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line in gift shops and toy stores at a lower price than the originals, which she also sells.” “The first time I saw her work was in a toy store in Ballard actually!” Although Mare has communicated with all three artists, she has not yet to personally meet Nicole Pepper. “I have yet to meet her, but her work reminds me of linoleum carving, with her bold graphic black and white designs. Of course, linoleums are my favorite, so I love her work.” Mare hopes that inviting the three artists will show

Board of Regents. The $3 million project has been funded by gifts from more than 400 donors and at least 20 former and current regents, he said. A gift from Wilson Construction and the Don and Kim Wilson family was instrumental in breaking ground on the athletic fields project. Bjerke said, adding that without their gift this project would not be happening. “This is a great thing to celebrate,” he said. The new synthetic surface field will serve the men’s and women’s soccer programs as a practice

.) will receive a prize: a $500 Amazon gift card for first place, $250 gift card to the new Lute Locker for second place and $100 to the Lute Locker for third place.Download the AppGet the app and start hunting, Oct. 3. The app is available on Apple and Android devices.This engaging way to teach the PLU community about Luther and his revolution is one of many ways the university is marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. A yearlong series called Re•forming will culminate on Oct. 31, 2017

, who gave the large initial gift. The fundraising quickly topped the $600,000 mark. Mary Baker Russell gave a substantial gift and the final $300,000 was given by the Gottfried & Mary Fuchs Foundation of Tacoma. The Fuchs organ, as well as Dahl and PLU organist Paul Tegels were recently mentioned in the current edition of “The American Organist.” The organ – completed in 1998 – is what drew Tegels to campus. He was awed by the size and power of the instrument, which includes playing not one, but

, Crom said. Books range in price from a few bucks, for a used paperback a student might use in a Literature class, to up to $200 for some business or nursing textbooks. Students who purchase used or new books can participate in the buyback program offered by the bookstore. Students that also purchase a set amount of books at the bookstore will receive gift cards to be used against future purchases. “It’s a new loyalty program for textbooks,” Crom said. Students will receive a “loyalty card” that

January 28, 2012 Trevor Lubking throws a fast ball during spring training. (John Froschauer, Photographer) Facility upgrades expand athletic opportunity By Chris Albert and Barbara Clements Lower campus is transforming the PLU Athletic landscape with capital facilities projects taking place throughout 2012. This year, the focus will be on PLU’s baseball fields. So far, $10,000 has been raised for the new fields, with a deadline of $100,000 by May 31. PLU received a lead gift of $250,000 for the

is given by the Washington Planned Giving Council. In 2012, the Washington Planned Giving Council established the Frank Minton Award to recognize those who have demonstrated an outstanding career of service, dedication and leadership in charitable gift planning. “This award means a great deal to me because the selection comes from my colleagues in the development community,” said Larson, who graduated from PLU in 1957 (his wife, Betty,  and three children also are PLU graduates). After graduation

. Inventory recording and tracking. Order and perform quality control of reagents and supplies. Provide leadership and guidance to Research Assistants or students as needed. Conduct training on procedures within area of expertise. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent education and related experience. Excellent organizational and record keeping skills with attention to detail. Basic computer skills, including word-processing, database and

, complete with time on Santa’s lap. Along with the hundreds of donated toys, community organizations also provided baskets filled with essential items to 45 needy families. The baskets were each valued at $100 or more. The baskets were filled with everyday needs such as towels, wash clothes, shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs and brushes, diapers, cooking utensils and a $25 gift card to a local grocery store. They also included Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza gift

scholarship and grant opportunities.” Currently there are 700 students enrolled at PLU from the over 50 253 area code high schools who receive $13.2 million in annual gift aid from PLU ($18,905.33 per student average). 118 of the 700 are College Bound students. The annual total gift aid those College Bound students receive from PLU is more than $1.9 million ($16,847.66 average). “PLU has always been a great supporter of our middle and lower income students,” Burns said. For more information about the 253