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UPDATE: PLU will host a celebration of life for Tom Pfeifle on Sept. 22 in Lagerquist Concert Hall at 6 p.m. The ceremony is one of many ways the campus community is honoring Pfeifle, who was an active member of Outdoor Recreation, as well as the cross…
here Tom has been a positive impact for his doctors and nurses; they admired his spirit and his clarity in letting us know exactly what he wanted,” the statement says. “We are so grateful to God for the gift Tom has been. We can’t imagine a life without that gift, even though we lost him early.” Our campus pastor, the Rev. Jen Rude, has been in touch with Tom’s family and will continue to offer support. It is hard to find meaning in the passing of one so young and so full of life. Please take care
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Below are links to Mortvedt Library or open web materials by panelists and PLU faculty participating in the Wang Center 2022 symposium, HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL . Article: Healing, a Concept Analysis Firth, K., Smith, K., Sakallaris, B. R., Bellanti, D. M., Crawford,…
advances in health and medicine, 4(6), 44–50. https://doi.org/10.7453/gahmj.2015.056 Panelists: Eamonn Baker Video interview with Eamon Baker who gives an account of his experience on Bloody Sunday (January 30, 1972); the impact this had on his time at Queen’s University, Belfast; and his experience working with young people on the issue of community relations. Elena Calderón UndocuJoy blog by Elena Calderón, “a former undocumented girl experiencing joy.” Maureen Hetherington Video of speech by Maureen
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Commencement 2009 This year more than 650 students will make up the graduating Class of 2009 at PLU on May 24 at the Tacoma Dome. Here in their own words are a few insights from graduating students about their time at PLU and the next…
opportunities while continuing to figure out what I am called to do. Amy Lynn Spieker – Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science Why PLU? It was a combination of things that brought me to PLU: the opportunity to play basketball, great financial aid and an enjoyable visit to campus. My PLU experience: Wonderful. I have learned in the classroom, about myself and most importantly about the relationships that make it all worth it. I can’t think of a single thing I would change. My next chapter: I
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 26, 2018) — Panayotis (Panago) Horton ’12 tattooed a three-link chain on his forearm: one link each for himself, his mother and his brother. The family emigrated from Greece when he was just 2 years old. They were his rock. And although…
biggest fear that a parent has when they lose a child is that their life was for nothing."- Georgia Horton Panago’s Legacy Scholarship, which earned its inaugural funds through an online crowdfunding campaign that exceeded its $5,000 goal, aims to help two or three students each year. Georgia said she’s working with the Tacoma-based program, Ready to Rise, to identify scholarship recipients. The program is spearheaded by Degrees of Change, an organization that works to extend the reach of the Act Six
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Meet John F. Paul, the new Chair of the Department of Music and Associate Professor at Pacific Lutheran University. Before joining the PLU family at the start of the 2014-15 school year, Dr. Paul served for 13 years as Chair of the Department of Music…
out, Mt Rainier loomed in the distance, the water sparkled. I was hooked from that moment on! (And yes, being from the Northwest, I understood that the weather would change at some point!)Talk about your work composing for movies and video games - what was your favorite project, and how has this work shaped who you are as a composer and teacher?I took a job composing music for video games right after graduate school. I wanted to try my hand earning a living as a composer before beginning my
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The Third Annual Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture – Catching up to Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization Professor Yong Zhao, from the University of Oregon, will examine if education reform in the United States is heading down the right path…
change course” to maintain leadership in a rapidly changing world. Read Previous 2012 Northwest Horn Symposium Read Next Stolen treasures, stolen lives – the story of the plunder of art in Europe during WWII COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and
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PLU has been selected to send a team to participate in the Council of Independent College’s 2019 Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute taking place in Atlanta, GA on June 2nd-5th. One of twenty-five campus groups selected via a competitive application process, PLU’s team…
basic understandings about race, gender, and other identities; historical interpretation and authority; social justice; social and political change; the hidden effects of stereotyping; inclusive pedagogy; and free speech issues; [and] develop realistic plans to enable their institutions to strengthen diversity and civility on campus, both inside and outside the classroom.” The team hopes to engage the campus in using the lessons from the institute to aid in the ongoing development of the Diversity
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Why the Payment Agreement shouldn’t scare you (& why you need to do it) One of the most important steps to complete before you register for class is your Payment Agreement (also known as the Student Financial Agreement). If you haven’t completed yours, now is…
the agreement: You can complete the agreement on your PLU Banner Self Service student account. You’ll find instructions here on the Financial Services site. What happens if I don’t have the Agreement completed by my class registration appointment? Your student account will be put on hold and we won’t be able to register you for classes until it’s complete. Can I change my payment option later if I need to? Yes! You just have to let the Office of Student Financial Services know in writing
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Why the Payment Agreement shouldn’t scare you (& why you need to do it) One of the most important steps to complete before you register for class is your Payment Agreement (also known as the Student Financial Agreement). If you haven’t completed yours, now is…
the agreement: You can complete the agreement on your PLU Banner Self Service student account. You’ll find instructions here on the Financial Services site. What happens if I don’t have the Agreement completed by my class registration appointment? Your student account will be put on hold and we won’t be able to register you for classes until it’s complete. Can I change my payment option later if I need to? Yes! You just have to let the Office of Student Financial Services know in writing
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Pre-Law Club President Quan Huynh ’25 unexpectedly stepped into the world of state government, with a bold new perspective. A self-described political newcomer, Huynh proudly represents PLU in Olympia as an intern at the Washington State Senate. As a member of Sen. Manka Dhingra’s (D-45)…
Montana, which is a Republican state. I definitely think there are unique experiences there. I am the only daughter in a household with three brothers. There is a lot that can be derived from that experience. Coming out here to Washington, and meeting, speaking, and connecting with people who hold many different beliefs than I do, my thought processes have shifted a number of times. Being open to change is the key to everything, rather than just sticking to a particular mindset. What’s the biggest
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