Scientists unearthing secrets of the ancient Cascades Nov 16, 2009
"One of the big misconceptions is people don't realize there were Native American populations moving around in the highlands," said Bradford Andrews, visiting assistant professor of anthropology at Pacific Lutheran University. "Wherever there are people today, there were people in the past. Although today it's more recreational, in the past they were more worried about finding food to eat.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Yakima's new indoor football team to begin play in spring Nov 11, 2009
Four players, including linebacker Chad Blau of Pacific Lutheran University, have been secured, Mink said. He also introduced veteran broadcaster Mike Bastinelli as his play-by-play man, although the radio station which will carry the games was not disclosed. (Longview Daily News, WA)
College Report: Harris throw three-hitter in Huskies debut Oct 6, 2009
Former Mark Morris swimming standout Chase Mesford is listed as a sophomore on the crew team at Pacific Lutheran University. is a sportswriter for The Daily News. (Longview Daily News, WA)
College Report: Ware turning heads as EWU's quarterback Oct 1, 2009
Central Washington University s football roster includes junior defensive lineman Tyrell Nielsen of Woodland and freshman offensive lineman Scott Shelton from R.A. Long, and playing at Pacific Lutheran University are sophomore defensive back T.J. Suek from Mark Morris and sophomore defensive lineman Zach Varkevisser of Castle Rock. At Whitworth College, Kasey Lambert of Mark Morris is a sophomore offensive lineman, and Toutle Lake s Jeff Campbell is a freshman linebacker. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Groups unite for foster care girls Sep 20, 2009
Now, at 23 with a fresh degree in art and communications from Pacific Lutheran University, she wants to mentor other young women. As an AmeriCorps volunteer she'll work this school year with the Girl Scouts to imbue girls in foster care with the core messages of Scouting: courage, confidence and character. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bringing China's economic boom to rural students left behind Sep 9, 2009
To open the Ledu kids' eyes, Tsinghua, for the past three years, has imported hundreds of American students from Wayne State University in Detroit; Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. and the University of California, San Diego. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Viking matches Friday to be video streamed Aug 27, 2009
Webcasts begin at 12:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (Wwuvikings.com)
Linn-Benton board swears in 2 new members Aug 5, 2009
He holds a bachelor s degree from Pacific Lutheran University and a master s degree from the University of Denver. Sass, also of Albany, has been on the board since 2007. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Buckley Named Head Coach At Pacific University Aug 1, 2009
Assistant head football coach for UC Davis to build NCAA Div. III program that begins play in 2010. Keith Buckley has been named the head football coach at Pacific University (Ore. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Sean Parnell: Alaska's New Governor Jul 28, 2009
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University and a law degree from University of Puget Sound School of Law (now called Seattle University School of Law). Owned a small law practice in downtown Anchorage. (Time.com)
Alaska's New Governor Shares Palin's Values Jul 27, 2009
He graduated from East Anchorage High School and Pacific Lutheran University, and earned his law degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law. He has practiced law in Anchorage since 1987. (KSBW 8, CA)
Parnell positions himself as fiscal and social conservative Jul 26, 2009
Sean Parnell graduated from East High School in Anchorage and Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. He obtained a law degree from the University of Puget Sound, also in Tacoma, and had a law practice for many years in Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hudson Keynotes for July 16 Jul 17, 2009
Donations in his memory may be sent to Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash. 98447 or CYO Camps, c/o St. John Bosco Church, 10508 112th St SW, Lakewood, Wash. (Hudson Sun, MA)
WA Students To Get Free Ride To Private, Public Colleges Jul 15, 2009
Through the new , Uncle Sam is also helping to foot the bill for 31 private universities in Washington, including Seattle University and Pacific Lutheran University. To find out which other private schools in Washington are participating. (KIRO TV, WA)
Sonja D. (Peterson) Catania, 65, (1) Jul 13, 2009
She received her Fifth Year at the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. Her teaching experience includes Union High School, Hartford, Wis. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Relatives of Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Decry Lack of Coverage Amid Jackson Spectacle Jul 12, 2009
