Top Stories
These are the top stories from each month's issues of Campus Voice. For full versions of each issue, as well as photos and classified ads, please see the links at left.
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
- Raising money, one Sharpie doodle at a time
- Dance 2009 has it all
- Poet to give commencement speech
- PLU recognized for first class global studies
- Spring Break at Holden Village
- Krogh elected ASPLU President
- PLU wins prestigious award for international efforts
- Take Back the Tap
- Sludge from the grill to be recycled
- NMR is no longer under wraps
- Project Access
- Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
- Study Away, gain global perspective
- Illegal animal trade
- Making study away possible
February 2009
- World Conversations
- World Conversations: What will your story be?
- WORLD CONVERSATIONS: MY STORY IS….Schedule at-a-glance - Feb. 26 and 27, 2009
- Making strides at a feverish pace
- Hebrew Idol 2009
- Counting birds has more to do with listening
- Let justice flow
- The Vagina Monologues
- Bringing awareness to growing issues
- Navigating Systems of Power
- Going Red
- Learning perspectives
- Diplomat explores Jewish-German relations
- The tallest building in Parkland
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
- Serving so others don’t have to
- Veterans Day offers a time for reflection, thanks
- Lutes continue conference rule, win awards
- It’s not all about grading papers for PLU profs
- Coalition works to raise awareness
- Reaching out at lightning speed
- Students need not worry about financial aid
- High tech and low brow
- Wearing purple to raise awareness about abuse
- Will students take the plunge and vote?
- Harmony invites campus into the discussion
- Election could bring health care reform
October 2008
- 'Souls of Black Girls'
- Donors share value of Holocaust Education
- Holocaust survivor recalls the child victims
- Author Aimee Bender holds reading at PLU
- PLU in the News
- PLU fleet on the move to green power
- Free pizza, for a cost
- Looking for that first job? Try the career fair.
- "Tyranny of Oil” author to appear at PLU
- Nurses tell of worldwide travels during panel
- PLU in the News
- Go vote. And take a picture.
- Homecoming 2008
- PLU music major decides to jazz up his life
September 2008
- PLU in the news
- Documentary follows drug, weapons trade
- Chinese Studies program receives grant
- The haves and the have nots, closing the gap
- Feminist theology and ethics explored
- DMC grants appear in classrooms
- Dean says travel broadens perspectives
- Care for the earth
- PLU’s bike co-op gets rolling
- Moral issues in health care reform
- What does being a Lute really mean?
- The ethics of torture
- New Lutes, returning students move into halls
- Profs, students talk about going green
- Anderson gives state of PLU address
- PLU and the post-American world. State of University address by President Loren Anderson
- New directors join KPLU team
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
- Campus Voice published monthly this summer
- Students participate in economics conference
- University Center earns LEED silver
- Alumna, graduate speak at commencement
- Regents recognize faculty, student leaders
- The ‘holy cow’ moment
- Grant brings Earth science workshop to PLU
- Norwegian film sweeps Hong Film Fest
- Sustainability Fellows to tackle bikes, recycling
- Celebrate World Fair Trade Day
- Grant supports environmental research
April 2008
- Two students killed in car accident
- One person can make a difference
- AAUP president dicusses faculty leadership
- Growing season begins at community garden
- Poetic imagery celebrates Earth Day
- A banner year for Q Club callers
- Lutes find trip to New Orleans inspiring, shocking
- Relay for Life returns to PLU track
- Renowned poet to speak on Earth Day
- Renowned poet to speak on Earth Day
- Education students teach internationally
- Holocaust survivor shares his story
- World expert addresses masculinity, violence
- State association recognizes student
- Diverse music, dance styles mark Dance 2008
- SOAC Week highlights creativity, tradition
March 2008
- Conference addresses men’s role in violence
- MESA Day tests math and science skills
- Culinary Week features talents of master chef
- New dean of the School of Business named
- Fighting violence with kindness
- Four PLU women honored at annual banquet
- Civil War love letter inspires wind ensemble
- Art software has applications across campus
- Web redesign moves to initial implementation
- Vote for the first “Hebrew Idol”
- Economist Arthur Laffer to discuss U.S. economy
- Ham radio operators needed for new station
- Vote for next year’s leaders
- Spring fair brings employers to campus
- Senior attends national seminar, gains insight
- English professor recieves prestigious award
February 2008
- Wang Center honors China Partners Network
- Activist spotlights struggle of children, women
- Dealing in historical coins is rare gift
- MFA students earn top honors
- But what is global health, exactly? And why does it matter?
