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February 27, 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38mOgUOGyTE PLU alum Kirsten deLohr Helland ’10 performs in “Oklahoma!” at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Editor’s note: Since this article was first published, Kirsten deLohr Helland has finished up her work in “Oklahoma!”,and sang in  the production of  “Titanic” at the Fifth Avenue in April. She will be in “Rent” this summer. Alumna kicks up her heels in Seattle production of ‘Oklahoma!’ By Barbara Clements; Video by Katie Martell Kirsten

have sold more than 100,000 copies since 2007 and have been performed all around the world. The cross-country collaboration culminated in the world premiere of Gjeilo’s piece Meridian, performed by the PLU Wind Ensemble, assisted by the Choir of the West and University Chorale on October 17 in Lagerquist Concert Hall. Meridian was specifically written for the PLU Wind Ensemble to perform. Also performed was Gjeilo’s new arrangement of The Spheres from his Sunrise Mass. Gjeilo worked with the

competitive market.” After a short pause, Torvend added, “After all, the distinctive part of PLU is its middle name.” Torvend is in a unique place to understand that distinction, as he is the first holder of the new Chair in Lutheran Studies. He is a 1973 graduate in history from PLU. He also received his masters in divinity, his masters in theology and, ultimately, his Ph.D. in historical theology. He returned to PLU in 1998, serving as a professor of the history of Christianity. And since 2007, he has

September 21, 2007 New device will probe the world of the atom Four professors over at Rieke are still pinching themselves. After applying for a National Science Foundation grant in January, on a hope and a prayer really, the chemistry faculty found out last year that they had been awarded a grant totaling $743,000 to purchase a powerful nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. “We were floored when we learned we had received it,” Fryhle said. “We didn’t expect to get it the very first time (we

March 23, 2011 Heritage Society marks 30 years of aiding PLU’s long-term future Thirty years ago Gerry Evanson ’63, Lori (Hefty ’58) Steen, Jim Sparks ’61, Director of Planned Giving Ed Larson ’57, PLU President William O. Rieke and a few others got together to solve a problem. At the time, PLU did not have much of an endowment. And they knew that, for the university to prosper, that needed to change. So the group initiated PLU’s Heritage Society, which honors people who have made estate

Cancer Research Opportunity 2020 Posted by: nicolacs / September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 Pediatric Oncology Education Program with St. Jude The Pediatric Oncology Education program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is funded by the National Institutes of Health / National Cancer Institute. The POE program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or public health to gain biomedical and oncology

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

September 23, 2009 ‘We were made to move’ By Chris Albert When Professor Colleen Hacker was lecturing on the psychology of marathon running, a student in the audience began to think: “I can do that.” “Being able to share what you love with someone who also loves it is one of life’s greatest joys,” Hacker said. “To me it’s the best part of being a life-long learner.” In her spare time, PLU Professor Colleen Hacker runs marathons. In her spare time, Hacker runs marathons and hikes across

June 28, 2010 Even after graduation, a way to stay involved – 65 years later By Chris Albert When Annabelle Birkestol ’45 was deciding which college to go to, her mother gave her an offer she couldn’t refuse. Check out Pacific Lutheran University and, if you go there, I’ll pay for it, Birkestol was told. It was also a good fit for Birkestol, who describes her experience on campus as one of the happiest times of her life. Annabelle Birkestol ’45. Plus, she found her calling as a teacher. That

Gov. Inslee visits campus for town hall meeting with PLU community Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / May 10, 2019 Image: ASPLU’s Lute Vote is proud to welcome Governor and presidential candidate Jay Inslee to campus on May 13th. May 10, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (May 10, 2019) — Governor Jay Inslee will be holding a town hall at Pacific Lutheran University’s Karen Hille Phillips Center auditorium on Monday, May 13th, at 9 a.m.Gov. Inslee will field student