Bradshaw, who graduated from Pacific Lutheran University, was the product of a military family. His father, Paul, is a retired National Guard helicopter pilot, and his mother is a retired Army nurse. (Fox News)
Who is Sean Parnell? Jul 6, 2009
Parnell earned a law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 1987 and a bachelor's degree in business administration at Pacific Lutheran University. He was elected to the state House of Representatives in 1992 and served two terms before being elected to the Senate in 1996. (Juneau Empire)
Cougar Sports Radio Jul 5, 2009
Currently voice of the Spokane Indians baseball team and Pacific Lutheran University basketball. Served as the television voice of Notre Dame football and basketball for two years in the 1950's. (Wsucougars.com)
Patti Henry show at Main Stope Jul 3, 2009
She has taught scene design and scenic painting at the University of Montana, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Florida, Weber State College and the University of Michigan, Flint. Primarily self-taught in painting, "I have learned from every person with whom I have painted and designed. This show is dedicated to the artist in every one of you." Previous to UM, she worked in Seattle with Northwest Asian-American Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Group Theatre, Bathhouse... (Montana Standard, MT)
Fort Rich soldier killed in Afghanistan Jun 27, 2009
The Army said Bradshaw is a graduate of Washington Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. and received his commission as an infantry officer in May 2007 through the Army ROTC program. (Anchorage Daily News)
Car wash raises money for Wash. woman's funeral Jun 25, 2009
She got Pacific Lutheran University to donate office space, took the anti-crime group's message to neighborhood meetings, encouraged apartment residents to form crime watches and helped businesses around the university band together to improve safety. "Yolanda was the sweetest person on Earth," said Steve Jewell, Safe Streets deputy director. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Hannah Voss: Pacific Lutheran University; Provost Merit Award and Music Scholarship, National Honor Society, all-state choir, OSAA Scholar Athlete, OSAA Activity Scholar ... Tyler Wilson: Pacific Lutheran University; Presidential and Music Scholarships, All-Northwest Honors Choir, All-State Choir, first place state orchestra competition, OSAA Scholar Athlete, OSAA Activity Scholar, National Honor Society. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Salutatorians at Corvallis High School Jun 16, 2009
Plans: Attend Pacific Lutheran University to major in science and minor in music. Nathan Worden. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009 May 29, 2009
Nicole Barton: SCHS Outstanding Student (anatomy and physiology), ACSI Distinguished Student (athletics), OSAA Farmers Insurance Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, Pacific University Honors and Pacesetter Scholarships, Linfield Trustee Scholarship, Pacific Lutheran University Provost s Scholarship, Whitworth University Presidential Scholarship, Corban College, Presidential Scholarship, Eastern Oregon University Scholar Award. Corrie Bellamy: SCHS Outstanding Student (home economics), ACSI... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
MSU College of Nursing names new deanPosted on May 20 May 20, 2009
Melland holds a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Minnesota, a master s in nursing from the University of Portland and a bachelor s degree in nursing from Pacific Lutheran University. Name. (Missoulian, MT)
Former Miss Washington says she led 'double life' May 19, 2009
And while she hasn t ruled out law school, the 2001 Wapato High School graduate who attended Pacific Lutheran University is putting that plan on hold. These days, she s represented by a couple of different talent agencies. (Longview Daily News, WA)
U.S. Wildlife Trade Poorly Regulated, Threatening Food Supply Chains, Human Health, Ecosystems, Study Finds May 12, 2009
The research by Brown University, Wildlife Trust, Pacific Lutheran University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Global Invasive Species Programme comes as Congress begins deliberating the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669), which would tighten regulations on wildlife imports. At a hearing last week before the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, wildlife experts discussed how nonnative species and plants... (Science Daily)
Wildlife trade threatens public health and ecosystems May 2, 2009
So reports a team of scientists from the Wildlife Trust, Brown University, Pacific Lutheran University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Global Invasive Species Programme. A paper on their findings is published in this week's issue of the journal Science. (EurekAlert!)
