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like under the direction of Harris, and music majors Zyreal Oliver-Chandler ’25, Madison Ely ’23 and Ashton Allen ’25. The Artist Mentoring Program was active in the Parkland community for many years, but fell by the wayside when previous student leadership graduated. Harris was encouraged to revitalize the program by PLU faculty members she met with throughout the past year. Thanks in part to supportive donors, the two-week camp provides free music classes to elementary and middle-school students
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all faculty followed suit. While some community members made their anti-queer sentiments known, overtly or implicitly, other staunch allies came out of the woodwork. Beth reacts to the question “Are you brave or are you insane for coming out at a Lutheran university in the 90s… or are you just doing the right thing?” Beth’s coming out left an indelible mark on campus at the time, and particularly on the queer and allied Lutes who looked up to her. Brian Norman credits Beth, and her leadership by
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open and safe environment for students to be in a community with other students who have many diverse backgrounds and perspectives. As an affinity club at a PWI (predominantly white institution), we strive to uplift and amplify student voices and leadership within our community through cultural enrichment and intellectual growth. Type of Club or Organization: Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS)/Civic Engagement Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change): When: Every other Wednesday from
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graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items. Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections Questions: alumni@plu.edu Celebration of Leadership | Monday, May 20, 20245:30-6:45 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center All students, staff, and faculty are invited to join as we recognize student leaders from around campus, including graduating students. Students are encouraged to bring any supporters they want to invite, including
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Ducusin, Class of 2024, Major: Social Work and double minors in NonProfit Leadership and Art 5:00-7:00pm – Dinner Break 7:00-8:30pm – “Love without Limits: Radical Love in a Time of Polarization,`` Chris Knutzen, AUCThe David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture, Dr. Jacqueline Bussie Reception and Book Signing to Follow
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academic status and could potentially complete your PLU degree in just two years. There are two distinct advantages to being a First-Year Student with Advanced Standing: You will be able to transfer your college-level credits to PLU and may start at PLU with a higher academic status. You’ll be considered for higher-level freshmen academic scholarships, which are awarded for four years (including our top academic and leadership Presidential Scholarships). You will also be considered a freshman for
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professors. “I’m really glad I went to PLU for computer science because of those connections I made,” Ronquillo said. “I feel like it was a lot more genuine and a lot easier to create those connections because of how small these classes were. I’m excited for the future.” Read Previous Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 Read Next Music and Medicine: Elizabeth Larios ’21 returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marimba LATEST POSTS Three
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, thought and action, philosophy provides a much needed voice in PLU’s mission “to empower students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other persons, for the community and for the earth.” Philosophy can also challenge humans to think critically about their relationship with the rest of nature – hopefully before it’s too late. PLU philosophy professor Erin McKenna regularly teaches “Philosophy, Animals, and the Environment” and publishes and presents in the area of
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impossible to be apathetic when I have the awesome opportunity to be a first witness to history.” For most PLU students, and certainly for Henrichsen, so many meaningful international experiences start in a small office at the northwest corner of campus – The Wang Center for International Programs. Founded by alumnus Peter Wang ’60 and his wife, Grace, the two were keenly interested in finding ways to prepare students for lives of leadership and service in an interconnected world. So concerned, they
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with time or money, she made sure that she gave of herself back to her church, her nursing profession and her university. “Everything about Karen spoke to her service and leadership. She would be proud to be remembered in that way.” Read Previous PLU for Japan Read Next PLU night at the Tacoma Rainiers COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share
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