2022, and details can be found on

  • On January 18, Soprano Angela Meade ‘01 performed a one-time-only benefit concert at PLU to kick off fundraising for the new Angela Meade Vocal Performance Scholarship. “During my years at PLU, I received about a third of my tuition in scholarships and I know how…

    Angela Meade Vocal Performance Scholarship Underway Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 2, 2014 January 2, 2014 On January 18, Soprano Angela Meade ‘01 performed a one-time-only benefit concert at PLU to kick off fundraising for the new Angela Meade Vocal Performance Scholarship. “During my years at PLU, I received about a third of my tuition in scholarships and I know how essential they are,” Meade wrote in the night’s program. “My parents always taught me to be thankful for what you have and

  • TACOMA, Wash. (April. 12, 2016)— On April 15 Pacific Lutheran University students, faculty members and staff will come together for Relay For Life, an annual fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society. Now known as the world’s largest, most impactful cancer-fighting fundraising event, Relay For Life was started…

    PLU community members raise funds and awareness at Relay For Life Posted by: Zach Powers / April 12, 2016 Image: PLU Relay for Life on Friday, April 24, 2015. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 12, 2016 TACOMA, Wash. (April. 12, 2016)— On April 15 Pacific Lutheran University students, faculty members and staff will come together for Relay For Life, an annual fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society. Now known as the world’s largest, most impactful cancer-fighting fundraising event

  • AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLU COMMUNITY FROM PRESIDENT TOM KRISE (5.26.16) Dear Colleagues and Friends: We heard the news today that the Friends of 88.5 — the community group seeking to raise funds to buy KPLU and create a community-supported station – has reached…

    PLU President Thomas W. Krise: “A hearty congratulations to Friends of 88.5” Posted by: Zach Powers / May 26, 2016 Image: Neeb Center at PLU as seen from Tingelstad Hall. (John Froschauer/PLU) May 26, 2016 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLU COMMUNITY FROM PRESIDENT TOM KRISE (5.26.16)Dear Colleagues and Friends: We heard the news today that the Friends of 88.5 — the community group seeking to raise funds to buy KPLU and create a community-supported station – has reached its fundraising goal of $7

  • Director of Donor Communications | Office of Advancement | martenmd@plu.edu | 253-535-8426 | Miranda grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outside, connecting with friends and family, and playing new board games.

    Annual Giving team and key strategies, which includes overseeing broad-based multichannel fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and the development of a digital-first mid-level giving program. Biography Miranda grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outside, connecting with friends and family, and playing new board games. Her professional background is focused on fundraising at community-based organizations and contributing toward education access opportunities. Miranda has a

  • Vice President, Division of University Relations | Office of Advancement | daniel.lee@plu.edu | 253-535-8111 | Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35 countries, serving more than 7 million people.

    of about 27 staff, the Vice President creates a vision for donor, alumni and parent engagement, developing short and long-term strategies, and executing all aspects of a plan to increase support from individuals, government, foundations, and corporations. Biography Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35 countries, serving more than 7 million people. As the chief fundraising

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  • Vice President of University Relations | University Relations | daniel.lee@plu.edu | 253-535-8111 | Until 2014, Dan served as Vice President of External Relations for Lutheran World Relief, an international relief and development organization with programs in 35 countries, serving more than 7 million people.

    countries, serving more than 7 million people. As the chief fundraising, donor relations and constituent engagement executive, Dan set the strategic direction of all external-facing efforts and guided LWR through three years of record-setting growth. Prior to his role as Vice President, Dan led LWR’s annual giving program and spearheaded the first comprehensive re-branding and website redevelopment process in more than 10 years. As Senior Director of Marketing for LWR, Dan implemented numerous

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  • Gift Planner | Office of Advancement | rdelrosario@plu.edu | 253-535-7183 | Ryan joined the University Relations team at Pacific Lutheran University in 2023.

    Ryan Del Rosario Gift Planner Phone: 253-535-7183 Email: rdelrosario@plu.edu Professional Biography Education B.A., Business (Honors) / Economics, University of Puget Sound, 2015 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Gift Planning Fundraising Biography Ryan joined the University Relations team at Pacific Lutheran University in 2023. He started his career in higher education and developed expertise in building partnerships and deep relationships with alumni, parents, and friends. As a Gift Planner

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  • Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement | Office of Advancement | katie.hoover@plu.edu | 253-535-7182

    University mission and student success. The Constituent Engagement department includes the Gift Planning, Campaigns, Donor Communications, Fundraising Operations and Alumni and Student Connections teams.

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