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October 1, 2013 Our Middle Name: People of Wondrous Ability Editor’s note: This essay is the first in a series of writings in Scene from various authors on Lutheran outreach in the world, and the impact and meaning of a Lutheran higher education. By Professor Samuel Torvend, Chair of Lutheran Studies In 1524, monasteries across Germany had closed, their property confiscated by greedy rulers. And with this, education of the young was abandoned. In desperation, Martin Luther wrote a heartfelt

PLU. Like most other members of the team, Rystrom had never rowed before, but now he can’t imagine his life without crew. Rowing is a unique sport in many ways. Most rowers have to travel to practice because their school doesn’t have a boathouse on-campus. Rowers also work with a lot of equipment. But perhaps what makes rowers particularly different, is the fact that many of them didn’t start until they came to college. “Usually in collegiate athletics, you don’t have the option to jump into a

—so my family was happy.” Making the decision to attend PLU was easy. The difficult part came when it was time to leave her close-knit family. Gutierrez found Western Washington a major change from where she grew up in Central Washington.  “It was hard with the change of literal environment,” she said. “It’s rainy over here, there’s more population, more diversity. It’s a real city.” Gutierrez enjoyed her new school and making new friends but she admits she was homesick for her community back in

Governor and presidential candidate Jay Inslee visits PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 28, 2019 May 28, 2019 By By Jeannette ShimkoCommunications Coordinator, Division of Social SciencesTACOMA, Wash. - Political Science major, Riley Dolan, moderates discussion with Jay InsleePolitical Science major, Riley Dolan, did a great job moderating a recent discussion/town hall with Governor and presidential candidate Governor Jay Inslee at Pacific Lutheran University. What an excellent

letterpress-printed catalog is very rare and provides a printed specimen of most of the fonts and ornaments in the Elliott Press. Type forms first inspired Garrett Boge in 1973 during a calligraphy course at Evergreen College. He later graduated with a BA degree in Art/Graphic Design from Marylhurst College and soon began his career as a lettering artist and type designer at Hallmark Cards. After three years he left Hallmark to establish his own studio – Image & Idea – specializing in hand lettering and

the most open and welcoming community I've ever been a part of,” she says.Throughout the extensive interview process and her first few days on campus, Myrick, an experienced business operations leader who has spent much of her career in the healthcare sector, has felt a palpable connection with the mission and people she’s been introduced to at PLU. “This is the first time I have really encountered an organization where I felt called to the work and the place,” Myrick says. “Not only is our campus

. These Four Years investigates higher education, including factors that can prevent potential students from pursuing four-year degrees. With the help of higher education researchers, educators and students across the continent, the film shows the personal, professional and societal effects of higher education in the 21st century. “We aim to show students the ways that they can maximize their college experience in order to make the most of it,” Natalie Deford, chief editor, said. “People feel pressure

Academic Integrity and Honor Pledges Posted by: bodewedl / April 27, 2016 April 27, 2016 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer As the end of the semester approaches, many students will inevitably begin to feel the pressure of impending papers, projects, and exams. While the prevalence of cheating varies and is difficult to measure, most faculty are concerned with ensuring the academic integrity of student work in their courses. Depending on the assessment, a variety of strategies can be

Musical genius hits PLU Theatre in Amadeus Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 10, 2016 October 10, 2016 PLU opens their 2016-2017 season with arguably the greatest composer in history: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In Amadeus, the scene is the 18th Century and Antonio Salieri is an established composer. Salieri has given himself to God so he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer.  Enter Mozart a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s grasp: Genius

Physics Chair Bret Underwood receives 2023 K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research Posted by: Jeffrey Roberts / January 25, 2024 Image: Students in Physics Chair Bret Underwood’s PHYS 310 course titled “Methods of Experimental Physics” experiment with big coils of wire and magnetic fields. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) January 25, 2024 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing & Communications The K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research recognizes up to two faculty scholars who have made