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May 20, 2014 Alan and Marilyn Anderson ’85 have donated a $25,000 matching grant for PLU’s Drive to the Finish Annual Fund Campaign. (John Froschauer, Photo) A Driving Spirit to Help Others By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications For Alan and Marilyn (Richardson) Anderson ’85, it’s all about giving back, and helping college students achieve their dreams. The Andersons now—along with Alan’s brother Dean— operate two car dealerships in Burien, Chevrolet and Toyota respectively, a

The Key to Innovation Innovation Studies program director Michael Halvorson discusses how understanding the past can unlock the future Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 By Zach PowersResoLute EditorMichael Halvorson ’85 was a technologist before he was a historian. His PLU undergraduate degree is in computer science and he worked at Microsoft for the first 10 years of his career. He spent the next 15 years writing books about software and emerging technology. He went on to earn

Off to the Faeroes! Posted by: wardei / August 18, 2016 August 18, 2016 By Dr. Elisabeth I. WardDirector, Scandinavian Cultural Center4 days of adventure! Read Previous PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center selected for Registrars to the Rescue service project LATEST POSTS PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center selected for Registrars to the Rescue service project July 28, 2016

.  Resilience is a key arts strength that can support entrepreneurs, he notes. When he first got into acting he heard, “You’ll get a million ‘nos’ before you get your first ‘yes’” — something true for entrepreneurs, too. In the future, Wallace hopes to be an actor, musician and producer, and eventually start his own arts and entertainment business — the next Disney, for example.  He’s participating in the school’s business plan competition, creating an app that connects artists professionally. “Like

University Conference launches the 2016-17 academic year, a time dedicated to powerful introspection institution-wide Posted by: Kari Plog / September 1, 2016 Image: President Thomas W. Krise speaks at University Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 31. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) September 1, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 1, 2016)— University Conference launched the beginning of fall semester at Pacific Lutheran University on Wednesday, setting a powerful

MSMR Graduates Return to the Classroom Posted by: wagnerjc / April 10, 2018 Image: MSMR students, at MBR on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. (Photo/John Froschauer) April 10, 2018 With the family-like learning environment, it is no surprise that MSMR students and graduates feel a certain connection to their professors, classroom, and university.Its a connection like this that brings graduates like Riley Funk ’16 and Hansel Doan ’17 back into the classroom to connect with current MSMR candidates!Riley

, México, and examined indigenous responses to oppression and the resulting grassroots movements that spurred homegrown solutions to endemic problems. Next she traveled to Northern Ireland to study the Troubles, the peace process, grassroots organizing and dialogue with Feller and Kelleher. She received certification in dialogue techniques from the Junction as part of its Toward Understanding and Healing program. As a junior she worked as a student facilitator on an event that brought together PLU

Grog Zoo.  After I graduated from PLU, I felt a need to give back to the school that gave me so much. I made the conscious decision to start the Improv Theatre program at PLU (in 2007) and while doing so I ended up connecting with two of my three cohorts during their improv classes with me.  So, while PLU wasn’t the direct inspiration, it had a hand in fusing the relationships for our thriving group. How did improv lead you to consulting and your work with The Yes Works? What drives my passion for

. Now, I can figure out the steps to take care of myself."- Kiana Norman '17 Norman said writing a letter to herself for Lisosky’s assignment seemed like a natural approach. “The idea just came to me,” she said. It was an instant hit with her classmates. Lisosky said she had to get it published somewhere. So, Norman decided to shoot for the stars and submitted it to The Washington Post, The New York Times and other notable publications. After a series of “no” responses, Norman stumbled across The

Dr. Gregory Youtz: A Front-Row Seat (Almost Literally!) to the Chinese President’s Tacoma Visit Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 29, 2015 Image: PLU Professor of Music Gregory Youtz, left, greets Qiu Yuan Ping, Minister of Overseas Chinese Commission, China State Department, at the Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma on Sept. 21. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) September 29, 2015 Where can a liberal arts degree in Music Composition lead you? In my case it has led to a life of travel, study