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is conservation important to you? I grew up going to national parks, going hiking and spending time outside (which is what led me to environmental studies in the first place). I’ve learned a lot more about what conservation can mean in my time at PLU and how complicated the issues can be, but I still think it’s an incredibly important field, especially as the climate crisis worsens. I would be able to use a lot of my education — obviously environmental studies is relevant, geosciences contributes
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can receive up to $4,000 in scholarships during their time at PLU. There’s no limit to the number of students you can qualify for an award. You don’t have to wait until they’re seniors, either – refer a freshman to give them lots of time to think about becoming a Lute. It’s never too early to refer a sophomore or junior!1...Fill out the Student Referral form2...Student applies to PLU & is accepted3...Student receives $1,000 annually! /*
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deceased? When Washington began welcoming Vietnamese refugees from the war in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, a lot of the families who came over didn’t have a lot of money. What is so remarkable about the Vietnamese community is that, when the cost of funeral and burial services became a huge hardship for certain families, the community stepped up to help. For almost 30 years, the families in the Vietnamese community have donated $10 each time a member in the community passes away, and these mass collections
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also be shared across Washington state and the United States. Vision for Literacy Every elementary school program realizes that children will not become fluent readers and writers of English unless they are spending time outside of school reading for pleasure and information. Many schools have a reading slogan, such as “Read 15 minutes a day,” to remind children and their families of how important it is to read on a regular basis at home and at school. To achieve literacy in another language
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. I’ve never shown students my cat before, so there’s this kind of moment where you can bond.”Simpson-Younger had an eventful time away from in-person learning. A book that she co-edited, Forming Sleep: Representing Consciousness in the English Renaissance, was published by Penn State University Press in June, 2020. It touches upon literary representations of sleep from 1580 to 1670, and discusses how sleep defines the human condition. Simpson-Younger and her co-editor, Margaret Simon, came up with
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Washington state. The nonprofit also is the largest private employer in Pierce County. She wore many hats, culminating in her role as CFO the last four years of her tenure. The opportunity started with CEO Bill Robertson, who was new at the time. After getting to know him, Loomis says she raised her hand for the next big step up: “I really want to do this job. I want to be CFO.” Before Loomis could take the leap, though, she needed to go back to school. The choice about where to go was easy. Pacific
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freedom, safety and dignity for all people. Today, out of all days, I hope that each of you can put aside your own personal strife and take time to remember those who are too often out of sight, out of mind: our brave military members who have put service before self. By being here today and taking time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of veterans, you demonstrate that you understand – whether through your own service or through the service of others – the truth veterans know all too well: no
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Friday, November 18, in the Regency Room of the Anderson University Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. for a remembrance event hosted by the Center for Gender Equity, Campus Ministry, the Queer Ally Student Union, and the Gender Alliance of the South Sound. The event will feature speakers, the reading of the names of people who were murdered, numbering over 90 since this time last year, and an opportunity for prayer and reflection. And on December 7 from 3:45-5:00 p.m. in Chris Knutzen Hall West of the
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she submitted her paper on time. We were able to find temporary housing through a local Lutheran church. Generous members of the PLU community collected a fund for her. She applied for government assistance and, yet sadly, she had to drop out of PLU – the complications in her life were tremendous. This encounter with a working student who suddenly tumbled into poverty and near homelessness prompted me to research the incidence of impoverishment and chronic hunger in Pierce County. I was surprised
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about the connection between religion and cultures. Samantha Lucier “Sacred Sex: Prostitution and Aphrodite in Ancient Greece” Abstract: My capstone investigates Ancient Greek sacred prostitution and the role it played in society. Sacred prostitution was not only a cult practice in communities but also a pathway to freedom for slaves and provided economic benefits to the prostitutes. Why I Majored in Religion: I started studying religion because I needed to fill gaps in my schedule. As time went on
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