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student Fulbright recipients since 1975. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to “enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and the people of other countries.” It is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and

getting students to believe they are designing it, is essentially a trick to get them out of that box of ‘This is how things are.’” Over the first three weeks, students tackle the main issues in the design of a ship, such as a means of propulsion, a sustainable power source for the 1,000-year-long journey to another star, how to create artificial gravity, and how many people to bring aboard so that the genetics of those on board can be uncompromised in future generations. Next, they discuss the

Lisa Woods ’92 helps move Tacoma forward as the city’s Chief Equity Officer Posted by: Silong Chhun / July 11, 2022 July 11, 2022 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterAs far back as middle school, others noticed Lisa Woods' quiet strength and power of observation. ``My demeanor is to listen, hear people and see people,`` she says. ``I've developed that over time, but I've always been the listener in the room and not necessarily the talker.``Today, Woods (’92) uses her powers

do but to wait and hope,” Youtz explains. The commissioning of For Those Who Wait involved a very unique experiment. Leveraging the national reputations of both Youtz and PLU Director of Bands Dr. Edwin Powell, as well as the PLU Wind Ensemble’s reputation for commissioning and performing new works, more than 60 schools, ranging from large universities to local high schools, funded the composition. Once the new work is performed by the PLU Wind Ensemble, then all 60 investing schools will perform

finalists were invited to perform last Thursday, January 17th at 7:30 p.m. in Lagerquist Concert Hall at PLU. The six finalists—Jordan Bowles, baritone, Brennan Brichoux, baritone, Gillian Dockins, mezzo soprano, Luke Hartley, baritone, Marissa Moultrie, soprano, and Stephanie Pfundt, soprano— each performed two songs of their choosing in this public competition finale. Three internationally renowned judges determined the competition winners: Leah Crocetto, soprano, and Lester Lynch, baritone, both

global strategic environment. The lecture is at 2 p.m. Friday, March 2 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center in the UC. The lecture is entitled, “A Voyage Around the North Pole: Modern Exploration and Climate Change.” Changes to the environment and climate of the Arctic are offering new opportunities for competition and collaboration among states in its periphery. Dynamism will only increase in the coming decades, as water levels rise, gas and oil reserves are explored, and territorial claims are

capacity to wonder, to stand in awe of creation, to ask “why,” and to the live into the question — for a lifetime. Today is a day to reflect on our learning — and to commence a life of wondering! COURAGE Third and finally, I hope that your PLU education has encouraged a strong and positive sense of your own person, a clear sense of identity that is the foundation of a life of courage; for living courageously! A brief explanation:  I realize that on this day of transition and change, along with

James Sales. For the remarkable work the staff does at the school to inspire hope against the odds, The Ellen Show and Target gave the school $100,000. For instance, right before winter break, staff had noticed a rise in anxiety and even outbursts by the students. Many of the students know they won’t get much for Christmas, and breaks also mean no meals from school. “So many of the kids are carrying the weight of the world,” said Brianna Williamson ’08, first grade teacher. Schroeder and the staff

, Associate Professor of History Beth Griech-Polelle. “We also wanted to honor the contributions of the Mayer family, particularly the close relationship between Christopher Browning, Robert Ericksen and Kurt Mayer. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Kurt, we hope the final event of this year’s conference serves as a way of thanking all our PLU students, faculty, and community members for their continued support.” This year’s Powell-Heller Conference is part of PLU’s ongoing commitment to

approached his character, Sorenson answered sympathetically saying, “I tried to pay really close attention to the times when he is an emotional victim and when he is weak,” adding, “the most important parts are when he doesn’t feel safe.” The point here is not to rehash a narrative of traumatic childhood, which as prevalent as it is today, has been refurbished, repackaged, and resold so many times that it has lost the power it once wielded. Vogel’s play intends, rather, to refresh our ideas of childhood