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  • The impact of eating By Kari Plog ’11 Ethics is not normally the first thing that comes to mind when dishing up your dinner plate, but for Beth Ann Johnson ethics is vital in making dietary choices. The conference will explore the ethics of eating.…

    those countries are exploiting children as workers. “Do you have the right to eat a little cheaper and not if someone else starves?” Johnson said. “Just because we don’t see them doesn’t mean we don’t have a level of responsibility to them.” Johnson hopes that people will attend the event and carry what they learn with them after leaving. She said to help participants do that there will be a series of “Go and Do” workshops wrapping up the event to help people do something with the information they

  • As you may know, our 50th class reunion was nearly 100 people strong, and more than a few stories and tall tales were shared on the evening of October 7.

    Greetings from your 50th Reunion Committee! As you may know, our 50th class reunion was nearly 100 people strong, and more than a few stories and tall tales were shared on the evening of October 7. Classmates from as far as New York celebrated in the Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center in the heart of the beautiful PLU campus. Though much has changed, there is even more that remains the same. PLU is filled with caring and intelligent young men and women who care

  • Embarking on a journey to study in Reykjavik, Iceland, during the summer is a unique and life-changing experience that offers an extraordinary blend of academic enrichment and natural wonder. Imagine being immersed in a land of fire and ice, where the midnight sun never sets,…

    be a student intern for Global Trek & Adventures in Iceland. Stiles hiked up Mt. Esja. Locally called Esjan, Mt. Esja is regarded as the mountain queen of Rekjayik’s skyscape. (Photo provided by Stiles) Mt. Esja is one of the top-rated hiking destinations of Iceland, tickling the adventurous spirits of natives and travelers alike. (Photo provided by Stiles) This summer, you interned with Global Trek & Adventures. They offer a variety of research opportunities. How did you learn about them and end

  • My best friend and I met in our residence hall at Pacific Lutheran University. The band he and I started performed for the first time in its lobby. I can remember with equal fondness all-nighters spent cramming for finals and all-nighters playing video games. Earlier…

    now parents, guardians and grandparents, and the children they care for are sure to ask them the timeless question, “What was your favorite part about college?” And the answer, for many of us, will be Foss Hall. The author and his band, 10th & Commerce, perform for the first time for friends in the lobby of Foss Hall in 2007. Mt. Rainier and Foss Hall seen from Mary Baker Russell at PLU on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) Foss Hall Scheduled to Be DemolishedOriginally built in

  • In 1889, the Norwegian Synod sent Bjug Harstad to the Pacific Coast to start a school. He visited Portland, Seattle and Tacoma, and it was decided that Parkland, Wash.

    Norway and PLU: 125 Years and Counting Founding of PLUIn 1889, the Norwegian Synod sent Bjug Harstad to the Pacific Coast to start a school. He visited Portland, Seattle and Tacoma, and it was decided that Parkland, Wash., should be the Lutheran education center of the Northwest. Harstad, born in Valle, Setesdal, Norway, arrived in Parkland on Oct.  14, 1890, our Founder’s Day. Pacific Lutheran University Association was incorporated Dec. 11, 1890, with Bjug Harstad as President, and with a

  • Clicking on Citations or References links in Biological Abstracts search results is returning the message An unknown error has occurred.

    Biological Abstracts citation and reference links not workingClicking on Citations or References links in Biological Abstracts search results is returning the message “An unknown error has occurred.” Our provider is working on the problem and we hope to have an update soon. If you are experiencing a problem with an online library resource that is not described here, please e-mail Genevieve Williams with a description of the problem.

  • Our identities inform how we experience the world and how the world perceives us. We are all drawn to therapy for a variety of reasons, so good on you for already making the toughest decision and

    Carlos Garcia Jr, Therapist in TrainingOur identities inform how we experience the world and how the world perceives us. We are all drawn to therapy for a variety of reasons, so good on you for already making the toughest decision and that is looking for a therapist. Latinx Student Marriage Family Therapist who works with young adults, military families, military retirees and veterans, couples, families, immigrant communities, and People of the Global Majority.

  • As part of the SOAC Focus Series – Empowerment, there was a discussion with PLU students and the cast of “How I Learned to Drive.” (Photos by John Froschauer) Facets of self By James Olson ’14 Since its 1997 debut off-Broadway, Paula Vogel’s “How I…

    March 9, 2013 As part of the SOAC Focus Series – Empowerment, there was a discussion with PLU students and the cast of “How I Learned to Drive.” (Photos by John Froschauer) Facets of self By James Olson ’14 Since its 1997 debut off-Broadway, Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive” has proven an emotionally rickety experience for actors and audiences alike. Straddling a line somewhere between uncomfortable and redemptive, the play focuses on the sexually abusive relationship between Lil’ Bit

  • Simon Luedtke ’24 is a strategic communication major from Newberg, Oregon. His communication studies, combined with his part-time job with PLU Athletics, helped him land a summer internship with the Portland Pickles, a baseball team with an unforgettable name and a legendary Portland brand. Simon…

    with PLU Athletics, helped him land a summer internship with the Portland Pickles, a baseball team with an unforgettable name and a legendary Portland brand. Simon recently sat down with PLU News to share about his unforgettable experience.What was your internship experience like working with the Portland Pickles? The internship was a lot of work. It was about 60-ish hours per week. A typical game day would have us getting to the field at 11 a.m., we would set up the stadium, set up the merch tent

  • The PLU Department of Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations.

    ! Congratulations, Dr. JoDee Keller, Claudia Miller, Chance LasDulce, and Rachel G. Wohrle! Read It Here! Social Work is a profession dedicated to helping people.In the Department of Social Work at PLU, we prepare you for a fulfilling career in community care for others, including children, youth, and families; working with marginalized and disenfranchised populations; addressing community behavioral health needs; and bringing about social change. Learn from passionate experts in the field, gain hands-on

    Heidi Brocious, BSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 112 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
    Anissa Rogers, MSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 144 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003