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  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 2, 2020) — Jared Wright ‘14, political science and global studies double major, arrived at PLU eager to engage in community work and excited to study social justice. He didn’t have specific plans and didn’t know what it would all look like,…

    and work with landlords and property managers to get them approved for apartments. What goes into that work? A lot of it is done before the refugees arrive in the country. There is a lot of coordination with volunteers. We work with what we call U.S. ties of the family, so either a close friend or a family member, to determine the best place that we can settle them in. Then it’s about making sure their transition goes pretty smoothly during their first days here – helping them settle into a place

  • As I travel around talking to prospective students and their families, donors, and friends of PLU, I am often asked, “what is a Lute?” From time to time, I blog about examples of students and alumni that uplift what it means to be a Lute.…

    in their mouths. My cousin told me this is standard; then the coach sends the boys up into the stands to sit with their parents. Some of the boys didn’t have family there; they are called “game orphans,” and other families pulled them into their family to feel someone close cares about them. I was stunned and deeply touched by this gesture of caring. I have shared this with our local high-school Booster club; they really liked this idea and are going to embrace it. Then head Coach Scott Westering

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 10, 2016)- Typically, summer allows college students to take advantage of free time that’s hard to come by during the academic year. But for many Lutes, summer is a time to work hard and continue their vocational endeavors. Students travel, work internships…

    classroom to the courtroom. Kendra Saathoff ’17 spent her summer interning at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma, marking the third time she’s worked there. However, this was the first time the Krise Internship funded the opportunity. As a result, she received $1,500 in financial assistance for what was otherwise an unpaid internship. “I learn a lot through observation,” Saathoff said. “(This internship) has exposed me to people and realities that I wouldn’t have otherwise known about

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 28, 2016) – The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Languages and Literatures  will host the Tournées Film Festival this fall for screenings of nine recently released films representing a wide variety of cultures and historical periods. (Film trailers and descriptions below.) A…

    family therapy, women’s and gender studies, Holocaust studies, global studies, biology and others, and are looking forward rich conversations with people from a diversity of disciplines. If along the way, we happen to encourage a sense of openness and adventure in individuals who might not otherwise take time to see a foreign film, this festival will have been success. Will every festival screening be following by some sort of discussion or event? Urdangarain: Yes, there will be an introduction

  • Andre Jones ’22, of Tukwila, Washington, stays busy with his leadership roles in campus clubs and the Act Six program. Founded and run by the Tacoma-based nonprofit Degrees of Change , the Act Six program identifies and rewards scholars who are passionate about learning, eager…

    . Fortunately, Jones says his Act Six cohort gave him the confidence he needed to go. “I was really scared to go study abroad, but one of the benefits of being an Act Six student is we have a cadre or cohorts,” Jones said. “Your cadre is a group of other Act Six students who support you — it’s like a family. A lot of them studied abroad and said, ‘no bro, it’s not scary, go you will have fun’ so that gave me a lot of confidence.” Now he’s ready to offer similar advice to students who are making their own

  • Pacific Lutheran University students are people of many interests. Last fall semester, several courses illustrated how the university’s curriculum caters to those eclectic interests. One of these classes was Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory. “Who Beyoncé is for?” is not usually a question that you…

    written only by women of color. Discussion themes included marriage, intimate relationship, family, body, and sexuality and empowerment. The inspiration for the course came from the success of PLU community watch parties and discussions based around “Lemonade” and the 2016 album “A Seat at the Table” by Beyoncé’s sister, Solange Knowles. “Because we’ve seen these discussions done well with a lot of interesting conversations especially surrounding black feminism,” Taiwo said, “we decided to create a

  • This is a question that we get more often than people may think. While there are over 400 NCAA Division III colleges/universities across the country, there are only nine in the Pacific Northwest. Yes, we are the NCAA division that does not offer scholarships based…

    competitive and fun athletics but with a focus on enjoying your college life outside of your sport as well,” she says. “I have become a better teammate and leader and my athletic experience at PLU has also given me the best second family I could have asked for.” NCAA Division III checks all the boxes… Academics first High-level athletics Balanced student-athlete experience So actually, the real question is why not D3? GO LUTES! Guest blogger: Mike Snyder, Director of Athletics & RecreationGo LutesWant to

  • We have a wonderful opportunity for a   Research Technologist I  to join our research lab at Bloodworks Northwest.   The incumbent will   work under general supervision performing activities associated with various assigned research projects with a focus on biomarker discovery for oxidative stress,…

    spreadsheet management, email, and Internet. Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Specific job skills include, but are not limited to: Frequent use of a hand held pipetter. WORKING CONDITIONS This position has direct exposure to blood borne pathogens and requires work with human and animal blood and tissue samples and non-pathogenic viruses. Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family

  • By Zach Powers & Mandi Brady PLU Marketing & Communications and the School of Arts and Communication Charlotte’s Web,  the timeless story about the unbreakable friendship between an affable pig and a courageous spider, will be produced on stage next week at Pacific Lutheran University.…

    them to be involved in theatre.” Tickets are $8 general admission, $5 senior citizen and alumni, $3 PLU community, any student ID, and 18 and under. Tickets at the door the night of the event (door is cash only). Read Previous ‘Passion Play’ entertains while asking ‘big enough’ questions Read Next Steel Magnolias opens March 5 in the Studio Theater LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe: A Theatre/Radio Collaboration May 16

  • With a stream of hairspray PLU will enter the 80’s for the spring production of  Steel Magnolias . The production runs for two weekends in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theater, March 5 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30…

    ) at the Campus Concierge or at the door for your free ticket! Non-students are eligible to purchase for the standard ticket price. There is limited seating and we encourage patrons to reserve through the concierge. Read Previous Students revitalize PLU children’s theatre program with production of  ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Read Next Studio Theater production shows a dark side LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe: A Theatre/Radio