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School of Business extends AACSB accreditation PLU?s School of Business has received another accreditation for its undergraduate and graduate programs from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Wed. December 31, 1969

Princeton Review PLU recognized as Green College by Princeton Review. Wed. December 31, 1969

Blessing of the Animals Do you have a special someone in your life? With feathers, fur or...scales? All furry, fishy, feathered or scaly friends are welcome at the MBR amphitheater on Friday, May 11 at 10:30 am. See you there! Wed. December 31, 1969

KPLU: Dr. William Foege KPLU reporter Tom Paulson '81 talks about the impact Dr. William Foege '57 has had on global health. This includes an earlier audio interview with the Medal of Freedom recipient. Wed. December 31, 1969

Super moon Look up in the sky Saturday night, and you'll see a super moon! Wed. December 31, 1969

Coal Hard Truth: Pierce County Learn more about protecting Thurston county from 20 mile and half long coal trains per day! Learn about a proposed dirty coal export project that would dramatically affect our community and potentially our water supply, and how you can help prevent it from happening. Wed. December 31, 1969

St{art} Momentum PLU's ARTD seniors put their best work forward. There is an opening reception on April 25 in Ingram. The exhibit will be on display through May 27. Wed. December 31, 1969

RecycleMania PLU named a leader in international recycling competition. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU receives grant from Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council awarded PLU a $1,200 to help fund the habitat restoration efforts in the Fred L. Tobiason Outdoor Learning Center. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU prof works with USA Hockey team When she's not in the classroom, PLU Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology Colleen Hacker, is on the field helping national teams and professional and Olympic athletes mentally prepare for competition. Wed. December 31, 1969

Illumni Men's Chorale Come turn out for this great concert. Sunday, April 22, in Lagerquist. Wed. December 31, 1969

Sunday Habitat Restoration Party Come turn out and do some good for the environment! The party starts at 1 pm on Sunday. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU prof's book receives ChLA Book Award "Suspended Animation: Children's Picture Books and the Fairy Tales of Modernity," has received the Children's Literature Association (ChLA) Book Award for books published in 2010. Wed. December 31, 1969

Open Enrollment Benefits Fair Come to the open enrollment benefits fair on April 12 from 9 am to 12 pm in the UC in the CK-East. Wed. December 31, 1969

Spring Fitness Classes Sign up for Spring Fitness classes, such as weight watchers, yoga, strength circuit, 30 minute abs, Zumba, Walk Live!, and Tai Chi. Find more information on the Human resources website. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU Ace and Draft prospect Beatty sidelined by cancer Cancer sidelines PLU ace Max Beatty. Baseball America had him listed as its top 2012 professional draft prospect currently playing NCAA Division III baseball. Beatty will take the semester to concentrate on treatment and recovery. Wed. December 31, 1969

Keep in the loop on weather alerts The best way to keep up-to-date about weather alerts at PLU is to check out plu.edu, our social media accounts and listen to media. There are so, many ways to find current information. Read more to find out how. Wed. December 31, 1969

Parkland school receives $100,000 from Ellen and Target Don't forget to check out the Ellen Degeneres show today at 4 p.m. PLU's neighbor, the James Sales Elementary school will be awarded $100,000 from the show and Target. The school has been a great place for PLU students to do their student teaching and home to alumni. Wed. December 31, 1969

Awards signify a dedication to students Loren J. Anderson, Amber Baillon honored by student life association. Wed. December 31, 1969

Lute midfielder plays in World Cup qualifier First-year Justin Manao takes part in historic American Samoa win. Wed. December 31, 1969

TNT: "Audun Toven, knight of Norway, dies" "Audun Toven, Pierce County's knight of Norway, has died. Toven, who spent nearly four decades as a professor at Pacific Lutheran University, taught Norwegian culture to thousands of students and community members and was instrumental in developing the Parkland school's Scandinavian Studies program." Wed. December 31, 1969

HBR: "Connecting Flights: The Time Sink That Kills Profits" PLU business professor Kevin Boeh explores the waste long travel times create in an article for the Harvard Business Review. Wed. December 31, 1969

