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October 21, 2011 Laura Rudquist ’12 (center) talks with a colleague at Campus Ministry offices during her regular shift. Rudquist, from Minnesota, said PLU feels like home, yet still challenges her in her studies and world view. (Photo by John Froschauer) Minnesota Lute finds a welcoming new home, challenges when she arrives at PLU By Barbara Clements When she was choosing a college, Laura Rudquist ’12 had a few requirements – no 40 degree below winters please, a location near a big city and
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annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) Students, faculty, staff and friends celebrate the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) PLU is grateful for all those who “gave to what they love” during the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving on October 17-18. During this joyful PLU tradition, a community of 2,000+ Lutes who care about student success made this the biggest year yet. In a remarkable display of unity and generosity, Lutes from across the world joined forces within 48 hours
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college degree snapped into focus on that taxi ride home. A year later, Eckstein, a communications major who hopes to pursue a career in public relations or television journalism, says the advertisement changed his life. “Actually, working at the funeral home was one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve had,” says Eckstein. There was the human element, but also, he was an event planner. “It was rewarding to be “the guy” that everyone came to,” in a difficult situation, he says. He quickly became “the guy
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voice area, and Jean has historically been part of that area and has contributed to that excellence that we enjoy,” Robbins added. In acknowledging her contributions to excellence, PLU created a new talent award in her name: “The Jean Kopta Artistic Achievement Award for Vocal Talent.” The award will be given to three deserving voice students starting in the fall of 2011. Helping others is a fundamental goal of Kopta. “This award and its ability to help students means the world to me,” Kopta said
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really liked that he had done the research and knew what position he was interested. Right away we said we wanted to bring him in for an interview.” Target and Medical Consultants Network representatives will be back at this fair, in addition almost two dozen other employers, including Nordstrom, Franciscan Health System, and World Vision will be on hand. Read Previous ‘Water is the great teacher’ Read Next Alum donates $10,000 in equipment COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments
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work to propel our country beyond its racist past and present. Black lives matter. We must keep one another safe from violence. There is much work for us to do. At our university, in our communities, and in our world. Sincerely, Allan Belton President P.S. — This summer, our community members are also invited to join the PLU Common Reading group as we read The Hate U Give, an award-winning young-adult novel by Angie Thomas based on the police shooting of Oscar Grant in Oakland, California. More
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heritage as both a classic Victorian ‘penny-dreadful’, and a contemporary morality play, the design team and I have chosen to embrace elements from both Victorian times and our own 2019 sensibilities. A period blouse, for example, might be paired with a contemporary denim jacket. Through this aesthetic, our intent is to create a world that straddles two time periods, yet feels unique to this production.” The production’s leading performers have been double-cast, to allow vocal rest due to an extremely
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support students to become nurses and to pursue advanced nursing practice roles,” said Haley. “I am grateful to join PLU’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. What a perfect description of the work nurses strive to do daily with patients, families, and communities. PLU nursing faculty, staff, students, and alumni make a difference in the world, and I am honored to join them in this work.” Haley is a leader in the nursing education field. She
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heritage as both a classic Victorian ‘penny-dreadful’, and a contemporary morality play, the design team and I have chosen to embrace elements from both Victorian times and our own 2019 sensibilities. A period blouse, for example, might be paired with a contemporary denim jacket. Through this aesthetic, our intent is to create a world that straddles two time periods, yet feels unique to this production.” The production’s leading performers have been double-cast, to allow vocal rest due to an extremely
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achievement is significant to us and PLU because it shows how great our undergraduate program is and the opportunities it offers,” said Pociernicki. “It put PLU on the map and I couldn’t be happier about that as this school deserves the recognition.” Whittaker, Pociernicki, and O’Malley competed against winners of all eleven ACSM regions, including large public universities like the University of Alabama, Michigan State University, and Baylor University. The competition was divided into two rounds
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