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PLU MBA alum Nancy Nelson discusses her work directing career and technical education at Chief Leschi Schools Posted by: Zach Powers / March 27, 2023 Image: PLU MBA alumna Nancy Nelson ’93 is the director of career and technical education at Chief Leschi Schools. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) March 27, 2023 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterNancy Nelson’s path to a career in education was a nontraditional one. So it’s no surprise that her journey led her to a special kind of

Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend UW’s Public Health Epidemiology program Posted by: mhines / May 5, 2023 Image: Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 5, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterHenri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too

How Erik Bainter ’23 and Jai Alapai ’24 answered a call that could save two lives. Posted by: mhines / September 8, 2023 Image: Jai Alapai and Erik Bainter donated 450 million stem cells for a bone marrow transplant after participating in last spring’s Be The Match Registry through The Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 8, 2023 By MacKenzie Hines and Lou Groce THE PLU ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT spells it out. The “S” in Lutes stands for service — giving back

From Eastvold to Broadway: Justin Huertas ’09 and Kiki deLohr ’10 debut on musical theater’s biggest stage Posted by: Logan Seelye / September 13, 2023 Image: Justin Huertas ’09 and Kiki deLohr ’10 pose on stage a couple of hours before opening night of Lizard Boy in New York City. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 13, 2023 By Zach Powers '10Resolute EditorIt’s 11 a.m. in Harlem. Justin Huertas ’09 and Kiki deLohr ’10 are feeling loose, relaxed — even a bit silly — as they sip coffee outside

A slice of history: PLU Crew, the Husky Clipper, George Pocock, and the sport of rowing Posted by: mhines / December 19, 2023 Image: The 1967 PLU varsity crew in the Husky Clipper scrimmaging against the JV boat. (Photo by PLU Photographer Ken Dunmire) December 19, 2023 By Jim Ojala '69Editor’s Note: Jim Ojala ’69, a dedicated rower rooted in his PLU experience, earned four varsity letters and fostered a profound connection to the sport. Through a compelling photo essay, Ojala explores the deep

Big picture learning: Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studies the universe and his family background at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / April 1, 2024 Image: Julian Kop ’23 is a physics major who spent last summer conducting research in PLU’s W.M. Keck Observatory. (photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 1, 2024 By Mark StorerPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterJulian Kop spent the summer of 2023 at Pacific Lutheran University looking up at the night sky and the stars. Kop earned an opportunity to do

Creative Community: Autumn Thompson ’24 reimagines PLU spaces—in the art gallery and the residence halls Posted by: Zach Powers / April 17, 2024 Image: Autumn Thomson ’24 is a double major in studio arts and business. (Photos by Emma Stafki ’24) April 17, 2024 By Emily Holt, MFA '16PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer When Autumn Thompson ’24 selects an image or object for a piece for an exhibit or a class, be it sentimental or iconic, it’s not simply an assignment—it’s a step toward her

From the Court to the Classroom: Sianna Iverson’s continued resilience and drive is taking her from PLU to Duke University Posted by: Ava Edmonds / May 20, 2024 Image: Sianna Iverson’s resilience and determination have led her from PLU to Duke University, where she will pursue her dream of becoming a physical therapist starting in the fall of 2024. (PLU / Sy Bean) May 20, 2024 By Ava EdmondsMarketing & Communication Highly recruited as an outside hitter out of Chiawana High School, Sianna

Buddhist, part of the orientation of our tradition is compassion and care for others, as well as getting over yourself and becoming less self-involved.  Interesting, that sounds quite a bit like our orientation at PLU, as well. Yes, definitely. Buddhism emphasizes care, and that certainly is a PLU value as well. At PLU, there is a very forward notion that life is about more than yourself. Other people need help, and other people need service. What is your day-to-day like here at St. Joe’s? During my

From Broadway to Hollywood and now, PLU, “Into the Woods” hits the Eastvold Stage May 8 Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / May 1, 2015 May 1, 2015 Into the Woods, by James Lapine and Steven Sondheim, brings classic storybook characters together for a Tony Award-winning musical. This musical fairy tale mashup entwines stories of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and the baker and his wife into a not-so-happily-ever-after that is a treat for the eyes and the ears