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single today, that may not be the best practice anymore. Sure, the lovey dovey holiday hasn’t lost its momentum — in fact, Valentine’s Day sales reached an all-time high of $19.7 billion in 2016. Yet, that’s because it’s become a holiday that both couples and singles celebrate. Many people are buying gifts and experiences for friends, co-workers and pets rather than that special someone. So if you’re thinking romance is the best way to boost your sales, think again — it’s time to switch gears and

important coming out of what has essentially been two years without choral singing. This program is special because of its deep connection to PLU, with works by alumnus Jason Saunders, Music Department Chair Brian Galante, and myself. I am always proud of the effort the students in Choir of the West put into their work, and I know they will represent the university very well.” University Chorale with the Combined Collegiate Choir Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 8pm Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at

interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit an extraordinary light-absorption property. This results in the ions emitting prolonged luminescence, which surpasses the typical fluorescence we’re more familiar with. Simply put, imagine having a special marker that attaches to objects in a room and makes them glow under a UV blacklight. Now, envision this concept magnified to a molecular level. Funded by a collaborative three-year grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable

share the skills they’ve learned with clients as real-work experience on their résumés.” Jore and Dixon now feel well equipped to pursue jobs in their respective fields of interest — market research for Jore, and data science for Dixon. Of course, they also gained a refined appreciation for Heritage Distilling Company’s products. “I’m not as into the flavored stuff, but I’m a really big fan of their bourbon, especially their Special Forces Bourbon,” Dixon says. Jore, as usual, has the other side

interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit an extraordinary light-absorption property. This results in the ions emitting prolonged luminescence, which surpasses the typical fluorescence we’re more familiar with. Simply put, imagine having a special marker that attaches to objects in a room and makes them glow under a UV blacklight. Now, envision this concept magnified to a molecular level. Funded by a collaborative three-year grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable

, Brad Tilden ’83. When Tilden entered the lobby, he greeted all of his employees by name. Tilden, who lived in Pflueger, Hinderlie and Tingelstad, said he received a fantastic education at Pacific Lutheran University and loved its approach on vocation and education. Vocation is exactly the reason Phil McKinney’ 13, psychology major, went to Alaska Airlines. “I’m looking for a direction to take when I look for a job,” McKinney said. Like McKinney, nearly every other student there was a senior looking

organizational support system to help students from Yakima attend and succeed at PLU.”PLU has partnered with Act Six since 2007 and enrolled and graduated more than 90 scholars. The expansion into the Yakima Valley means students will have an opportunity to attend PLU and receive leadership training, academic preparation, mentorship, and give back to the community through acts of service.  “I truly believe that students in the Yakima Valley have the drive and passion for higher education and that with the

connections I know will last a lifetime,” reflected Simmonds.This outpouring of support serves as a testament to the profound impact that a PLU education can have, an effect that extends far beyond campus. Bjug Day of Giving gifts are an investment in scholarships, support champion athletics, assist in the facility renovations like those in the Rieke Science Center, provide student experiences, and fuel innovative research and academics. “Thank you for everything that you have contributed to us as

also how we study away that makes PLU distinctive. Indeed, the overarching goal of PLU’s global education program is to increase the understanding of interconnectedness and the dynamic relationship that exists among our local communities, our state and our world. Our faculty has deep partnerships and connections with the communities, and these make PLU’s Study Away experience richer and more diverse. And that connectedness echoes through the entire Study Away experience, whether students study

rewarding is bringing his students alongside and sharing with them the value of hard work, hands-on learning and timely scholarship. “One of my goals at PLU is to promote early engagement of undergraduate students – especially for women and underrepresented students – in machine learning, bioinformatics, and the data science field,” he says. “I want to inspire students to pursue advanced STEM education and research careers.”  Cao explains: “Not only is research interesting for the students, I think it’s