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Calendar Calendar Highlights Alumni Survey Pacific Lutheran University embraces a tradition of reformation, grounded in our history that dates back before our founding in 1890. In an effort to learn more about our alumni and better serve the Lute community, we launched a donor-funded listening initiative last academic year. Through a series of professional surveys and constituent interviews, the university sought your opinions about its priorities and how connected you feel to your alma mater, ranging

by studying away on a PLU Gateway or Featured semester program. “Gradually my teaching focus has slid up a kind of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Travel Needs,” he said. In the ’80s, Steves focused on sharing basic budget travel tips. In the ’90s, it was all about traveling to enjoy the culture, cuisine, history, and art. Rick Steves in Germany at the Wartburg Castle. “Then since 9-11, I realized Americans need to be challenged to better understand the world,” he said. “ Because we tend to be frightened

ProgramsGet the biggest bang for your buck by studying away on a PLU Gateway or Featured semester program. “Gradually my teaching focus has slid up a kind of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Travel Needs,” he said. In the ’80s, Steves focused on sharing basic budget travel tips. In the ’90s, it was all about traveling to enjoy the culture, cuisine, history, and art. Rick Steves in Germany at the Wartburg Castle. “Then since 9-11, I realized Americans need to be challenged to better understand the world,” he said

Earth self-identify as religious. It would be unfortunate, if not foolish, to overlook that statistic. Many of the people you and I encounter in life are part of that large number.” Torvend, the son of a Lutheran pastor and a priest in the Episcopal Church, has dedicated his career to PLU, teaching here for the past 21 years. He serves PLU in multiple ways. He is a professor of the history of Christianity, and has served twice as the director of the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as well as its

, Minor in Art History “I got a job at my high school (Trinity Christian School in Kailua, Hawaii) as the Digital Media Specialist, basically helping run their social media platforms, creating advertising/internal materials, doing some digital marketing, and consulting on marketing/advertising strategies. I’m working there (part time) remotely for the next year, started this past June. I’m due to start at Portland State University at the end of September for my Master’s in Writing and Book Publishing

which can be uploaded to the Recommender Portal in place of a recommendation letter. Resume Upload resume via the application portal that includes your: Employment history Significant academic, professional and community achievements Honors and awards Personal Statement Upload personal statement via the application portal. The statement should be 300-400 words addressing your educational and professional goals. (Note: If you need to submit additional documents after submitting the online application

dangerous spirits. These posts only stay at the entrance for a year and are replaced following the harvest sacrifices where the ancestors of the chief are honored. Following the ceremony, the old posts from the year before are buried, in an imitation of burying a human body. (Roy, 59) – Michaela Thompson ’16 (History and Anthropology) Sources Cullivan, Lauren. “The Meaning behind the Marks: Scarification and the People of WA.” African Diaspora ISPs. Paper 4, 1998. Roy, Christopher D. “Mossi Chiefs

, understanding forgiveness… In this practice, quiet your mind and become aware of your breath. Allow yourself to find the pace your body wants to go. Since the path is two-way, those going in will meet those coming out. You may “pass” people or let others step around you. Do what feels natural. Walk the labyrinth with an open mind and an open heart.  Each time you walk the labyrinth you become more empowered to find and do the work for which you feel your soul is reaching. History of Labyrinths Labyrinths

– Marriage & Family Therapy Alternate #2: Ami Shah – Global Studies Alternate #3: Mike Schleeter – Philosophy Alternate #4: Jennifer James – Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies Alternate #5: Rebekah Mergenthal – History Faculty Executive Committee AppointmentsTITLE IX COMMITTEE Katrina Hay, Physics (seat expires 2025) UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY COMMITTEE TBD UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE TBDFaculty Executive Committee Meeting Dates Fall 2024 FEC meetings Virtual + location Friday, September 6 2024, 3:30-5:00 pm

commitment is personal and unwavering. Continuing her father’s belief that “we must use the lessons from the past to educate and influence people into the future,” Nancy’s committee of the Powell Family Foundation supports numerous educational programs in the U.S. and around the world including the Friends of the Forum School of Dialogue in Poland. Their purpose: “To promote dialogue between Poles and Jews by teaching children the history of their towns and showing them how to educate their neighbors