Tobacco-free campus begins Feb. 8 The university will become a tobacco-free campus on Feb 8, the first day of spring term. Designated campus smoking areas will be closed. From then through May compliance with the new policy will be voluntary. During that time, free smoking cessation and support programs will be available to those who wish to take advantage of them. Wed. December 31, 1969

TNT: "College volleyball's friendly rivals" "Mark Massey and Kevin Aoki are classic opposites. Not just in nominal sense where one likes jam while the other prefers jelly..." Wed. December 31, 1969

TNT: "Golf lovers' loss in Parkland is PLU athletes' gain" University Golf Course, on the southwest corner of the Pacific Lutheran University campus, will close on Halloween. While it will sadden regulars and put its charming yet pragmatic manager out of a job, it is the right thing to do for the people of Parkland it was meant to serve: PLU students. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU professor speaks at symposium on Legacy and Leadership Lynn Hunnicutt, PLU director of the Center for Vocation and associate professor of economics, presented "Non-Lutheran ways to be a Lutheran School in the Pacific Northwest" at the Symposium on Legacy and Leadership on Oct. 21 at Concordia University Texas in Austin, Texas. Wed. December 31, 1969

Hebrew Idol receives Innovation in Educational Technologies award by NWACC The Northwest Academic Computing Consortium (NWACC) has selected PLU's Antonios Finitsis and Nick Bulter for their work on the PLU Hebrew Idol project as recipients for an Innovation in Educational Technologies award. Wed. December 31, 1969

Tacoma Weekly: 'Stunning on many levels' PLU's "The Fantasticks" is only upstaged by new Studio Theater. Wed. December 31, 1969

The Mast: Book release marks 60 years for School of Nursing Coffee table-style book features thousands of photos, more than 100 alumni reflections and six decades of the story of PLU's School of Nursing. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU math prof named co-recipient of the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award Jessica Sklar, associate professor of mathematics at PLU, was named a recipient of the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award from the Mathematical Association of America. She received the honor, along with her co-author Gene Abrams, for the article "The Graph Menagerie: Abstract Algebra and the Mad Veterinarian," Mathematics Magazine (2010). Wed. December 31, 1969

Alumna reflects on meaning and impact of 9-11 Kari Plog '11 writes about the impact of 9-11 on her life, her perceptions and in her career choices. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU receives federal homeland security grant Pacific Lutheran University was awarded a $75,000 nonprofit security grant to install swipe card access in the Hauge Administration Building. PLU was one of seven local organizations and state agencies that received money from federal homeland security grants. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU director of Athletics inducted into WSU Athletic Hall of Fame Laurie Turner, PLU director of Athletics, was inducted into the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. Turner played basketball for the Cougars from 1976-79. She joins 31 new honorees and five teams this year who join the current 120 member hall of fame. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU prof receives Presidential Award from APA PLU Professor of Psychology John Moritsugu, received the Presidential Award at the American Psychological Association annual meeting. Wed. December 31, 1969

Associate Professor Rebecca Wilkin's named winner of SSEMW award The Society for the Study of Early Modern Women has chosen PLU Associate Professor Rebecca Wilkin's edition of Gabreille Suchon's, "A Woman Who Defends All the Persons of her Sex," as the winner of the 2011 SSEMW Translation or Teaching Edition Award. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU wins choral performance, conducting awards from The American Prize The Choir of the West's new CD, "Phoenix" was awarded 2nd place in the college/univ. division of the American Prize competition, and Choral Union's "25th Anniversary Album" won 1st place in the community choir division. Music Professor and Choir of the West conductor Richard Nance also won the American Prize for choral conducting. Wed. December 31, 1969

Nursing program secures two grants New grant money will ensure that PLU's geriatric nursing program reaches more in the community. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU alum named as interim director of Sumner School District Craig Spencer to serve as interim superintendent for the 2011-2012 school year in Sumner. Wed. December 31, 1969

The Herald: "A perfect math score adds up to college" High school student scores a perfect 800 on his math SAT, and plans to attend PLU in the fall. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU lecturer and artist Jessica Spring wins art award Letterhead artist and PLU lecturer Jessica Spring wins Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Art Award. Wed. December 31, 1969

