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  • The tallest building in Parkland Tingelstad Hall will not be ignored. At a whopping nine stories, it proudly bears the title of Parkland’s tallest building. Naturally, Tingelstad is also Pacific Lutheran University’s largest hall. The sheer size, though, was not what surprised first-year student Madeline…

    . Overall, Tingelstad residents enjoy the diversity and unique qualities of their home. “I like living in Tingelstad,” Gunter said, “It’s close to the gym so I can get to cheer practice, and it’s not too far from the UC. It works perfectly for me.” Article by PLU student Brielle Erickson. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman. Read Previous Present for historical moment Read Next Making strides at a feverish pace COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

  • Raising awareness through song   By Chris Albert PLU students Emily Branch and Marina Pitassi found a way to creatively bring to light the realities of body image in the world today – write a song and make a music video. Then posted it on…

    make something unique and hopefully make a difference. The two were partners for a final project about exposing and explaining the realities of body image in today’s society. “For me this project hit close to home because I’ve had body image issues all my life that have seriously affected my self-esteem and every day choices,” Pitassi said. “Something I’ve also been doing all my life is writing music and making videos.” It seemed like the perfect opportunity to create a project outside the norms of

  • BIOL 125/126: Molecules, Cells and Organisms/ Genes, Diversity and Ecology Name: Sean Boaglio Hometown: Longview, Wash. Major: Undeclared, leaning Biology Professor: Jacob Egge, assistant professor of biology Sean’s advice to first-year students: “Study with someone. It is a great way to meet people in your…

    . “We are making a deliberate effort to give the introductory biology courses a more welcoming, personal experience that students expect from a place like PLU,” said Egge. For instance, the two profs break down Bio 126 to smaller groups. Students have the same professor for their lab that they do for lecture. This way, even though multiple profs teach the courses, a given student will only interact with one professor. Egge estimates he sees his students four times a week for a total of about six

  • BUSA 201: Value Creation in the Global Environment Name: Steven Mattich Hometown: Olympia, Wash. Major: Undeclared, leaning Business or Economics Professor: Carol Ptak, distinguished executive in residence Steven’s advice to first-year students: “If you want to check out a class that you are thinking about…

    very impressed with the quality of the ideas that the students develop and how realistic their business plans are.” According to Jim Brock, dean of the School of Business, it is the way all the faculty members conduct their classes. Professors focus on making sure students have every opportunity to get important hands-on experience. “We encourage students to be active learners, taking advantage of the opportunities we work to put before them, including participating in our mentor program and

  • Contributions to Excellence By Steve Hansen Alumnae are a proud group of people. Instilled with a passion to give of themselves. Jean (Hesla ’50) Kopta is no exception. Kopta graduated from PLU in 1950 with the bachelor’s degree in education. Jean (Hesla ’50) Kopta. Later…

    Music under David Robbins, who remains the head of the department. Kopta taught private voice lessons at PLU for 11 years. She also taught in her private voice studio while also serving as a choral director. Kopta left PLU in the spring of 2007, but not without making a positive impact on the lives of students of all ages, all levels of ability and all walks of life. Her teaching career was complimented by her career in performing. Kopta spent many years in Seattle and Rome. She was selected to be

  • ‘No Salvation Apart from Earth’ By Chris Albert The Fifth Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture will feature Mark Brocker ’79 speaking about “No Salvation Apart from the Earth” starting at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18 in the CK Hall of the UC. Mark Brocker…

    Work: 1931-1932, volume 11 of DBWE, scheduled for publication in 2011. The PLU graduate currently chairs the Environmental Ministries Committee of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Read Previous Making the community safer Read Next The impact of eating 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

  • A $15M bequest propels campaign past $100M, with a year to go By Greg Brewis Upon final accounting, the $10 million bequest from Karen Hille Phillips ’55 that was announced in October now amounts to more than $15 million, helping push the university’s current fundraising…

    already underway. Her bequest will also fund a variety of other projects including those to benefit faculty scholarly activities and to provide financial support for students. Phillips’ lifetime giving and bequest total almost $25 million, making her the largest single benefactor in university history. She was a PLC nursing graduate and served as a member of the Board of Regents for nine years beginning in 2000. Engage the World: The Campaign for PLU will continue through May 2012 raising support of

  • Knight-Lutes logo unveiled for athletic gear By Chris Albert As Lutes well know, the conversation of exactly what is the logo and/or mascot for the university can be a bit of a circular conversation dotted with long pauses. We all know it well, and it…

    naming contest the knight was declared “Lance-a-lute.” This mascot and the logo have been years in the making, and in a sense, returns PLU full circle to its past.  Two years ago, an effort was led by students who wanted to create a stronger identity for PLU athletics, Turner said. Then, the Student Athlete Advisory Council began discussing reasons to have a mascot and what that mascot should be. They wanted something to inspire spirit and pay homage to the past. In the 60s, PLU athletic teams were

  • Physics Instructor, Dana Rush, talks about the Hubble Space Telescope in the community room of the GBC. Exploring with Hubble By Chris Albert For more than a decade, the Hubble Space Telescope has been opening doors to the universe. Through its lens, we’ve received astonishing…

    the telescope began in the 1940s. In 1990, it was finally launched into space. Once in orbit it was discovered that its 2.4-meter lens  was a fraction off, making the first images it captured slightly blurry. After a NASA repair mission effectively gave the telescope corrective contact lenses, images jumped back into focus. “Hubble has brought so much insight,” Rush said, adding that at first, scientists weren’t sure what they’d see. What they did see was astonishing. By using the Hubble it was

  • Geosciences professor Claire Todd and her student, Matthew Hegland ’13, will be heading down to Antarctica to study rocks during the next two months. This is Todd’s fourth trip to the Antarctic. Rock On II: Prof and student head back to the frozen continent By…

    undergrad degree in geosciences, will be the only new member of the team that includes researchers from the University of Washington, the University of Maine and Berkeley Geochronology Center. And of course, a mountaineering expert. The trip is funded through a National Science Foundation grant secured by Todd, who is making her fourth trip back to the Antarctic. It never gets old, she said. “There is always something new to see, at a new location,” she said. Todd and Hegland obviously can’t wait to get