April 2006
NW athletes of the week
PLU track and field senior Michael Johnson and softball senior Gretchen Ruecker are named athletes of the week.
The News Tribune, April 12, 2006
District provides good return on investment
PLU president Loren Anderson and the CEO of Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce promote the Bethel school district levy and bond.
The News Tribune, April 13, 2006
Natalie can’t see, but she can row
Natalie McCarthy may be blind, but that hasn’t stopped her participation in crew at PLU.
The News Tribune, April 19, 2006
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‘Ele’ele’s Umetsu makes the grade
PLU freshman Katelyn Umetsu is named to the winter sports Northwest Conference Academic All-Conference Teams.
The Garden Island, April 20, 2006
Former Pacific Lutheran University head William Rieke dead at 74
Alumnus and former president of PLU, William O. Rieke, dies.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer & The News Tribune, April 26, 2006
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Global fungus worsens die-off of amphibians
PLU alumnus David Wake laments the devastating fungus that is killing entire populations of amphibians.
The News Tribune, April 26, 2006
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CIA spy looks for recruits during visits to PLU, UPS
A CIA recruiter visits PLU to enlist geographers, engineers, librarians, doctors, spies and intelligence analysts.
The News Tribune, April 28, 2006
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Norwegian Heritage Day features royal guest
Norwegian Princess Martha Louise visits PLU to read from her book “Why Kings and Queens Don’t Wear Crowns.”
Western Viking, April 28, 2006
Christian communities try “whole-life faith”
PLU religion professor Patricia O’Connell Killen validates the fact that people are exploring new forms of religious organization.
The Seattle Times, April 29, 2006
Tacoma awards event ‘playing catch-up’
A banquet at the Tacoma Dome honors more than 70 people and the 1980 PLU football team.
The News Tribune, April 30, 2006
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