Choir of the West places in the gold in Germany Here's a tally of the PLU outcomes in the choral festival in Germany...Choir of the West - Gold Medal, 2nd place out of 17 groups; CW Men - Gold Medal, tied for first place; CW Women - Silver Medal, 4th place; PLUtonic - Gold Medal, tied for 1st place. Also, more galleries are posted on the PLU choir-orchestra tour website. GO LUTES! Wed. December 31, 1969

KPLU School of Jazz wins national education award 88.5 KPLU has received the Service to America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) for its School of Jazz program. The award recognizes outstanding community service by local broadcasters. Wed. December 31, 1969

Be the Spark album Here are some photos from the Be the Spark event on Friday. Judging from the roar of the crowd, there were more than 1,500 Lutes in the building! Way more. Good job everyone. Wed. December 31, 1969

TNT: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu a 'prisoner of hope' 'South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he will tell thousands of young people in the Tacoma Dome tonight they are needed to carry out God's plans for the world.' Wed. December 31, 1969

Green Dot Bystander Training See something that looks wrong, feels wrong, but don't know what to do about it? Come to this training on April 20. Wed. December 31, 1969

ASC Social Hour The Administrative Staff Council invites all staff to our Spring Event. Come to 208 Garfield for appetizers and refreshments on April 3, from 4:30 pm to 6 p.m. All are welcome. Wed. December 31, 1969

Hunger Games May the odds be ever in your favor...or just come and celebrate the new movie "The Hunger Games" at the Garfield Book Company on March 22. Win a pair of tickets to the premiere. Wed. December 31, 1969

MESA Day at PLU Future (and current) math and science wizards from the local middle schools will come to PLU March 27 for the annual MESA event here. Wed. December 31, 1969

Pop Up Books Who knew they were so complicated, or feats of engineering in their own right? Come to this session on March 15 at 7 pm in the Regency Room. Wed. December 31, 1969

Climate Change Lecture Cecilie Mauritzen, the senior scientist in the climate change division of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute will talk March 1 at noon in Leraas Lecture Hall. Wed. December 31, 1969

UnPLUg for faculty and staff This November, faculty and staff are invited to save energy, and see if they can do as good - if not better - as� the PLU students did in October. Wed. December 31, 1969

Third draft of PLU 2020 is available online The third draft of "PLU 2020: Affirming Our Commitments, Shaping Our Future" is now available online. The draft reflects content based on extensive campus feedback received since Oct. 5. Wed. December 31, 1969

Winterfest a success More than 700 people attended this year's community events and more than 800 children's coats were given away, along with hundreds of gifts and stuffed animals. Wed. December 31, 1969

New notification program - PLU Alert! A new campus emergency notification program - PLU Alert!, launched this September, will inform the PLU community of emergency incidents on or near campus in real time by sending text and voice messages to cell phones, voice messages to work phones and emails to PLU email addresses. Wed. December 31, 1969

Remembering 9-11 Join the PLU community in reflection and remembrance at the MBR amphitheater on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Following the service of rememberance individuals are invited to participate in a Day of Service on the morning of Saturday September 10th. We will be helping individuals with yardwork in the Parkland community. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU Night at the Rainiers! We've sold 600 tickets, but there are still some left! Come join us at PLU Night at the Rainiers. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU cosponsors biennial conference in Namibia From July 10 to 14, Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Namibia cosponsored the Twelfth Biennial Conference of the International Association of Special Education in Windhoek, Namibia. Paula Leitz, a professor in the School of Education and Movement Studies, was a key player in the development of this conference. Wed. December 31, 1969

Choir of the West and KammerMusikk Orchestra tours Germany Take a look at these great audio slideshows as the Choir of the West and the PLU KammerMusikk Orchestra tour Germany. These pictures and interviews begin on May 31. Wed. December 31, 1969

Two educators mark end of an era Long-time friends and teachers retire from local schools. Wed. December 31, 1969

Summer Fitness PLU offers fitness classes for faculty and staff during each term throughout the year. A schedule of classes offered during the summer is now available. Find out more on the Human Resources website. Wed. December 31, 1969

