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—that we all refrain from these personal expressions and instead celebrate our communal achievements by honoring our academic traditions. Education, like democracy, is a privilege—one inherent with responsibility. Please share a comment, and let me know your thoughts. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Blog Post: Why Do Tuition Fees Increase, and Where Does the Money Go? Read Next Blog Post: A Great Day to Be a Lute! #PLUGrads LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for

. The camper runs to her mother and delivers a beaded bracelet with the words “I Love You, Mom” spelled out in white beads. After sweeping her daughter up in a hug of thanks, Montgomery says she was excited to find a program like the AMP Camp. “I think this is a terrific idea,” Montgomery says. “It gives the kids something to do, you know, interact with their peers, keeps them busy during summer, and it’s a great opportunity for them to express themselves.” The PLU students hope the camp can

Newly minted PLU graduates reflect on what commencement — and earning their degree — means to them Posted by: Zach Powers / May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023 “Commencement means the culmination of hard work and accomplishments with my teammates and my classmates — so it’s a great day.” Read Previous Everything PLU Business Dean Mark Mulder Does in a Day Read Next Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 discuss their climate science musical COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

good at one-on-one talks and working with individual students, was just great,” he said. Kop’s interest in science grew when he took science courses through the Running Start program while he was a student at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. As part of Running Start, Kop attended Tacoma Community College, where he majored in astronomy and took courses that interested him. But by the time he got to PLU as a transfer junior, Kop was ready to take on a challenging schedule as an upper-division

Intersections: Called and Empowered (and Assessed) Posted by: abryant / April 29, 2022 April 29, 2022 Cover art If we were all eyes, could we see each other? by Vickie R. Phipps Intersections, Number 54, Fall 2021Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It

second goal is to provide the best possible support for you, the remarkable faculty and staff of PLU, the heart and soul, and, yes, the head, of this great place. So, I am pleased that both last year and now moving forward, we are maintaining all faculty and staff leadership, professional development and recognition programs. We are also maintaining all research support, sabbatical leaves, and our modest travel budgets. We were able last spring to make a series of important promotion, market and

in its entirety. Local high school coach William “Bill” Nicolay, said it was a great tournament and thought everything ran smoothly, along with it being a great experience. More than 100 PLU students, staff, faculty, and community members volunteered to judge the events. “I am so incredibly grateful for the support, it demonstrates PLU’s commitment to the forensics community,” Dr. Justin Eckstein, Director of Forensics, said. The PLU Speech and Debate team will begin practicing again on January 6

reason I made a team was because it was super easy and supports a good cause,” Goulson said. “It’s an excuse to spend time with your friends, stay up all night, see some great events and raise money for a great cause.” There will be performers, movies and activities throughout the night. The event is open to all and starts at 6 p.m. Friday. Read Previous Gregoire: We have met the enemy, and he is us Read Next Take Back the Night COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear

April 13, 2012 Cross Culture Chef Tony McGinnis prepares Green Papaya Salad. (Photos by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) ‘Salty, Sour, Hot, and Sweet’ By Katie Scaff ’13 Green papaya salad makes a light, refreshing summer dish, but it can also be paired with rice for a more substantial meal. “It’s got all those great flavors you see in Thai food,” said Cross Culture Chef Tony McGinnis. “Salty, sour, hot, and sweet.” It’s one of his favorites. McGinnis prepares it as a vegetarian dish, but it can be paired

on what these past few months have held, for me and for PLU! During the months of April, May, and June, a few of my esteemed colleagues and I had the great joy and opportunity to represent PLU to each of the six Synod Assemblies within Region 1 of the ELCA. In Anchorage, AK we welcomed Spring with song and study, with fellowship, story, mutuality, and communal tenacity. We witnessed the election of three new bishops in the Oregon, Northwest Washington, and Montana Synods. We give thanks for the