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university. He encourages those people to contact the university, if for no other reason than so PLU can “express our gratitude” to them. And it isn’t simply the older generation that is getting involved. Jillian Foss ’10 thinks the same way. Jillian knows she’s unusual – most 2010 graduates aren’t thinking about making a will, let alone a deferred gift to their university. But after she finished PLU, she had a little money left over from what was given to her by her grandfather, and decided to make a

series of quarterly business reports, relying on each other to get the job done. It paid off with first place finishes in multiple categories of the competition. “I wasn’t too surprised,” said Kory Brown, assistant professor of business and the group’s advisor. “The six individuals we sent are just outstanding students.” For more than four months, the six PLU seniors worked toward making the decisions as an executive team of a corporation. Collectively, they spent nearly 2,000 hours working on the

income stream. Sue: Various planned giving methods exist, from simple bequests to making a charity a beneficiary of their IRA or Donor Advised Fund, to more complex arrangements like trusts, each offering different benefits. These and other options enable donors to tailor their contributions to their financial and charitable goals, whether giving during their lifetime or as part of their estate plans. What advice would you give someone considering a planned gift but still figuring out where to start

individual medley (1:59.58). These outstanding feats earned Simmons another All-America honor. In the fall of 1998, PLU transitioned from NAIA to NCAA Division III, marking a stark change in the qualifying times for swimmers nationwide. Simmons qualified and placed in both the 100 and 200 breaststroke events at the Division III meet in 1999, making him the only PLU swimmer to date to compete in an NCAA Division III championships. With a 10th-place finish in the 100 breaststroke and a 16th-place finish in

creatures produce and release, the timing of these activities, and the underlying reasons driving such behavior. It is similar to solving a complex puzzle that promises deeper insights into the enigmas of our oceans. Flaspohler and Fisher collected water samples to identify the array of compounds present and their fluctuations over time. They also undertook hands-on experiments cultivating phytoplankton – microscopic plant-like organisms – within the lab. Their mission was twofold: they grew and

swimming. When I learned I could achieve my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and swim at a collegiate level by attending PLU, it solidified my decision to swim as a college student.Why did you choose nursing at PLU? I chose nursing at PLU because I was conditionally accepted. This seemed like a great opportunity to ensure I could complete my degree in four years. I also loved the atmosphere of a smaller school and I knew I could get a more holistic education here compared to other schools. How are you

, assistant professor of anthropology and director of the new program. “But also I think social justice issues, diversity and sustainability are a big part of the Peace Corps.” The decision to bring the program to campus was easy. After mapping out the Peace Corps certificate requirements, Tamara Williams and Joel Zylstra — directors of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education and the Center for Community Engagement and Service, respectively — found that some students were already

the German Academic Exchange Service—basically the German equivalent of a Fulbright. I worked for weeks on my study proposal and sent it to a handful of professors for feedback. Joanne gave me a harsh critique: It just wasn’t good enough. But instead of telling me I should give up, she had an hour-long conversation with me, and I completely rewrote my study proposal. It was frustrating, difficult and incredibly stressful, but I got it sent on time. I won’t get a decision for a few more months, but

An Open Letter to the PLU Community from President Tom Krise Posted by: Lace M. Smith / November 24, 2015 November 24, 2015 Dear Colleagues and Friends: In the past few days there has been a lot of impassioned debate about the proposed sale of KPLU to KUOW. There has also been a lot of misinformation and misinterpreted facts. Following is some context: This is a strategic decision based on careful analysis of the future of radio and a concern about how best to sustain public media in the region

I wasn’t ready for my senior year of high school to be my last year swimming. When I learned I could achieve my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and swim at a collegiate level by attending PLU, it solidified my decision to swim as a college student.Why did you choose nursing at PLU?  I chose nursing at PLU because I was conditionally accepted. This seemed like a great opportunity to ensure I could complete my degree in four years. I also loved the atmosphere of a smaller school and I knew I could