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  • New Chair places Lutheran tradition in a 21st century context When an anonymous donor committed to give PLU $1 million to endow a Professorship in Lutheran Studies, followed by other donations to put the endowment to chair status at $2 million in gifts,  it was…

    July 27, 2011 New Chair places Lutheran tradition in a 21st century context When an anonymous donor committed to give PLU $1 million to endow a Professorship in Lutheran Studies, followed by other donations to put the endowment to chair status at $2 million in gifts,  it was more than simply establishing another chair on the PLU campus. Samuel Torvend, Chair of Lutheran Studies. (Photo by John Froschauer) With this chair, PLU reached yet another level of distinction by which it sets itself

  • While not new to PLU, Sue Loiland (parent of a 2012 graduate) and Jennie Griek have recently joined the planned giving team, bringing with them extensive experience in major gifts. Planned giving allows donors to make impactful contributions through their estate plans or financial strategies,…

    A Will to Lead: Sue Loiland and Jennie Griek ’02 join PLU’s planned giving team Posted by: mhines / September 3, 2024 Image: Jennie Griek ’02 and Sue Loiland ‘P12 join the PLU planned giving team. (PLU / Sy Bean) September 3, 2024 By MacKenzie HinesMarketing & CommunicationsWhile not new to PLU, Sue Loiland (parent of a 2012 graduate) and Jennie Griek have recently joined the planned giving team, bringing with them extensive experience in major gifts. Planned giving allows donors to make

  • PLU debate team heads to Botswana to compete in world championships By Barbara Clements When most of their friends are unwrapping their Christmas gifts, Alexis Briggs ’12 and Ashley Skinner ’13, will be checking their lists, and then checking them twice, and probably quickly re-reading…

    November 11, 2010 PLU debate team heads to Botswana to compete in world championships By Barbara Clements When most of their friends are unwrapping their Christmas gifts, Alexis Briggs ’12 and Ashley Skinner ’13, will be checking their lists, and then checking them twice, and probably quickly re-reading a few back issues of “The Economist” magazine as they head for the airport. The World Universities Debate Championships will be held this year in Botswana between Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, 2011. Two

  • Senior Gift Planner | Office of Advancement | loiland@plu.edu | 253-535-8421

    Sue Loiland Senior Gift Planner Phone: 253-535-8421 Email: loiland@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Gift Planning Responsibilities Sue began her career at Pacific Lutheran University in 2015. With more than 15 years of fundraising experience, she is responsible for raising financial support for PLU in the form of current and deferred gifts in alignment with PLU’s mission. While Sue is happy to help donors support

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  • Sponsored Programs The Sponsored Programs team helps to pair university faculty and staff grant-seekers with public funding sources and private, corporate, and community foundations to grow support

    AdministrationDivisions and Schools Your department chair and the division/school dean should be consulted early on in the grant seeking process to ensure that the project is consistent with division priorities. The chair and dean will need to approve the project’s faculty and staff time commitments, divisional cost-sharing or matching requirements and the use of department facilities. Additionally, they would need to approve the overall cost of any equipment to be purchased, including shipping, set-up and

  • Campaign ends, surpasses goal by $22 million A performance in the Studio Theater in Eastvold Hall, which was recently renamed the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. By Greg Brewis The university’s most recent fundraising campaign was launched amid buoyant economic times, in…

    million goal with gifts and pledges totaling $122 million. It raised $10.3 million in endowment for academics and mission and $13.7 million in endowment for student scholarships. Capital project support totaled $31.3 million for the renovation of academic and athletics, recreation and wellness facilities. Annual operating support and special projects rounded out the campaign at $23.1 million. “The overwhelming success of the campaign during uncertain times is a tribute to the loyalty and resolve of

  • Lute Faculty and Staff Support Network (FASSN) is a confidential, short-term, informal peer-mentoring program through which PLU faculty and staff can offer care to one another.

    going through similar experiences and have requested support. The matching process is designed to connect faculty and staff without needing to broadcast difficult personal issues to the entire PLU community. Some example life challenges that participants might discuss include, but are not limited to: aging parents illness retirement immigration first in the family divorce custody proceedings fertility issues pregnancy pregnancy loss other forms of grief/loss medical diagnoses (for oneself or a loved

  • Greetings Lutes! The Classes of 1970 and 1971 had a joint 50+ year Reunion on October 1, 2021! It was fun to see everyone back on campus and connecting with classmates.

    PhotosGolden Club PhotosHomecoming Highlights Class of 1970 & 1971 50+ Reunion Presidential Town Hall with Allan Belton and Provost Joanna Gregson PLU on Tap with locally produced libations made by Lute Brewers, Vintners and Cider makers Football Game Watch the SlideshowHelpful Links SagasClass of 1970 Reunion GiftLast year, the Class of 1970 did a tremendous job in reaching the goal for the Class of 1970 Endowed Gap Scholarship created to honor your 50 years! Gifts support students who need additional

  • Each year for about a decade, the “Golden Anniversary” class has decided to create an endowed scholarship as a way of giving back to PLU.

    . You are invited to support these endowments as well. All gifts, made to any designation at PLU, will be counted in your reunion giving totals. Commemorate your 50th reunion with a gift to help today’s PLU students and to carry on your Lute legacy.Class of 1971 Endowed Gap ScholarshipOf the students who leave PLU each year, the reason most often cited is financial. This can be addressed by decreasing the difference between the cost of attendance and the financial aid available, or “the gap.” A

  • PLU benefactor dies A pioneering health care professional, philanthropist and devout and loving family member, Karen Hille Phillips passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2010. Karen was born June 6, 1932 to Emil Otto Hille and Laura (Sandbrink) Hille. She was baptized and confirmed at Emanuel…

    gifts totaling almost $10 million. She said her gifts were intended to help educate students for lives of service. Read Previous Something I thought I’d never do Read Next ‘We’re so much more than a bookstore’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman