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enjoy the culture of the big city with the accessibility to the outdoors,” Brown explained. “I’m looking forward to being able to go to festivals, see professional dance companies perform, take classes, drink coffee, explore new restaurants, walk along the shore, hike, and visit family and friends.”But, in the end, the promise of a strong dance community that was ready to grow was what brought Brown to PLU. “I am looking forward to working with all these people who have a common goal of growing the

with very fine pedagogical and gestural technique.” The American Prize is a series of new, non-profit national competitions in the performing arts providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition for the best recorded performances by ensembles and individuals each year in the United States at the professional, college/university, church, community and secondary school levels. Administered by Hat City Music Theater, Inc., a nonprofit organization

Center, and the following faculty members were granted tenure: Ann Auman, Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Rona Kaufman, Jon Grahe, Teru Toyokawa, Bridget Yaden and Fern Zabriskie. In other action: The board was updated on PLU’s reaccreditation process. The self-study is due to the evaluation team in early March and the campus site visit is April 16-18. The board reviewed the activities leading up to PLU’s new capital campaign, including volunteer leadership, the campaign’s visual identity and progress toward

. Retiring regent Don Morken ’60 was honored at Friday’s dinner, and university historian Philip Nordquist presented his new book, “Inquiry, Service, Leadership and Care.” It chronicles PLU’s history from 1988 to 2008 and follows Nordquist’s first volume, “Educating for Service: Pacific Lutheran University, 1890-1990.” Additionally, philosophy professor Erin McKenna and anthropology professor Elizabeth Brusco were thanked for their faculty leadership, and students Carl Pierce, Tamara Power-Drutis and

would carry over to the tour bus – Peterson once had to exit the bus to sign more autographs and to pose with his new fans. “It was very unexpected,” he said. “We definitely don’t get that in the states. It made the whole jazz band feel like rocks stars.” Even with obvious language barriers, music was one clear connection. While touring the PLU students had a chance to perform with Chinese musicians. “We couldn’t speak to each other, but we could play music together,” Peterson said. It’s that value

Boyden and Lyons had never played the sport before coming to PLU made the championship even sweeter. In fact, only one of the women on the team had ever played ultimate before. “We had two or three girls that had never even played high-school sports before they joined the team,” said Lyons. It is this community that Boyden and Lyons like so much about the sport. Anybody is welcome to join both the women’s and men’s ultimate teams – all you need is the willingness to try something new. “After all

April 12, 2011 The Full Monty By Kari Plog ’11 Pacific Lutheran University’s Theatre Department is taking on a traditional musical that director Jeff Clapp said is something everyone can relate to. The Full Monty, PLU’s final student production of the theatre season, opens May 12. This was the first time PLU has ever produced The Full Monty. Clapp, associate professor of theatre, said the play is about a group of unemployed mill workers from New York City who decide to start a Chippendale-like

answered the call to serve. Since being elected in 2020, Hitchen has worked hard to collaborate and problem-solve with colleagues, community leaders, agencies, organizations and neighbors. She’s advocated for additional behavioral health services, collaborated with small business owners, supported the county’s opioid task force, and worked hard to help pass an ordinance that will generate funds to build new affordable housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelter housing across the county

measure of understanding and grace.” Rabbit Hole will open in the Studio Theater – PLU’s new black box venue. The venue provides an intimate experience for the audience members. Rehearsals begin Monday, February 6, 2012. “It is a truly incredible play… it’s not just sad, it’s also incredibly funny and so real, so honest that I think audiences will really enjoy not just watching the show but being a part of these people’s lives,” Abigail Pishaw, cast member, said. For tickets please call the Campus Box

enjoy the culture of the big city with the accessibility to the outdoors,” Brown explained. “I’m looking forward to being able to go to festivals, see professional dance companies perform, take classes, drink coffee, explore new restaurants, walk along the shore, hike, and visit family and friends.”But, in the end, the promise of a strong dance community that was ready to grow was what brought Brown to PLU. “I am looking forward to working with all these people who have a common goal of growing the