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pursuit of survival that all living things share. What do we choose to “graft” to our backs and bring along for the long haul? In a time of environmental and economic deterioration it is for me a question of what is necessary, and perhaps more importantly, what is not. Slow moving and awkward on dry land, the sea turtle symbolizes patience, wisdom, tenacity, and perseverance. Water (implied) is really the key here, perhaps in its promise of sustenance and a hope that it exists. The materials chosen

ministry settings that welcome and honor all, regardless of gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation or socio-economic differences, makes her an ideal pastor to broaden the role of campus ministry,” said the Rev. Rick Jaech, bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod of the ELCA.  “With her strong Lutheran roots, Jen also has the experience and commitment to develop a cadre of ecumenical and interfaith partner chaplains who can assist in providing pastoral care for PLU’s diverse, multi-faith

August 5, 2010 BIOL 125/126: Molecules, Cells and Organisms/ Genes, Diversity and Ecology Name: Sean Boaglio Hometown: Longview, Wash. Major: Undeclared, leaning Biology Professor: Jacob Egge, assistant professor of biology Sean’s advice to first-year students: “Study with someone. It is a great way to meet people in your class. And when you explain something to someone else, it also helps you understand it better.” For students who want to enter PLU’s rigorous Health Sciences track, the first

September 26, 2014 Shelia Smith, new Dean of the School of Nursing. John Froschauer, Photographer Liberal Arts and Nursing. A Perfect Match of Science and Compassion By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Pacific Lutheran University’s new Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Sheila Smith, says she was drawn to move across country and take the top leadership role at one of the premier nursing schools in the Northwest because of the sense of mission at PLU, commitment to academic

garden motif allows the park to stand both as an acknowledgment of the forceful expulsion of the Chinese population of the City of Tacoma by municipal leaders and a large crowd on November 3, 1885, and as a celebration of the city’s multicultural past, present, and future. The expulsion was an act of exclusion in response to complex conditions of the time, among them economic decline and anti-Chinese sentiment. The park is an act of reconciliation and inclusivity toward appreciation of the people of

graduate from the Department of History at Pacific Lutheran College (PLC), the year before the institution was reorganized as Pacific Lutheran University. Holl spent many years as a professor of history at Kansas State University, specializing in Eisenhower’s life and era. His new book is entitled Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Religious Journey: Duty, God and Country, soon to be published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Holl received special permission to publish an extract from the book on our website, due

customers having to go to the store and talk to someone face-to-face — that impact was important to me,” he says. NETFLIX AND NO TIME TO CHILL A couple of weeks after his final interview, Ronquillo was sitting in a history class when he received a phone call. It was his recruiter asking him how the interview went. Ronquillo says he was disappointed, initially believing this was simply a check-in call, and not the offer he had been hoping to receive. But after listening to Ronquillo’s experience, the

record these stories, which is why I think our project is really important,” Kishaba said.Through their research, Kishaba and Professor Kaufman were able to piece together a timeline of migratory patterns and policies in Uruguay, discovering that a Jewish population had been present in the country well before World War II. Kishaba’s biggest takeaway is that there is value in paying attention to history. “I think this project made me realize how much of history isn’t recorded yet, and how much of that

than 3,500 cases annually. Blue Mountain Cider Company launched in 2002 when PLU alumnus Ron Brown ’76 decided he needed a hobby. Their lightly carbonated version is made from real apples, not concentrate, and sweetened after fermentation with apple juice and only a bit of sugar. Gård Vintners was started by Josh Lawrence in partnership with his dad and uncle, who have farmed the Royal Slope (Tri Cities, Wash.) for more than 40 years. Josh graduated from PLU in 1997 with a degree in business

day, bond with those who mean the most to us, and safely store our most treasured personal effects. Yet across the country, millions struggle to consistently access this fundamental element to stability and success. In the Puget Sound region, for example, home prices jumped by 53% between 2012 and 2017, spurred by the region’s economic success. Meanwhile, rents climbed by 47% during the same period. The vast majority of low-income households in King County spend more than 30% of their monthly