November 2007
Q&A with Beth & Eric Utto-Galarneau
Eric and Beth Utto-Galarneau are co-pastors at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, Wash. The couple, who met at PLU, credit clergy couple Dennis Sepper and Nancy Conner as role models.
Daily World (Aberdeen, Wash.), October 28, 2007
Holocaust studies chair endowed at PLU
PLU received a one million dollar endowment to establish a professorship in Holocaust studies. As the endowment grows, funding will be used for student research grants. Donors of the endowment include Kurt and Pam Mayer, Joe and Gloria Mayer, Natalie Mayer-Yeager, Nancy Powell, Carol Powell Heller and Harry Heller.
The News Tribune, The Olympian, The Oregonian, Union Bulletin (Walla Walla), The Canadian Press, International Herald Tribune, T, November 01, 2007
Art voyeurs
Artist Becky Frehse’s work was on display at the University Gallery from October 24 to November 16. Frehse was a participant in the Tacoma Art Commission’s Studio Tours held during Art at Work month.
Tacoma Weekly, November 08, 2007
PLU hopes to win with blend of experience and depth
Coach Steve Dickerson is enthusiastic as he begins his second season with the team. The return of dedicated players and a strong freshman class position the PLU men’s basketball team for a successful season.
Tacoma Weekly, November 08, 2007
After college, she thought, ‘now I can do something’
NurseWeek magazine recently awarded Marguerite Samms with a nurse of the year award. Samms received her nursing degree from PLU. She currently works as director of educational services in the Institute for Learning and Development for MultiCare Health System and Good Samaritan Hospital of Tacoma.
The News Tribune, November 11, 2007
Fair market values-Shopping movement offers guilt-free gifts
The Fair Trade and World Goods store within Garfield Book Company at PLU was featured as a Tacoma retailer of fair trade items.
The News Tribune, November 13, 2007
Real Estate Marketplace earns state honor
The annual Washington Family Business Awards hosted by PLU’s Family Enterprise Institute recognized the importance of family business. Judges considered the nominees’ contributions to the community, industry and multigenerational family business involvement
Tri-County Tribune (Spokane County), Puget Sound Business Journal, November 16, 2007
Second Beethoven concert shows that practice is making perfect
Richard Nance, professor of music, conducted the Choral Union choir at the Northwest Sinfonietta concert. The choir performed Mendelssohn’s “Verleih uns Frieden.”
The News Tribune, November 20, 2007
Big concerts will have your ears ringing in the holidays
KPLU will host the 11th annual Christmas Jam featuring jazz trumpeter Lance Buller, vocalist Stephanie Porter and the University Jazz Ensemble.
Seattle Post Intelligencer, November 23, 2007
Singer makes reality TV finals
Gospel singer Crystal Aikin has moved into the final round of Black Entertainment Television’s “Sunday Best,” a gospel music reality-TV show. Aikin, a PLU alum and emergency room nurse at St. Joseph hospital in Tacoma, is excited to give back. Aikin recently performed live on campus.
The News Tribune, November 29, 2007