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plans to research several hotel properties on the islands and integrate data from Airbnb, a recent innovator in the industry. In addition to her Business and Economics majors, Kristin is an Innovation Studies minor and a Religion minor. The faculty mentors for this project are Prof. Michael Halvorson (History/Innovation Studies) and Prof. Karen Travis (Economics). Housing and Employment Equality in Seattle Gracie Anderson (History, Political Science) has received funding to study ‘Straight,’ ‘Gay

case where we need to cut the narrow-sighted enthusiasm for a frontier technology down to size? Maybe we should say to medicine, “Down in front!”   Should History Tell a Story?Reappraising the Rift Between Faith and Reason: Could Science Help Us Think About Religion? Read Previous Should History Tell a Story? Read Next Reappraising the Rift Between Faith and Reason: Could Science Help Us Think About Religion? LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures

February 18, 2010 A leap of faith: one Lute finds that one person can make a difference By Barbara Clements Matt Kennedy ’07 sat in front of his computer screen and tried not to hyperventilate. On one side of the screen was his bank account, on the other side was the airlines Web site where he planned on purchasing his ticket to Uganda. Matt Kennedy ’07 traveled to Uganda between 2008-2010 to organize soccer tournaments. He held his breath and hit “buy” and watched his bank account shrink

the computer time and an overwhelming Word document with information on about 35 masters programs in China! I’ve used that information to apply for programs for this coming fall. I have really enjoyed my gap year so far. There is more time for me to organize and plan, and also learn new things that I didn’t have time to before. I’ve been piano coaching, accompanying, studying Chinese and getting involved with my church community. How did you hear about the Up Close with the Masters classes, and

of the community. The PLC felt like an opportunity to share all that PLU has built, with a community that has allowed for the continued presence of this college.” The PLC is located in a house owned by PLU. It maintains more of a cozy home feeling than that of a traditional tutoring center with an office vibe. There’s a large table, flat-screen computer monitor, and even snacks in the kitchen. The large den is great for group events and a bedroom is available for quiet study. “We highlight an

university, and that’s been really valuable.” Clark’s taken English and political science classes, and those have given her new perspectives. “The GSRS major really gets you in everywhere and gets you to do everything.” Clark is also Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship recipient. Known as the Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Teaching Program at PLU, the scholarship is awarded to students of different backgrounds in their senior and graduate years who want to teach STEM subjects. “There are six of us

solace is found in the fictive Alice in Wonderland. Carson’s journey converges with a fantastical landscape enlivened by literary, film and cultural references that theatricalize the revolutionary science of Silent Spring. “As an artist and storyteller I am fascinated by the human need to escape reality through fairytales and familiar stories. Time and time again, individuals walk the yellow brick road, fly towards the second star to the right, push through the looking glass, and fall down the rabbit

arose, I immediately knew working with the PLU Dance Ensemble would be an exciting and worthwhile endeavor,” DeFilippis explained. DeFilippis’ piece, In the Wake of Opportunity, was inspired by the science fiction television series, Battlestar Galactica. The piece explores the ramifications of a wrong decision made by a community and explores the process of consoling both the individual and the group.Choreographer Talkback Guest Choreographer Gabrielle McNeillie. Photo by Ed Flores. Friday, April 8

support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

February 21, 2008 Dealing in historical coins is rare gift Todd Imhof ’86 wasn’t planning a career in rare coin dealing when he left PLU with a degree in political science. In fact, he was leaving for New York to work in the banking business at Chase. Then a friend from high school pulled him aside and told him about a business idea to sell rare coins. Imhof jumped in, begging off Wall Street and opening Hertzberg Rare Coins in Tacoma. “I found myself intrigued by both the coins and the