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  • Where the classes are hard. And the issues? Harder. By Steve Hansen Josh Stromberg and Catherine Cheng aren’t together in any of the same classes. They’re not studying the same major. They’re not even in the same year. (He graduates next year; she a year…

    slides effortlessly from the philosophy of Schleiermacher, to the symbolism of Frankenstein’s monster, to the genocide in Rwanda. They never miss a beat. To hear Josh and Catherine discuss some of life’s most interesting topics and the world’s most vexing issues speaks exactly to why the International Honors Program has become such an important part of their college experience. They don’t simply study issues from afar – they study them from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of disciplines

  • Today’s Chapel at PLU: Collaboration, Community, Choice (and a Celebratory Song That Needs Your Lyrics!) University Pastor Nancy Connor at the 2013 Blessing of the Animals service in PLU’s Lagerquist Hall. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications In 1952, Pacific…

    . 26: Dr. Aana Vigen, Associate Professor of Christian Social Ethics at Loyola University Chicago Musician: James Brown, Associate Professor of Music Sept. 29: Dr. Sergia Hay, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Musician: Anikka Abbott ’15, vocalist For more information, click here.   Sept. 12 is an especially high-profile day at Chapel: PLU President Thomas W. Krise will speak on the history and importance of alma mater, LuteCast will Livestream the entire service and a new alma mater tune composed

  • TACOMA, WASH. (July 19, 2016)- Jen Cohen ’94 is all smiles. But the University of Washington athletic director, appointed to the position May 24, smiles the biggest while talking to, and about, student athletes. “We feel like our students are students first,” said Cohen, who…

    process and not to worry about the team living up to the hype. That attitude aligns with Cohen’s idea that athletes aren’t just there to play sports. It’s an approach that echoes the philosophy of PLU and Division III athletics. Cohen said she loves the Division III mentality; a comprehensive commitment to success of the student athlete as a whole. “It’s what I believe in here,” she said. She’s close to the students living out that mission, too. Following two big bear hugs outside the weight training

  • A fresh perspective Each year, more than 250 transfer students bring a diverse mix of opinions and perspectives to the PLU campus. When asked what makes a typical transfer student, Joelle Pretty, PLU’s director of transfer recruitment had a simple answer. “There is no typical transfer student.” Each year, PLU admits between 250 to 300 transfer students to campus. Some are just a…

    promptly used her new position to meet with organizers, where she was able to offer suggestions and work to implement them. For Relfe, now a continuing senior political science major who is considering PLU’s graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy, this was a perfect opportunity to join her past experience on another campus with PLU’s focus on plugging students into situations where they can best succeed. “The chance to get involved and make real changes – that makes you feel powerful,” she

  • Will students take the plunge and vote? It’s nearing that time to change the statement “I Will Vote” to the “I Have Voted.”And several students around campus are making that statement with an exclamation mark, said Lace Smith, program director of Student Involvement and Leadership.“I…

    . Election night party ASPLU will be hosting an election night party from 7 p.m. until the election is decided or midnight (whichever comes first) Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Cave. The event will showcase election coverage on a large screen and also include election –related activities like button making and political conversation. The event will serve as a communal place for students to watch the election come to a close and ignite conversation about elections on the PLU campus. Read Previous Donors echo

  • Why eating at PLU is not your typical college dining experience By Chris Albert At PLU, eating isn’t just a cafeteria experience of hot dogs and French fries. You can get those too, but not every college dining experience also includes menu items like Korean…

    political science major. “They are always trying to come up with new ideas,” she said. She knows by experience. After visiting some friends at a few other colleges, Sandgren walked away with a different perspective. “When I was in those other cafeterias I was like, ‘Wow, ours is way better,'” she said. Sandgren is a big fan of the wet burrito with green and red chili sauce. And she loves any of the Asian options, like peanut noodles and pad Thai. That’s the whole idea, according to McGinnis – build a

  • Enhancing the student experience, one scholarship at a time Every year thousands of students are provided the opportunity to attend PLU because of the dedicated support given to them by alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff – even fellow students. Gifts to Q Club, PLU’s…

    feel I’m doing my part by supporting Q Club.” Ann Kelleher Hometown: Tacoma Giving history: Giving to Q Club since 1993 PLU affiliation: Professor of Political Science Why I give to Q Club: “I give to the students. That’s the attraction of Q Club. With over 28 years of dealing with students, I see how much promise they have, how much they want to learn. That’s the beauty of this program; that’s the point of why I give back. So many students could not be here without that aid. They work for it and

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2020) — Food insecurity is on the rise on college campuses across the nation, and PLU is no exception to the trend. In a 2017 survey entitled “Healthy Minds,” one in five PLU students reported experiencing food insecurity ranging from “once…

    students looks like, as is reflected in the PLU mission statement.” The PLU Pantry is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students can access the pantry outside of regular hours by contacting their resident director or community director. The PLU Pantry accepts nonperishable food donations and hygiene productions at the Campus Ministry office on the first floor of the AUC. Read Previous Jeremy Knapp ‘21 talks interning for a state senator in Olympia, passion for political science and future

  • Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences , environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics . She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s…

    environmental studies is relevant, geosciences contributes a lot of my knowledge on the subject, especially the use of natural resources, and religion informs so much of our political and social discourse that it really adds to my understanding and ability to talk about the subject to different people. I’m not entirely sure what’s next for me. This summer I’ll be attending a geological field school to get experience and round out my education. Tell us more about your latest religion capstone. My religion

  • In January 2006, a group of PLU students — bundled up in warm coats, gloves, hats and sturdy boots — stepped carefully from the boat on which they’d been traveling onto the rocky and icy shores of Antarctica. This intrepid class helped seal a spot…

    of it, and I learned so much about myself and can bring so much back going forward. Trust yourself and trust the process and take advantage of the opportunities and scholarship and faculty support that PLU offers.Riley Dolan Senior (Class of 2019). Hometown: Onalaska, WA Political Science & Hispanic Studies majors Non-profit Leadership minor & Peace Corps Prep program Involvement: ASPLU Civic Engagement Director, PLU’s Late Knight TV show, Residence Hall Association, Wild Hope Center, Humanities