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Thompson has led the creation of an annual Black History Month exhibit for the past three years. This year, Thompson and PLU alumna Aniya Pickett ’21 paid tribute to Black innovators, scientists, and inventors who uplifted Black excellence and resilience and paved the way for greater representation and freedom.  As a double major in studio arts and business with an emphasis in accounting, Thompson has been equally focused on making space: for artists, and for out-of-state students such as herself

his decision to go to PLU. “She’d thought I’d never want to go to a Lutheran college,” he laughed. Almost from the moment he stepped on campus, a series of mentors took Bull under their collective wings. Basketball Coach Steve Dickerson immediately introduced Bull to Cunningham, who introduced him to key upper classmen. When Bull inquired about an internship, Cunningham knew how to connect the dots. She first reached out to an acquaintance who is a recruiter for State Farm’s intern program. It all

Not All That, a football player’s struggle with peer pressure is vividly presented. He was expected to meet the stereotype that football players date only cheerleaders, but the final decision he makes sends a powerful message. Rise to Power reminds the audience that the desire of money and power can be a very dangerous monster; it can drag people down, bring frustration and turn into a rage that ends up deadly. In other words: Life is too short for dramas; cherish it while we are alive. In Envious

You Ask, We Answer: Is your campus safe? Posted by: shortea / February 15, 2023 February 15, 2023 We all have our own definitions and expectations of what it means to truly be and feel safe. In short, I would say PLU is a safe campus. The amount of work and preparation Campus Safety and other departments around the University does to accomplish this is extraordinary. We, students, faculty, staff, and visitors, neighbors, etc., all play a part in making PLU a safe place. The Department of Campus

.”   Student feedback was the driving force behind the name change, citing the importance of continuing growth in the program’s relationships with industry partners. Additionally, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the job outlook for market research analysts is growing fast, with a projected percent change in employment from 2016 to 2026 of 23 percent. “The change will (make us) better able to serve students by making the program more relevant to industry practices and more effective for them

YouTube Short: Campus Engagement Fair 2023 Posted by: mhines / September 26, 2023 September 26, 2023 PLU has countless opportunities, student organizations (50+!), and exciting ways to get involved. Every year, during the first week of the school year, PLU hosts an engagement fair. The engagement fair is the ultimate showcase of what it means to be part of our tight-knit community. The fair is a gateway to making lifelong connections, pursuing your passions, and finding your place in the PLU

is a process that involves putting a liquid into either an open mold or a closed mold, and slushing the material around so that all parts receive an even coating before the material hardens. Perhaps a good analogy would be making crepes. The batter goes into the pan and you slush it around to distribute it evenly as it cooks. This is a simple process if your mold is symmetrical with even surfaces; however, this was not the case for this sculpture. It took about nine castings before I figured out

in ways that will streamline work flow in offices across the campus, better support planning and decision making by providing both academic and administrative leaders the real- time information they need, and provide the information platform necessary for a more aggressive, timely, and strategic communications and outreach program. Information and Technology Services is already in the midst of a major reorganization to support this initiative. The long-term impact of the project is exciting to

. The inspiration for the title, “Impressions,” is plural, it speaks to fine art prints as well as a lasting mental image. Artwork will be on display February 8 – March 8, with an opening reception Wednesday, February 15 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. “I love mark making, and printmaking and drawing are really about just that, the making of marks,” Cornwall explains. “Marks are abstract but become meaningful when they create a pattern of texture that are then recognized as symbols with meaning. Often it is the

. Wingman Brewers, on Puyallup Avenue in Tacoma, was born in April 2011 — and has continued to grow ever since. “The reviews are good,” Thoburn said. “I can’t ask for anything better, but I’m my own worst critic.” Thoburn’s days at the brewery are filled with crafting the next beer and making sure there’s enough of it to supply local restaurants and stores. It can take as few as eight hours or as many as 16 to finish a batch. As the main Wingman brewer, Thoburn is constantly learning what works and what