"The Swiss Watch: Coverage of the United Nations" "The News Tribune correspondent and Pacific Lutheran University student Jack C. Sorensen is in Geneva, Switzerland covering the United Nations." Wed. December 31, 1969

Scientific American: "Debt Boosts Young People's Morale" A quick look at "Youth Debt, Mastery, and Self-Esteem: Class-Stratified Effects of Indebtedness on Self-Concept," a study in the journal of Social Science Research, whose authors include PLU Assistant Professor of Sociology Laura McCloud. Wed. December 31, 1969

Weekly Volcano: 'BITE US: 208 Garfield' 'High ceilings, walls of windows and spread-out seating enhance a relaxing sensory experience that already rivals other dining and sipping establishments in the South Sound.' Wed. December 31, 1969

Yum! Review of Garfield 208 Others are discovering just how good the food at Garfield 208 really is. A Weekly Volcano review. Wed. December 31, 1969

Nobel Laureate to present 'Why I became a biochemist' The PLU Chemistry Department and the Puget Sound section of the American Chemical Society will host a seminar by Nobel Laureate Edmond Fischer at 5 p.m. Friday, May 6 in the Leraas Lecture Hall of the Rieke Science Center. Fischer's talk with coincide with the 17th Annual Natural Science Academic Festival, which will take place in Morken and Rieke Science Center. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU's MediaLab nominated for 2011 Emmy Award MediaLab, the acclaimed multimedia program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a 2011 Emmy nomination in the documentary category for "Oil Literacy." Wed. December 31, 1969

Cunningham to be keynote speaker at WSU MSS graduation ceremony Melanie Denise Cunningham, associate director of admission and coordinator of multicultural recruitment, will be the keynote speaker for Washington State University's Multicultural Student Services graduation ceremony May 6 in Schwietzer Event Center. Wed. December 31, 1969

Take the pledge, Be the Spark In conjunction with Archbishop Desmond Tutu's visit to the Tacoma Dome Friday, May 13, the Greater Tacoma Foundation is asking Pierce County residents to take the pledge to Be the Spark. Make your community a better place to live. Wed. December 31, 1969

Emergency access requirement results in tree removal, replacement County building permits that were issued for the renovation of Eastvold Hall called for greater access to upper campus for fire, rescue and other emergency vehicles. Wed. December 31, 1969

2011 David T. Alger Service Award recipients The 2011 student recipient of the David T. Alger Service Award is Idaishe Zhou. Director of the Women's Center Bobbi Hughes received the Staff Service Award. And the Outstanding Community Partner Award went to the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU named to "The Princeton Review's Guide to 311 Green Colleges" Pacific Lutheran University was named to "The Princeton Review"s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition." The comprehensive guide is in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council and focuses solely on colleges that have demonstrated a notable commitment to sustainability. Wed. December 31, 1969

Spring Good Fit Newsletter The Good Fit Newsletter, Spring 2011 edition is now available on the HR website along with benefits enrollment forms, plan information and premium rates. Wed. December 31, 1969

Arbor Day Foundation names PLU a Tree Campus USA University Pacific Lutheran University earned Tree Campus USA recognition for 2010 for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship, the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation announced. This is the first year Pacific Lutheran has been named a Tree Campus USA. Wed. December 31, 1969

Gift for all-purpose field primes athletic facilities transformation New field will "help in leveling the playing field for athletics and recreation at PLU." Wed. December 31, 1969

Are you a happy camper? Please take this campus concierge satisfaction survey and let us know! Wed. December 31, 1969

Carnival! Come celebrate Carnival, PLU style, this Friday at 7:15 pm in the Scan Center. Take a look at last year's festivities on this video. Wed. December 31, 1969

Grand Cinema Present: "I Am" featuring Desmond Tutu for one week only In anticipation of Desmond Tutu's historic visit to Tacoma this May, the Grand is hosting the film "I Am" beginning this Friday, March 25 for one week only and giving Community Foundation friends a discounted price on tickets. Wed. December 31, 1969

