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time. This was the most fun I have ever had in an educational event.” Students discuss the results of their cultural-exchange work. (Photo: John Froschauer / PLU ) After the exercise, students discussed their ideas further as a group; some suggestions for improving cultural integration included a common currency, more open Internet access, more student exchanges and intermarriage, Meyer said. Andrew Tinker, a PLU student at the event, said, “Having the students visit from China was an eye-opening

choir plans to spread the word that all voices – faculty, staff and students – are welcome. Following the performance Feb. 20, students had the opportunity to share how the Gospel Choir impacted them and their knowledge of black gospel culture. Sidney Spray ’19 appreciated the opportunity to culturally engage with people from different backgrounds. “I think the best part about being in PLU Gospel Choir for me is it’s something that I wouldn’t have been able to do anywhere else,” Spray said. McDonald

business, arts, education and nonprofit leaders to share their ideas on a wide spectrum of topics including health care, leadership, human nature and violence against women. The annual event will be held April 22 at 7 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University’s Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.Now in its fifth year, TEDxTacoma provides a platform for the exchange of creative and often paradigm-challenging ideas about how thoughtful, action-oriented individuals can contribute to positively

below for more highlights about the upcoming concert! Tickets are available online at www.plu.edu/christmas.The theme of the concert this year is “O nata lux” (O light born). The text is taken from the first line of a hymn for the Feast of the Transfiguration, but its message resonates in a season where we journey from the darkness of Advent to the light of Christmas, experience the warmth of hope amidst the cold of December, and find symbols of promise in times of despair. Our central work this

October 13, 2008 Nurses tell of worldwide travels during panel They’ve traveled to the far corners of the globe: Liberia, Iraq, Vietnam and Colombia. They’ve seen desperate poverty, bombed out buildings, and quite frankly, incompetent medical care. However, the four nurses, all PLU alumni who returned to talk about their experiences for Homecoming on Friday afternoon, stressed that their stories don’t end there. Ed Hrivnak, ’96, Helen Holt ’97 (pictured above), Mary Barber ’02 and Mary Beth

, with a strong desire to advocate for what she believed in. They often would watch the news together and discuss major political issues of the time. “My parents wanted to prepare us, because they knew we were mixed (race) kids going out into a world that wasn’t going to be receptive,” said Blagg, a Pacific Lutheran University graduate of 1982 and 1991. That was the birth of her interest in politics and equity. Blagg studied political science as an undergraduate at PLU, before returning to the

Reading, as it is called, is a nationally recognized model for celebrating the value of books, reading, and family in underserved communities. It began in Louisiana, funded by a grant from the NEH, but has since spread across the country. Each night we share a meal, we make small talk, and then we get down to the business of reading books and discussing their meaning together. Professor Scott Rogers working with 5th grade students during their visit to PLU in 2018 “Symbols help us understand the

this one-minute video to get the inside scoop from one of PLU’s professors! For more details, check out the PLU Communication program. Read Previous 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay Read Next 5 Things You Should Know About Living On-Campus at PLU LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We

YouTube Short: Only 1 hour to The Mountain Posted by: mhines / December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Did you know PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainer? We even have an “Is the Mountain out” cam. Whether you’re all about that hiking life, conquering peaks, rocking snowshoes, shredding on skis, or just soaking in the majestic vibes (and snapping pics for the ‘gram), Mount Rainier National Park is an excellent spot for PLU students to experience adventure and community. Check out this YouTube

: 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal