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percent growth in 2012. Dr. Martin Wurm Dr. Neal Johnson • Employment will grow by 4,600 jobs in 2014, following the addition of 3,900 new jobs in 2013. Meanwhile, an additional 4,800 workers will start to seek jobs, as young graduates enter the market and some discouraged jobseekers resume their search. • The unemployment rate, which peaked at a little over 11 percent in early 2010, will drop from 7.4 percent at the end of 2013 to 7 percent by the end of 2014. • Retail spending by consumers
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debuted its first production on campus at Eastvold Auditorium. He was honored by PLU in 1988 with an Excellence in the Arts Award, and in 1995 with PLU’s Heritage Award. In 1987, Moe told The News Tribune how he viewed his role: “As a dean, I’m a promoter, an entrepreneur. I spend a lot of time thinking not only about how we can reach our students more effectively, but how to play to a larger audience, the one beyond campus.” Moe retired from PLU in 1993. His list of civic engagements is long
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Education Advisory BoardThe Education Advisory Board of the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington meets quarterly or more often, as needed, to plan the educational programs for the Confucius Institute for teachers and students. Michele Anciaux Aoki, Director of the CIWA Education Center, chairs the CIWA Education Advisory Board. Contact her at maaoki@seattleschools.org. Many thanks to our founding Director, Karen Kodama, who has now retired from Seattle Public Schools. Education
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or recycled properly.TrashAny material that cannot be recycled and is placed in landfill containers, dumpsters or large green landfill totes on campus is picked up by LeMay several times a week and brought to the the Hidden Valley Transfer Station.Hazardous Material WasteHazardous material, such as chemical waste from the Chemistry department, aerosol cans, and light bulbs are processed through our Hazardous Waste program. This program is under the supervision of PLU’s Department of Environmental
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Urban or Wilderness?There’s nothing quite like the Pacific Northwest. It is a special place to live and learn – and PLU is committed to making sure that you will get to experience all of it. Through PLU Outdoor Rec you can go on adventures around the Pacific Northwest, from exploring the rugged Olympic National Park coastline to climbing Oregon’s Smith Rock. During your time at PLU, you’ll be sure to go on plenty of independent journeys and spur-of-the-moment group outings – the Pacific
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Garfield. In addition, the Garfield Street Business Association often hosts events on the street. Be sure to ask the conference staff for information about the current Garfield Street scene while you are visiting.Out and AboutThe geographical region surrounding PLU is quite unique. For the outdoors enthusiast it offers everything from water to mountain treks, all close enough to reach within an hours drive or less. If you’re an urbanite who loves the feeling of community interaction, we are close to
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Send a Postcard to New StudentsDo you remember that feeling you had when you received your acceptance letter from PLU? Thoughts of excitement, anticipation, and questions including, “Is PLU the right choice for me?” PLU’s Alumni Board members invite you to join them in sending a welcome postcard to newly admitted students. Who better to assure them that PLU is a great choice for their next life adventure than the alumni who have lived it? Each month between October and May, alumni volunteers
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Football Game When: Gates Open: 11:30 a.m. Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. Where: Sparks Stadium 601 7th Ave. SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 Veterans, active duty and family members get in free I Corps Band from JBLM will perform, as well as PLU’s own Hermonic singing The National Anthem Sponsored By: Pacific Lutheran University, PLU ROTC VetConnect Resource Fair November 9 What: VetConnect Resource Fair Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Scandinavian Cultural Center & Anderson University Center, Suite 133 Sponsored By: Safe
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multicultural setting for young adults experiencing homelessness. “I was shaped by the values of a liberal arts education at an ELCA-affiliated university,” Rude said. “I benefited from learning to ask questions, living into my values, engaging difference, serving others and living in community. It was hard, and at times, I desperately needed a place of grace. I feel called to help create that space – physically and spiritually – with the PLU community,” she said. Rude earned a B.A. in Religion, with minors
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Joe Toth Dean of the Library Full Profile 253-535-7443 jtoth@plu.edu
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