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development.  In keeping with the mission of PLU, we value an integrated, holistic approach to treating the whole person — in body, mind, and spirit.  We empower students to develop self-awareness, knowledge, and the skills necessary to make healthy choices and build relationships in a diverse world.  We strive to integrate multicultural humility and competence into our everyday functioning, firmly planted in the belief that all people have dignity and are deserving of respect.  Grounded in this

spirit or a deity. But a mask does not stand alone in a glass case or on a pedestal. In fact, seeing a mask in a museum is quite the opposite of its original intent, since a mask is meant to be worn in a ritualized performance, called a masquerade, which, of course, to be truly relevant needs an audience—people to see and observe it. When a mask is worn with its accompanying costume in a ritual, the event is called a masquerade. It is through such ritualized performances that mask wearers are said to

functions with structures (bylaws, fees, committees) that create an entity with identity and purpose. LIFE class fees are kept as modest as possible. The fees are used to cover instructors honorariums and office overhead costs related to insurance, postage, printing, staff, etc. LIFE offers unique educational experiences, infused with the spirit of camaraderie and adventure, that enrich and enhance the lives of its participants. LIFE students can have a significant involvement in the decision making

Kartene Kamaraj, Therapist in TrainingHi, my name is Kartene (kar-ti-ni), and I am passionate about fostering healing and growth within individuals, couples, and families. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience of the human spirit. As social creatures, our general well-being is significantly impacted by the health of our relationships, and I hope to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, navigate challenges, and

Symbol and RitualThe Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the Pacific Lutheran University community and all it represents. It opens with the setting of the stage, including banners and symbols representing aspects of the University. The Color Guard of the Lute Battalion of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps initiates the setting of the stage: The flags of the United States and the State of Washington represent the people the ROTC guards are sworn to protect, and the guards on either