January 2007
WNPA Foundation picks Zubrod intern for 2007
PLU senior Jennifer Rae Henrichsen recently earned an internship with the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association foundation.
The Washington Newspaper (Seattle), January 01, 2007
Native Son held Tacoma's hand over rough spots
Erling Mork, a former political science professor at PLU and longtime community activist, died at age 72.
The News Tribune (Tacoma), January 10, 2007
Reconstruction project: DuPont resident tries to turn around PLU men’s program
Coach Steve Dickerson is credited with his work in improving the men’s basketball program at PLU.
The Olympian, January 18, 2007
Radio daze: Shake-up at KPLU may bring cost cuts, Seattle office closure
Paul Stankavich’s new management position at KPLU will result in some changes for the station.
Puget Sound Business Journal, Business Examiner, January 19, 2007
MLKBallet classes get early start
PLU alumni co-founded MLKBallet a nonprofit dance company that serves Tacoma’s Hilltop community.
The News Tribune, January 21, 2007
Two students head to Toronto for woodwind young artist contest
Saxophonist Jamie Rottle will compete as a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association’s Woodwind Young Artist Competition this March in Toronto, Canada.
The News Tribune, January 24, 2007
South Sound news on the Internet comes from our site
PLU media lab students produce video stories for the The News Tribune.
The News Tribune, January 28, 2007
Tobago Carnival launched
PLU study abroad students participated in the launch of Tobago Carnival dressed in costumes portraying paper dolls.
Trinidad & Tobago's Newsday, January 29, 2007
Lute to be honored for valor
PLU softball player Alana Schutt received the Washington State Medal of Valor for rescuing three fishermen whose boat was sinking.
The Seattle Times, The News Tribune, March 07, 2007
Spotlight
Jesus Villahermosa has recently joined the PLU community as the director of campus safety. Villahermosa was recently promoted to sergeant with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department after serving as an officer for 26 years.
The News Tribune, March 07, 2007