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said. “It is such a great example of what PLU is, and what it will continue to become.” It makes sense that Stumo would have the pulse on the campus – it is his job to recruit these students. And it is his job to know how the PLU campus is changing. And it is. A lot. PLU’s international student body is changing. So is the ethnic makeup of PLU’s domestic student population. Together, PLU is continues to grow into a stronger, more diverse place. International focus, abroad and at home For a long time

between the decline of girlhood and the rebirth and fecundity that await on the other side of winter. Persuasion Netflix Character Poster: Anne Elliot, 2022. Rosalba Carriera, "Girl with a Rabbit" (n.d.) The Huntington Art Museum Collections Catalog. Rebirth is congruous with the restoration of youth in Austen’s Persuasion, where later in life than other heroines, Anne comes into her own after a dark autumn and winter. At least in some instances, it turns out, historical inaccuracy is not where

to a bigger cause. It is also a way for them to get their work out into the public, which will be important after graduation. Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants will donate ingredients for soup and their staff will be crafting two soup variations (one vegetarian) to occupy the bowls. Tickets to Empty Bowls are $10 and include a bowl and bottomless soup. Tickets are now on sale at the PLU Concierge. One hundred percent of the ticket price is donated to the Trinity Lutheran Church Food Banks

serve us in the months ahead,” Belton continued. “COVID-19 case numbers, though still relatively high, are declining in the Puget Sound area. K-12 schools have begun to reopen statewide. And most recently, we’ve been encouraged by the release and deployment of multiple effective vaccines.” Two weeks into its spring semester, PLU is currently providing both fully remote and “blended” courses (combining remote and on-campus learning). The university recently moved its Campus Status Dial to level four

faith. “The awarding of this scholarship to Isaiah, one of only three recipients nationally, is a testament to what an outstanding person he is and to the strength of the pre-health sciences, natural sciences, and liberal arts education Isaiah received at PLU. He was an amazing student who exemplified the very best of PLU,” said Auman. PLU News had the opportunity to meet with Banken to dive deeper into his experiences and discuss his passions and ambitions. Tell us a little bit about you and your

,” he said. And discovery continues with more visits to the site and more examination of The Valley of the Kings. “The things that have survived are pretty amazing,” Ryan said. “To understand where we are today, you have to understand where we’ve been. The truth is the world did not begin when you were born.” What has been found in Egypt continues to amaze and challenge today’s scholars to think about the past, he said. “These guys (ancient Egyptians) are thinking about some of the same issues we

of Wisconsin in Marshfield/Wood County. Kuehn, who is particularly interested in food aesthetics, also led a presentation on Tuesday, when the symposium sessions opened for PLU and the greater community. His talk, entitled “Cooking and Love: Why No One Can Ever Cook Like Grandma,” was part of a session on food passions. Other sessions on Tuesday included topics, such as the chemistry of farming, how to know what goes into your food, and feeding the public. The two-day symposium ended with a

the earth. Unfortunately, the law can also be used to stymie those efforts.”  “That’s why we are proud of how our students lean into the uncomfortable to seek justice. The legal system is a better place with PLU students navigating it.” According to Artime, PLU’s pre-law minor will offer courses from several disciplines to develop skills in understanding the law, developing a sense of professional ethics, practicing analytical reasoning, growing in their written and oral communication skills, and

technology has allowed Bannon the opportunity to make a difference. “I want to leave the world better than I found it,” Bannon said. “I have a sense of wanting to give back.” A native of a small farming community outside of Bellingham, Wash., Bannon grew up in a farmhouse, attending the public school system. Active in sports as a child, most notably swimming, Bannon wound up at PLU on the swim team. Drama was another hobby of his, a talent that even landed him a commercial with Hilary Swank. Bannon

final project with their editing and graphic design skills. “We put our hearts and souls into this film,” Lunka said, “and it’s nice to be recognized with these awards.” The BEA Award will be formally presented to MediaLab in April at the BEA annual convention in Las Vegas. Presentation of the Rising Star Award also will take place in April at the Canada International Film Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia. The grand prize winner for NBS, a competition held every year to honor the best student