alumni news and events Rev. Harvey Neufeld: ‘Friends who are the rest of us’ Rev. Harvey Neufeld, who served PLU for years as director of church relations, published a book of essays and reflections titled “Travelin’ with Harv.” In his essay “A Time to Share,” Harvey had this to say: “No institution can afford to employ all of the help needed to interpret the significance of its educational service or to secure resources required for its operation. Therefore, our effectiveness as an institution may well depend upon our ability to extend our outreach through the involvement of others. Someone wisely said, ‘A man is not all himself. His friends are the rest of him.’ And we have many friends who are the rest of us.” At Pacific Lutheran University, the “many friends who are the rest of us” come in many forms including alumni, families, donors and volunteers. Here we recognize a number of volunteer groups without which PLU’s outreach, effectiveness and educational service would have not achieved such success.
LUTE CLUB My partnership with Lute Club has, first, reestablished my connection with the PLU student-athlete experience that had slipped into the recesses of my brain these 20+ years since my graduation from PLU, and, second, inspired an expression of loyalty to PLU that had fallen off of my priority schedule despite my deep-seated appreciation of the university’s contribution to my personal achievements. I am proud to devote my time and resources to the cause of affording current PLU student-athletes the opportunities that gave me friendships, memories and lessons that will sustain me throughout my life. ALUMNI BOARD From a practical viewpoint, my experiSusan Caulkins ’82 ence has honed my skills in leading a President, Lute Club Executive Board group of dedicated, but widely scattered volunteers, most of whom I see twice annually. What an opportunity to see alumni from 50+ years strongly PARENTS COUNCIL committed to PLU’s future! But more Through this experience, PLU has become much more than just an institution rewarding is the knowledge I’ve gained of bricks and mortar, more than just a landmark in Tacoma. Being involved from the many wonderful people, from in the Parents Council at PLU has now become people and ideas all working top administrators to incoming firsttogether. I love being a part of this community and enjoy watching it evolve. years, who remind us that being a Lute is something special. When I was a stuJeanMarie Foss dent, I thought PLU was a great place. Co-Chair, Parents Council My experience has shown me it’s gotten even better, and its best days lie ahead. David E. Johnson ’74 President, Alumni Board
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