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College & Conservatory, as well as bachelor degrees in composition, organ performance, and philosophy from Oberlin. Murphy-Mancini  has a special connection with the institution’s awe inspiring Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, designed by Paul Fritts. While living in San Diego, he had “the frequent privilege to play [Fritts’] Opus 5,” an early instrument Fritts built in 1985 for All Souls Church in Point Loma.  The vibrant music culture at PLU played a significant role in Murphy-Mancini’s decision to

December 8, 2008 Sankta Lucia Fest opens the Christmas season Emma Kane said she remembers growing up with the candles, the white dresses and the red sash, as her family celebrated the Sankta Lucia Fest each Dec. 13.On Friday night, Kane, a sophomore from Portland, Ore., had a chance to celebrate a festival that honors light, faith and sacrifice in front of the PLU community as she was crowned this season’s Lucia out of 15 contenders for the title.“I’ve been doing this since I was little and I

said ‘numbers like that you just don’t get anywhere else.’” His prof, Assistant Professor of Business Kevin Boeh, would know. Boeh is a former Wall Street investment banker whose accounts totaled in the billions of dollars. Like he does for all of his students, Boeh helped Whitney identify a good match for his skills, and helped him prepare for the interview. The result? Whitney took a summer internship with Bank of New York Mellon, working 40 hours a week. After the summer, Whitney was given the

the university by Karen Hille Phillips ’55, PLU’s single largest benefactor. Her lifetime giving and bequest to PLU totaled $25 million. A $2 million gift from Kaare and Sigrunn Ness, Arne Ness ’69, Shane Ness ’99 and Cindy Ness, will fund the Ness Family Chapel renovations, which will include a new entrance to the chapel and an elevator to all floors. Last summer, the Studio Theater was competed as part of phase I. Along with the Ness Family Chapel renovations, phase II will include a renovation

the year. This year’s celebration is led by 15 outstanding PLU students, one of whom will be crowned PLU’s Lucia and receive a $500 scholarship. In Sweden, Lucia Day is celebrated on Dec. 13 in schools and in the workplace. In Swedish homes, the eldest daughter rises early in the morning, dresses in a white gown with a red sash and wears a crown of candles in her hair. She wakes her family at dawn and serves coffee, gingerbread cookies and Lussekatter. The Lucia custom was introduced to the PLU

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

a good platform to pursue,” Harris said. “Ferguson embodies the pain of the black community and symbolizes our solidarity.” Students, alumni and community members who are not able to make it to campus Wednesday are invited to participate by reflecting on their privileges throughout society. “As a Black Student Union, we recognize that systematic change will not be made overnight or even with this event,” Harris said. “[The Die-in] is a demonstration to continue the discussion on racial

media organization that works with clients in the Tacoma community and creates yearly documentary projects.Living on the Edge​ captures the story of North Cove residents who refuse to give up without a fight. The fates of homes, businesses, cranberry farms and fisheries will be determined by the quickly eroding coastline. The Pacific Ocean is projected to engulf the area by 2050 if left unchecked. Director Garrett Johnson states, “I hope people will continue to support North Cove’s fight against

sign a contract or passport giving up their First Amendment rights. As the students ate, a dictatorial “queen” of the republic issued edicts and gave orders to “enforcers.” The university’s theater department dressed as the enforcers and queen, as well as some of the protestors. Students acted out the parts of contemporary political and religious figures such as Gandhi and Sen. John McCain. A street theater with a civics message, the event included students dressed as monks literally being thrown

served in Alaska’s House of Representatives in 1992 at the age of 29. He was re-elected in 1994 and served one term in the Alaska State Senate form 1996 to 2000.During his tenure in the governor’s office, he has worked on Alaska’s economy, schools and championed domestic violence legislation. Parnell graduated from PLU with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. Married to his wife, Sandy (Scebold ’84) Parnell, since 1987, they have two daughters. Student commencement speaker   Andrew Reyna