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Orientation begins. Note that F-1 students and J-1 students are not permitted to enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their program start date. This date is normally the on-campus move-in date. Look at the Program of Study section of your I-20 or item 3 on DS-2019 to find your program start date. The nearest airport to PLU is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located approximately 45 minutes by driving. Arrange Airport Pickup PLU operated airport pick-up is available on move-in day. Please

Bio: I am a proud native of Tacoma and first generation college student that began my formal second language study in high school. My grandparents were native speakers of Gaelic who immigrated to Tacoma, so my love of languages and cultures started early. I stayed local for college, earning my BA in Spanish from WWU and my MA and PhD in Romance linguistics from the UW. I was fortunate to be able to study away in many locations over the years, including Spain, Guatemala, and Russia. In addition to

the credits she needed to graduate at 16 years old. Then, while studying at Olympic College in Bremerton, she learned about financial aid and the possibility of transferring to a university to study nursing, with tuition covered. “I didn’t even know those things were possible,” she said. “Nobody in my family had even graduated high school, let alone gone to college.” At 21 years old, she entered the School of Nursing at PLU in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Even though she felt out of place at

Counselor, and was an active member of the PLU Scandinavian Cultural Center. A longtime member of Mountain View Lutheran Church, she participated in Altar Guild, Book Club and Women’s Bible Study. While in independent living, she served as the TLRC librarian for six years. An avid reader, Evelyn enjoyed learning about others and recommending books she thought they might enjoy. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to honor Evelyn may be made to the Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community, 1301 N. Highlands

during the day and an alternative school at night to earn the credits she needed to graduate at 16 years old. Then, while studying at Olympic College in Bremerton, she learned about financial aid and the possibility of transferring to a university to study nursing, with tuition covered. “I didn’t even know those things were possible,” she said. “Nobody in my family had even graduated high school, let alone gone to college.” At 21 years old, she entered the School of Nursing at PLU in pursuit of a

aware of how often they pull the phone out of their pockets,” while allowing them to create study opportunities. The team behind the app includes current and former students Adam Baldwin ‘18, Colton Walter ‘19, and Nick Sundvall ‘20, and local developer and educator Peter Gruenbaum. Engineer and entrepreneur Al Herron has also been a mentor. At PLU, Mbugua appreciates the academic rigor and close relationships with professors. He found a sense of community with the debate team and he appreciates the

I’m told she has on her desk). But why did Foege even bring me along? Maybe he just liked causing a fuss. PRANKS WITH A PURPOSE But there’s another possible explanation: Inclusion. Breaking down walls. Anthropologists who study the sociological and cultural impacts of practical jokes say they often are done to bring someone into the fold, to create social bonding and a sense of community. All those who know Foege speak of his empathy and how he so easily connects with everyone he meets. He tends

and California are experiences I will never forget and forever cherish.” — Josh Kinne, Communication and Journalism, Class of 2014.“It’s really hard for me to sum up my PLU experience in words, because it was absolutely incredible.  I always felt supported by the faculty, and many of them continue to support and encourage me now.  I appreciated the opportunity to study music in a highly professional and positive environment.  The music department provided me with some amazing performance and

the implications of this for Catholic memory of the Holocaust. “‘The Restoration of Jewish Faith in the D.P. Camps” – Gershon Greenberg The revival of Judaism in the German D.P. camps began with the question: “Why was I still alive?” The survivors’ answer was, in order to study Torah – which in turn nourished life. Torah found sacramental expression in religious practice (Sabbath; ethnicity; festivals) and thought (Hasidic, Da’at torah, religious-national). Insofar as sacramental existence was

room almost every night, and I roomed with Alan twice. Doug was a great student. He helped me study the night before every Organic Chemistry test, making sure I managed to pass while he got his A. He was also an Academic All-American in basketball. After finishing seventh in his class at the University of Washington Medical School, he held a residency at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, and spent much of his career at a branch of the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Doug was one of the most avid