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Law school-bound Jasneet Sandu ’23 is passionate about global studies, anthropology, computer scienc https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/05/16/jasneet-sandu-global-studies-anthropology-religion/

international interests while staying near her family and community.Pursuing the personal and politicalSandhu’s passions for global studies, anthropology and religion are rooted in her family’s history and background as Punjabi Sikhs. Her father was born and raised in the United States, while her mother immigrated from Punjab, India. Sandhu is the oldest of four children—three sisters and one brother—ranging from 20 to 9, all deeply involved in their community. The Sikh population faced genocide in India’s

Nicole Gonzales – ResoLute: Spring 2018 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2018/author/gonzalnd/

four-year, degree-granting institutions in the U.S. Navigating college can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when you or your family might not understand the ins and outs of higher education. For those learning to navigate the language and culture of college, here are five things every current and incoming first-in-the-family student should know. And Gurjot Kang ’21 — a current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall

Welcoming First Cohort: Sarah Johnston https://www.plu.edu/master-of-science-kinesiology/news/sarah-johnston/

you to join the MSK program at PLU? I did not want to end my time at PLU during the COVID-19 pandemic. I was determined to end it on a high note and thus decided to pursue the MSK program! However, I am thankful for the time away from school because it gave me the time to rethink my options. I was planning on taking a gap year and do something related to Occupational Therapy. However, I was not finding anything that really sparked my interest. Then I said to myself why not continue your time

Elements of the Ceremony https://www.plu.edu/commencement/elements-of-the-ceremony/

inscription from Proverbs 4:7: “Wisdom is the principal thing: therefore, get wisdom. Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.” Designed and created by Tom Torrens, former PLU Artist in Residence, the mace was a gift of former President and Mrs. William O. Rieke and family, presented at Commencement 1976.Ceremonial BannersThe Luther Rose Also known as the Luther Seal, this is the most recognized symbol of Lutheranism around the world. Martin Luther personally designed this coat of arms and used it

Award Recognizes PLU Speech and Debate Team as one of the Best in the Pacific Northwest https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2015/02/07/award-recognizes-plu-speech-and-debate-team-as-one-of-the-best-in-the-pacific-northwest/

Award Recognizes PLU Speech and Debate Team as one of the Best in the Pacific Northwest Posted by: Todd / February 7, 2015 February 7, 2015 Pacific Lutheran University’s Speech and Debate team returned from competition at Western Washington University with major honors: The team earned a coveted debate sweepstakes award for the 2014-15 season—its first such award since 2005—which honors PLU’s performance over the year at tournaments in the Pacific Northwest. PLU beat out rivals including

PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plus-lathiena-nervo-discusses-her-work-and-being-named-one-of-the-1000-inspiring-black-scientists-in-america/

PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” Posted by: nicolacs / February 2, 2021 Image: professor of biology Dr. Lathiena Nervo February 2, 2021 By Zach PowersMarketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate

Award Recognizes PLU Speech and Debate Team as one of the Best in the Pacific Northwest https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/02/06/debateaward/

Award Recognizes PLU Speech and Debate Team as one of the Best in the Pacific Northwest Posted by: Sandy Dunham / February 6, 2015 Image: Members of PLU’s Speech and Debate team pose with the sweepstakes award honoring the team’s 2014-15 season. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) February 6, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 6, 2015)— Pacific Lutheran University’s Speech and Debate team returned from competition at Western Washington University with major

Lutes at the Legislature: PLU students and alumni contribute at every level of the legislative proce https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/03/04/lutes-at-the-legislature/

Lutes at the Legislature: PLU students and alumni contribute at every level of the legislative process Posted by: Zach Powers / March 4, 2016 Image: PLU students and legislative interns Savannah Turner ’16 and Kacie Masten ’17 outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) March 4, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 3, 2016)— About 25 miles south of Pacific Lutheran University, lawmakers in Olympia are in the midst of the

PLU to host TEDxTacoma 2016: Speakers include YWCA CEO, best-selling novelist and Army lieutenant ge https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/03/13/tedxtacoma2016/

PLU to host TEDxTacoma 2016: Speakers include YWCA CEO, best-selling novelist and Army lieutenant general Posted by: Zach Powers / March 13, 2016 Image: PLU Associate Professor of Politics and Government Maria Chavez-Pringle gave a talk titled “(de)Americanization of Latino Youth” at TEDxTacoma 2015. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) March 13, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 13, 2016)- TEDxTacoma 2016: Healthy Future will welcome a diverse bill of local

Aminda Cheney-Irgens ’20 on her chemistry and Hispanic studies double major, research in Puerto Rico https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/05/20/aminda-cheney-irgens/

Aminda Cheney-Irgens ’20 on her chemistry and Hispanic studies double major, research in Puerto Rico, and preparing for graduate school Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 20, 2020 Image: Aminda Cheney-Irgens ’20 visits the American Chemical Society. May 20, 2020 By Lisa Patterson '98Marketing & Communications Guest WriterAminda Cheney-Irgens is a smart, driven, and globally-minded Pacific Lutheran University senior who, like her peers, spent her spring adjusting to a new way of doing college