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between our two countries,” she said in October, during breakfast at her Oslo home. “What I think I can bring to PLU is all the knowledge I have about Norway.” As one of the newest members of the board, Widvey said she’s still getting to know the PLU community. Still, her first impressions are strong. She said the university is a globally minded community, rooted in care for and acceptance of others. “I think the world needs more of that,” she said. “We shouldn’t be afraid of other cultures.” She said

mission statement embodies hospitality: “PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.” Many things have changed since Norwegian Lutheran pioneers founded PLU in 1890, but hospitality still is significant. For example, when a new student is accepted to PLU, they can expect a personal congratulatory phone call. “We do some old-school things that are now considered high customer service because you

pastoral care, crisis response and advocacy in an interfaith and multicultural setting for young adults experiencing homelessness. Rude says she was enchanted with PLU’s philosophy early in the process that called her to campus. She was struck by remarks from President Thomas W. Krise, in one of her interviews, about his aspirations for an inclusive campus. “He told me ‘if we can be a school that’s welcoming to Muslim students and welcoming to transgender students, then I feel like we’re on the right

your own) Free time | 自由活动时间 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 关于健康方面的相关英文 | English for Health and Wellness 美国的健康保险以及医疗保健 | Health Insurance and Health Care in the US Thursday, September 12, 201910:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 探索Tacoma市中心 | Discover Downtown Tacoma 市中心主要地标 | Major local landmarks Broadway 农产品市场 | Broadway Farmer’s Market 自由午餐时间 | Lunch at the Farmer’s Market or a local restaurants (on your own) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tacoma市中心照片挑战活动 | Downtown Tacoma Photo Challenge 回到PLU | Return to PLU Friday

questions regarding other campus buildings should be directed to Student Life at ext. 7200. Pet Owner Will Obtain and follow the pets in the workplace policy and these procedures. Check with others in the work or learning environment before bringing a pet to ensure that there are no concerns, such as allergies. In the event of legitimate health problems, the pet may not be brought to that area unless it is required for disability accommodation. Care for the pet in a responsible way that ensures the

really made all of the things that PLU tells us to care about actually come to life, like global citizenship and caring for others and how that transcends your nationality and where you’re from.” “She was perfect because she talked about vocation from her own perspective,” said Lisosky. “My favorite line of hers was, ‘It’s your responsibility now.’ She looked at our young people and said, ‘You now cannot turn a blind eye, because you have incredible power.’” As the evening wound to a close, Noujaim

key, which is why Auman keeps her button at the ready. She has seen the struggles of students who may be juggling school, home life and even children of their own. And she’s glad that she can call on the campus Student Care Network to offer comprehensive support and necessary resources for navigating higher education. Auman remembers what it was like in her student days, in an era before cellphones, when she had to time her calls home to her parents on Sunday nights after 9 p.m. That’s when the

from the beginning is key, which is why Auman keeps her button at the ready. She has seen the struggles of students who may be juggling school, home life and even children of their own. And she’s glad that she can call on the campus Student Care Network to offer comprehensive support and necessary resources for navigating higher education. Auman remembers what it was like in her student days, in an era before cellphones, when she had to time her calls home to her parents on Sunday nights after 9

Lutheran University Counseling Services Email: counseling@plu.edu Telephone: 253-535-7206 Office: Anderson University Center 300 PLU Counseling Services Crisis Line – immediate access to counseling services Telephone: 253-535-7075 PLU TimelyCare – online / phone -based mental health and medical care  TimelyCare (formerly Lute Telehealth) Pacific Lutheran University Student Health Services Email: health@plu.edu Telephone: 253-535-7337 Office: Wellbeing Services and Resources, 121st and Park Avenue S

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