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understand that influence better. They also teach here because they appreciate and respect the religious commitments held by students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the university. Will a religion professor try to force his or her own personal convictions on me?No. Because of their advanced studies and teaching experience, PLU religion professors recognize that there are diverse and sometimes conflicting viewpoints on any given issue. Their purpose is not to take one side but to help you understand why

UgandaProject, Griffin Matthews. Hailed as “a joyous, wrenching experience drawn from life,” Witness Uganda poignantly explores the challenges and pitfalls of doing humanitarian work inviting the audience to reflect critically on service, leadership and care in both global and local contexts. To mark the 2nd anniversary of the PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program, there was also a panel presentation by PLU and Peace Corps alumni  – Lucas Gillespie ’16, Jihan Grettenberg ’12 and Colton Heath ’14 – on the topic of

larger Tacoma community, through the vibrant and unique Greater Tacoma Peace Prize organization that honors our own local peacebuilders. We recognize our Norwegian, international alumni as important connections between the more recent past and today. Last but not least, we can be inspired by our PLU students who have ventured to Norway to study and experience for themselves Norway’s political, cultural and environmental relevance in the world today. The sociologist Hans Magnus Enzensberger once

aims to produce global citizens, future leaders, and whole, richly-informed persons. At the heart of the University is the general education curriculum. Through this program of study, students begin the process of shaping not only a career, but more importantly a life of meaning and purpose. This general education, in which students grapple with life’s most fundamental questions, is deepened and complemented by the specialized work students undertake in their majors. An education is a process, and

Biological Laboratory, and received her MA in zoology from Johns Hopkins University in 1932. She was hired by the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries to write radio scripts during the Depression and supplemented her income writing feature articles on natural history for the Baltimore Sun. She began a fifteen-year career in the federal service as a scientist and editor in 1936 and rose to become Editor-in-Chief of all publications for the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She wrote pamphlets on conservation and

outstanding achievements in contemporary music. He has since gone on to perform in over 75 different countries, and has played on hundreds of records, films, television shows, and commercial jingles. Eric has recorded 15 solo CDs including his latest Grammy® Award nominated CD entitled Double Dealin’ with legendary trumpeter Randy Brecker. Eric started his professional career in 1980 with famed New Orleans trumpeter Al Hirt. After returning to Los Angeles Eric became a member of the famed Chick Corea

Foss Field for a group photo during orientation weekend. PARKLAND MURAL REDUXOriginally painted on the side of the local Post Office several years ago, PLU volunteers this year re-painted parts of the mural that were destroyed after a car crash. VOLLEYBALL ChampsHead coach Kevin Akoi surpassed 400 career wins, spanning 22 seasons, while taking the team to another Northwest Conference title. BESTIESTherapy dogs help calm student jitters heading into midterms. Flying PrideStudents pose with their

interested in teaching high school?If you’re planning on teaching high school music or PE, our Music Education and Health & Fitness certifications cover grades P-12. If you plan to teach another high school subject, we highly recommend you major in your area of interest, then earn your teaching certification as part of the PLU Master’s program. This 4+1 option is available at PLU for most subjects. Where can I find Transfer Equivalency Guides for the prerequisite courses?You’ll find transfer equivalency

discuss these charges with your event coordinator.   The minimum order for delivery outside the Anderson University Center is $50.00. All orders less than $50.00 will be charged the difference as a delivery fee. For orders over $50.00, delivery is available to any building on campus after 7am. When planning your event, please allow sufficient time for Catering Services  staff to set up your event and let us know when the space will be accessible for clearing. Health Regulations Pierce County Health