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Lutes come full circle as they return to PLU campus to film pilot for TV series where indie-film sensation ‘The Gamers’ began Posted by: Kari Plog / October 26, 2016 Image: The fantasy characters from the film, “The Gamers.” The original cast and crew will return to PLU to film a TV pilot based on the movie. See a preview of the new TV series below. (Photo courtesy of Don Early, Dead Gentlemen Productions) October 26, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 27

complex Nazi assault on the Jews, and extending into postwar Europe. Berkowitz also studied the Jewish reaction to the propaganda machine, including organizing legal defense funds, creating committees to help Jews immigrate to Palestine and launching a public relations campaign of their own, Ericksen said. Berkowitz also has researched on how Jews define themselves as well as following the careers of several well-known Jewish boxers in the early 20th century, Ericksen said. Berkowitz received his

described it, he “pushed the re-set button.” He decided to earn his master’s – then his Ph.D. – in European history. And soon thereafter, he found himself back at his alma mater teaching about Martin Luther and Reformation Germany (and writing books about the subject, of course). He realizes it is an odd combination: Not many people are experts in cutting-edge computer programming and 500-year old political and religious history. He’s also aware that some people might suggest that, in studying 16th

people,” Franklin said. “It’s more of a family and you know each other.” Her formal education began as a nurse in her home state of South Carolina. She then moved to a military base in Germany with her husband and started a family. Eventually, her husband’s military career relocated the family to Tacoma where Franklin has remained ever since. “My first job was in New Jersey, and then New York, then overseas. I made it around the world and ended up here,” she said, laughing. Rosa Franklin '74 is shown

pool,” St. Clair said. “But the students who do this are ready for it.” Award amounts vary. The highest so far has been $3,500. The lowest hovered around $700. Sometimes three awards are given, other times only one. The work is often done abroad, but domestic opportunities are acceptable so long as they have an international scope. Applications may be accepted as early as the fall, but all are due by March 10. “It’s good for students to start planning early,” St. Clair said. A primary goal of the

Vashon Island, WA. That’s where I fell in love with dancing, and I became involved in musical theater. Throughout my dance career I have trained in ballet, contemporary/modern, jazz, flamenco, Dunham technique, tap, hip hop, swing, salsa, West African, and musical theatre dance. I majored in dance and psychology at Bard College. At Bard, I was introduced to dance composition, and I choreographed a number of original works. For my psychology thesis, I wrote about the benefits of including dance in

civilization that, through trade and military conquest, stretches across several modern day African countries, Wonderly said. Now back at school and looking toward graduation, Wonderly plans on becoming an archaeological field technician after she graduates and to eventually join the Peace Corps in Ethiopia to get closer to the cultures she finds intriguing. Ultimately, she wants to continue doing field work and learn more about the ancient civilizations people know so little about. For now, Wonderly is

Vashon Island, WA. That’s where I fell in love with dancing, and I became involved in musical theater. Throughout my dance career I have trained in ballet, contemporary/modern, jazz, flamenco, Dunham technique, tap, hip hop, swing, salsa, West African, and musical theatre dance. I majored in dance and psychology at Bard College. At Bard, I was introduced to dance composition, and I choreographed a number of original works. For my psychology thesis, I wrote about the benefits of including dance in

first-year residence hall. All Lutes are encouraged to participate, to highlight the importance of food beyond taste and presentation. Food is about coming together and sharing an experience, exercising hospitality and building community. Share your experience and check out www.plu.edu/resolute later this month to see what’s cookin’. Deadline for submissions is May 18, but early submissions are strongly recommended. Read Previous PLU alumna, first black woman to serve as state senator, dedicated 20

Martínez Pessi. In 1983 a group of 154 children aged from 3 to 17 years old traveled alone to Montevideo on a flight coming from Europe. They were children of Uruguayan political exiles who were unable to come back to their own country. This action sent a clear political message for human rights defense and for freedom, but it also affected these children’s lives. They will always remember how they were received in Uruguay–a crowd singing altogether, “Your parents will come back.” This moving