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she’s grown to cherish. “This place called Pacific Lutheran University is very special, and it’s made up of the most amazing people,” Cunningham said. “I couldn’t have chosen a better work family.”   Cunningham’s career has included successful tenures in federal, city and state government; nonprofits; radio; television; higher education; and entrepreneurship. Despite the varied sectors and scenery, Cunningham said her goals and objectives always have drawn from the same source of passion

doing,” says Speer. In addition to being PLU alumnae, Speer and Shultz have many family ties to PLU: Speer’s husband, Robbie Speer, graduated from PLU in 1983 and was a member of PLU’s first national champion football team in 1980. Her daughter, Carli Tachell, graduated from PLU in 2011. Shultz’s daughter, Haley Shultz, is currently a freshman at PLU. To learn more about CIS of Peninsula, sign up to volunteer or donate, please visit www.peninsula.ciswa.org. For a glossary of CIS chapters in

information about their aid and helps them make an informed decision about college affordability.” With PPY, families can apply for FAFSA when they apply for schools; they’ll receive their financial aid offers earlier; and the offers will be more accurate allow families to plan better in case there’s new information or chances in the family situation. Soltis worked with NASFAA and the U.S. Department of Education on the PPY project and is currently helping to prepare colleges for the change. After the

entrust us with precious family heirlooms,” Ward said. “Items have been donated to PLU since the late 1970s, many of them hundreds of years old.” The artifacts and literature housed by the SCC are used regularly by PLU faculty members on campus as well as K-12 and community educators throughout the area. “The artifacts collection of the Scandinavian Cultural Center is an invaluable teaching resource for faculty members,” said PLU Associate Professor of German Jen Jenkins, Ph.D. “We bring classes in to

curiosity about the rest of the world.” As CEO of Soliya, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to cross-cultural engagement, from 2008-2014, Idriss worked closely with family members of Ambassador Stevens and the Obama administration to establish the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative. “I feel as though I’m one of the few people who didn’t know him,” Idriss says of Stevens. “It’s extraordinary how many people I’ve talked to who came into direct contact with him and on whom

helping them turn that passion into a craft.” Grande often jokes that “making games isn’t curing cancer.” But he finds meaning and reward in designing experiences that people can do for fun to escape the more urgent matters in life. “It’s fun building games that I know my friends and family are going to enjoy and can bring a smile to people’s faces.”Lute Powered is a series highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations in the Puget Sound region. Jon Grande ’92 is the second of

our funding guidelines, we’re trying to figure out ways to expand that access to cultural organizations who haven’t had access to funding before,” she says. “How do we create that pathway for smaller organizations or organizations who haven’t had the privilege or capacity to apply?” Born and raised in Hawaii, Gines moved to Tacoma to attend PLU. She feels rooted in Tacoma—where she works, plays, and spends time with family. “I’m pretty committed to serving the city and being part of this community

through the Civil Rights movement and attended lunch counter sit-ins. “Before, they just walked down the street to their polling place, and now they have to walk three miles or get a ride just to vote,” Campbell-Harris says. Campbell-Harris’s father’s family is from the South, and clients appreciate that a member of the Voting Rights Project legal team has a connection with the region. When not on the road, Campbell-Harris performs research, writes and attends meetings with partner organizations and

to collaborate with your partner, letting them mirror or adjust intentions. This tool is accessible anytime, making it convenient to start whenever you feel ready. Life events, such as a death in the family, might also prompt you to create or update your will, ensuring it reflects your current wishes and circumstances.  Sue: Don’t hesitate to seek professional guidance; financial advisors, estate attorneys, and CPAs can provide valuable advice. Additionally, you can contact PLU’s planned giving

Svinth Carpenter’s legacy in Indigenous education, tribal sovereignty, and cultural revitalization. This conference is free and open to the public, but we ask that participants register ahead of time so that we can provide appropriate accommodations. For more information on the event and to register, visit the PLU Lutheran Studies Conference page. Read Previous PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers Read Next A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service COMMENTS*Note: All comments are