January 2008
Public has role in picking superintendent
In an editorial, Sid Olufs, professor of political science, advocates community involvement in the selection of a new superintendent by the Tacoma School Board.
The News Tribune, January 06, 2008
Counterpoint to Presidential Careerism
Bill Frame’s work as PLU’s chief financial officer in the early 1990s serves as an alternative to the increasingly corporate environment of higher education administration. Frame’s work to create a strategic plan at PLU led him to study the university’s history and Martin Luther’s definition of vocation. Luther’s definition of vocation teaches there is a spiritual purpose in everyday life, including one’s occupation.
Inside Higher Ed, January 08, 2008
PLU students chill in Antarctica
This J-term marks the second time PLU has students studying away on all seven continents at the same time. PLU made history in 2006 when it became the first university to achieve the feat.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, January 08, 2008
Rich pay a price if they fail to make human connection
In an editorial, Ronald Byrnes, professor in the School of Education and Movement Studies, cites his own experience as he discusses the social disconnect wealth can create.
The News Tribune, January 15, 2008
PLU faculty artist illustrates death and redemption
Craig Cornwall, professor of art, presented the exhibit “Seven Deadly Sins, One Saint.” The display featured two parts: stark graphite drawings illustrating the seven sins and brighter paintings depicting St. Joseph and his coat of many colors.
Tacoma Weekly, January 17, 2008
Strains and Joys Color Mergers Between Libraries
PLU is cited for successfully merging the library and information technology services in 1996. Chris Ferguson, associate provost for information and technology services, said the benefits of integrating the two at PLU included the IT staff adopting the librarians approach to customer service, and the librarians learning from the IT staff’s use of technology.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 18, 2008
Thousands gather for Tacoma’s 20th Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Melannie Cunningham, associate director of admission and coordinator of multicultural recruitment, was honored with a community service award at the recent Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Cunningham has worked on the celebration since it began 20 years ago. The event also featured a performance by alumna Crystal Aiken, winner of Black Entertainment Television’s “Sunday Best.”
The News Tribune, January 29, 2008
A Love Letter to Africa by Alexander McCall Smith
Author Alexander McCall Smith, writer of the best seller “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” will speak and sign books at PLU on April 26, culminating the first Pierce County READS event.
The News Tribune, January 30, 2008
KPLU breaks ground on new broadcast center
KPLU broke ground on the Martin J. Neeb Center, scheduled to open in 2009. The facility will expand the station’s capacity to over 13,000 square feet and includes environmentally stable record storage. It will likely qualify for a gold rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
Tacoma Daily Index, The News Tribune, January 30, 2008