Search

own way — they have some amazing qualities.” Jones is an advocate for the Act Six program and says he appreciates how it brings students like him into spaces on campus that typically lack representation. “We take up space and we normalize (students of color) presence on campus,” he said. Jones is pursuing a Global Studies major with a minor in Hispanic Studies. While working toward his degree, Jones had the opportunity to study in Mexico. He admits he was hesitant to travel abroad for school

and arranged for them to come on campus on certain days to receive specially-designed instruction,” recalls Helle, who graduated from PLU in December 1996 and later returned to earn her administrative credentials. Chief Leschi purchased screens, face masks and other tools to ensure everyone’s safety. The flexibility allowed students to receive one-on-one help in small groups for longer-than-usual periods of time. “When it came time to return to school in person, they already had the familiarity of

PLU Department of Anthropology completes repatriation of materials to the Nisqually Tribe Posted by: Zach Powers / September 25, 2023 Image: (Left to right) Troy Storfjell (PLU), Nicole Juliano (PLU), Brad Beach (Nisqually Tribe), Merlin Bullchild (Nisqually Tribe), Annette Bullchild (Nisqually Tribe), Greg Burtchard (PLU), Bradford Andrews (PLU), and Patricia Bixel (PLU) pose for a group photo as representatives from the Nisqually Tribe take possession of the Woodard Bay collection from the

July 8, 2008 Life is about choices. What choices have you made? A few years ago, student body president Joel Zylstra addressed the incoming freshman class at Fall Convocation. His timeless reflection on the meaning of success captures the unique culture of Pacific Lutheran University and the life-changing experiences that students encounter here. I was a camp counselor a while back for 5 to 8 year-olds. One night, after lots of games and activities, we were talking before I tucked them in to

crew from the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Honolulu, the Hōkūle‘a is in the midst of a 43,000-nautical mile circumnavigation of the Pacific Ocean. Hōkūle‘a crew member Mark Ellis told the Tacoma News Tribune that the trip’s purpose is to connect indigenous Pacific cultures with each other and with the natural environment. “We’re sharing a message of caring for our Earth,” Ellis told the paper. “And just bringing awareness to our planet. And then also share with them our traditional knowledge of

interpretations of the biblical stories in the creation of a short film. The video productions are scripted, cast and produced by students. Play a Role in Hebrew Idol Watch the competing movies and vote at www.plu.edu/hebrewidol. Voting ends at 4 p.m. April 9. The top three videos will compete live in front of a panel of celebrity judges for the prize and the Hebrew Idol title, at 6 p.m. April 17 in the Studio Theater. “PLU has talent, and you can see it on PLU Hebrew Idol,” said Finitsis. “It’s a film

October 17, 2014 3 Free Events at PLU Celebrate the Legacy of Thor Heyerdahl PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 17, 2014)—The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University honors the 100-year anniversary of Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl’s birth with three events that celebrate the impact he made on PLU, environmental scholarship, anthropological theory and Norwegians around the world. Heyerdahl, who first came to the world’s attention in 1947 for his

questions or provide feedback directly to the president. Below is the follow up email that was sent out to all staff after the meetings:Colleagues, A big “Thank You” to President Belton and all of you who were able to attend the PLUSC-hosted conversations with the president. In case you missed it, here were some highlights: Communication: Getting word out across campus in a consistent and timely fashion is a struggle. Discussion on how to better do this, both for employees and students, is ongoing (and

RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Posted by: alemanem / October 15, 2019 October 15, 2019 The Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation is now soliciting applications for scholarships to be given in 2020.  Three scholarships will be awarded based upon academic merit, accomplishments in the field, and demonstrated interest; one is reserved for an undergraduate.  The scholarship is a cash award of $1500 with no strings attached.  DEADLINE for the application is February 15, 2020. Learn more

reverent care.” Upon noticing this connection, Professor O’Brien applied for and received a Kelmer-Roe grant, with student Collin Ray, to study the connections that she saw between ultrarunning, Dark Green Religion, and concepts like gender, race and class.   Professor O’Brien believes the activity of ultrarunning, the combination of testing the body and returning to outdoors to do it, speaks to a spiritual relationship between runners and nature. “You’re returning to a more primal behavior where