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manager mentioned nearly half of those 10,000 troops were African-American, Wells decided it was time to dig into this relatively unknown story. “This really made my ears perk up. I had no knowledge of this history until then,” he said. Wells established a student-faculty research project in investigative journalism and recruited Shannon Schrecengost ’09 to help. The two quickly set to work poring over thousands of documents and conducting hundreds of interviews. All of this was compiled into a film

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 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

So Vain” to Mr. Darcy. While Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) would be enjoyable for any audience member, as a committed fan of Jane Austen’s work, I found it incredibly funny and immensely enjoyable. It made me rethink my relationship to the world of Austen engagements and how a character is embodied and represented. So much of our attention is paid to named characters and it was really thought-provoking to spend two and a half hours considering what it means to be an insider in Austen’s world. I

great Q & A exchanges with both presenters; students were able to talk with a professional in the field doing the same work they will be doing themselves very shortlyWind and BrassDr. Edwin Powell lined up a “who’s who” of some of the world’s finest Wind and Brass clinicians and artists. They included: Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New Philharmonic Orchestra Edward Stephan, Principal Timpanist, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Billy Short, Principal Bassoonist of the New York Metropolitan

with the baseball team. She also helped coach the volleyball team, though she admits she wasn’t the best coach or the best athlete. She talks fondly of those years when she was doing it all, as she puts it, including making popcorn during basketball games. “I was gettin’ after it,” she said with a wide grin. Cohen said it’s clear what makes PLU stand out: “Hands down, number one — grit,” she said. “People work their tails off at PLU.” During her time as a graduate student, Cohen worked in an

fellowship is open to U.S. citizens who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a doctoral degree at an accredited U.S. university; senior undergraduates and first- and second-year graduate students may apply. Benefits include a $38,000 yearly stipend, payment of full tuition and required fees, yearly program review participation, an annual professional development allowance, and a 12-week DOE laboratory research practicum experience. You’ll find application details and a downloadable poster here, and

“What We Art” shows emerging artists’ work Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / April 8, 2015 Image: Student artists also presented work at the Juried art show in November 2014. April 8, 2015 Pacific Lutheran University’s soon-to-be Art and Design graduates will be featuring artwork in the upcoming senior exhibition, “What We Art,” opening April 22 in the University Gallery. Art admirers can join the artists and faculty for an opening reception April 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. A total of 18 seniors will be

DeFord, who served as chief editor, assistant producer and narrator; Evan Heringer, director of photography; Jasper Sortun, senior producer and director of art and graphics; and Grace Takehara, senior producer. “We sought to make a thought-provoking film, and it’s really exciting to see our hard work paying off,” said DeFord, a senior communication major who will graduate in May. “We are honored about the recognition and hope that These Four Years can be helpful to students and families.” These Four

students,  representing 40 university departments, were appointed to serve. In the end, a set of “highest priority” recommendations were identified and are continuing in various implementation stages today.  Bennett was inspired by the work of the commission, and gets excited when thinking about the potential for similar projects to come.  “The incredible campus-wide enthusiasm for this process clearly demonstrated the necessity of PLU’s continued work for innovation and change,” Bennett says. “This

feels Pacific Lutheran University is both for quality education and the influence it has had—and will have—in progressive support for social justice and collaboration in our global community,” Nesselquist said. “The large Norwegian-American communities in Washington and Alaska will be thrilled to learn about the visit by His Majesty, and even more thrilled to be able to see him. We are looking very much forward to this rare and important visit.” His Majesty King Harald V of Norway will visit PLU on