President Anderson's Letter to the PLU Community Dr. Anderson urges the PLU community - staff, faculty, students, parents - to get online or on the phone and talk to your representatives in Congress about proposed cuts to federal aid for college students. Wed. December 31, 1969

Hacker to receive The Honor Award from NAGWS PLU Professor Colleen Hacker was named the recipient of the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport Honor Award. Wed. December 31, 1969

New PLU Hebrew Idol season Check out the new PLU Hebrew Idol submissions. As part of Religion 211, "Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible," students put their storytelling talents to the test by telling Hebrew Bible stories through their own interpretations and vision. Vote online for your favorite. Wed. December 31, 1969

Religion prof named finalist for Yale University prize Assistant Professor of Chinese and Comparative Religion Erick Hammerstrom has been selected as one of three finalists for Yale University's biennial Stanley Weinstein Dissertation Prize for best dissertation on East Asian Buddhism defended in North America in 2009 or 2010. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU's MediaLab wins national award MediaLab, the acclaimed multimedia program at Pacific Lutheran University, has won a national 2011 Honorable Mention Award for the film "Oil Literacy" in the annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts Documentary Competition. Wed. December 31, 1969

smartplanet: "34 universities that get a star for sustainability" PLU recognized by new Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System for putting a high priority on creating a sustainable campus. Wed. December 31, 1969

"NAC&U panels enjoy high attendance at AAC&U" Well attended panel focuses on "Rewards and Challenges of Comprehensive Internationalization," which in included Neal Sobania, executive director - Wang Center for Global Education, on the panel and PLU President Loren J. Anderson as moderator. Wed. December 31, 1969

Resurrecting the Death of God Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion Michael Zbaraschuk will speak about 'the death of God" movement that emerged in the U.S. in the 1960s and 70s. The lecture will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in Nordquist Lecture Hall in Xavier Hall. Wed. December 31, 1969

Opera: Singing with passion, and maybe a bit of lust. John Marzano, and others of PLUtonic and HERmonic fame, will be performing tonight, and through the weekend in Handel's opera "Semele." Marzano will be playing Jupiter, BTW. Wed. December 31, 1969

Wearing Your Values "Wearing Your Values: The Fabric of Entrepreneurship" will be delivered by Signe Aarhus, one of three founders of a sustainability-conscious, innovative and very successful Norwegian textile company. She will speak on Wed. Feb. 23 at 7 pm in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served from 6-7 pm. Wed. December 31, 1969

abcnewspapers.com: "Blaine artist's work appears on national magazine cover" PLU graduate Linda Davis' artwork appears on the cover of national magazine The Pen Woman. Wed. December 31, 1969

More Desmond Tutu tickets on Wednesday! More tickets to Desmond Tutu's visit will be available at the PLU Concierge Desk Wednesday morning for $10 each. The first two batches of tickets sold out within hours, so be prompt if you still desire tickets! The Concierge Desk opens at 7 a.m. Wed. December 31, 1969

Chronicle: "When leading a college in tough times, getting faculty support is crucial" PLU President Loren J. Anderson shares his insights with The Chronicle Of Higher Education about leading a university through difficult economic times. Wed. December 31, 1969

Zipcar will take you where you need to go Need to get somewhere? Sign up for a PLU Zipcar. Instead of paying for the year round cost of a car, pay by the drive. Use a Zipcar for as little as $8 per hour and $66 per day. Sign up now. Wed. December 31, 1969

Tickets for Tutu appearance available for $10 with PLU ID Tickets are now available for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu's last U.S. public appearance at the Tacoma Dome. PLU faculty, staff and students can purchase up to four tickets for $10 each with a valid PLU ID at the Campus Concierge desk. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU's MediaLab Receives Prestigious Accolade Award MediaLab, the acclaimed student-faculty multimedia program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a 2011 Accolade Award for "Oil Literacy," an original documentary that premiered in late 2010. Wed. December 31, 1969

Lute turns 100! Good living, a passion for teaching and just a love of life helps alumnus reach milestone. Wed. December 31, 1969

