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Aerobics, Pickleball, Skiing, Mountaineering and Bowling. The variety of classes allows students at all fitness levels to find their own niches. “You could have an Olympian working out with someone who’s never worked out before,” said Health and Wellness Coordinator Susan Westering, PLU’s buoyant and energetic Aerobics professor. Westering graduated from PLU in 1980 and returned to teach in 1986; she now teaches four Aerobics classes: Low Impact Aerobics, Power Aerobics, Step Aerobics and Boot Camp

Response to New York Times Article: ‘Bryan College Is Torn: Can Darwin and Eden Coexist?’ Posted by: Thomas Krise / May 23, 2014 May 23, 2014 Original New York Times article here. My Response to Bryan College Is Torn: Can Darwin and Eden Coexist? by Alan Binder At Pacific Lutheran University, we think of “Lutheran” as an ethic that informs how we think, how we teach and how we help students find their unique places in the world. Martin Luther’s oft-repeated question—“What does this mean?”— and

-lettering books. Question: How did your new book come to be? Answer: A few years ago, I was just a starving artist trying to subsist on Etsy sales when I got the surprise of my life. I was contacted by an editor at Walter Foster Publishing. She had found my work online and asked if I was interested in doing a book on hand lettering. I thought it was just going to be a fun little project and then the unexpected happened. The book (“Creative Lettering and Beyond”) went viral and became an Amazon best

purchased, studying photos and text of exotic animals. Chontofalsky is now an environmental scientist with the City of Tacoma, analyzing everything from stormwater to soil samples to industrial waste.The outdoorsy trail from National Geographic to analyzing waste makes surprising sense. As Chontofalsky grew older, he thought he’d go into state wildlife biology after graduating from PLU with a biology degree in 2003. But, two days after finishing up his senior project, Chontofalsky wound up interviewing

role as co-founder and chief strategy officer before Google purchased the operating system in July 2005. Sears remained involved at Google, working on Android product development and marketing. By every account, Sears spent more than seven years creating and perfecting the modern-day smartphone. He credits PLU with helping him get there. “I came to PLU to study business,” Sears said, “but I left with a lot more than a (Bachelor of Business Administration).” Now, another former Lute has inspired his

opportunity to approach complex projects and issues from the perspective of building understanding. How can we best communicate about this project so everyone can understand what’s going on? How can we engage more people, so that the outcomes of projects are more reflective of their communities? It’s exciting to work on an active transportation project in general, but also fun to work so close to PLU and think about greater connectivity between PLU and the broader Parkland community. It’s been really

, and control light underpin the modern information-technology era. Society is increasingly reliant on such devices for efficient lighting, information display, and optical data transmission. Furthermore, the study of optoelectronics is enabling new technologies ranging from ubiquitous sensors and photorealistic virtual reality displays to quantum-based information technologies that promise to produce exponential increases in computing power and secure communication networks from hacking. Such

holiday get-togethers, I would help him in the kitchen.” Where she gets her food: Saars, QFC and Winco Grocery List: almond milk, yams, onions, garlic, spinach, Idahoan dehydrated potatoes, Annie’s macaroni and cheese, and turkey burgers Breakfast: half of a sandwich or a granola bar Lunch: a bowl of soup or a sandwich Snack: pretzels Dinner: macaroni and cheese or a turkey burger Read Previous Follow your dreams and say “yes” to opportunities, Patricia Krise advises Read Next Snow much fun COMMENTS

April 24, 2014 Relay for Life at PLU Raises Money—and Awareness Students walk during a previous Relay for Life at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Valery Jorgensen ’15The international fundraiser Relay For Life, for the American Cancer Society, will be held at PLU beginning Friday, April 25. Relay For Life is an overnight event that raises money for cancer awareness. It takes place in more than 20 countries around the world. Relay For Life has been held at PLU for a number of years, and

, New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva and Paws and Claws mysteries. “A well-crafted whodunit with an intriguing mystery and a zinger of a twist at the end!”  Weber is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, The Pacific Northwest Writers Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. Weber’s first-time visit to PLU will be the only Pierce County stop on a ten-city tour of Washington state. Read Previous PLU Idol Competition Takes to the Stage During J