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faces, and making PLU your new home away from home.This year, roughly 1,160 students are living on campus, many of whom are first-year students or sophomores who spent last year attending classes virtually from home. They collectively descended on campus the first week of September for LUTE Welcome, a rapid-fire series of events that included move-in, new student orientation, convocation, the student resource fair and others. Dhaval Patel is the community director of Stuen, Ordal and Kreidler Halls

told me at the beginning of the season that this is where I would end up, I would’ve just shaken my head,” said Forsyth. “To even get to nationals was a huge achievement for me, but then to go win the 100 and the 200 back-to-back? It feels so surreal. And the amount of support I’ve gotten from friends, family, and the entire Lute community has completely floored me. I’m proud to be a Lute, and I’m thrilled that I can represent PLU on that stage! I would be nowhere without that support, and I’ll be

research in Indonesia and how it relates to her roots. Research Funding: Through PLU’s Wang Center, Global Studies majors can apply for grants to support independent research abroad, offering students the chance to bring their classroom learning into real-world settings. For more details, check out the PLU Global Studies program! Read Previous You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? Read Next YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5

October 12, 2012 ASPLU aims to increase student voices in upcoming election For many PLU students the upcoming election will mark the first chance they’ve been able to vote — at least in a presidential election. In an effort to increase the number of young voters, which make up the largest demographic in this year’s election, ASPLU and several other on campus partners started a new project called Lute Drive. The five-week drive ended on Oct. 5, but it surpassed its goal of registering 300

Lutes. PLU Night at the Rainiers will take place on August 16. For only $10.50 a person, participants will enjoy admission to the game, a hotdog, soda, chips and viewing of fireworks after the game. There will be a PLU hospitality tent with lots of Lute mementos, PLU information and friendly smiles for all attendees. The entire night will represent PLU and the best the university has to offer. Everything from the national anthem  to the on-field games between innings will feature Lute participants

education, however, does not stop at graduation. The education continues, as graduates plug into a network of people who share a common bond – those who know what it means to be a Lute. To follow are five profiles of recent PLU graduates who have taken their degrees, entered the workplace, and made a connection with a fellow Lute. There, they have found colleagues, mentors, friends – all of whom share a unique understanding of the value of the PLU experience. Maura Gannon ’10 Major: Education Employer

a younger person to have a robust conversation with adults, even challenge them or ask hard questions. That confidence and ability to think differently can make you successful in your job.” Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Anni Lange ’00 is the third and final Lute we will highlight from Sound Physicians. Michael Burris ’09 and Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 were previously featured.  Previous Lute Powered series include Amazon

PLU.” “This play is really a story of a test of the human spirit,” Corbitt said. “It follows a family’s struggles to overcome major disasters in human and biblical history, and some of the situations presented in the play can be compared to our current economic situation.” Throughout the production process, Corbitt said that she has been, “Pleasantly surprised by people’s energy.” Things have been moving along smoothly. The cast members get along well, people have shown a genuine interest in

by Mary Oliver brings to life this journey of vocation – “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” “Colleges need to remain places where you can ask troubling questions, push the boundaries and seek knowledge wherever that might be,” Krise said. He expressed how PLU is a place where care for the mind, spirit, body, community and the earth are pillars to stand on. He reminded students that the faculty and staff who work here are following their vocation. “PLU is full of people where

in the nation. Since 1961, PLU has produced 242 volunteers in the Peace Corps. “Every year, graduates of colleges and universities across the United States are making a difference in communities overseas through Peace Corps service,” said Peace Corps Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet. “As a result of the top-notch education they receive, these graduates are well prepared for the challenge of international service. They become leaders in their host communities and carry the spirit of service