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2016-17 Bjug Harstad Memorial LectureSigbjørn Skåden - 7pm October 4th in the PLU Scandinavian Cultural Center Sigbjørn Skåden, an award-winning Sámi poet and novelist from Norway, will deliver this year’s Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 4th, in PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center. Born in 1976, Mr. Skåden has written in both his native North Sámi, one of the languages of the Indigenous Sámi people, and in Norwegian, and will be discussing his works’ thematization of

About PLUPacific Lutheran University (PLU) was founded in 1890 by a group of mostly Scandinavian immigrants. PLU is committed to the integration of liberal arts studies and professional preparation. PLU is the only university rated within the top 15 of all Western region Master’s universities every year since the first “Best College” survey published annually by U.S. News and World Report. Scholarships are available to most International students. Location PLU is located in the quiet suburb of

annual Christmas celebration.Service AwardsIn appreciation for their long-term service, faculty and staff of the university who are regularly employed in a with benefits status (.5 FTE or more) will receive special recognition during major anniversary years: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and more. Anniversary awards are typically presented at the university’s annual Christmas celebration.  At that time, recognition and gifts are given to acknowledge and celebrate those with major anniversaries falling in

Confucius China Studies Program 孔子新汉学计划 为帮助世界各国青年深入了解中国和中华文化，繁荣汉学研究，促进孔子学院可持续发展，增进中国与各国人民之间的友好关系，孔子学院总部设立“孔子新汉学计划”。 本计划包含6个项目，专业领域为人文学科和社会科学。 In order to foster deep understanding of China and the Chinese culture among young generations from around the world, enable the prosperous growth of China studies, promote the sustainable development of Confucius Institutes, and enhance the friendly relationship between China and the people of other countries, the Confucius Institute Headquarters has set

Emma Stafki ’24 explores the challenges facing Puget Sound orcas in capstone documentary Emma Stafki grew up on Washington’s Key Peninsula, hearing stories about a tragedy in 1968. In nearby Vaughn Bay, her grandparents witnessed the heartwrenching capture of Hugo, a three-year-old orca whale. Southern Resident orcas typically stay with their mothers their whole lives; losses echo throughout… May 17, 2024 AcademicsCommunicationCurrent StudentsInternshipsInvolvementJusticePacific

Communications Telephone Cards Paid calling cards provide an easy way to call from any phone, to anywhere. They are available in many different amounts ($5, $10, etc…) and the cost of each call is deducted from the amount, until you have used it all up. These calling cards are available in most grocery stores and drug stores. It is good to ask other international students where to purchase the best deals! Cell Phones Many cell phone carriers are available in Tacoma and each of them offers a

Bamum Pipe Bamum Pipe Artist: Unknown Bamum artist Name: pipe Origin: Bamum people of Cameroon Made of: wood, natural bamboo-like reed, beeswax Dimensions: H: 12.6” (32cm) W: 3.5”( 9cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2009 Accession no. 2009.02.006 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Cameroon Description: An ornately carved wooden pipe with a wood and reed-like mouthpiece held in place by beeswax. The figure depicted on the bowl of the pipe is of a male with