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  • Like 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 she didn’t like acting or auditioning. So, she spent a…

    Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 28, 2023 Image: Image: Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger in Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (PLU Photo/Sy Bean) February 28, 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

  • Spanning the globe during J-Term 2008 In January more than 400 students were sojourners in 21 countries across the globe as once again PLU classes convened on all seven continents. ANTARCTICA Journey to the End of the Earth From the great South American city of…

    July 8, 2008 Spanning the globe during J-Term 2008 In January more than 400 students were sojourners in 21 countries across the globe as once again PLU classes convened on all seven continents. ANTARCTICA Journey to the End of the Earth From the great South American city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the tip of the continent in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, students explored some of the grandest scenery in the world. Patagonia served as a jumping-off point for 11 days in Antarctica – all

  • Student-satisfaction remains high in national survey PLU continues to exceed national norms on 10 of 12 scales. By Greg Brewis According to the results of a national survey, student satisfaction with PLU continues to exceed national norms on 10 of 12 scales. The Student Satisfaction…

    January 3, 2011 Student-satisfaction remains high in national survey PLU continues to exceed national norms on 10 of 12 scales. By Greg Brewis According to the results of a national survey, student satisfaction with PLU continues to exceed national norms on 10 of 12 scales. The Student Satisfaction Inventory asks students to identify the issues that are most important to them. It’s the primary tool used by PLU – and many other universities – to assess the effectiveness of campus services. PLU

  • From Harstad Hall to the Morken Center, donors have built the academy In October 1891 the cornerstone of “Old Main” was laid on the rocky woodlands of Parkland. It was the first step in the construction of the first building at PLU. It’s now known…

    a dream realized on the small donations of local Scandinavian immigrants. Almost 111 years later in May 2002, construction began with a groundbreaking for the first phase of the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, named for the Morken family and Don Morken ’60, alumnus and regent. The newest building on campus, it was dedicated in 2006 and was part of PLU’s most successful capital campaign in history. More than a century apart in construction and worlds apart in amenities, the buildings

  • TACOMA, Wash. (April 7, 2015)—Jim Kittilsby ’60 is the first to admit he probably wasn’t the premier baseball player of his era—or the winningest baseball coach once he returned to his alma mater in 1970 to lead the team. So when Pacific Lutheran University dedicates…

    to lead the team.So when Pacific Lutheran University dedicates its new baseball-field press box to Kittilsby on May 3, he’s pretty sure he is not being honored for his athletic prowess. Jim Kittilsby ’60 “I’m humbled and elated and extremely honored to be recognized,” Kittilsby said. “But it’s got to be for my behind-the-scenes work, if anything, because I certainly wouldn’t be recognized for my coaching record or my batting average as a three-year-starting Lute outfielder in the late 1950s. To

  • PLU Music Professor Gregory Youtz teams up with prominent Chinese poet Zhang Er, Professor at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, to create this new work around the life of an extraordinary woman poet of ancient China, Cai Yan. In this new opera, Fiery Jade:…

    and clashes between civilizations, a remarkable woman- through poetry, music and her own indomitable will- survive and aid in the rebuilding of her society. The production runs from November 17-20 in the new Karen Hille Phillips Performing Arts Center on the PLU campus. Based upon the actual poetic writings of Cai Yan (also known as Cai Wenji) Poet Zhang Er has fashioned a timeless and universal tale that speaks to the lives of women across time and around the world who have found themselves

  • [Photo Courtesy of  U.S. Army Materiel Command / Creative Commons License ] By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 20, 2015)—On Jan. 25, one of cinema’s most trailblazing actors, Danny Glover, will visit Tacoma’s Theatre on the Square for a fundraising event in…

    Mergenthal, Pacific Lutheran University Associate Professor of History, also will speak at the event. “I will be giving a short talk to provide some context and historical background about the Buffalo Soldiers, who they were and what they did,” Mergenthal said. “I want people to understand both the challenges the Buffalo Soldiers faced and the lasting impact of their service.” “Buffalo Soldiers” is the historic nickname given to the African-American soldiers who originally served as members of the U.S

  • Each year, around 10,000 teams participate in The Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling, an international contest where teams of undergrad students have 99 hours straight to create a mathematical model addressing a complex social or scientific issue. Each year, the top awards go to large technical…

    PLU student team finishes in the top five at international math modeling competition Posted by: nicolacs / June 16, 2023 Image: Image: Natural Sciences students compete in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling, a competition that goes 24-hours a day from Thursday to Monday (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 16, 2023 By By Emily Holt, MFA ’16PLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterEach year, around 10,000 teams participate in The Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling, an international contest where

  • APO, Vpstart Crow support student directors The recent influx of students into PLU’s theater program has caused some growing pains. The department only produces a limited number of shows each year. With more students in the program, there are fewer opportunities for everyone to act,…

    January 18, 2008 APO, Vpstart Crow support student directors The recent influx of students into PLU’s theater program has caused some growing pains. The department only produces a limited number of shows each year. With more students in the program, there are fewer opportunities for everyone to act, design and build sets, create costumes and get their shot at directing, explained senior theater student Julie Wolfson. “The problem comes in that there are more graduating seniors who need

  • 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…

    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