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effect, to see that someone that you know could pass away at an instant. But we helped him see another day, and his family can enjoy him for a lot longer.” Neary will have quadruple bypass surgery on Tuesday. “If you know someone who’s praying, have them say one for me,” he said. Read Previous PLU’s New Greenhouse is Growing Into Something Amazing Read Next PLU Faculty Member Named to Nationwide ‘40 Under 40: Professors Who Inspire’ List COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

scholars and offer the seventh- and eighth-graders tips on what it takes to get to college. PLU produced a #ReachHigher White House video that showcases Mount Tahoma students. PLU has awarded two Tacoma students a new endowed scholarship, The Ostenson Leadership Award, focused on increasing the number of African Americans in the Natural Sciences at PLU. “PLU has worked on the grassroots level for many years in all of our high schools, and many of our middle and elementary schools, helping Tacoma

learning. More importantly, we were helping make more people aware and involved with ending the tragedy of human trafficking,” Anderson said. The two students and their faculty adviser, Joanne Lisosky, were funded by PLU’s new Diversity, Justice and Sustainability FUNd to purchase equipment and travel to the Philippines in January. Every PLU student pays $10 a semester to the fund, and a diverse team of students, faculty and staff fund projects that are “socially relevant and accessible.” The

passed mile 26 right before the finish line. Luckily they got along great, as they had plenty of extra time to hang out and get to know each other. Afterward, I shivered the entire mile walk back to the hotel where a hot shower, some soup, and an hour of wearing a winter hat and coat with the heat cranked up to 80 degrees finally restored my body temperature to a normal state. The New York Times ran a recap of the race and commended the “smart runners” who decided to bring an extra pair of shoes to

home. To learn more about the PLU Act Six program and to apply, visit actsix.org/apply  Yakima students who meet the basic requirements may also be considered for the 253 PLU Bound Scholarship, which covers tuition for a student’s four years. Learn more at www.plu.edu/253.Invest in Change-Makers.This spring, members of the community and PLU alumni, family and friends are invited to boldly invest in the new student leaders who will come to PLU as part of this expansion. Learn more at www.plu.edu

great patient care.  “Thinking like that always motivates me and reminds me how crucial our work is.”ALUMNI & STUDENT CONNECTIONSAlumni & Student Connections supports each Lute in utilizing the PLU network to help make their visions a reality.Lute Powered is a new series highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations in the Puget Sound region. Leah Butters ’15 is the third and final Lute being featured from MultiCare Health System. The series also included profiles of Terri

career to participate in, and will continue to help those around her through her compassion and love for community.  Read Previous PLU announces that José Curiel Morelos will serve as the new director of Campus Safety Read Next Cameron Bennett helps establish a culture of innovation at PLU 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place

Community Meals brings people together and feeds souls Posted by: Ava Edmonds / December 1, 2023 Image: PLU and Trinity Lutheran Church are partnering up for a new collaborative dinner series, Community Meals. Community members gather around a table enjoying October’s meal and company. (All photos provided by Rev. Jen Rude) December 1, 2023 By Britt BoardUniversity RelationsLooking at the packed tables, “the smiles on their faces, the sense of community, and the appreciation they express are

membership year. Mike Snyder has spent the last three years as PLU’s Director of Athletics and Recreation, guiding the department to eight Northwest Conference titles across five different sports. Snyder spearheaded efforts that resulted in men’s soccer hosting its first ever NCAA Regional, made PLU an industry leader at the Division III level in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), and was instrumental in adding women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport, becoming the department’s first new sport since 1996.PLU

university counseling services, empowering students to thrive. Artime and her collaborators are implementing and evaluating an approach to providing therapy to trauma-exposed young people that is new to college campuses. Although their project has just begun, they believe it has the potential to dramatically improve student well-being on college campuses.  Funded by a $2.5M award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, the three-year project will integrate an evidence-based cognitive