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scholars and offer the seventh- and eighth-graders tips on what it takes to get to college. PLU produced a #ReachHigher White House video that showcases Mount Tahoma students. PLU has awarded two Tacoma students a new endowed scholarship, The Ostenson Leadership Award, focused on increasing the number of African Americans in the Natural Sciences at PLU. “PLU has worked on the grassroots level for many years in all of our high schools, and many of our middle and elementary schools, helping Tacoma

experienced and celebrated Black History Month.Questions? To RSVP for an event OR to join the mailing list email us: bsu@plu.edu Read Previous MediaLab explores issues of diversity with premiere of documentary series, ‘A World of Difference’ Read Next New program, SaLUTE, matches veteran, ROTC students for dual mentorship opportunities 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

passed mile 26 right before the finish line. Luckily they got along great, as they had plenty of extra time to hang out and get to know each other. Afterward, I shivered the entire mile walk back to the hotel where a hot shower, some soup, and an hour of wearing a winter hat and coat with the heat cranked up to 80 degrees finally restored my body temperature to a normal state. The New York Times ran a recap of the race and commended the “smart runners” who decided to bring an extra pair of shoes to

(Student Night) and Nov. 2 (including a VIP reception) at 7:30pm in the Chris Knutzen Hall. Tickets are $20 for  general admission and $5 for students (w/ ID) for both nights. Read Previous New economics mentorship program eases classroom-to-career transitions for PLU students Read Next Real-world experience, distilled: PLU marketing analytics grad students partner with Heritage Distilling Company COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker

home. To learn more about the PLU Act Six program and to apply, visit actsix.org/apply  Yakima students who meet the basic requirements may also be considered for the 253 PLU Bound Scholarship, which covers tuition for a student’s four years. Learn more at www.plu.edu/253.Invest in Change-Makers.This spring, members of the community and PLU alumni, family and friends are invited to boldly invest in the new student leaders who will come to PLU as part of this expansion. Learn more at www.plu.edu

great patient care.  “Thinking like that always motivates me and reminds me how crucial our work is.”ALUMNI & STUDENT CONNECTIONSAlumni & Student Connections supports each Lute in utilizing the PLU network to help make their visions a reality.Lute Powered is a new series highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations in the Puget Sound region. Leah Butters ’15 is the third and final Lute being featured from MultiCare Health System. The series also included profiles of Terri

career to participate in, and will continue to help those around her through her compassion and love for community.  Read Previous PLU announces that José Curiel Morelos will serve as the new director of Campus Safety Read Next Cameron Bennett helps establish a culture of innovation at PLU 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 PLU College of Liberal Studies

themes include colonialism, superstitions and prejudices — topics Rich believes are still prevalent today.  “I can’t speak to what H.G. Wells was thinking when he was writing it, but a lot of it is more inwardly reflective,” Rich said. “The Martians coming down are a lot more evocative of British imperialism than they are of an outside force.”Orson Welles’ production of “The War of the Worlds” is a mock radio broadcast reporting an alien invasion in New Jersey. When it debuted in 1938 during the

single kid,” she says. “All students are embraced.” Read our full Melanie Helle ’97 feature. Nancy Nelson ’93: Director of Career and Technical Education Nancy Nelson joined Chief Leschi as director of career and technical education (CTE) in 2020. The CTE program was new, and she worked hard to get it established and funded. “CTE focuses on hands-on applied learning,” Nelson says. “It gives kids a real connection to what they might do for a job.” The program offers student five career pathways, all

Community Meals brings people together and feeds souls Posted by: Ava Edmonds / December 1, 2023 Image: PLU and Trinity Lutheran Church are partnering up for a new collaborative dinner series, Community Meals. Community members gather around a table enjoying October’s meal and company. (All photos provided by Rev. Jen Rude) December 1, 2023 By Britt BoardUniversity RelationsLooking at the packed tables, “the smiles on their faces, the sense of community, and the appreciation they express are