- New York artist’s exhibit inspires reflection
- Get ready, Relay for Life set for April
- Student perspective: the presidential campaign
- Sojourners return to campus
- A rose is [not] a rose
- Area leaders discuss fighting disease worldwide
- Regents discuss accreditation, tuition, campaign
- Conference unites art and religion
- Alum to address changing face of global health
- South Sound colleges lead way to green future
January 2008
- New nursing labs raise the bar
- Activist fights against poverty and disease
- Ambassadors spotlight climate change
- Cunningham’s life of service honored
- First year students reflect on 'big questions'
- PLU archaeologist uncovers Egypt’s secrets
- T-shirts make a splash in Brazil
- APO, Vpstart Crow support student directors
- East Campus holiday event successful
- Blog depicts people, places on seven continents
- UC, Morken powered by wind turbines
- Bob Dylan, odd instruments inspire Reid
- Transfer students enrich campus
- Senior studying in Tanzania discovers self
- New director joins Campus Safety
December 2007
- Creativity, innovation and service honored
- Christmas hiatus for Campus Voice
- Jazz bug bit Joyner early in life
- All seven continents, again
- Dinner party strengthens bonds
- Research uncovers experience of soldiers
- Campus Safety adjusts to increased shuttle use
- Residence Hall Councils spread holiday joy
- Student club exceeds fund raising goal
- Do good and give to United Way
- Seniors honored for leadership, service
- Christmas Jam live from Lagerquist
November 2007
- Holocaust speaker recounts story of survival
- Alumna named top educator in the nation
- RHA wins regional program of the year
- Annual concerts spread holiday cheer
- Fulbright program named among the best
- J-Term program takes on global warming
- Seminar reveals demand for IT skills
- Undefeated volleyball team top seed at tourney
- KPLU joins launch of multimedia site
- Seattle collector adds to PLU collection
- Get out and vote Tuesday
- Adding some pizzazz to MBR stairs
- Gifts fund Holocaust studies professorship
October 2007
- MediaLab documentary premieres in Tacoma
- Hard work behind the curtain
- The Holocaust theme of lecture, conference
- Students track fate of loved ones in wildfires
- New dining plan encounters growing pains
- Composer inspired by China, dragons
- Living green on campus
- Seniors tout value of internships
- Inspiration on a deadline
- Wind ensemble performs world premiere
- Free food or free speech
- Religion prof examines man vs. woman
- Homecoming pays tribute to past, future
- German diplomat to discuss U.S. war
- Act Six targets promising inner city students
- Education prof returns to Norway on Fulbright
- Smart commuting should be on the “to do” list
- UCLA prof talks on U.S. business, government
- SPJ chapter lands national award
- Listen to an Egyptologist talk about his discovery
September 2007
- New device will probe the world of the atom
- Expert advocates family friendly policies at work
- Visiting Writer Series returns this month
- Scholar to discuss malls and religious violence
- Famed philosopher spoke on global poverty
- Grants place profs on cutting edge of technology
- Leaders highlight successes and possibilities
- Business leaders offer wisdom, guidance
- Festivities, fun at bookstore dedication
- Leaders highlight visions for new academic year
- Seniors present one-woman show
- New and returning Lutes move in
August 2007
July 2007
- Goats take over wild areas around campus
- Students make “green” living accessible
- National authors featured in reading series
- New bookstore opens its doors
- Tingelstad latest hall to receive remodel
- Tour of Israel changes senior’s perspective
- ROTC staff member named best in nation
- Jazz Under the Stars in full swing
- Business Week returns to PLU
- PLU Egyptologist rediscovers missing mummy
- Jazz Under the Stars features local musicians
- Proceeds from painting to benefit SCC
June 2007
May 2007
- Business week program seeks PLU volunteers
- Graduates to speak on vocation, community
- PLU grads named Fulbright recipients
- New education dean appointed
- Student research highlighted at festival
- German scholar’s first taste of the Northwest
- Two students named Sustainability Fellows
- Nanolithography comes to PLU
- Seniors find useful tips for life after PLU
- PLU tests new composting program
- TelALutes reach ambitious fund-raising goal
- Baseball team wins first conference title
April 2007
- Speakers chosen for spring commencement
- Seattle band performs live on campus
- Development gets new VP
- PLU names new women’s soccer head coach
- Student-faculty research lauded
- Chinese composers to present joint concert
- Ethics, integrity and Enron
- Campus responds to Virginia Tech tragedy
- Earth Week features Christian environmentalist
- Cross-town rivals unite to fight cancer
- Media students excel in region
- Education profs to present at world summit
- Fun, laughs and hidden talents
- Voice student paves way for new collaboration
- Dance 2007 showcases original choreography
- SOAC Week blends borders
- Students choose unconventional spring vacation
- MFA students earn top honors
- Academic internship director recognized
- Grants fund equipment, collaboration
March 2007
- Events observe Iraq war anniversary
- Students serve others on spring vacation
- PLU Bookstore moves to lower campus
