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may be considered. Some students have even made the leap from studying music, DeHope noted. “Students can transfer from any major,” she said. “(Non-business majors) have been some of the most successful students.” Samba’s interest narrowed from economics to finance when he realized he wanted to study something more specialized. “I think I was set and ready to study finance ever since I came to the U.S.,” he said. “I think I was set and ready to study finance ever since I came to the U.S.” PLU

Obituaries Submit a Class Note Calendar Calendar Highlights Obituaries John Oliver Ruud ’64 John died on Feb. 5, after a seven-month battle with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). He was an artist, teacher, singer (bass in the Choir of the West), photographer, gardener, poet, deep-thinker, soul-searcher and music-lover. He will be missed by his friends and family: sisters Ann Kolzing ’65, Carol Snyder ’67, Janet Ruud ’70, Kristine Ruud ’80 and his brother Philip Ruud. Professor Emeritus Larry Edison, Ph.D

State University in 1969. He served as an administrator in several Washington school districts and at an international school in The Philippines. After retirement, he began an unexpected second career as a landscape artist painting the outdoor spaces he loved so well. After Helen’s death in 2001, Dick began volunteering weekly at PLU’s Alumni Office. Dick and Helen loved jazz music, and in his final years, he created the Richard and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies at PLU

from any undergraduate background may be considered. Some students have even made the leap from studying music, DeHope noted. “Students can transfer from any major,” she said. “(Non-business majors) have been some of the most successful students.” Samba’s interest narrowed from economics to finance when he realized he wanted to study something more specialized. “I think I was set and ready to study finance ever since I came to the U.S.,” he said. “I think I was set and ready to study finance ever

would also like to thank the creative team, production team, cast, crew, and audiences of Normalcy: A Climate-Fiction Musical, including my co-director Dylan Ruggeri, dramaturg Salim Houck, music director Trevor Kytola, and music writers Duncan Kass, Sasha Zhang, Kleo Klaumentzer, and Skye Llewelyn. I thank everyone involved in bringing Normalcy to life from the bottom of my heart. Hold onto your hope, and hold on to your pen. Because what happens next in the story is up to us to write. 4:05-4:15pm

“Building Connections: Reclaiming Lost Narratives of the Alaska-Canada Highway,” which premiered at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma and ultimately was broadcast regionally by KBTC, Tacoma’s local PBS affiliate, as well as other public broadcasting member stations across the nation. “Building Connections” also received a First Place Award from the National Broadcasting Society. Ironically, “Building Connections” was originally conceived as an academic journal article, or possibly a book

history. So did the (men’s) football team. Citing budget constraints, the administration opted to only send the football team.  Colleen was incensed, and Sharon Taylor, one of her mentors and a Title IX expert, urged her to “take their asses to court.” But she wasn’t interested in taking legal action at the time. PLU ended up dropping the sport the very next year. Reflecting on her career, Colleen does regret not being more involved in the legal fight against the sexism she and her athletes were

in the Ness Family Chapel at the top of the Karen Hille Philips Center for the Performing Arts. The distinctive Rose Window represents the history and tradition of the institution, speaks to its Lutheran heritage, and connects students of today with generations of alumni. The PLU Board of Regents officially adopted this seal on October 14, 2012, replacing one that had been used since 1960. The banner precedes the President and symbolizes the authority of the University.