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I feel much more confident in my application now, and I wouldn’t have been able to complete it without her honest criticism and support. About the author: Alison will graduate in spring 2014 with a double major in Communication (with an emphasis in Journalism) and German, and a minor in Music. She has been involved in student media all four years at PLU and is currently the News Editor of the student newspaper, The Mooring Mast, and the German tutor at the Academic Assistance Center. She studied

/South Puget Sound MESA at PLU. About the MESA Luncheon Date and time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. Location: Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. More information here. To register for the luncheon, click here. MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) works to support underrepresented students in achieving and contributing their full potential in mathematics, engineering and science—and it does it well: More than 92% of MESA graduates go on to colleges and universities

PLU Associate Professor Rebekah Mergenthal to Join Actor Danny Glover at Buffalo Soldiers Museum Event Posted by: Sandy Dunham / January 20, 2015 January 20, 2015 [Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army Materiel Command/ Creative Commons License] By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 20, 2015)—On Jan. 25, one of cinema’s most trailblazing actors, Danny Glover, will visit Tacoma’s Theatre on the Square for a fundraising event in support of the Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Rebekah

desire to have the best and brightest in our classrooms,” he said. Even past Lutes came to scout out current PLU students. Krestin Bahr ’85, Superintendent of the Eatonville School District, came to the fair to represent her district and support her fellow Lutes. “It gives direct access for them [students] to hear about the work that is occurring in the schools,” Bahr said. “This is especially helpful for rural small districts like ours.” Next year marks the 120th anniversary of the university’s

Program. “When I finished my thesis, Joanne said, ‘Hey, I think we have enough to write a book,’ and I said, ‘Oh, OK. Why not?’” Henrichsen laughed. From there, they began working on a proposal that was picked up by the second publisher they pitched; the book, War on Words: Who Should Protect Journalists?, was published in 2011. Now Henrichsen is a technology fellow at a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that provides support for journalists. She focuses on how technology affects communication and

support or many of the businesses that make up the City of Destiny,” he said. The Spring 2017 applications will be submitted online and the priority deadline is October 26, 2016. Editor’s note: This article was originally published Sept. 29, 2015. It was re-published in Oct. 17, 2016, due to the program’s inaugural cohort being deferred from spring 2016 to spring 2017. Read Previous PLU professor composes music for ‘timeless’ Chinese opera featuring student and faculty performers, libretto by Zhang Er

the concert, the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University is offering students an opportunity to attend at no cost. On a first-come, first-served basis, 50 tickets will be distributed to PLU students through Campus Concierge courtesy of ASPLU. Ticket informationNow available for purchase General Admission $20 VIP (includes special seating, signed CD) $35 Students (with valid ID) $5 PLU Faculty and Staff $10 Purchase tickets here“Our support stems from recognizing gospel music as being an

, and creating standard operating procedures for the academy’s applicant support team. Nguyen learns by doing and loves to collaborate, and she’s found Amazon to be a great match.  “At Amazon, if you just vocalize that you’re interested in something, normally your manager or somebody that you talk to will look for a way to help you get involved in that project,” she says. Nguyen doesn’t plan to accept any additional contract roles and is confident in the options she’ll have when her current position

Clubs & OrganizationsPLU staff and faculty support 50+ student-led clubs and events that offer students thoughtful and meaningful communities outside the classroom and enact PLU’s values of diversity, justice, and sustainability.How would you like to see the club grow in the future?  I’d like to see more events, like panel discussions, maybe movie nights. I’d love to see the club expand and grow because I know that there’s a lot of people on campus who are also neurodiverse, and I’d like to let them

impactful contributions through their estate plans or financial strategies, ensuring lasting support for the university’s mission. We sat down with Sue and Jennie to learn more about the opportunities and benefits of planned giving at PLU. How has PLU’s planned giving evolved, and what trends are you seeing? Sue: The planned giving landscape at PLU has evolved significantly. Traditionally, donors were long-time supporters, often in the later stages of life, with or without children or spouses. However