Claws on ivory May 2, 2009
The Taiwanese-born virtuoso, now chair of the Piano Studies department at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. will perform in Anchorage at 7:30 tonight in the UAA Arts Building Recital Hall. (Anchorage Daily News)
College Report: NWAACC events full of familiar names May 1, 2009
Tyler Gaston, a former basketball coach at Castle Port and New Plymouth high schools in Idaho, was hired to replace Del Sandberg, who resigned after one season to return to Pacific Lutheran University as an assistant coach. Sandberg, the brother of former Chicago Cubs infielder Ryne Sandberg, compiled a 1-23 record during the past season. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Young children think gender-related behavior is inborn Apr 29, 2009
That's the finding of a new study from researchers at Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Michigan ... "These results have important implications for how children think about activities that are culturally associated with the other gender, for example, how girls think about science or math," explains Marianne Taylor, assistant professor of psychology at Pacific Lutheran University, who led the study. (EurekAlert!)
Mt. SAC Relays and More This Weekend for WSU Track & Field Apr 16, 2009
and four throwers will compete at the Pacific Lutheran University Invite Saturday, April 18, in Tacoma. meet results will be posted on the WSU Athletics website, www. (Wsucougars.com)
• Jerome QB Lammers headed for Idaho State as walk-on Apr 16, 2009
He also considered offers from lower-division schools, including Pacific Lutheran University (Wash. . (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
College Report: Deyo claims academic honor at EWU Apr 14, 2009
In golf, Kristen Ziegler of Mark Morris is a sophomore at Pacific Lutheran University, and ex-Castle Rock High football standout Lucas Myers is a junior with the Linfield University golf team ... Former Mark Morris swimmer Chase Mesford is a freshman with the Pacific Lutheran University crew team, and MM s Rachel Burns is a junior with the Whitworth University tennis team. (Longview Daily News, WA)
• Community news Apr 14, 2009
Jared R. Rayborn was named to the Fall 2008 dean's list at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland, Wash. The list recognizes students who earn a 3. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gatorade Award causes controversy in Kansas Mar 26, 2009
Her mother, Stacey, is the daughter of Frosty Westering, who won three NAIA titles and one Division III title as football coach at Pacific Lutheran University. Gary and Stacey serve as Metro basketball coaches. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
At Our Best (March 23) Mar 23, 2009
Tyler Morse, the son of Michael and Tari Morse of Corvallis, was recently named to the Pacific Lutheran University dean s list for fall 2008. During January 2009, Tyler studied philosophy in England, Germany and Greece. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mickey Polis preparing for big stage with Vikings Mar 18, 2009
Heidi Polis, Mickey s younger brother and current sophomore point guard at Pacific Lutheran University, Tony, and a cousin will cheer for Polis and the Vikings as they look for an upset on Friday. I hope my mom doesn t get nervous or anything like that, Polis joked. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Choirs tune up for weekend of a cappella Mar 13, 2009
Oregon State University s premier a cappella group, Outspoken, will perform with Grant High School s Hooked on Harmonics, Southern Oregon University s Dulcet and Pacific Lutheran University s PLUtonics. The concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. Eighth St., Corvallis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Three sign up for school board (23) Mar 12, 2009
He has a bachelor of arts degree in education from Pacific Lutheran University and attended graduate studies in education at the University of Washington, Oregon State University and University of Oregon. He is a member of the board of elders of Westwood Community Church. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Behind the Rankings Mar 4, 2009
An additional six schools were eliminated because of low response rates on both surveys: California Lutheran University, Elon University, Iona College, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Tulsa, and University of Utah. For the 101 schools remaining, the student survey score counts for 30% of the final ranking, with the recruiter survey score contributing 20. (BusinessWeek)
Univ. of Wash. raises $302M in '08, 18th in U.S. Feb 27, 2009
Other state schools donations: Pacific Lutheran University, $18,374,610; Gonzaga University, $16,376,619; Whitman College, $12,855,819; Whitworth University, $7,619,279; Walla Walla University, $7,280,845; Western Washington University, $5,931,545; Seattle Pacific University, $5,006,402; Eastern Washington University, $2,943,873; Saint Martin s University, $2,814,722; Clark College, $1,386,299; Highline Community College, $802,450; and Green River Community College, $630,000. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
