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academy is www.cary-nelson.org. Read Previous Growing season begins at community garden Read Next One person can make a difference 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 how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and

, 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

that the history of adoption in the United States is a new discipline and that only a handful of scholars, scattered over several disciplines, actively practice the craft. Conferences dedicated to the history of adoption in the U.S. are practically unknown, and there are no Internet discussion lists devoted to adoption history. International conferences provided me, for the first time in 20 years of research on adoption, with a community of like-minded scholars and professionals. Now I have begun

(qualifying time), I decided to stay on course. Coach was okay with it.” “PLU values the study away program,” Sellman explained. “If swimming as a sport didn’t fit into that philosophy, we would shoot ourselves in the foot. The swimming program is part of the greater PLU community, and as their coach I want them to have the best experience they can have while they’re students at PLU.” There are tradeoffs, Sellman admitted, because of sacrifices made by individual student-athletes and by their teams when

correspondence. “It’s very intensive independent study with faculty,” Barot said. “It’s literally one-on-one faculty mentorship.” A record of success PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop also distinguishes itself by the graduates it produces—about 150 so far. “It has a very strong community,” Barot said—“not just when students are here, but alumni communities we’ve generated. They keep up and support each other, and not in a competitive way. We’ve fostered a sense of people being in writing communities, regardless

: Sagas of Pacific Lutheran University from 1890 to 1965 (1965) and Now or Never: Reflections of the Fullness of Time (1957) and contributed numerous articles to historical and religious journals. One of Dr. Schnackenberg’s most frequently expressed wishes was that Pacific Lutheran University might establish a lectureship that would, on a regular basis, bring to the campus distinguished members of the world academic community to discuss significant topics of historical interest. Accordingly, the

before coming to PLU. Luckily now, after completing my first one in 2015 during a University Chorale tour, staying in a stranger’s home didn’t seem as scary. Homestays are important because they allow us to get to know the community, and vice versa. My homestay partner and I enjoyed staying up a bit after the concert and just talking with our homestay family. We exchanged pictures of our animals, talked about our common likes and dislikes, and discussed the most important part of life — breakfast

think hearing how others are coping truly helps foster community, even if we can’t be in the presence of others. NEW: Michelle Bennett couldn’t hold her mother’s hand in those final moments, 10 days after Carolann Gann tested positive for #COVID19. But Gann's nurses connected mother and daughter one last time, and comforted the patient to the end. @KariPlog reports: https://t.co/2pmtInWji2 pic.twitter.com/FzbRHZZ3Nz— KNKX Public Radio (@knkxfm) April 1, 2020 PLU: How important is journalism right

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 more stories from the Fall 2022 issue of ResoLute Magazine. Read Previous Rooted and Open: Rev. Jen Rude talks about centering community, spiritual diversity, and Campus Ministry Read Next WATCH THIS: Professor Marnie Ritchie