More Encore!

Below, in bold, are the titles of selected winter 2002-3 Scene articles, and links to further information, follwed 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. Looking for the Fall 2002 links? Click here.

HERE AND NOW:

• Sculpture dedicated in memory of Jim Holloway: The Jim Holloway memorial page.
• New students benefit socially, academically from program: The Student Involvement and Leadership Web site.
• PLU 2010, university's long-range plan, nears completion: Read drafts of the 2010 report and leave your feedback!

LIFE OF THE MIND

• First-Year Experience helps new students develop critical thinking skills: Link to the First Year Experience Web site.
• Peace Studies classes begin as talk of war builds: Links to PLU's "Students of Peace" and more on the Peace Studies seminar. Click here to learn about The Wang Center's new Norway/Namibia democracy and development program, also a part of Peace Studies at PLU.

FEATURES:

Salishan--A former pastor and students help and learn from residents of a housing project

• More on Pastor Ron Vignec, who recently won PLU's President's Medal
• The "J-Term on the Hill" Salishan project

PLU Northwest offers distinctive gifts just down the street from campus

• Browse or shop PLU Northwest online, thanks to Lute World.
• More on Julie Ueland '79, maker of PLU Northwest's original Backsplash pottery.
• More on stores that reside on nearby Garfield Street.

COVER STORY

Behind the mike at KPLU: KPLU's award-winning news and jazz keep station at the top of the industry

• Station looks hard for melodious, rhythmic "real jazz": A closer look at what jazz KPLU offers.
• News department offers in-depth perspective on issues: A closer look at KPLU's newsroom.
• KPLU Personalities: Find out who's on when.
• Public radio requires public support: Learn how to support KPLU.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

• Parents Council helps alumni renew connection to PLU: Find out more about the Parents Council, and how you can become involved.

ATTAWAY LUTES

• Trainer Gary Nicholson worked with the pros, but prefers the Lutes: Link to news on Nicholson's recent honors--a successful grant proposal, and a PLU award.

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

• Ways of giving to PLU
• Learn more about the Q Club
• The Matching Gift Program
• Make a gift online
• Building the endowment

THE ARTS

• More selections from the PLU School of the Arts online gallery

PERSPECTIVE: COLLEEN HACKER

• Colleen Hacker's official Web site
• Hacker brings home World Cup gold
• Order "Catch Them At Being Good"