The Chronicle: "Colleges make their debut in new green-rating system" The first deadline for institutions to submit in the new STARS green rating system was Monday. PLU was one the first to submit and achieved a silver rating. Wed. December 31, 1969

Oregon Music Review: "PLU concert accents peace at Christmastime" Pacific Lutheran University delivered a heartwarming Christmas concert on Saturday evening (December 4) at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Wed. December 31, 1969

TNT: "Tacoma Opera gives the stage to young artists" The TNT talks to young opera performers, including PLU's Katie O'Grady. Wed. December 31, 1969

One last chance to see PLU's performance of "Semele" The Seattle performance of Handel's "Semele" will take place Feb. 5. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU sets example with composting program. And guess who is saying this? UPS' Puget Sound Trail writes that PLU's composting program is an example to be followed. Wed. December 31, 1969

The "world's ambassador for peace" Archbishop Desmond Tutu Tickets for Archbishop Desmond Tutu's final U.S. public appearance will be available Feb. 11. The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation - in conjunction with Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound and sponsors - is bringing the Nobel Laureate to the Tacoma Dome to speak. Wed. December 31, 1969

Personal and Professional Development Day All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to participate in personal and professional development day on Thursday, Feb. 3. Human Resources is sponsoring a variety of concurrent workshops throughout the day, details and descriptions are available at www.plu.edu/humr. Wed. December 31, 1969

Business Officer Magazine: "Two Tales of Going Green" Sheri Tonn, PLU vice president for finance and operations, shares her insight into sustainable practices and planning with the NACUBO magazine. Wed. December 31, 1969

Spring fitness at PLU Human Resources will be offering several fitness classes this Spring for faculty and staff. All fitness levels are encouraged to participate. 30 min Abs, Tai Chi, Walk Live, Weight Training, and Weight Watchers will all be offered. Please visit www.plu.edu/humr for class details and descriptions. Call HR at 7185 to sign up. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU sustainability receives silver rating under STARS This fall, PLU became the first university to submit data to Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS), a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). PLU received a silver rating. Wed. December 31, 1969

And the next PLU Idol is...... Charlie Herrman of course. Over 300 students watched Tuesday night as Herrman was voted in as PLU Idol 2011. Go to PLU's Facebook page for a gallery and a clip of Herrman, and the other contestants, singing. Wed. December 31, 1969

Article on Wild Hope initiative published Impact of EXPLORE! retreat's impact on the development and education of first-year students examined in article published in the Journal of College and Character, November 2010 issue. Wed. December 31, 1969

Frosty to be named "Washingtonian of the Year" The Association of Washington Generals to bestow "Washingtonian of the Year" to retired PLU Coach Frosty Westering. Look for a profile of Frosty on Evening Magazine on Oct. 28. http://www.king5.com/on-tv/evening-magazine Wed. December 31, 1969

Antarctic team is back at McMurdo Read their new blog posts now! Wed. December 31, 1969

MLK Day in Seattle Anyone interested in carpooling to the MLK Day Celebrations in Seattle with the Diversity Center can gather at the center at 9:45 am. The cars will leave at 10 am. The rally begins at 11 am and a march will begin at noon. For more information, contact the Diversity Center, or put your name on the car pool sign up sheet. 253-535-8750 Wed. December 31, 1969

Seattle Times: PLU benefactor dies Karen Phillips' $12 million donation helped with scholarships and major projects around campus, including the construction of the Morken Center. Wed. December 31, 1969

Pitures of last night's game. Go Lutes! Check out these pictures from the 1-11-11 (don't you love palindromes?) men's b-ball game, which they won 71-59. Wed. December 31, 1969

Need toughness on first string? Then maybe find a Lute who has hunted whales in the Bering Sea. Watch Zachary Klein and the rest of his team play tonight against UPS at 8 pm. The night of basketball begins at 6 pm when the women Lutes play the Loggers at Olson Auditorium. For a live audio feed click on - http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/plu.portal Wed. December 31, 1969

Parade's College A-List PLU makes the A-list on Parade Magazine's list of schools with "Great Internship Opportunities." Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU named Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs G.I. Jobs announced its 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools, honoring the top 15 percent of schools embracing veteran's as students - including Pacific Lutheran University. Wed. December 31, 1969

