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Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree William Foege ‘57 returns to PLU for annual Rachel Carson lecture Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / February 4, 2020 Image: World health icon and distinguished alumnus Dr. William Foege ‘57 will return to campus to give the annual Rachel Carson Science, Technology & Society Annual Lecture. February 4, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that world health icon

PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior Posted by: Zach Powers / March 20, 2017 Image: Scott Foss ’91 on the rooftop of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 20, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWashington, D.C. (March 20, 2017)- When Scott Foss ’91 enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University, he dreamed of becoming a paleontologist and pursuing a career outdoors

MFA alumnus — out of options to treat his cancer — works to raise $500,000 for clinical trial Posted by: Kari Plog / November 27, 2017 Image: Keven Drews ’16 with his wife, Yvette, and their 7-year-old twins. (Photo courtesy of Drews) November 27, 2017 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 27, 2017)- “You have to raise $500,000 or you’re going to die.” In so many words, that’s what Keven Drews ’16 says his doctor told him over the phone in October, when Drews

building was.” The building to which Clapp refers is Eastvold Chapel, the venerable brick icon that has been at the heart of campus for 60-plus years. Just about any student who has walked Red Square over those years has some kind of positive association with it – and that is undoubtedly true for PLU’s theater students, who have been using Eastvold’s mainstage for about a half century. But, as Clapp intimates, the arrangement has not been ideal. The auditorium in Eastvold Chapel, completed in 1952, was

building was.” The building to which Clapp refers is Eastvold Chapel, the venerable brick icon that has been at the heart of campus for 60-plus years. Just about any student who has walked Red Square over those years has some kind of positive association with it – and that is undoubtedly true for PLU’s theater students, who have been using Eastvold’s mainstage for about a half century. But, as Clapp intimates, the arrangement has not been ideal. The auditorium in Eastvold Chapel, completed in 1952, was

Lute paddles with fellow Samish tribal members for first locally hosted canoe journey in 20 years Posted by: Kari Plog / August 7, 2018 Image: Kelly Hall ’16, a language specialist with her tribe, sings alongside fellow Samish tribal members during protocol at the Power Paddle to Puyallup. The ceremony — during which tribes share songs, stories and dances — was part of the annual canoe journey. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 7, 2018 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA

on “the universal language of music” is a unique one. “The kids just loved it,” she adds. “They ate it all up. Their engagement was so on fire for whatever I put in front of them.” To plan the curriculum, Delos Reyes met with N/a’an ku sê principal Lionel Samuels, who had been teaching choir and marimba to older students and felt it was vital to present music to younger students, as well. A semester wasn’t enough time to teach students how to read music, so Delos Reyes focused on underlying

you’re relying on “the universal language of music” is a unique one.  “The kids just loved it,” she adds. “They ate it all up. Their engagement was so on fire for whatever I put in front of them.” To plan the curriculum, Delos Reyes met with N/a’an ku sê principal Lionel Samuels, who had been teaching choir and marimba to older students and felt it was vital to present music to younger students, as well. A semester wasn’t enough time to teach students how to read music, so Delos Reyes focused on