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about it to be a sign of what we aspire for all our best students to do.” The Kingdom Aksum was a trading nation in northern Ethiopia. It existed from about 100-940 A.D. and even though most people will never know what Aksum was, Wonderly considers it the hidden gem of Africa. “Aksum attracted me because it defies stereotypes,” Wonderly said. She said most Americans think of poverty, drought and safari animals when they think about Saharan Africa, but Aksum is a testament to a rich history. It’s a

New piano chair looks forward to a new chapter at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 21, 2011 October 21, 2011 After more than 25 years performing piano, Oksana Ezhokina opens a new chapter of her life as an Assistant Professor of Music and Chair of Piano Studies at PLU. Ezhokina performed in Lagerquist Concert Hall as a guest artist in 2000 for the very first time and says she was immediately taken with the school and the collaborative environment. “It was the spirit of the faculty, the

New Lutes share their hometown Posted by: vcraker / September 21, 2022 September 21, 2022 At this year’s New Student Orientation, we learned a lot about our first-year students. For instance, our students come from all over there world! See if any of our first-years are from your hometown. Read Previous Communications major lands job helping to create an equitable education Read Next PLU Biology professor nationally recognized LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart

New DPT program at PNWU PNWU School of Physical Therapy Posted by: alemanem / March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023 There are some great benefits to joining a new program at PNWU School of Physical Therapy. Some highlights: small faculty to student ratios, state-of-the-art cadaver dissection laboratory, simulation center, and the Center for Applied Movement Sciences lab. The Center for Applied Movement Sciences lab is part of PNWUs pro bono clinic campus where students have an opportunity to work with

New Design Research Lab Opens Posted by: Reesa Nelson / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Department of Art & Design is proud to announce the creation of the Design Research Lab in Ingram Hall. A student-led project supported by faculty member Samer Fouad, Visiting Assistant Professor of Design, the space includes a design library, work tables, a printer, and various consumable resources. The lab is located in room 106 and is open during business hours during classes or by student request

January 3, 2008 New director joins Campus Safety The new director of Campus Safety is Tony Berger, who began transitioning into the role Dec. 17.“I’ve been adjusting well,” Berger said, noting the quiet time around the holidays has made the transition less stressful. “I’ve been gliding into the post, versus being thrown right into the fire.”Berger is replacing outgoing director Jesus Villahermosa, who is leaving PLU after just over a year to head up the core security division of the County-City

April 22, 2010 New Holocaust Studies Chair announced at Pacific Lutheran University By Steve Hansen When the third annual Powell and Heller Holocaust Conference wrapped up its last session on March 20, organizers viewed the three-day event as nothing short of a success, especially with the announcement of a new chair at PLU. The conference was also a time to celebrate important milestones that will ensure the Holocaust will be studied at PLU for years to come. New gifts in support of the Kurt

December 17, 2012 KPLU names new general manager Erik Nycklemoe has been named General Manager of KPLU/Pacific Public Media, succeeding Paul Stankavich, who will retire at the end of January 2013 after leading the station since 2007. “The quality of applicants was extremely high, reflecting the high regard KPLU has across the country and the fine work of the KPLU staff,” said Steve Olson, Vice President of Development & University Relations at Pacific Lutheran University, licensee of KPLU-FM

September 26, 2014 Shelia Smith, new Dean of the School of Nursing. John Froschauer, Photographer Liberal Arts and Nursing. A Perfect Match of Science and Compassion By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Pacific Lutheran University’s new Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Sheila Smith, says she was drawn to move across country and take the top leadership role at one of the premier nursing schools in the Northwest because of the sense of mission at PLU, commitment to academic

PLU Names New University Pastor Posted by: Zach Powers / May 13, 2016 Image: The Rev. Jen Rude will join Pacific Lutheran University as university pastor on August 1, 2016. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) May 13, 2016 By Donna GibbsPLU Marketing & CommunicationsThe Rev. Jen Rude is an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Metro Chicago synodTACOMA, WASH. (May 16, 2016) – The Rev. Jen Rude will join Pacific Lutheran University as university pastor on August 1, 2016