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important lens to explore a broader history.” Opened in February 2012, the Buffalo Soldiers Museum has been a welcome addition to Tacoma’s vibrant museum sector. “With its distinctive focus on the Buffalo Soldier, the museum is well-positioned to contribute mightily to the public’s, and especially young peoples’, discovery of the distinguished place of these African-American soldiers in the history of the United States and in the U.S. Army,” said Professor of History Dr. Neal Sobania, who teaches Museum

circling toward a career in writing, prioritizing the task more and more each year. She credits the Rainier Writing Workshop’s assistant director, Judith Kitchen, with giving her the courage and confidence to take the plunge. “Judith Kitchen is entirely to blame for all of this,” Andrews laughed. “It’s Judith, all Judith. There are tons of people who would say the same thing. Judith is an entirely generous and encouraging teacher of writing … I’m her groupie.” Andrews isn’t the only current student to

skills, develop collaborations with scientists abroad, and experience the life and culture of a foreign country. Applicants do not need to be ACS members or fluent in non-English languages. Participating students will receive: Housing and meal allowance Travel expenses Language training allowance International medical insurance coverage Participation in professional conferences Qualified students must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Be a full-time student in a chemistry, materials science

City-based and touring productions of Aladdin, Guys and Dolls, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and many others. “We wanted someone who had an intimate familiarity with PLU, whose remarks would resonate with students; someone whose vocational journey showed the promise and potential of a PLU degree; and someone whose energy and presence would be felt virtually,” said Joanna Gregson, PLU provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “As an alumnus whose passion for theatre was solidified

:30-2:45 pm: Break 2:45-3:45 pm: Roundtable with current students:  How I organized my application, and how I decided where to apply? 3:45-4:30 pm: Workshop 2:  Maximizing your impact–personal statements and letters. 4:30-5:00 pm: Questions & Answers, Instructions for signing up for future drop-in sessions and contacts. This is a great opportunity for students interested in applying to graduate school in Physics to learn more about the application process. Students should apply at the link to

October 28, 2013 Medal of Freedom honoree and PLU alumnus returns for Nov. 21 lecture Alumnus Dr. William H. Foege, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for leading the fight to successfully eradicate smallpox, returns to PLU on Nov. 21 for a free public lecture and book-signing. The event will take place in the Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Foege, an epidemiologist, worked on the successful campaign to eradicate smallpox in the 1970s. Presenting Dr. Foege with the nation’s highest

baseball teams for 11 years, including the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers; was inducted into the PLU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001; and was awarded the Heritage Award by the PLU Alumni Board of Directors in 2008. Kittilsby and his family also continue to support and connect with PLU in a variety of meaningful ways: Kittilsby has served on the Alumni Board, managed Lute Club and is on the Hall of Fame selection committee; his daughter, Kim Kittilsby ’84, is a two-term president of the

selected smaller works to balance out the program. This Sunday’s concert will be Jason Gilliam’s first with the Quintet. While he’s been on faculty for many years, he now teaches euphonium (which he plays as a Yamaha artist) along with the Trombone). The other four members have been playing together since Gillie started at the University more than six years ago. Having a faculty chamber ensemble (Lyric Brass Quintet is one of many) is unusual for a University of PLU’s size. Lyman noted that it is a

campus.” The on-campus service connects students with volunteer agencies and organizations throughout the area. The Spring Volunteer Fair will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 in the lower level of the UC. “The fair is a chance for students to talk to different agencies from Pierce County and find out what sorts of things there are to do outside of the Lutedome,” Reece said. Contact the Volunteer Center This year, the fair’s opportunities will focus on environmental volunteer

and promotion, plus minors in coaching, exercise & sport psychology, and pre-athletic training. Why kinesiology at PLU? “I chose to study Kinesiology at PLU because I knew I wanted to do something with physical therapy and I heard the Kinesiology faculty were incredible!” – Megan “I chose to study Kinesiology at PLU because they had lots of hands-on, practical and professional opportunities at all levels in the program. It also allowed me to have a minor and study another subject of interest