May 2006
PLU promotes assistant to head coach
Steve Dickerson is promoted to head coach for the PLU basketball team.
The News Tribune, May 10, 2006
It’s unanimous: PLU pitcher best
PLU baseball pitcher Joe DiPietro is the first player in school history to be named the Northwest Conference player or pitcher of the year.
The News Tribune, May 10, 2006
Peterson leaves Auburn High to launch Reality Sports
Former PLU wrestler Brian Peterson retired from coaching at Auburn High to launch Reality Sports, a nonprofit organization.
Auburn Reporter/Auburn, Wash., May 17, 2006
Lacamas bans debit card use in Asia region
PLU student Adam Ladage couldn’t use his Lacamas Community Credit Union debit card while studying abroad in Australia.
The Columbian, May 22, 2006
Gabler hits jackpot on PLU gamble
PLU 2006 graduate Andrea Gabler earns the Woman of the Year in Sports award from PLU for her perseverance and talent.
The Chronicle, May 24, 2006
NW athletes of the week
Jeff Loranger (tennis), Gretchen Ruecker (softball), Ben Hollander (track and field), Megan Wochnick (track and field) and Erik Jensen (track and field) are named athletes of the week.
The News Tribune, May 24, 2006
Lawmakers need their feet held to fire on federal deficit
PLU business professors Bruce Finnie and David McNabb discuss the federal deficit problem in an op-ed piece.
The News Tribune, May 28, 2006
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Hiring people who have studied abroad is a good move
Susan Mann, director of study away for the Wang Center, says students who study abroad learn important career skills.
The Business Examiner, May 29, 2006
Spotlight
PLU nursing alumna Judy Scott-Rich is the 2006 Pierce County Nurse of the Year.
The News Tribune, May 29, 2006