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today, you have come together in this great PLU learning community from 32 different states, and 14 different countries.  Your membership represents the great diversity of the human family, religiously, ethnically, economically, five of you are only 20, and the oldest “real” graduate is 65, the oldest “honorary” grad is 66! You have done well at PLU!  Today, 222 of your number are graduating with academic honors, 48 of you have completed the International Honors program, dozens have participated in

find so inspiring? I read the prose some years ago. I thought it was very profound, and I’ve always had it sitting in the back of my mind. Carl Sagan talks about the vastness of the cosmos, and yet humanity’s focus is always very Earth-centric. Everything we’ve ever known is right here on earth, yet we’re so, so tiny in the great scheme of things.I thought this would be a great concept to write a piece of music about, but I’d never found the right ensemble to write it for. When Mark Robins asked me

Major Minute(ish): Environmental Studies Posted by: vcraker / June 2, 2022 June 2, 2022 Professors Suzanne Crawford O’Brien, Adela Ramos, and Kevin O’Brien share why it’s a great time to study environmental studies and why PLU is a great place to do so! Keep reading to learn more about the environmental studies program. Read Previous International student finds home away from home Read Next Makaela Whalen ’23 pursues newly launched pre-law minor LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus

can opt for chorizo instead. Those who don’t eat meat can also grab a great veggie sausage, egg and cheese, which even I can vouch for as a non-vegetarian. And let’s not forget that breakfast isn’t breakfast without a large cup of something hot and steamy, especially in the fall. Call me basic, but a venti chai tea latte is just what I need to get my day started off right. Tahoma also offers a large variety of coffees and teas that can be ordered either hot or cold. Lunch at Garfield 208

, of course, full-time career placement. And it won’t be just for students. Alumni are encouraged to use these resources, especially those who have graduated in the past few years. There will be plenty of opportunities for them, as well. The site is also great for employers. According to Hughes, in the past, if a company had multiple offerings to post – say, an internship and a full-time position – they would often have to go to separate locations to post the announcement. Now, both students and

July 14, 2014 Another Historic Harstad Hike From left, Carol Yenish of Mankato, Minn., the Beckers’ daughter and great-great-grandchild of PLU founder Bjug Harstad; Vance and Linda (Harstad) Becker of North Mankato; and Mark Harstad of Mankato display electronic and typed records of their ancestor’s journey to Yukon Territory in search of gold. (Photo: Amanda Dyslin/courtesy of The Free Press of Mankato) Founder’s descendants retrace 1898 Gold Rush quest to save PLU By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU

movement. Some works are inspired by books, an experience in the choreographer’s life, or social issues. “Creating choreography takes great courage on the part of the choreographer, because it is a publication of their ideas for all to critique,” Peters said. “Dancing in front of an audience requires personal fortitude, because dance is an ephemeral art form. You only get the moment. There is no ‘delete’ or ‘revise’ during live performance.” Peters says her rehearsal process is eclectic and

movement. Some works are inspired by books, an experience in the choreographer’s life, or social issues. “Creating choreography takes great courage on the part of the choreographer, because it is a publication of their ideas for all to critique,” Peters said. “Dancing in front of an audience requires personal fortitude, because dance is an ephemeral art form. You only get the moment. There is no ‘delete’ or ‘revise’ during live performance.” Peters says her rehearsal process is eclectic and

idea of a few different schools. Many of my family are Lutheran pastors, and I grew up hearing about PLU and other Evangelical Lutheran Church in America schools. Both parents went to PLU, my brother went to PLU and so did many aunts and uncles going back to my great-grandfather. He was a Swedish immigrant who attended the program to learn English in 1912 or 1913. So, I’ve heard PLU’s name a lot. I’d also come up many times to visit my brother, so I knew the area and campus. It also helped that PLU

community during the two-day Food Symposium presented by the Philosophy Department last week. The symposium began with a series of sessions for the symposium’s presenters on Feb. 20. They started the morning with a discussion on a variety of food topics, including organic agriculture and food system sustainability, supporting local farmers and achieving changes in the food system, and food costs. Among the presenters was an array of PLU students, staff, and professors, and community members, with a