July 2006
American public gives low marks to proposed federal database of college students; threat to privacy, security risks, costs cited
President Loren Anderson speaks against a proposed federal system for tracking college students’ academic, financial aid and enrollment information in a central database.
U.S. Newswire, July 06, 2006
Student tracking plan would infringe on privacy, waste funds
President Loren Anderson writes an editorial in opposition to a proposed federal system for tracking college students’ academic, financial aid and enrollment information in a central database.
The News Tribune, July 06, 2006
Environmental practices win PLU national rating
Morken receives a gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design Program.
The News Tribune & Tacoma Weekly, July 23, 2006
Safe at 3rd?
Former psychology chair Brian Baird, now a U.S. Representative, reflects on his life and work in the 3rd District.
The Columbian/Vancouver, Wash., July 23, 2006
Students stitch their way through 2006 MultiCare Nurse Camp
Nursing students who participated in the 2006 MultiCare Nursing Camp practiced at stations set up at PLU and TCC.
Peninsula Gateway/Gig Harbor, Wash., July 26, 2006
Camps sign up freethinkers
Patricia O’Connell Killen comments on religious summer camps.
USA Today, July 27, 2006
South Sound roaster Martin Henry expands its brand
PLU alumnus Dan Bennett discusses the success of his coffee shop with the Tacoma Daily Index.
Tacoma Daily Index, July 27, 2006
Disease doesn’t stop unselfish honor student
A Mount Tahoma graduate doesn’t let a rare genetic disease stop her from attending college at PLU this fall.
The News Tribune, July 30, 2006
Musician Terry Shaw shares his gift
PLU alumnus and Olympia Choral Society founder Terry Shaw helps raise money for community charities.
The Olympian/Olympia, Wash., July 31, 2006