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members remarked that Krise demonstrated a keen understanding of the Lutheran tradition of higher education and PLU’s mission and values within that tradition. “Loren and MaryAnn Anderson leave behind a magnificent legacy and big shoes to fill,” Krise said. “But, as my late father liked to say, ‘All things are possible with a great team.’ Pacific Lutheran University is clearly a great team and it’s the chance of a lifetime to be chosen to guide the university into a vibrant future.” Prior to his

students face when entering the professional world. “Walking into an accounting firm I was really nervous because I had never been in a professional atmosphere,” said Alazadi. “But I met the nicest people and gained real-life experience.” But accounting is more than sitting behind a desk and crunching numbers, explained Alazadi. From advertising firms to manufacturing companies, Alazadi audited various industries around Tacoma. “You go out to different clients every week,” explained Alazadi. “It’s

Chambon, France, and I didn’t know the meaning behind that,” said Sauvage from his base in Los Angeles.“It was still a footnote in history when I started looking into the story,” Sauvage said. “There has been a sea change since then, and these stories are the flavor of the month. It wasn’t that way in 1989.” Sauvage credits several factors for the Le Chambon region successfully hiding 5,000 Jewish refugees during WWII, including his parents. Germans were spread thinly in France at the time, he said

services in 10 out of the Peninsula School District’s 15 schools. Both Speer and Shultz are motivated by their organization’s unique opportunity to make a positive and profound difference in the trajectory of Peninsula-area students. “The most gratifying part of our work is knowing that what I do ‘behind the scenes’ is making a difference in children’s lives,” says Speer, who has spent her entire career working for nonprofits, previously serving at the American Lung Association of Washington, United

and uncle sang and performed as a group in the 1940s and were well known in the Hartford, Connecticut area, where she was born, as “The Musical Browns.” Her musical roots come from them. She went on to champion the work of African American composer, Florence Price, and helped lead the way in Black music history studies as a professor in music for decades. Her penchant for service to others was established early, as she was both a loyal Brownie and a Girl Scout. Rae Linda leaves behind a devoted

, where they serve individuals, families and communities. According to the Washington State Department of Health (2021), there are projections of even greater demands for mental health services, putting additional pressure on an already stretched system. The necessity for well-trained MSW-level social workers is evident. This need is a driving force behind the launch of the MSW program at PLU.“At PLU, we have a long history of undergraduate social work students who have become a powerful force for

. His dancing was featured in the Emmy Award nominated documentary Juba: The Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance and he founded The Steps Ahead Tap Trio, which has toured both nationally and internationally. As a tap expert, Mark’s class will focus on the many techniques of tap and the strategy behind them. Read Previous Hints and Help for Your Virtual Theatre Scholarship Application Read Next Twisted Tales of Poe: A Theatre/Radio Collaboration LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds

animals around us. When we got our topic-a literal Mackerel can, we wondered when it said, “skinless and boneless” where were the bones? Where does all of this extra material in our food and utensils go? Our idea behind our Mackerel can was to make what we don’t see, what we push into the corner and out of our minds. Artists: Annika Amberg ‘23, Manuel Valdez-Camacho ‘24, Josh Jimenez ‘25, Lyra Pennington-Davis ‘26 Read Previous Wang Center Photo Contest Winners 2023 Exhibit Read Next On Exhibit

Brass Music & Book Review! Posted by: Reesa Nelson / February 28, 2020 February 28, 2020 PLU Music was featured twice in the most recent edition of the International Trumpet Guild Journal, an industry publication for trumpet players, teachers, manufactures, and music publishers. With thousands of members in over 60 countries, the Journal is an important resource for anyone interested in the trumpet profession. The Journal reviewed the Lyric Brass Quintet’s 2018 album, Luther 501, recorded at

Introducing New Music Faculty Kate Olson Posted by: Reesa Nelson / September 17, 2020 September 17, 2020 Saxophonist Kate Olson is the newest member of the Music faculty in PLU’s Jazz program. A talented improviser and dedicated educator, Kate has lived in Washington since 2010. She has collaborated with many jazz groups and also performs with her own projects, KO SOLO and KO ELECTRIC. International performances permeate Kate’s resume, as do appearances with a variety of well-known musicians