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to the family farm for a brief period of time. She then married Dr. James W. Phillips on Jan. 6, 1996. They lived on Mercer Island. Following her husband’s death, Karen began a remarkable, magnanimous and personal journey as a philanthropist. She served as a member of the Board of Regents at Pacific Lutheran University from 2000 to 2009 and during that time became the university’s greatest single benefactor ever. She supported student scholarships, capital improvements and the endowment with
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surgeries in 10 months and countless emergency room visits. Six months before I left for Namibia I was finally healthy. It was going to be the redeeming experience I needed, so having it canceled was really disappointing.” While Larios was only in Namibia from January to March of 2020, she found a marimba band at a local private school through an advertisement in the local newspaper and went on to teach and perform with them. After she left, she created a cultural-musical exchange program between
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Square in mid-November, investigates the multiple challenges to U.S. and Canadian waterways, more than 50 percent of which are threatened by overpopulation, urban and rural water pollution, climate change and more. Produced by a team of seven PLU undergraduate students, “Changing Currents” received five Accolade Awards of Merit in the Documentary Short, Use of Film / Video for Social Change, Original Score, Editing and Title/Credit Design categories. “Changing Currents” was also recognized with an
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November 2016 when he dedicated his presidential electoral vote to Faith Spotted Eagle from South Dakota. “We see this event as being part of PLU’s mission to ‘educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care,’” said Saiyare Refaei, who serves as coordinator for sustainability integration at the PLU Diversity Center. “This is a platform for local indigenous peoples to come together around Standing Rock and share with future PLU graduates and our campus community about
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Ready Internship Program consists of one six-month assignment across many different Shared Services teams within Providence, with the possibility of extending into a second 6-month assignment. Each unique assignment will build business acumen, provide exposure to core skills, and give participants the ability to add value and have impact for one of the leading healthcare systems in the United States. This remote, paid internship program starts with a short on-boarding session where participants
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Harstad Endowed Curricular Development GrantsThe annual Harstad Endowed Curricular Grants are intended to fund the development of curricula that highlight the culture, values, intellectual contributions, and history of Scandinavia to ensure that connections to the university’s heritage are vibrant, current, and accessible to students across fields of study.Deadline to apply is April 12, 2024Applications are due to the Office of the Provost, with copy to college dean. 2024-2025 Info and
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Two Nursing Students to National Championship with Women’s Rowing Team Congratulations to Carly Lange and Evan Schmidt! Carly and Evan are graduating nursing students who will be heading to the NCAA Division III National Championship tournament at the end of the month along with the rest of the PLU Women’s Rowing team. Best of luck… May 11, 2016 graduatesmsnnursing
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words and my thoughts into this one.” Aikin has won awards with her powerhouse voice, including two Stellar Awards for her previous release, a self-titled album from January 2009. While a student at PLU, Aikin performed in University Chorale and the Choral Union under Director Richard Nance. Aiken graduated in 1997 with a degree in Biology and Psychology. After working as a nurse in the greater Tacoma area for several years, she decided to try out for the first season of the American Idol-esque BET
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thinking. What has your experience been so far? I absolutely love being a Lute. I feel like I belong here and love working with my esteemed colleagues and teaching fine students. Any advice for those in music? “Have courage and sing like you love to sing.” That is the best advice I received from one of my voice teachers. When she gave me this advice, I was working too hard to please others and trying to do everything “right” and forgot why I was singing in the first place. I believe this advice is
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As set forth in this policy, PLU prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities. As defined by Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination on the basis of sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Consistent with other provisions of PLU’s Student Code of Conduct, this policy and procedures herein apply to all students enrolled in courses at Pacific Lutheran University
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