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President Belton’s Statement on Insurgence at the Capitol Posted by: Silong Chhun / January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021 What I saw at the Capitol this week was no surprise. There are no words to describe how sickening it was to witness this attack on our democracy, it was shocking, but it wasn’t a surprise. To put it plainly, we have deeply rooted systems in this country that collectively excuse and perpetuate violence—specifically racist violence—and we need to take meaningful action to address

. “The very first day we were climbing through a rain forest,” Leu said. “I’ve never hiked that slowly so it was kind of frustrating.” She learned the pace wasn’t slow to frustrate though, but rather to avoid altitude sickness. Markuson recalled how the final ascent was a slow climb into the dark. It starts early in the morning in hopes of reaching the top as the sun rises above the clouds and over the mountain. Each step was slow and for hours the climbers have nothing to see but the illumination of

as they pack up.“Students are in such a hurry to return home during move out, that they will often not use their best judgment in what they should throw away and what they should recycle,” PLU Waste Diversion Coordinator Ryan Grant said. That’s why the Office of Sustainability offers ways to keep material out of landfills. In 2014, a total of 212,801 pounds of material left campus during move out. Almost three-quarters of that material avoided landfills in a process called diversion. Instead, the

benefits and pitfalls of Proposition 1, an initiative being posed to Tacoma voters that, if approved, would raise the city’s minimum wage to $15.Speaking in favor of Proposition 1 will be policy research analyst Vince Kueter and PLU Chinese Studies and History double major Angie Tinker ‘16. Speaking in opposition will be Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Pierson and Communications major Matt Aust ’17. PLU Director of Forensics Justin Eckstein hopes that Tacoma voters who have yet to come

LUTES ANSWER: How can innovation help meet the challenges of the moment? Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 How can innovation help meet the challenges of the moment?  “Embracing innovation ensures we have a pipeline of ideas focused on improving our future as we manage the current complexities in our lives today. We must be eager to engage students, communities and colleagues in discussions about new ways of thinking and solving problems. Innovation, combined with an agile

initiative developed by Tacoma-based nonprofit Degrees of Change in partnership with Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). “The Seed Teachers program is a perfect fit for our district. It creates continuity for students to pursue a degree so that they can come back and have an impact on students in their home community. This journey will empower graduates with scholarships, mentorship, and hands-on work experience within our schools, shaping them into future leaders in education,” said Franklin Pierce

issue it finds in your content and often provides Quick-Fix options to correct issues. A Quick-Start for using the Accessibility Checker is available in the following Sakai help document: How do I check my content for accessibility? Why Should I Use the Accessibility Checker? Students are likely to access your online course content through a variety of devices including laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and assistive technologies such as screen readers. Some content that you post online might be

April 26, 2012 Engineer turned poet named Washington State Poet Laureate By JuliAnne Rose ’13 Realizing her passion and remarkable talent for poetry in her thirties, engineer-turned-poet Kathleen Flenniken’s work was bolstered when she received Washington State Poet Laureate earlier this year. Kathleen Flenniken ’07 was named the Washington State Poet Laureate for 2012-2014. Sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Washington State Art Commission, Flenniken received the prestigious position

knowing the questions,” Zhou said. Like many of the 165 freshmen that attended this year’s overnight event at Camp Berachah, Zhou was hoping to meet new people. She did and says she still has very good friends that she met from last year’s EXPLORE!. “It’s a good opportunity to get to know other students,” she said. It’s something freshman Brandy Curtis was hoping for and the facilitators at EXPLORE! didn’t delay in trying to deliver. Shortly after the one-night campers arrived, staff, faculty and

October 21, 2011 Laura Rudquist ’12 (center) talks with a colleague at Campus Ministry offices during her regular shift. Rudquist, from Minnesota, said PLU feels like home, yet still challenges her in her studies and world view. (Photo by John Froschauer) Minnesota Lute finds a welcoming new home, challenges when she arrives at PLU By Barbara Clements When she was choosing a college, Laura Rudquist ’12 had a few requirements – no 40 degree below winters please, a location near a big city and