September 2007
Media Lab students ready to work
Students in Media Lab complete assignments for media organizations and newspapers, gaining valuable career and internship experience. Started two years ago, the course allows students to work in a range of media, including photography, video, online and print journalism.
The Washington Newspaper, September 01, 2007
A maverick for all seasons
Representative Brian Baird, a former chair of the psychology department, is profiled for his unique approach to politics.
The Oregonian, September 10, 2007
Local universities teach students on money matters
PLU offers financial resource planning programs throughout the year in an effort to reduce unnecessary student credit card debt.
The News Tribune, September 13, 2007
Makahs should recognize it’s time to give up whaling
Charles Bergman, professor of English, advocates the end to whale hunts by the Makah Tribe following a recent poaching incident involving five Makah whalers.
The News Tribune, September 16, 2007
Go to college, see the globe
The benefits of studying abroad are both academically and personally enriching. According to the Institute of International Education, PLU ranks among the top 20 schools of its type for undergraduate study abroad.
The News Tribune, September 18, 2007
NW Briefs/Hall of Fame
Frosty Westering, PLU’s former head football coach, has been inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame.
The Seattle Times, September 24, 2007
New Web site makes picking college easier
PLU is one of about 450 universities with a profile on the new Web site www.ucan-network.org The University and Accountability Network (U-CAN) launched the site to provide accurate and unbiased college profile information to incoming freshmen.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 27, 2007
Tacoma woman helps U.S. women’s soccer team recover
Colleen Hacker, assistant dean and professor of physical education, is the “mental skills coach” for the U.S. women’s soccer team. She was with the team to help them overcome their loss to Brazil before competing against Norway for third place in the 2007 Women’s World Cup.
King 5 News, September 28, 2007
Pastor’s tactics forge community, earn prize
Pastor Ron Vignec, former PLU campus pastor, is the third recipient of the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize. He is honored for his work in the diverse Salishan community.
The News Tribune, September 29, 2007
PLU takes its gown to the town
The new Garfield Commons is evidence of PLU reaching out to the community. Garfield Book Company at PLU serves both students and the larger community, as well as getting people out on the streets, walking between the Commons and Garfield Street businesses.
The News Tribune, September 30, 2007