PLU — The Scandinavian Cultural Center will be open from 11am to 3pm tomorrow, so come by before, after, or during the Berry Festival. What a great way to enjoy summer – free dessert, free music, and a free exhibition about Norway in the 1890s! Sweet, Sweet Summertime! Enjoy fresh berries, delicious desserts and live…
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Gonzaga University release local names on President’s and Dean’s lists
SPOKANE, Wash. (June 12, 2015) – The following residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2015. Students must earn a 3.7 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Puyallup, WA Savanna Shores, Bradley Tate Spanaway, WA Kyle Poje Tacoma, WA Matthew Krick The following residents have earned placement on…
Smoothie-powered Workparties at PLU’s reDesign House
By Kelda Lorax Come out to PLU-owned reDesign house any number of times this summer. We’ll be installing glass bottle edging to the garden beds, weeding and tending to the annuals, and any number of other projects to get the house ready for an event in July (http://wahesc.org) Address: 515 125th St. S., Parkland 98444 Day/Time:…
PLU Berry Festivals begin today – June 10
Every year Pacific Lutheran University celebrates the summer with their Berry Festivals. On June 10, it is the strawberry that is featured. Music and atmosphere is provided along with the berries, ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. The event is held starting at 11:30 a.m. From PLU – “The Annual Berry Festivals at PLU are…
Bethel District Offers Free Summer Lunch Program for Kids
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Bethel School District announces the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Lunches will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger. Lunches will be provided at the following sites from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 22…
Public Opportunities to see His Majesty King Harald V of Norway
By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (May 1, 2015)—The public will have two opportunities to see His Majesty King Harald V of Norway on May 23 when he visits Tacoma in honor of Pacific Lutheran University’s 125 anniversary: during his arrival at PLU, at 11:15 a.m., and at the Tacoma Dome,…
May 17 – A special day if you are Norwegian
Norwegian Constitution Day or Syntende Mai, May 17 has become the Celebration of all things Norwegian. The Scandinavian Cultural Center is getting all ready for tomorrow’s 17 Mai flag raising and breakfast reception at Pacific Lutheran University with the Norwegian Minister of Culture, Thorhild Widvey. All are welcome to Centennial Plaza at 8:30am! Gratulerer med dagen! Their annual Flag…
CenturyLink to award surprise technology grants to two Pierce County Skills Center teachers
In a surprise ceremony on Tuesday May 12, Pierce County Skills Center teachers Adam Scroggins and Joe Davin will learned that they each have received grants from the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation. Scroggins, who teaches PC Hardware and Computer Repair, will receive $4,723.75 for his project Introduction to Internet of Things IoT that allows students…
Franklin Pierce Citizen’s Committee crafts bond proposal to school board
By Marianne Lincoln On May 7, the ad hoc committee studying the Franklin Pierce School District facilities needs finalized a list of ranked needs to present to the school board. In a crafted proposal they will present at the next board meeting, they proposed many capital projects greatly needed in the district. The proposal is…
May 3, International Permaculture Day – PLU
Upcoming Events with “Food Not Lawns” author Heather Flores May 2, Heather Flores will be the keynote speaker for the Harvest Pierce County Garden Summit, Free event with catered lunch, but please register! 10am-2pm at Lincoln High School Registration here: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=Vr1llEcQhsvLQC3BJ1mrRw May 3, International Permaculture Day in PLU owned reDesign House! 515 S. 125th St….
Secret Life of Sigrid Undset – PLU’s Scandinavian Center April 30
April 30, PLU faculty member Claudia Berguson, Svare-Toven Endowed Professor of Norwegian, takes us into the “Secret Life of Sigrid Undset”. Please join us at 7pm for this fascinating lecture about one of Norway’s most famous female authors, followed by refreshments!
Viking descendants invade PLU – Norwegian Heritage Festival
PARKLAND, WA — On Saturday, the 25th of April, the University Center at Pacific Lutheran University was filled with Norwegian bakery, Rosemaling, sweaters, woodcarvings and other assorted things Scandinavian. Music from accordions and a Norwegian men’s choir filled the air. Artists were making intricate weavings and painting bowls, plates and spoons. Here’s a few photos of the…
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