More Encore!

Below, in bold, are the titles of selected Spring 2003 Scene articles, and links to further information, followed by what you find at the linked Web site. Encore! does not control the content of these pages, but feel these links are invaluable tools for anyone who wants to know more about the people, places and programs in Scene. While this is the last edition of Encore!, you will find a similar set of additional links in future editions of Scene Online. As you will find in this edition of Scene Online, these links can also be found throughout the text. Looking for the Winter 2002-3 More Encore! links? Click here.

HERE AND NOW:

• China Symposium will bring acclaimed speakers on broad topics: Links to a program overview, and schedule of events, online registration, a list of speakers, and much more.

• $2 million grant to help students discover their place in the world: A link to the Lilly Endowment Web site.

• Jimmy Carter and Bill Foege share dreams and accomplishments: More about Bill Foege ’57.

• University will study water issues and develop plan: Learn more about the Russell Family Foundation.

• Latest Choir of the West CD chronicles 75th anniversary tour: Listen and order the Choir of the West’s "A Mighty Fortress."

• School of Business honors outstanding family businesses: Find out more about PLU's Family Enterprise Institute, and who won the 2002 Family Business Awards.

 

LIFE OF THE MIND

• Becoming a poet and a peacemaker—Maxine Hong Kingston comes to PLU: Read about Kingston and her works

• New nursing program offers fast track to a professional career: Link to the Entry Level Master’s in Nursing Web Site.

 

FEATURES:

Norway/Namibia Project grows with teacher training, courses and study tour

• More photos from the Namibia Tour

• The Norway/Namibia Project

• The Human Rights and Development class

Lutheran Volunteer Corps works for social justice in Tacoma and around the nation

• A link to the LVC Web site

 

COVER STORY

A Remarkable New Era--PLU 2010: The Next Level of Distinction

• The PLU 2010 main page

• More about the story's author, Lynn Beck

• The Study Commissions: what they were, and how they developed

• PLU 2000: Embracing the 21st Century

 

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

• Class representatives help connect classmates and encourage giving: Find out who your class rep is…or how you could become one!

 

ALUMNI NEWS & EVENTS

Join fellow Lutes for Alumni College at Holden Village August 17-23

• Learn more about Holden Village.

• Find out about facilities and room rates

• Register online

Pencil Us In!

• Schedule of upcoming Alumni events

 

ALUMNI PROFILES

• Rural conditions bring great rewards for grad volunteering in Afghanistan: Cory Heins is still volunteering for World Concern. Get the most recent updates.

• Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame inducts university president: Read more about Kansas State University President Jon Wefald ‘’57, and his recent induction into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame.

 

ALUMNI CLASS NOTES

• What’s New With You? Alumni can go here to submit information updates and Class Notes.

 

THE ARTS

• More photos from Kevin Freitas '03.

 

PERSPECTIVE: Charles Bergman

• More on his books and several photos from his global journeys can be found on his personal Web site.