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did check PLU – and the region – out. And she’s happy she did. Since then, Erica has been snowshoeing at nearby Mt. Rainier National Park. She’s been hiking numerous trails in the Cascade Mountain Range, like the thigh-burning inclines of Mt. Si. She’s even been able to kayak those great blue stretches of Puget Sound she first saw from her airplane window years ago. For Erica, the Pacific Northwest has been like nothing she could have imagined. The rain? Yeah, it rains – but that’s what keeps the
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benefits and income make this the perfect gift for them – and for many others as well. Jerry says the 50th reunion has been a great way to stay connected and get reconnected, and to stay involved with the university in which he and Carolyn have so much pride. By Steve Hansen
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For two decades, the Makah people have welcomed PLU students to Neah Bay to learn about the tribe’s culture and history.
of our history as possible,” Vitalis said. “That’s how we survived. Those traditions and values are just as important today as they were generations ago.” That responsibility, Vitalis says, creates a deep bond between Makah tribal members and the reservation they call home. Her entire family — all four children, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren — live in Neah Bay. Many left for college and returned, to give back to the community that raised them. Ledford says that’s common among the
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Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Pacific Lutheran University: Dedicated to transformative care PLU is the small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. This commitment derives from our Lutheran heritage, and it defines our faculty and staff who work to create an environment where learners feel heard, and valued. It characterizes our student body, who aren’t afraid to do things differently to leave the world
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Sophia Mahr ’18 analyzed how and why medical providers repeatedly and deliberately harmed people in the name of medical science by conducting non-consensual experiments on their subjects.
to confront the uncomfortable truth that better treatment for hypothermia patients today is the result of great harm, and even death, to many who came before them. “That’s the complexity Sophia wants people to engage.” Kraig said she offered much needed emotional support for Mahr, someone she describes as kind and empathetic. “We had lots of difficult, deep conversations,” Kraig said. “It was tough for her to come to grips with how untrustworthy many institutions are.” The struggle Mahr had is
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2016)- Erik Hammerstrom, assistant professor of East Asian and comparative religions, teaches Pacific Lutheran University students the fundamentals of Buddhism from the shores of Honolulu, Hawaii, to the streets of Chengdu, China. Now, the course has arrived in a more familiar…
campus and observe these two subjects at play in various sites around Tacoma. For students this means a lot of field trips. “Being able to see the different temples has been really great because you get to see that not every Buddhist does the same thing,” said sophomore religion major Haley Bridgewater.The course was originally meant to be a part of the new Tacoma Immersion Experience Program (TIES). This study away program had intended to take PLU students off campus and into Tacoma. When students
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PLU offers a number of direct transfer degree opportunities from community colleges, that provide automatic junior status upon enrolling at the university.
Transfer AdmissionPLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Lutes aren’t afraid to do things unconventionally to leave the world better than they found it. We look forward to welcoming you to the PLU community!DATESCOSTMAJORSTOURSTATSAPPLY LUTES MAKE IT HAPPENFrom the classroom to the workforce. The students we nurture and inspire become the minds and hearts driving the future. The PLU
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PLU offers a number of direct transfer degree opportunities from community colleges, that provide automatic junior status upon enrolling at the university.
IS THE PNW SPECIAL?From the mountains to the ocean, everything's in reach. We love our location—mountains, water, and lots of green. Seattle is a short drive away, and even closer is downtown Tacoma. And yeah, it rains, but not as much as you might think. Plus, that’s how everything stays so green! #NORTHWESTISBEST For PLU students looking to venture off campus and explore, the university’s Outdoor Recreation program is a handy resource for thoughtful, easily accessible adventures in the great
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Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students prepare for service in the Peace Corps, a US-government organization that sends US citizens abroad to volunteer
resume and interview preparation, as well as getting some leadership experience in an activity of your choice. This will help prepare you for your interview as well as demonstrate that you have the kind of leadership experience that volunteers need. You may have already completed some of the above components. If so, that’s great! Those can count towards your certificate. For more details about the program, see the Student Guide. This program is supported by the Wang Center for Global and Community
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FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (Aug. 6, 2015)—Ann Kullberg ’79 has never taken a formal art course, but her work is internationally known—and her story is as colorful as her art. Though the lines were not always straight, and there were rough patches along the way, Kullberg…
“set a course for her life,” she said. Within a year, she had gallery representation in Oregon and had sold seven more paintings. But it wasn’t enough. Kullberg was divorced, and one of her two children, then 2, was so ill that he was hospitalized every four to six weeks. Her moxie to support herself and her children drove her to pursue her art with great energy. “As Einstein said, ‘In the midst of every crisis is an opportunity,’” Kullberg said. Her “big break” came with her first portrait
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