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The new Professorship of Norwegian and Scandinavian Studies is the result of a decade of effort by the Svare family and professor emeritus, Audun Toven. (Photo by John Froschauer) Professorship in Norwegian and Scandinavian Studies announced By Barbara Clements At Pacific Lutheran University’s third annual…
flurry of fundraising that brought the total to the needed $1 million. At last Tuesday’s festivities, an obviously surprised Toven smiled broadly as he went up to the podium in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, which he helped establish. He said that creating an endowed professorship of Scandinavian studies is important, especially at universities with a deep Lutheran heritage, such as PLU. Faced with tough times, some universities are reducing or phasing out their Norwegian studies programs
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This Event Planning Guide is here to guide PLU students, faculty and staff who coordinate events. It includes the key components of event planning for large and small scale events, including
purchase for event was made, can take up to 2 weeks to process. Cashbox for eventsMust fill Event Cash Advance Form AND reach out to Campus Life (engage@plu.edu) to reserve Cashbox. Must develop a plan for locking cash up for safety.4+ Weeks Out Funding, Fundraising, & Ticket Sales SARF FundingMust submit a SARF application for funding consideration (for students only). SARF applications are reviewed on a rolling basis during the academic year and it is encouraged to apply as early as possible. Learn
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The successes of MediaLab and its members have generated significant news coverage. Here are a few of the articles that have helped create and sustain the buzz about MediaLab…
warns of troubled waters” -Tacoma Weekly November 3, 2016 Tacoma Weekly “PLU’s MediaLab looks back, looks ahead” -Tacoma Weekly October 27, 2016 PLU Newsroom“Newest MediaLab documentary film, set to premiere Nov. 12, warns PLU community and beyond about troubled waters” –PLU Newsroom October 24, 2016 PLU Newsroom“MediaLab reminisces on a decade of service, invites alumni to mark anniversary with fundraising event at Tacoma Art Museum” –PLU Newsroom October 17, 2016 The Peninsula Gateway“10th annual
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Tacoma, WA (April 13, 2017) — The Board of Regents of Pacific Lutheran University and President Thomas W. Krise today announced that Krise will complete his service as president when his current term ends in May, and that he will continue at PLU as president…
university’s profile for academic excellence, raised the endowment to a record level, and expanded support for student access and diversity through significantly enhanced alumni fundraising activity,” Krise said. About Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement through distinctive international programs and faculty-mentored research opportunities for its 3,100 students. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers
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Heroes by permanent marker In December 2009, PLU students, and co-founders of the Progress Club, Harold Leraas and Andrew McGuiness on behalf of the club accepted the 2009 Hero Award from the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, Wash. The co-founders of the PLU club…
fundraising wasn’t enough, that education was a big part of seeing a change. That has been our motivation for our educational events which included a professor panel on the healthcare proposals by the presidential primary candidates (McCain, Clinton, and Obama), our screening of “Sicko” by Michael Moore, and our recent debate on healthcare reform with the PLU Democrats and Republicans. We, as well as our members, are very proud of our involvement with the club and the groups success. Progress is
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The Athletic and Recreational Clubs and Organizations on campus strive to better students by utilizing teamwork, embracing challenges, and supporting teammates as well as the Tacoma community.
competitive atmosphere fun with trips, volunteering, fundraising, and more! So, are you ready to come and play one of the most popular sports in the country? Type of Club or Organization: Athletic and Recreational Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change): When: Tuesdays: 8pm-10pm Thursdays: 6pm-8pm Saturdays: 9am-11am Where: East Field (Turf/Fieldhouse) for Tuesdays and Saturdays, Thursday location TBA Club Email: plureign@plu.eduReign Women's+ Ultimate FrisbeeDescription: The PLU Reign Women’s
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Gift for all-purpose field primes athletic facilities transformation By Greg Brewis Transforming PLU athletic and recreational facilities took a big step forward recently. A gift of $1 million for the construction of an all-weather, multipurpose athletic field on lower campus, is making that closer to…
is a good start at a major upgrade of athletic facilities at PLU.” Depending on the success of further fundraising for the athletic field, site preparation could begin in the fall, leading to the installation of the field in 2012. Construction will be completed in seven to nine months. The field is the first of two that will serve the, athletic, recreational, physical education and wellness needs of the campus. It will serve the men’s and women’s soccer programs as a practice and competition
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Dear Campus Community: It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the sudden passing of Professor of Biology Dr. William Teska, who was found in his home on Saturday, June 25, deceased of natural causes. Bill leaves a lasting legacy…
Elevated Walkway'Students, alumni and colleagues at Furman University and PLU are fundraising for an elevated walkway, named for Dr. Teska, through the La Selva Biological Station wetlands. He brought hundreds of students throughout his life to La Selva, Costa Rica, to study amphibians, reptiles, insects, plants and the effect of wetlands on the local ecosystem.Dr. Teska pictured in front of the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca, Mexico. Dr. Teska was to become site director for PLU’s Oaxaca
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Kate Monthy ’04 and Dmitry Mikheyev ’10 empower fellow artists at Spaceworks.
science at Pacific Lutheran University, serves as Spaceworks’ development coordinator, a position she says “entails cultivating a lot of relationships in Tacoma with people who are interested in investing their time, money or other resources in our work.” Monthy’s natural gifts and charisma, her teammates say, is key to the success she’s enjoyed at Spaceworks. “It takes a certain personality to be successful at fundraising,” said Heather Joy, Spaceworks’ manager. “Kate has such a way with people that
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Co-President sam.atienza@plu.edu
: pluapisaAPISA WebsiteAPISA LeadershipSamantha Atienza '24 Co-President sam.atienza@plu.eduSeane Sonza '26 Vice President syl@plu.eduVictoria Quenga '27 Treasurer vquenga@plu.edu Alyssa Carbullido '27 Secretary carbullidoa@plu.eduMaica Nacionales '27 Co-President maica.nacionales@plu.edu Ma. Cassandra Daracay '28 First Year Representative mdaracay@plu.eduJilma Diaz-Demangue '28 First Year Representative diazdej@plu.eduKyla Loustaunau '28 Fundraising Officer kyla.loustaunau@plu.eduMaddoux Tuupo Cultural
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