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Charitable Trust will fund three student-faculty research projects. Each year, the trust funds dozens of projects that will enhance the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to organizations seeking to strengthen the region’s educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. In 2009, the trust funded 43 scientific projects with $2.9 million in grants. “The foundation feels it’s important to support scientific exploration of the

university – on the Pacific Rim, in the Pacific Northwest, in the 21st century – that is positioned to make a difference in the world. “Our faculty and students walk freely into the world, don’t blink at the problems and come up with creative solutions that nudge human existence in the direction of flourishing rather than foundering,” she said. “Ultimately that is the profound mission that our donors have supported and will continue to support.” There are many ways to make an investment in the PLU

— “creativity can take you places,” he said. “Who would have thought a girl from Burien would end up designing in London, moving to the south, starting a restaurant and designing apparel for the Grand Ole Opry?” Avila said. “It makes me wonder — what will the next Lute will do with his or her life?” PLU Department of Art & DesignConcepts are rapidly changing. New media is emerging daily. Because of this, a wide variety of experiences and creative flexibility for the artist and the designer must be

and equality — these are all issues that 2015 highlighted in dramatic ways,” Shah said. “As we begin 2016, it seems to be a good moment for reflection, study, and the building of productive and creative ways forward.” A collaborative effort of PLU’s departments of Environmental Studies, Philosophy and Global Studies as well as the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, the two-day conference will be keynoted by award-winning scholar, anti-globalization author and environmental

creative, big picture perspective,” she says. “I’m just listening for aspects of that bigger picture that can help others connect the dots.”Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Lisa Woods ’92 is the third of three Lutes being featured from the City of Tacoma. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon and MultiCare Health System.Clarissa Gines ’12 combines her passions for art and community

and fishing outdoors, and it’s cool to be out there,” he says. Environmental science tied Chontofalsky’s passion for science and nature in a new way. “People look at Wapato Lake and wonder, ‘Why is this water so clear?’” he says, and now Chontofalsky can explain the chemistry of water treatment and the lake clean-up process. “It’s just been a cool experience,” he says. Read our full profile of Tom Chontofalsky. The Creative CuratorClarissa Gines ’12 was one of the first students to graduate with

awards. The Quigg Awards provide support for faculty, staff, and students who have demonstrated unusually inventive, original, and creative approaches to advance the mission of the university.Lute Buddies The first Quigg Award goes to PLU students Nicolas Celebrado and Lindsey Clark and their advisors Dr. Mark Mulder, Dr. Ksenija Simic-Muller, and Jose Curiel Morelos for “Building Bridges, Not Walls: Lute Buddies.” The program aims to partner PLU students and staff with students from the Franklin

, Hallie Harper, Hanna McCauley, Sarah Ward, Raven Lirio, Emily Groseclose, Ben Leschensky and Seley Nemish. Communication Department faculty member Dr. Kate Hoyt is the documentary advisor for the team. Director Brennan LaBrie shares, “I’m so proud of what our team was able to create together despite the curveballs 2020 threw at us. I know our team shares my excitement in finally showing the product of months of filming, virtual writing sessions, and editing that went into this film. We hope you find

materials? What are consequences for violations of academic integrity? Course expectations should be communicated both in writing and in class. If some expectations are especially critical, consider having students sign a pledge or classroom contract. Although the syllabus is a common place to post policies, you can also utilize your Sakai site for sharing such information. For instance, a page could be created in Sakai to post FAQs or tips for success. Sakai announcements are another way to remind

little bit cumbersome, but really worth it, even though I was not able to bring a spare change of clothes. After several stages of repacking, I was able to fit everything else into one checked bag. Airline regulations are changing so much lately that I wanted to make sure that I had everything checked conservatively. It would be awful to show up to the airport and have to leave half of my gear behind. I am writing this post from our final class period on campus prior our departure. All of us met