August 2005
Schools take role in shaping off-campus districts
PLU’s purchase of property located on Garfield Street is an example of how colleges are beginning to take an active role in influencing the types of businesses near campus.
Puget Sound Business Journal, August 05, 2005
Playtime beckons after 21 years
Jan Wolcott, graduate of PLU, with be retiring after 21 years working with Pierce County Parks and Recreation.
The News Tribune, August 11, 2005
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College and community share space
This feature on Parkland reveals the origins of its name and history, including tidbits about PLU as well.
Northwest Guardian, August 12, 2005
Westering joins coaching immortals
Former football coach Frosty Westering was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
The News Tribune, August 13, 2005
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Christmas debate bigger than calendar
Professor Patricia Killen is quoted in an article about the role of religion in schools, and how the naming of winter break creates controversy.
The Kitsap Sun , August 16, 2005
Local stakeholders watch, worry
Professor Eli Berniker says he is glad to see Israel pull out of Palestine in what he hopes will be the first moves toward forming a Palestinian state.
The News Tribune , August 19, 2005
PLU project to become retail hub
PLU plans to make the corner or Garfield Street and Pacific Avenue a retail hub.
The Business Examiner, August 22, 2005
Pacific Avenue project aims to revitalize area businesses
PLU's Garfield Street project is part of the efforts to revitalize Pacific Avenue.
The Business Examiner, August 22, 2005
LHS grad finds ideal internship
PLU junior Justin Wojciechowski used the communication skills he gained from PLU football to land an internship for a sports testing company in Texas.
Lake Oswego Review, August 25, 2005
Engineer dreams of being a film producer
This article talks about PLU graduate Lt. John Prettyman, who has devoted his spare time in Iraq to creating a film of soldiers’ experiences in war.
Blackanthem.com, August 26, 2005