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budget with a very modest surplus again this past year — a balanced operating budget, I am proud to say, for the 16th time in 17 years. Likewise, the strategic and wise management of our endowment corpus and a significant flow of new gifts is allowing us to gradually restore and then, as we look to the future, plan once again for increases in our endowment fund. Yes, Pacific Lutheran University continues to meet the economic challenges of our time. We have worked together. We have demonstrated our

evaluated the proposal. “Artificial intelligence and human resources are a location where ethics, technology, and business intersect dramatically,” Halvorson said. “We are excited about the research that this innovative team is engaging in, and I look forward to their presentation during Spring 2021 when we can consider what they have discovered. I am grateful to the Benson Family Foundation for funding this innovative project.” Ben Merrill will be a senior at PLU in the Fall, majoring in Business

. Depending on the success of fund-raising for the projects, site preparation will begin in the fall, leading to the installation of one synthetic turf field and possibly one natural turf field in 2012. Construction will be completed in seven to nine months. Until the October closing date, the nine-hole, par-35 course will remain open to the public. The 2,732-yard course is great for families, and even better for the budget. PLU students and staff can play nine holes for $5, and 18 holes for $8. Rental

-Davis, Vice President for Student Life. PLU strives to be a community of deep care, but it requires all to participate.  We welcome your voice. It’s on us. It’s on Lutes. Please join us. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous “Show Me the Money!” Q&A about salary increases, funding new initiatives, and budget accountability. Read Next Is PLU Lutheran enough? A sermon by Pastor John Rosenberg LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open

participated in a competitive assignment to practice their art presentation skills. Pastor Jen Rude shared the idea of “practicing courage,” the theme of the semester for University Chapel. Pastor Jen wanted to commission a piece to represent practicing courage, and chose Margaret’s proposal to be constructed and displayed in the chapel. Margaret said, “I chose to depict moments of everyday courage that I observe in those around me. The image on the piece about self harm was particularly personal, as I

, Design-thinking case studies, Climate and Environment, Health and Human Rights, Globalism, and Media and Security. The UW/T is very impressed with our Innovation Studies program, and hopes that some student work from this minor will be presented at their conference. Conference submissions may take the form of academic papers, posters, design projects, and/or performance/spoken-word art. Presentation Proposals The proposal takes the form of an abstract, which includes a project title and a 400-word

make the piece challenging. Clapp and Stage Designer Amanda Sweger have to portray many places on a budget and remain true to the production. “This play is for everyone, young and old alike. If you like a good love story where you know what is going on before the young lovers do… this is for you,” Clapp says. Performances are May 13, 14, 20, and 21, at 7:30pm and May 22, at 2pm. Join us Thursday, May 12 for a student preview, where any student ID will grant free admission. For tickets, visit the

make the piece challenging. Clapp and Stage Designer Amanda Sweger have to portray many places on a budget and remain true to the production. “This play is for everyone, young and old alike. If you like a good love story where you know what is going on before the young lovers do… this is for you,” Clapp says. Performances are May 13, 14, 20, and 21, at 7:30pm and May 22, at 2pm. Join us Thursday, May 12 for a student preview, where any student ID will grant free admission. For tickets, visit the

development. Scientists will need to work in increasingly complex, interdisciplinary teams that address not only the technical challenges but also the environmental and global impacts of their research. The REU site at USM will develop sustainable approaches to polymer materials development to meet critical societal needs. Participants will be engaged in fundamental research projects that span the complex, interdisciplinary facets of materials sustainability, including polymer synthesis from renewable

,” Foster said. “My professors really cared about my success, and I really felt a huge impact on my life.” To this day, Lee proudly recalls Foster’s role in creating PLU’s Electronic Commerce and Technology Management Center (ePLU), including co-authoring a major grant proposal. Co-founding the center, Foster reflected, “really cemented and solidified my relationship with Dr. Lee. He’s been hugely helpful in my career.” As a student, Foster also helped his friend Karl Philip Lund MBA ’00 start the PLU