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  • Kirsten deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year. That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond…

    Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much homework, she had to work, too busy. “He finally told me that if I didn’t try out I’d regret it, so I gave in and did, and got the part of Sally Bowles,” she said. After that, Helland was hooked and quickly declared her theatre major. After she graduated, Helland recalled she was completely prepared to “do her time,” working small parts, part time jobs, and maybe eventually going to New York. But fate

  • As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm, supportive and an intimate community, which made it an easy place to fit in,”…

    you would like to share? There are a lot of local employers looking to recruit students from PLU for jobs and internships because they’ve found our graduates to be some of the most passionate, hard-working and service-oriented employees.PLU Alumni & Student ConnectionsAlumni & Student Connections supports each Lute in utilizing the PLU network to help make their visions a reality. Read Previous Beautiful mutants: a PLU biology class harvests for the future Read Next Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on

  • As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm, supportive and an intimate community, which made it an easy place to fit in,”…

    like to share? There are a lot of local employers looking to recruit students from PLU for jobs and internships because they’ve found our graduates to be some of the most passionate, hard-working and service-oriented employees. What kind of new events can people look forward to?PLU Alumni & Student ConnectionsAlumni & Student Connections supports each Lute in utilizing the PLU network to help make their visions a reality.While we’re still going to offer opportunities like lunch and learns

  • Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski resort, serving in hospice care,…

    serve others as a physician. The essay that I wrote allowed me to explore that side of me. I wrote about the difference between healing a person and curing a disease because when I read examples of Jesus healing in the Bible, it resonated with many of the ideas in health care about holistically caring for patients so that even if they have a terminal illness, they can find comfort and meaning in their lives. Do you have any advice for current PLU students interested in attending medical school after

  • Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski resort, serving in hospice care,…

    serve others as a physician. The essay that I wrote allowed me to explore that side of me. I wrote about the difference between healing a person and curing a disease because when I read examples of Jesus healing in the Bible, it resonated with many of the ideas in health care about holistically caring for patients so that even if they have a terminal illness, they can find comfort and meaning in their lives. Do you have any advice for current PLU students interested in attending medical school after

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 24, 2018) — Justin Huertas ’09 says opening night of “Legally Blonde,” presented by Seattle-based Showtunes Theatre Company, was electric. Applause roared when his castmate, Alexandria Henderson, walked on stage for the first time Saturday night. Sure, Elle Woods is a lovable…

    ‘Representation matters’: Lute actor earns lead role in Seattle production of ‘Legally Blonde’ Posted by: Kari Plog / September 24, 2018 Image: Justin Huertas ’09 (center) performs in “Lizard Boy” at the Diversionary Theatre in San Diego. He wrote the musical for Seattle Repertory Theatre in 2015. Huertas is flanked by Kirsten deLohr Helland ’10 (right) and William A. Williams. The cast performed as a three-person folk rock band. (Photo by Simpatika, courtesy of Diversionary Theatre) September

  • Senior business administration major Justin Wotton got hands-on experience when he compiled the Snoqualmie Valley Business Pulse Survey, which looked at how businesses in the Snoqualmie Valley are faring since the start of COVID. Read the full story from the Snoqualmie Valley Record here .…

    PLU Business student compiles survey for SnoValley Chamber of Commerce Posted by: shortea / March 1, 2023 March 1, 2023 Senior business administration major Justin Wotton got hands-on experience when he compiled the Snoqualmie Valley Business Pulse Survey, which looked at how businesses in the Snoqualmie Valley are faring since the start of COVID. Read the full story from the Snoqualmie Valley Record here. PLU School of BusinessLearn more about our business program… Read Previous You Ask, We

  • Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications…

    4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology Posted by: chaconac / September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022 Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree.The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications designed to intentionally address critical gaps in kinesiology training and

  • Join us in one of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Northwest, as The Choir of the West, University Chorale and University Symphony Orchestra present our annual Christmas concert, Winter Rose . Works by Gerald Finzi, Herbert Howells, Michael Praetorius and others, mixed with…

    Concert web streaming of PLU’s annual Christmas Concert, Winter Rose Posted by: Kate Williams / December 14, 2018 December 14, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerJoin us in one of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Northwest, as The Choir of the West, University Chorale and University Symphony Orchestra present our annual Christmas concert, Winter Rose. Works by Gerald Finzi, Herbert Howells, Michael Praetorius and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal favorites to

  • ASPLU Lute Vote wins grant from Washington Secretary of State By Katie Baumann ’14 In an exciting turn of events, the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) project titled Lute Vote has been awarded the “Laying the Foundations: 2013” grant from the Washington Secretary…

    March 4, 2013 ASPLU Lute Vote wins grant from Washington Secretary of State By Katie Baumann ’14 In an exciting turn of events, the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) project titled Lute Vote has been awarded the “Laying the Foundations: 2013” grant from the Washington Secretary of State. Part of a coalition of campuses across Washington state striving to increase civic engagement on campus, ASPLU Diversity Director Karter Booher and his team set a goal of registering