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The life and work of Bjug Harstad (1848-1933)The Rev. Bjug Harstad, Pacific Lutheran University’s founder, was born on a small farm in Valle, Norway, on Dec. 17, 1848. The youngest son of 10 brothers and sisters, Bjug began working to support the family at a young age by herding cattle for neighboring farms — the beginnings of a lifelong work ethic. In the winter of 1860, Bjug’s parents made the decision to move the family to America. They set sail for Quebec by schooner, then made their way
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. His wind ensemble music in particular is performed regularly throughout North America, Europe and Japan. In 2001, Youtz was honored with the “Composer of the Year” award from the Washington State Music Teacher’s Association. His compositions include works for orchestra, band, choir, voice and chamber ensembles, and he is currently at work on a second opera: Cai Yan Fiery Jade based on a libretto by Chinese poet Zhang Er 张耳. Youtz’ wind ensemble music is performed regularly throughout North America
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, Seattle, WA Mathematics Association of America Carl B. Allendoerfer Award , 2011 PLU Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award , 2006 Johnson Research Fellowship , Summer 2000 Co-Principal Investigator for Mathematical Association of America Regional Undergraduate Mathematics Conferences Program Grant, 2012 Co-Principal Investigator for National Science Foundation Grant, 2003-2009 Biography Jessica received her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Oregon in June, 2001, under the guidance of
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. Not just the politics, but also the people. “I became them,” she said of being viewed as a person who looked like “the terrorists.” “There was ‘us’ and ‘them,’” she recalled. And it wasn’t just in America this “us-them” mentality played out. In Iran she was viewed as a Westerner. The reality was a fear of the unknown, she told the students. “And you fear of what you don’t know. “The Iran I knew was not the same as the Iran they show on the news,” Sarmast said. “It was not my intention to become a
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elsewhere. Specifically, the research team traveled across North America – from the Puget Sound region to the Rocky Mountains, Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, the East Coast and the Great Lakes – to study areas adversely affected by drought, population growth and questionable management practices. See Tapped Out “Tapped Out” premieres at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Seattle Central Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. Find out more about Tapped Out. Kortney Scroger ‘14, a PLU senior communication major who
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to the forefront,” Abbott said. She also works and volunteers for YWCA Pierce County, where she helps and advocates for victims of domestic violence. Leibold and Abbott competed together in the Miss Pierce County 2014 pageant and have remained friends since. “The Miss America program is kind of like a sorority; we meet all of these women and become friends,” Abbott said. Abbott will compete in the Miss Washington pageant in July; if she wins, she’ll advance to the Miss America competition. “I
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played during his PLU football career, accruing 22 sacks, with 13 coming in his sophomore season. Thiel was a two-time Mt. Rainier League All-Star (1992, ’93) and a member of the Columbia Football Association championship teams of 1992, ’93 and ’94. He earned honorable mention All-America honors in the 1993 season, and with six tackles, two quarterback sacks, and a fumble recovery, he was named the Defensive MVP in PLU’s 50-20 NAIA championship game win over Westminster. He was off to a similarly
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cities in Africa, Europe, and America. She studied and taught at numerous institutions in the US such as the University of Oregon, Louisiana State University, Dartmouth College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Dr. Ekani’s “secret de polichinelle” is to become a novelist. So, she spends most of her spare time writing, rewriting, and editing manuscripts. In addition, she likes to travel, watch stand-up comedies, meditate, and talk to her family and friends. She applauds the freedom that comes
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barefoot onto the plane. Now, every morning when I put on my watch I just think ‘what is this?’. I have a huge cubicle at work with my name on it. When I was boarding the plane to come here, I was so scared. I didn’t know what America looked like, had never been here. Fast forward to now and I can’t make sense of it. David tries to maintain a positive outlook, and is quick to acknowledge and give thanks for what he has, where he is and what he has achieved. Even with his success, his longing for his
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engagement and global understanding. Lutheran World Relief Lutheran World Relief works to improve the lives of millions of smallholder farmers and people experiencing poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America, both in times of emergency and for the long term. LWR builds and maximizes community assets to develop strong local economies and resilient communities, toward an ultimate vision of an end to poverty, injustice and human suffering. Lutheran Volunteer Corps Lutheran Volunteer Corps is a faith-based
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