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October 15, 2014 Student Composition Wins Statewide Competition Taylor Whatley, right, works with Prof. Greg Youtz on Whatley’s winning composition. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) Taylor Whatley’s Original Piece, ‘Fanfare Giocoso,’ Premieres at LUCO’s Season-Opener By Valery Jorgensen ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker Seattle’s renowned Lake Union Civic Orchestra will open its 20th anniversary season with pieces by Mozart, de Falla, Respighi—and Whatley. That’s Taylor Whatley ’15
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November 9, 2014 Psychology Department’s Colloquium Series Brings Prominent Scholars to PLU Dr. Anthony Greenwald to Speak on Nov. 14 By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 11, 2014)— As part of its prestigious Colloquium Series, PLU’s Department of Psychology hosts about six guest speakers a year—and each allows audiences to learn about different parts of the field and build important collaborations. “The Colloquium series provides opportunities
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PLU Hosts Free Resource Summit for Veterans Communitywide Posted by: Sandy Dunham / November 24, 2014 November 24, 2014 Event Details What: PLU’s Veterans Resource Summit. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Where: Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Building, on the PLU campus. To RSVP: Click here. PLU Hosts Free Resource Summit for Veterans Communitywide By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 24, 2014)—Pacific Lutheran University is holding
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Lutes Show Passion for Vocation with National Teaching Achievement Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 2, 2015 Image: Dannielle Hanson ’08, ’10 is one of 35 Lutes who are members of the 2014 class of National Board Certified Teachers. (Photo courtesy Dannielle Hanson) March 2, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (March 2, 2015)—Displaying their vocational passion for teaching, 35 Pacific Lutheran University alumni graduated from the 2014 class of National Board
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Former Lute/Miss Pierce County Passes her Crown to PLU Senior Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 26, 2015 Image: Current Miss Pierce County Anikka Abbott ’15 and 2014 winner Megan Leibold ’13 reunite at PLU. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) March 26, 2015 By Evan Heringer ’16PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (March 26, 2015)—Megan Leibold ’13 and Anikka Abbott ’15 have more in common than Pacific Lutheran University: They both have won the title of Miss Pierce County. And not only that
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instill shame in white children for benefiting from the actions of their forefathers. “There are those who have seized on Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a scapegoat and fear their children will be indoctrinated to think of themselves as oppressors or as victims,” said PLU Professor of Communications and featured speaker, Dr. Amy Young. But CRT is not about individual people; it is about a systematization of racial meaning, inference, and power. So it’s important for people to understand what CRT is and
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Karen Marquez ‘22 aspires to help her community through her studies Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 20, 2022 Image: Karen Marquez ’22, a social work major who will graduate soon sits by the library ( PLU Photo/John Froschauer) May 20, 2022 By Isabella DaltosoPLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterKaren Marquez ‘22 is a senior social work major with minors in Hispanic studies and criminal justice. Marquez is a heritage speaker of Spanish, and has a deep love for languages, culture, and
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Clarissa Gines ’12 combines her passions for art and community working for Tacoma Creates Posted by: Zach Powers / July 5, 2022 Image: Clarissa Gines in front of some of her favorite murals in downtown Tacoma (above and below). (Photos by Silong Chhun/PLU) July 5, 2022 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterClarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU's art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn't easy—she had a child during her senior year, and
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Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 17, 2023 Image: Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger in Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (PLU Photo/Sy Bean) February 17, 2023 By Lisa Patterson ‘98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterLike it did for so many, the theatre called to Associate Professor Amanda Sweger when she was in those awkward teen years. “For the first time, I felt accepted,” she said. Yet she quickly realized
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Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 17, 2023 Image: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) February 17, 2023 By Lisa Patterson ‘98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterAs a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm
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