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  • Originally published in 1991 Tertullian, an African Christian writing in the second century of the Church, is perhaps most famous for his defiant one-liner about the resurrection, “I believe it because it is absurd.” The only trouble is: he never wrote those words, and wouldn’t…

    unconditional commitment). In this essay, I will consider the third of these objections, especially as it applies to Christian belief, and argue that there is in fact no incompatibility.  Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Keith Cooper How could it not be inappropriate to take belief in God as a hypothesis to be tested? Faith, as many would say, is a matter of commitment, unconditional commitment that precludes discussion about the strength of its rational support. Since adherents of religious faith are not

  • Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate about teaching, biological research, and increasing diverse representation in science.…

    aspects of the job that drew you to PLU? The individual faculty members that I talked with during my phone interview, and then my in-person interview, seemed so supportive. I was really looking for that in the next stage of my career. I really wanted a department that was collegial, that didn’t just talk about being supportive, actually was supportive and was willing to step in and help in any way they could. I was also really impressed with the multiple mentorship programs we have for first-year and

  • Center Stage: The $20 million Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts officially opens in October By Steve Hansen Jeff Clapp ’89, PLU artistic director of theater, PLU theater program undergraduate, son of a theater professor, likes to tell a story of his tenure…

    an incredible achievement for Pacific Lutheran University and the School of Arts and Communication. Having one of the region’s preeminent performance arts centers on our campus provides an exemplary environment for learning and creativity. The opportunities for our students, whether through our multifaceted programs or collaborations with area performing arts organizations, are limitless, ” said Cameron Bennett, dean of PLU’s School of Arts and Communication. “Kiss Me, Kate” will be the first of

  • For the 2012-2013 academic year, 877 students will have graduated from PLU. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 26 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a chapter…

    lives together as a married couple! I have decided to utilize and apply to my psychology degree to a future in nursing so I will be applying to Nurse Practitioner programs in the fall. This summer, I hope to spend time with family and friends and get some time to relax before beginning school again. Kaaren Hatlen, Bachelor of Science in mathematics Kaaren Hatlen ’13 is from Woodinville, Wash. Why PLU? Both of my parents graduated from PLU, and my older sister was in her senior year at PLU during my

  • Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands.…

    understanding of how important it is to us to preserve our culture and we do that in many ways,” she said. Although the PLU program is helpful for outsiders, many of the Makah’s programs are geared toward teaching their own community. From the tangible, like basket weaving, to in-depth storytelling that teaches a lesson, is a lesson unto itself and expresses the rich heritage of the Makah people. That hope is what Huelsbeck tries to teach in the way of voice and authority. Every individual has a voice or an

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)- Travel from the shores of Puget Sound to the fjords of Norway with the exhibition Edvard Munch and the Sea , on view exclusively at Tacoma Art Museum April 9 through July 17, 2016. This is your opportunity to dive…

    contest, and additional activities at the PLU campus. Check www.TacomaArtMuseum.org for more information. Edvard Munch and the Sea is generously supported by Propel Insurance, Nordstrom, ArtsFund, and Pacific Lutheran University.Related Programs and EventsMembers’ Opening Celebration, Saturday, April 9, 6 – 9 pm, Location: TAM Revel in Munch’s deeply personal relationship with the sea and its symbolism in his work—as a solitary subject, a backdrop for summer holiday makers, or as a dramatic reflection

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 10, 2016)- Typically, summer allows college students to take advantage of free time that’s hard to come by during the academic year. But for many Lutes, summer is a time to work hard and continue their vocational endeavors. Students travel, work internships…

    college and become an officer,” Mejia said. “It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do, for a long time.” A requirement of the national ROTC program is to spend a summer between your junior and senior years at the Cadet Leadership Course (CLC). Cadets from ROTC programs around the country travel to Fort Knox to learn necessary skills to plan missions and events for younger students at their universities. It is a mentorship chain that starts with the seniors. “The seniors are mentoring the juniors

  • Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate about teaching, biological research, and increasing diverse representation in science.…

    ? The individual faculty members that I talked with during my phone interview, and then my in-person interview, seemed so supportive. I was really looking for that in the next stage of my career. I really wanted a department that was collegial, that didn’t just talk about being supportive, actually was supportive and was willing to step in and help in any way they could. I was also really impressed with the multiple mentorship programs we have for first-year and early-career faculty members. That’s

  • TACOMA, Wash. (July 23, 2015)—During the Aug. 2-12 Rainier Writing Workshop, more than 100 students and faculty will gather at PLU to participate in classes, workshops, readings and other creatively immersive activities. The 10-day workshop, the annual summer residency of Pacific Lutheran University’s Master of…

    Writers and Writing Programs Board. A recipient of an NYFA Fellowship Award and a GAP Grant from Artist Trust, he has had his work published in journals including Virginia Quarterly Review, North American Review, Tin House and Chattahoochee Review and in anthologies such as Asian American Poetry: The Next Generation. He is the music editor for At Length Magazine and teaches in the MFA program at Western Washington University. Jim Heynen. Heynen, best known for his short-short stories about “the boys

  • When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey,…

    Justice at PLU teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience. Our classes highlight how inequalities in American Society impact individual opportunities, such as access to housing, bail, healthcare, or legal representation. Our programs in sociology and criminal justice provide unique opportunities for independent research, faculty mentorship, and career exploration.Work with Meaning As the director of sustainability and global affairs at CEE, Schwartz runs