- Rubik’s Cube skills earn student world ranking
- Student saxophonist competes on national stage
- Students help promote, showcase printing work
- Holocaust research the focus of Lemkin banquet
- Manhattan bound: Spry wins huge fellowship
- Energy challenge part of renewable energy push
- Tutoring program touches Somali refugees
- Former PM works to fight global issues
- Vote Monday and Tuesday
- Education professor to study teacher learning
- Palestinian activists discuss “Israeli apartheid”
- PLU and UPS join forces
- Former PM addresses religion and conflict
February 2007
- Mondale says world conversation is changing
- Wang Center founders receive award
- Business execs to impart words of wisdom
- Intern at the “happiest place on earth”
- UC renovation forces major (temporary) changes
- State association recognizes student, professor
- Personalize the PLU Web soon
- Be part of the conversation
- Nance appointed choral activities director
- Survey shows steady improvement
- Diversity key theme across campus
- Regents discuss tuition, capital campaign
- A lifetime of service celebrated
January 2007
- Retreat posed ‘big enough questions’
- Mix of music adds to production’s drama
- Norway, peace and the Sudan
- Student receives medal of valor
- Tattoo proves graduate’s Lute pride
- PLU Egyptologist featured in TV program
- Army lieutenant speaks out about Iraq war
- My journey, our journey
- General education a hot topic
- Program trains future leaders of PLU
- Lutes chronicle worldly experiences online
- Peacemakers will discuss their vocation
- PLU leads way to green future
- KPLU names new general manager
December 2006
- PLU employee recognized for service
- East Campus brings Christmas to needy families
- Learning extends beyond the Lutedome
- Campus Voice taking Christmas vacation
- ROTC cadets featured in national recruiting DVD
- Turner named new business school dean
- Norwegian newspaper highlights PLU student
- Plan, save money to prepare for working world
- KPLU to broadcast Christmas Jam live
- Graduates honored for campus involvement
- AIDS events put a face on the pandemic
November 2006
- Whitman honored for environmental work
- Field trips provide insight on Chinese culture
- The sounds of the holiday season
- Proposals sought for “World Conversations”
- Alternative spring break trips give back
- Change of plans for Oaxaca program
- Annual shopping bazaar features holiday gifts
- Students with a “VISION” educate campus
- Trinidad and Tobago visit successful
- ROTC teams rise to the challenge
- Meal plan options changing next year
- Killen receives excellence in teaching award
- Women’s Center moves closer to campus
- Safety forum scheduled
October 2006
- Campus Safety welcomes new director
- Philosophical theorist takes on Facebook
- Student creativity displayed in The Cave
- DF Guy builds community with humor
- UPDATED: Students respond to Gore's speech
- PLU search engine powered by Google
- Big-name speakers featured at Meant to Live
- Supervisors are target of new HR training
- Transition to professional world
- Sobania receives lifetime achievement award
- A tribute to Jack Cady
- Gear up for the Career and Internship Fair
- Prominent business leaders share experiences
- “Grub” author to discuss sustainable eating
- Kick your can this Wednesday
- Buchanan moves up the Grammy ranks
- Film series aims to end domestic violence
- Time to play and reminisce
September 2006
- Marketing professor joins Fulbright roster
- Visiting Writer Series kicks off second year
- Shades of green at PLU: food sustainability
- "Can the Can" takes recycling up a notch
- Name of new bookstore announced
- Opera artists will teach and perform
- Student heads to nation’s capital to fight cancer
- Secrets of Egypt revealed at lecture this week
- Major gift commemorates Neeb’s contributions
- Exhibit showcases talent of alumni artists
- MFA student publishes first book of poems
- Campus leaders share vision for year
- New technology in the classroom
August 2006
- Walk for AIDS
- New faces discover new places
- Two students gain valuable experience abroad
- Former employee gives back to community
- New faculty in the classroom
- Students gain priceless “real world” experience
- MFA program celebrates first graduates
- University Center gets set to receive makeover
- New flavors in the UC Commons
- Three PLU students competed for Miss Washington crown
- Summer reading series features nationally recognized authors
July 2006
- Jazz, coffee and stargazing
- Office moves brings divisions together
- Students study abroad in summer session
- Morken Center earns LEED gold
- New toys for campus offices and the Copy Center
- Low-income high school students build confidence, leadership skills
- Jazz Under the Stars kicks off this week
- Student dies in drowning accident
June 2006
- Four PLU alums receive Fulbright awards
- Ready your iPods, podcasting comes to PLU
- Hope ‘Scopes brings science to life in developing nations
- Qwest awards MESA with large grant
- County council moves Garfield plans forward, declares “PLU Day”
- Athletics department joins student life division
- MBA program redesigned to better prepare students
- Patricia O’Connell Killen named acting provost
May 2006
- Conference brings law enforcement to PLU
- Professors represent PLU at international conference in Beijing
- Banquet honors students who succeeded against the odds
