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Celebrated composer and PLU alumna Cindy McTee visits campus Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 21, 2017 Image: PLU Christmas Concert in Lagerquist Hall, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. (Photo/John Froschauer) March 21, 2017 By Mollie Smith '18 and Mandi LeCompte McTee’s Symphony No. 1 - Ballet for Orchestra - performed April 11 by University Symphony Orchestra For Cindy McTee ‘75, music was ingrained in her life from the moment she was born. McTee spent her youth wandering around the PLU campus while

Wang Symposium reaches across disciplines to find the power of healing Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 23, 2022 Image: PLU students take part in a panel during the 2020 Wang Center Symposium “Disarming Polarization: Navigating Conflict and Difference.” (Photo taken prior to COVID-19 safety measures.) February 23, 2022 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterTwo years ago, the Wang Symposium explored the phenomenon of political and societal polarization, and its effect

Olympia as an intern at the Washington State Senate. As a member of Sen. Manka Dhingra’s (D-45) office, Huynh actively participates in the legislative process by meeting with policy stakeholders and communicating with constituents. Although the shift to professional life can challenge any college student, Huynh, who aspires to become a lawyer and uplift her community, serves as the president of PLU’s Pre-Law Club and is double majoring in political science and philosophy. She expanded more on her

represents PLU in Olympia as an intern at the Washington State Senate. As a member of Sen. Manka Dhingra’s (D-45) office, Huynh actively participates in the legislative process by meeting with policy stakeholders and communicating with constituents. Although the shift to professional life can challenge any college student, Huynh, who aspires to become a lawyer and uplift her community, serves as the president of PLU’s Pre-Law Club and is double majoring in political science and philosophy. She expanded

Justin Huertas’ “Semi-Autobiographical” Musical Premieres at the Seattle Repertory Theatre Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / April 27, 2015 Image: Justin Huertas and William A. Williams in Lizard Boy. Photo: Alabastro Photography. April 27, 2015 By By Matthew Salzano ’18 PLU Marketing & CommunicationsOrdinarily, it takes many years for a Theatre Major to earn the opportunity to write, compose or star in a high-profile musical production. However, one Lute is dramatically defying that expectation

July 30, 2012 Patricia Krise: A dedication to service and student engagement By Barbara Clements Focused. In a word, that would describe Patricia Krise. And friendly too. As she sits down for coffee outside the Old Main Market, she will admit that focus is a skill that has come in handy during her last 25 years of working for the Ford Motor Company and the Nissan Motor Corporation. She plans to continue to telecommute for Ford, working on Detroit time, so late afternoons and evenings can be

'20Marketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (July 10, 2019) — Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with anthropology professor and PLU Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator Katherine Wiley, Hispanic studies professor Giovanna Urdangarain, and anthropology and global studies professor Dr. Ami Shah to discuss service abroad.This rich conversation covers a wide range of topics rooted in the importance of exercising care when serving abroad, especially

Tenor Noah Baetge ’08 Makes His Eleventh Appearance at The Met Posted by: Zach Powers / October 23, 2015 Image: [Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons / GNU Free Documentation License] October 23, 2015 By Evan Heringer '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 23, 2015)- While many students are cranking away on midterms, one Lute’s voice is being heard loud and clear at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Noah Baetge ’08 is making his eleventh appearance on stage at the Met Opera

. Now, he is in Lizard Boy at the Seattle Repertory Theatre — a show he wrote, composed and stars in. “I didn’t actually believe it was true,” Huertas said, regarding his show being in the theatre’s spring season, “until the marketing department [at the Seattle Rep] sent me a press release, and I was like ‘What?!’” Set to a score that could be described as a mix of rock, folk and traditional musical theatre,Lizard Boy is a “somewhat-autobiographical solo-show-with-three-actors” that follows a boy

, special guest Sarah Shartis and choreography by McGill. Inspired by the theme of Military loss, McGill‘s choreography is driven by her latest book, Baby It’s You, Messages From Deceased Heroes. The book is a collection of real experiences from military widows, mothers, family members, friends and surviving heroes. In many of the love stories in the book, the other side brings messages of hope and inspiration, demystifying death and after-life experiences. The book will be released this summer by Ozark