April 2007
Should college applicants get background checks?
A USA Today article asks whether or not background checks should be a part of the admissions process. PLU’s associate vice president for admission and financial aid, Karl Stumo, says PLU evaluates “academic preparedness as well as personal character.”
USA Today, WBIR (NBC affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee), April 18, 2007
Tacoma looking for line-in partner
Columnist Dan Voelpel writes about possible land annexations by the City of Tacoma that may include PLU. The article includes PLU spokesman Greg Brewis commenting that the official position of the university is neutral.
The News Tribune, April 18, 2007
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PLU students struggle to make sense of shootings
Following the Virginia Tech shooting, KING 5 News visits PLU's campus. "Expressing sympathy comes quick and easy for this campus. Making sense of the tragedy is much more difficult."
KING 5 News (Puget Sound), April 19, 2007
Stadium grad returns to coach Lutes women
Lynette Buffington will join the PLU athletic department as the women’s soccer coach.
The News Tribune, April 19, 2007
Virginia Tech victim had close tie to PLU
PLU shows support to the Virginia Tech community; alumna Holly Adams '74's daughter, Leslie, was a victim of the shooting.
KOMO TV (Puget Sound), April 20, 2007
Virginia Tech shootings cause scares at local schools
Following the Virginia Tech shootings, several area schools had safety threats. PLU held ceremonies to remember the Virginia Tech victims.
KING 5 News (Puget Sound), April 20, 2007
Building a musical bridge
With a history of faculty and student exchange, the PLU music department is in collaboration with the Sichuan Conservatory of Music in Chengdu, China.
The News Tribune, April 22, 2007
USU book expounds on importance of 'place'
English professor Rona Kaufman co-edited a book titled "Placing the Academy : Essays on Landscape, Work and Identity." The book explores the effect of location on our identity.
Deseret Morning News (Salt Lake City, Utah), April 22, 2007
Tacoma: UPS, PLU students raise nearly $67,000 for cancer society
The University of Puget Sound joined PLU for the annual Relay For Life walk to raise money for the American Cancer Sociey.
The News Tribune, April 23, 2007
Program enlivens math, science
PLU hosted a regional competition of MESA or, Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement. MESA is an after-school program which creatively presents math and science to underrepresented student populations.
The Olympian, April 27, 2007