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Gates Foundation, and serves as the advocate for the foundation’s key issues, which includes education and world health, with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention. Tuesday night, Gates spoke on campus about his new book, “Showing up for Life, Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime.” In small vignettes, Gates discusses lessons learned growing up in Bremerton, Wash., serving in WWII, getting his law degree, marrying, raising a family, and now of course, being father to one of the most

situation where your resources, both mental and fiscal, are stretched to their limit. His second? Consider public service, even if it’s not your primary vocation, at least volunteer for a cause you believe in. Campbell was the Meant to Live speaker at Friday’s Homecoming event. It was definitely a homecoming for Campbell as well – as his New Yorker accent attests. He has spent most of his career in the Big Apple, dealing with everything from homelessness, the AIDS crisis to the aftermath of 9-11 in his

, Spokanasaurus Rex.Yes, you read that right. In addition to parenting her daughters, all younger than 12, Caprye spends time in Spokane, Washington, parks, playgrounds and even lakes in a human sized, inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex costume. “I think it’s fun to give people a crazy experience that makes them smile and kind of bonds people together,” Caprye said. “Because everybody who is there is like ‘did you just see that?’” Caprye started Spokanasaurus Rex in April. She brings the suit when she’s out with

that hung from the ceiling.He crafted the first model from cardboard in 1966 before experimenting with a second version made from Masonite and eventually settling on Plexiglas as the favored material. For five-year-old Bliss, his grandfather’s acrylic tree was a thing of wonder and a hallmark of the Mid-century Modern design aesthetic Bliss would grow to love. “That tree was special not only because my grandfather designed it,” Bliss said. “But also because it made the holidays memorable. It was

’18 and Matthew Salzano ’18 at the Yes on I-591 rally on Election Night 2014. (Photo: Carolyn Adolph/KUOW) I signed up with my best friend, Michael Diambri, a fellow journalism major (and my employee at PLU’s college newspaper, The Mooring Mast). We showed up at the TNT dressed in our best, excited to be first-years at an award-winning paper on election night, ready to report the news. The political editor, Kim Bradford, briefed us in a conference room about the hashtag we would be using (#waelex

August 24, 2010 Endowment for scholarships: a direct investment in students Agnes Berge Smith graduated from Pacific Lutheran College in 1932 with a vision. During the spring of that year, she traveled with the Choir of the West to sing at the Chicago World’s Fair. The trip was the premier occasion of what she called many “liberating experiences” that she had while studying music here. Smith never forgot the powerful influence that the PLC experience had for her and she was determined to ensure

has continued to develop his performing career – he became the concertmaster of the Tacoma Symphony in 2000 and has been the artistic director of the Second City Chamber Series in Tacoma since 2007. His schedule keeps him busy with 30 to 50 concerts a year, while still teaching full time. Ronning’s joy is being around the students and teaching them. “Music is one of the best things you can do for your mind, body and soul,” he said. “No matter what major you take.” Yes, if you want to be a full

a free public Veterans Resource Summit on Dec. 6 designed to connect veterans communitywide with local resources on everything from post-traumatic stress disorder to GI Bill military education benefits. Presenters at the high-profile event include representatives from: Photo: John Froschauer/PLU U.S. Sen. Patty Murray’s office; the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, with information on benefits such as education, healthcare, mental health, post-traumatic stress disorder and

area in the Anderson University Center during the month of February to view this art piece.FEB 8 Don’t Touch My Hair educational event and photo shootDiversity Center – 7pm Join BSU as we have a photoshoot for anyone who comes to the space focusing on embracing the hair you have while learning about hair. Participants of this event also get to share what exactly they love about their hair and how it is part of their identity.FEB 12 Monday WordChapel – 10:30am Service open to all and led by students

PLU celebrates record-breaking support during this year’s Bjug Day of Giving Posted by: mhines / November 20, 2023 Image: Students, faculty, staff, and community members gather in Red Square for 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (PLU Photo) November 20, 2023 By Miranda BeiermannConstituent Engagement The PLU community shares what they love about PLU at the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) The PLU rowing team rowing in Red Square during the 10th