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  • Dependents of active duty military members using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits may be eligible for FREE tuition at PLU. Eligibility: Information provided by U.S.

    Military DependentsDependents of active duty military members using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits may be eligible for FREE tuition at PLU. Eligibility: Information provided by U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Family members must be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) and be eligible for benefits at the time of transfer to receive transferred benefits.The option to transfer is open to any member of the armed forces active duty or Selected Reserve

  • Veterans Day 2012 Please come join us on Nov. 12 in Lagerquist Concert Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the service of our current and retired veterans during the 2012 Veterans Day Celebration at PLU. The keynote speaker will be Leanna Davis, the SVA…

    November 5, 2012 Veterans Day 2012 Please come join us on Nov. 12 in Lagerquist Concert Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the service of our current and retired veterans during the 2012 Veterans Day Celebration at PLU. The keynote speaker will be Leanna Davis, the SVA president. The event will include PLU’s ROTC drill team, musical entertainment, refreshments and a gathering of students and veterans in the PLU community. Read Previous The connection between the Sun and the Northern

  • SFC (retired) Michael Farnum during the Veterans Day Ceremony at PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer) Extending a hand to veterans By Chris Albert Extending a hand of thanks embodies the spirit of Veterans Day, said SFC (retired) Michael Farnum during the Veterans Day Ceremony at…

    degree in environmental studies. “PLU extended a hand to veterans,” he told the crowd. “Let our actions strengthen our bond.” In continuing that dedication a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by PLU President Loren J. Anderson. It had been signed earlier in the week by other officials. Farnum told the crowd how a pathway to an education for veterans means people like him can continue to be contributing members of society after their military careers are over. “It’s amazing what extending a hand

  • Cadets participate in hands-on training exercises designed to develop excellence in leadership as well as team building and individual soldier skills.

    involved in a variety of ROTC affiliated extra-curricular activities as well as on-campus clubs and organizations. ROTC: Color Guard Ranger Challenge Team Cadet Activities Council (CAC) Social Activities (military ball, dining-in, informal dances, picnics/bbq) On Campus: Jazz Band Varsity, Club, and Intramural Sports Dance Club Theater Academic Major Clubs Community Service The PLU Cadets have a 59% to 41% mix of male to female cadets, with 32% of our cadets coming from minority ethnic and racial

  • Veterans Month at Pacific Lutheran University: Honoring Those Who Serve With a rich history of working closely with the military community—and with university programs including a MacArthur Award-winning Army ROTC and full-tuition Yellow Ribbon Scholarships —Pacific Lutheran University honors veterans and their families through November…

    vetcorps@plu.edu by November 8. Yellow Ribbon Session November 11 What: Yellow Ribbon session for military personnel or their dependents Time: 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Where: Anderson University Center, Room 213 Sponsored By: PLU Veterans Affairs Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 What: Veterans Day Ceremony Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Where: Lagerquist Concert Hall Keynote Speaker: PLU’s ROTC Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Keller, Professor of Military Science Sponsored By: Pacific Lutheran University’s

  • Pacific Lutheran University placed third out of more than a hundred colleges for best value, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual college ranking of the best regional universities in the West. In addition to this distinction, PLU climbed eight spots, from 22nd to…

    track record of preparing world-changing leaders and excited for the impact that this current generation of Lutes will have in the years and decades to come.” U.S. News also ranked PLU fifth in the best school for veterans, and 15th for best undergraduate teaching among 102 schools across 15 states. Published last week, U.S. News & World Report’s college guide is one of the most widely used and recognized college-ranking publications. Its annual rankings are based on 17 measures of academic quality

  • Pacific Lutheran University was named a top Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine. PLU among top ‘Military-Friendly’ schools Pacific Lutheran University was named a top Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine . According to the magazine’s publisher Victory Media,…

    members, veterans and spouses as students. Those represented on the list also are recognized for providing exceptional resources and assistance for military students and their families. G.I. Jobs Magazine used a data-driven survey of more than 12,000 Veterans Affairs-approved schools nationwide to evaluate and measure the institutions vying for a spot on the list. This is the fourth year the magazine has released the list. Read Previous Voices from empty chairs Read Next International students eat up

  • Military BenefitsContact our Veterans Affairs CoordinatorTo find out more about benefit eligibility and how to best use what is available to you to attend PLU you can contact PLU’s Veterans Benefits Coordinator Neshell Henkel Chabot by phone at 253-535-7161 or by email at henkelnd@plu.edu.Veterans Affairs BenefitsVeterans, their spouses, children, widows, widowers and the children of deceased or disabled veterans who wish to find out about their eligibility for benefits should contact their

  • Mr. David De La Vega | PLU ROTC | david.delavega@plu.edu | 253-535-5108 | Mr.

    Military Science Instructor Mr. David De La Vega Phone: 253-535-5108 Email: david.delavega@plu.edu Biography Biography Mr. David De La Vega serves as a Lute Battalion Assistant Professor of Military Science at Pacific Lutheran University ROTC since 2024. He enlisted as a 19D Cavalry Scout and later earned a commission as an Air Defense Officer through Officer Candidate School (OCS). During his last 10 years in the U.S. Army, Mr. De La Vega switched over to the Armor Corps. And spent most of his

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  • A Month of Veterans Day Events at PLU— Where Tuition is Always ‘Free’ for Qualified Veterans ROTC cadets attend the 2013 Veterans Day Celebration at Pacific Lutheran University. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 17, 2014)—Pacific Lutheran University shows its appreciation…

    Veterans Day Celebration at Lagerquist Concert Hall in the Mary Baker Russell building. Featuring speakers including PLU President Thomas W. Krise; Lt. Col. Kevin Keller, professor of Military Science and MSIV Instructor; and student Sgt. Steve Shumaker, who saw active duty in the Army, the ceremony honors those who have served in the armed forces and remembers those who have given their lives for our freedom. Coffee and conversation follow the ceremony, which is hosted by Director of Military Outreach