- Summer brings changes to Campus Voice and photo services
- Accomplished alum addressed graduates
- Commencement moved venues, accomplished alum spoke
- Panel of immigrants discuss effects of immigration on Puget Sound
- PLU’s first Relay for Life a success
- New head coach named for men’s basketball
- Morken Center dedication features speech by Reich
- Alumni offer insight into ethics, integrating majors
- Graduate, former professor returns to PLU as acting dean
- Success after graduation made easier by strong network
- Departing faculty and staff honored at reception
- Pence announces resignation
- Parking Advisory
- Terry Tempest Williams encourages students to ask questions
- Students rally around Darfur
April 2006
- Death of President Emeritus William O. Rieke
- Inch named Dean of the School of Arts and Communication
- From babies to geysers: faculty research displayed at recent dinner
- Earth Week continues, culminates with Terry Tempest Williams speech
- Dedication day fetes new Morken Center
- ASPLU senate elections begin this week
- Earth Week features speech by renowned environmentalist
- PLU named among top places to work in South Sound
- Run for a cure at PLU’s first Relay for Life
- Renowned environmentalist to speak for Earth Day, hold forum
- Ambassador Vraalsen addresses genocide in the Sudan at Lemkin banquet
- Wang Center Grant makes experiential learning possible for students, faculty
- Students and faculty honored at joint research luncheon
- Assortment of events illustrate diversity at PLU
- News Tribune misprint corrected
- Disney internship program provides cash, invaluable experience
- Lute life explored by future students
- Renowned environmentalist to speak for Earth Day
March 2006
- Increasing global awareness is focus of Captain PLUnet programs
- Reykjavik Wind Quintet presents Nordic traditions, world favorites
- Cooking classes bring taste of Scandinavia to PLU
- Banquet honors inspirational PLU women
- Reception to bid farewell to School of Business Dean
- Students react to the “real” destruction of Hurricane Katrina
- Lutes get props on D3hoops.com
- PLU student takes Miss Pierce County crown
- Genocide in Darfur spurs students to action
- MESA Day challenges students in math, engineering and science
- Internship and Career Fair brings jobs to students
- Certification for English teachers now available
- Safety the focus of meetings, forums
- Students give back in spring break trip to New Orleans
- Garfield Commons groundbreaking marks first step in area revitalization
- Primary election may be only chance to vote
- Women’s basketball begins "the dance"
- Students of Color Retreat identifies challenges, opportunities
February 2006
- KPLU reaches top achievements
- Lutes well represented on NWC all-conference team
- Wind storm, power outage force campus closure last week
- Murray asks students to get involved on federal student aid issue
- Women’s basketball team clinches top spot in conference
- Standing-room only crowd turns out for Diversity Partnership Institute
- Discussion of Danish cartoon controversy draws big crowd
- Sen. Patty Murray to visit campus
- Batstone challenges corporations to keep their promises
- Interns see government in action
- Mann makes PLU history
- Morken Center opens with spring term
January 2006
November 2005
- School of Education reaccredited
- KPLU Christmas Jam
- Change in computer and phone support
- Choir of the West: "God is Our Refuge"
- Stormy weather
- Govig book published posthumously
- New university historian no surprise
- Family business awards winners
- Poet reads from her work
- Tacoma gallery features PLU photographers
- Expert discusses early human occupation
- Concerts celebrate the holiday season
- PLU honors civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks
October 2005
- Choral Union performs “Carmina Burana”
- Author reads from his work Nov. 3
- Pacific Avenue improvements on the way
- Give input on campus master plan
- Explore composer’s role in Norway’s history
- Family Business Awards finalists named
- Exhibit helps show reality of Israeli occupation
- Show tells of concentration camp music
- Grant aims to educate, prevent violence
- Couple's generosity provides scholarships
- World religions expert lectures at PLU
- Theologians discuss fundamentalism
- Acclaimed pianist Andreas Klein visits PLU
September 2005
- Scholar to discuss power shift in Christianity
- Events share Scandinavian heritage
- Gender equity expert speaks at PLU
- Commencement moves to Tacoma Dome
- Award-winning author shares his work
- First J-Term course in Canada set
- PLU senior wins prestigious scholarship
- Students take lead in hurricane relief
- Professor of religion discusses gender roles
- Grant helps students succeed
- Adoption expert appears on PBS show
- KPLU honors B.B. King
- Foss Hall power failure
- President Loren Anderson welcomes new students
- PLU provides relief to hurricane victims
- Diversity training expert speaks Sept. 22
- Provost addresses faculty at Fall Conference
August 2005
- Life of German theologian celebrated at annual conference
- University pastor gives Fall Conference Chapel homily
- Faculty chair addresses faculty at Fall Conference
- PLU president makes annual address
- Former coach to join Hall of Fame
- Professor helps kick off Rome Week on History Channel
- Professor writes public utilities text