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University Highlights 1 988-89 June
Three PLU professors received Faculty Growth Awards from the Division for Education, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. They are Stewart Govig, religion; Ed Clausen, history; and Sharon Jansen Jaech, English. Photo AJ B, C
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• The PLU Choir of the West returned from a two-week concert tour in England. Concerts were presented in London, Coventry, Oxford and Canterbury. The St. Alban's Church performance in Birmingham was digitally recorded for a cassette, "Passport," which became available in the fall. Photo D • A national championship in softball propelled PLU women to their first-ever title in the NAlA All Sports competition. Lute men equalled their best-ever finish with a ninth place ranking. Combined points from both women's and men's divisions ranked the PLU athletic program tops in the NAlA nationally.
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PLU was one of 314 colleges and universities nationwide selected for inclusion in the 1988-89 edition of Peterson's competitive colleges. Listed schools represent approximately 10 percent of all American institutions of higher education. Criteria for inclusion are based on the level of achievement of entering freshman classes.
• Argentine theologian Jose Miguez Bonino was a featured speaker at PLU. The world-renowned religiOUS leader discussed the condition of the poor in developing and underdeveloped countries and the unrest that will result if their problems are not more effectively addressed. Photo E
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An archaeological excava tion at the original site of Fort Nisqually, south of Tacoma, was conducted by students and volunteers under the supervision of PLU anthropology professor Judith Rasson. The dig, sponsored by PLU, was an endorsed state Centennial project. Photo F
• Tacoma is a city of the '90s, according to an opinion survey conducted by PLU psychology professor Christine Hansvick, who briefed Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and city officials on the results. Tacoma amenities remain a fairly well-kept secret, but residents who have discovered them give the city high marks.
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