Northwest Nursing News: Washington Nurse Drawn to Challenge of Helping Patients in Haiti Matthew Bouthillier ('97) dies during medical mission: remembered for grace, humor. Wed. December 31, 1969

NYT: THe Future Arrives for a Soprano, as She Steps Into a Demanding Role Angela Meade ('01) stepped into the title role of "Norma" on Saturday night at the Bel Canto at Caramoor series in Katonah, N.Y. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU Idol Tryouts They are coming up in January, so warm up those pipes now! Wed. December 31, 1969

Tacoma Youth Chorus The Tacoma Youth Chorus will perform at Lagerquist on Saturday. Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is per ticket is $15. For more information, go to www.TacomaYouthChorus.org or call 253-588-1391. Wed. December 31, 1969

Pride Foundation honors Eva Johnson for leadership and service Dean of student Development, Eva Johnson '95, received a Ruby Ally Award from the Pride Foundation as an allied friend to the community whose actions, leadership and service have had a direct and positive impact for LGBTQ people in Pierce County. Wed. December 31, 1969

Lute wins sports anchor Emmy King 5 Television Sports Anchor Chris Egan '95 received a 2010 regional Emmy for his work as a sports anchor for the station. Wed. December 31, 1969

EPA recognizes PLU for largest green power purchase among Northwest Conference Schools PLU beat its conference rivals by purchasing nearly 8 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power, representing 45 percent of the school's annual electricity usage. Wed. December 31, 1969

'Next to Normal' wins Pulitzer Prize The Broadway hit 'Next to Normal' wins a 2010 Pulitzer Prize. PLU alum Louis Hobson '00 stars in the heralded production. Wed. December 31, 1969

Long-time Provost Office staff member passes away Mary Evans, long-time executive secretary for the Office of the Provost, has passed away from a lingering health issue. Her son Alex, a PLU alum of Lakewood, Wash., shared the news recently with close friends of the family. No plans for a memorial service have been announced. Many remember Mary for greeting everyone with a sparkle and for her great sense of humor. Wed. December 31, 1969

NYTimes - "Broadway's Unlikely Hit Gives Hope to the Bold" PLU alum Louis Hobson '00 has a key role in hit. Wed. December 31, 1969

JTNews - The Voice of Jewish Washington "Creation of endowment allows for new Holocaust Studies curriculum at PLU" Wed. December 31, 1969

TNT: Keeping small business afloat "As the new regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Calvin Goings ('95, PLU alum) has a formidable job: help small businesses in the four-state region of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska survive and prosper in the worst economic circumstance since the Great Depression." Wed. December 31, 1969

Seattlepi.com: Social conscience of Olympic skate champ Cheek still burns hot Seattlepi.com contributor and PLU alum Art Thiel '75 writes about Joey Cheek's keynote address at the Wang Center Symposium - Understanding the World through sport and recreation. Wed. December 31, 1969

Global Washington Newsletter - 'Featured Organization: The Wang Center...' Global Washington features PLU's Wang Center in fall newsletter. Wed. December 31, 1969

Smithsonian: 'Wildlife Trafficking' Professor Charles Bergman reports on stolen wildlife deep in Ecuador. Wed. December 31, 1969

The Olympian: 'Artifacts from the Cascades...' PLU Professor Bradford Andrews helps reveal what artifacts at Buck Lake mean. Wed. December 31, 1969

Green report card gives PLU its top grade The 2010 College Sustainability Report Card by the Sustainable Endowment Institute gave PLU top marks for our sustainability and green practices. Wed. December 31, 1969

Seattle TImes: Fixing schools means connecting with parents While pursuing federal Race to the Top money may be beneficial for our local school systems, other chronic problems lie beyond legislative reach, writes PLU Prof. Stephen Woolworth. Wed. December 31, 1969

PLU for Japan Fundraising efforts are underway at PLU for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. Starting at 10:30 a.m. today donations can be made on campus in the UC. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross for the victims of the disasters in Japan. Wed. December 31, 1969

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