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decade inviting his students to participate in archaeological research in the Mount Rainier area. This year, the work helped uncover details about prehistoric hunting groups.“This is the sort of opportunity that can only come from having relationships with your professors,” said Emma Holm ’17, who worked this year on the project. “I really wanted to take advantage of undergraduate opportunities.” Andrews, associate professor of anthropology at Pacific Lutheran University, works in conjunction with

support for the grant. Teri Woo, PLU’s associate dean for graduate nursing programs, says people don’t often seek out jobs working with the underserved. But PLU graduates do — some 77 percent of them — the result of meaningful relationships they build with clinics in those areas during their time studying at the university. “Our students are driving all over to have experiences working in those areas,” Woo said. “They understand what it’s like to work in an area like that.”School of NursingLearn more

Spieker ’09 on community health advocacy, service and building relationships Read Next PLU nominates physician Donald Mott for Nobel Peace Prize 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 in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China

scholars who attend PLU have a graduation rate of 87 percent, and 67 percent of students are first-generation college students. Founded and run by a Tacoma-based nonprofit Degrees of Change, the Act Six program identifies and rewards scholars who are passionate about learning, eager to foster intercultural relationships, willing to step out of their comfort zones, committed to serving those around them, and want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at

, the footage she captures is engaging and real. Promoting the farms on social media brought new followers, supporters, and flower buyers. Chan first got involved with the farmers through an internship with Friendly Hmong Farms, an organization that supports local Black and Brown farmers and BIPOC communities. She continued to grow her relationships and involvement with the organization and Hmong communities over the years. Documenting was a natural next step. “Being involved in social justice means

cultivate relationships through cross-cultural exchanges. The university has frequently produced volunteers, who have served in places such as Mongolia and Namibia.As a result of PLU’s deep commitment to Peace Corps work, the organization approached university administrators to launch the new Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which debuted in the spring. PLU is one of just three universities in Washington state to offer the program. It combines hands-on experience and coursework that prepares

community in the Diversity Center and then use the resources there to create the same sense of belonging for the generations of students that followed her. “I understood a lot more of the perspectives that people bring in even if they’re not the same as mine. [The Diversity Center] kind of opens your mind a bit more, your world opens up.” The experiences she had and relationships she built have offered her the same understanding of community even nine years after her graduation. Isamar worked at a law

human emotions and the progression of relationships. This year’s guest choreography exposes the relationship between the hunter, the prey and the wolf. Guest choreographer Jessica Zoller explains that the inspiration for her piece Keep them at Bay occurred while listening to an episode of This American Life. The episode discussed infamous American Custer Wolves that terrorized cattle and eluded hunters in the early 1900s. Intrigued by the Custer Wolf, Zoller decided to explore themes of

campus every two years,” Gerhardstein remarks. “They can learn a lot through sitting and listening to how this group sounds and to see them work in action.” But with all the cultural differences there are some striking similarities. Both the New Year concert in Japan and the Friendship Concert at PLU have a tribute to graduating seniors. “Everyone is always in tears and it is very touching,” Gerhardstein said. “Our students who see this can be reminded of the close relationships that music teachers

systems into sharp relief. “The longer I’m here, the more I realize how I’ve been impacted,” said senior JoAnne Thaves. “I appreciate what we have, but at the same time, I realize it’s just stuff.” Her time in Namibia showed it’s the relationships with her colleagues and students that are really important, Thaves said. “I learned about being culturally sensitive and culturally competent,” Miles said. “I didn’t know or understand why it was important before. “In Africa, I realized how significant it is