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broken pottery back together with gold, a symbol of embracing flaws and imperfections and living with brokenness. Beauty is possible even when things fall apart. We will look at how we carry both joy and brokenness as individuals and also what it means for our vocations of caregiving for one another and our community. As always, registration is free. All events will be available virtually. The keynote lecture will be open to the campus community for in-person, social distanced, limited attendance

methodology, statistics, and historical and systemic perspectives. In addition, professors offer seminar level courses in their own specialties, ranging from physiological to social issues relevant in psychology. Our psychology courses focus on the development of skills in critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human contexts. Throughout the program direct experience and interactive teaching methods are emphasized. Our goal is to prepare you to

service shapes a common life and mission. Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and social issues of the new millennium. In January 2011, the PLU Board of Regents established a professorship in Lutheran Studies and confirmed the nomination of Dr. Samuel Torvend as the first University Professor of Lutheran Studies. Dr. Marit Trelstad is the second

three. It also describes an ability or power, energy, and cleansing of grief, trouble, or evil. The concept is relevant in a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, nursing, psychology, public health, education, religion, and spirituality. Healing occurs in multiple dimensions—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, familial, social, communal, and environmental. Healing occurs at multiple levels from the micro level, as cellular wound healing, to the macro level, as in national and global

-curricular opportunities that are offered every year.Program & Learning Outcomes By participating in Lutes Commute, the Commuter Learning Community, students will be able to: Identify and connect with campus resources designed to support their academic and social transition and success at PLU. Develop meaningful relationships with the PLU community. Identify and utilize spaces/opportunities to deepen their understanding of diversity, justice and sustainability. Engage in opportunities to connect with

writing code for software simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways.  The possibilities seem limitless. Software is a fundamental part of modern life.  Most of what we do runs on software, and the world needs quality people to create that software.  At PLU, we strive to educate our students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and to value life-long learning.  Employers value our

. Learn more > Vocation is about identifying an overarching passion and purpose that fuels many aspects of your life. In one word, “vocation” means “a calling.” While a career is about your professional development, vocation has a broader scope and addresses your purpose in life. Your career might be one expression of your vocation but each student’s journey is unique. Being a teacher, a social activist, a community organizer, or a student can all be examples of vocation. The vocation of a student can

Mari Matthias ‘94 loved diagramming sentences back in the ninth grade. Later, she served on the staff of Saxifrage, PLU’s student-run literary and art magazine, during all four of her years on campus. Matthias describes herself as a self-taught novelist. “Once I decided to write… continue reading view all Video latest from PLU Media Coverage Aug. 2, 2024 Emma Stafki ’24 recognized for capstone documentary “Echos of the Sound” Key Peninsula News Mar. 21, 2024 President Belton joins discussion about

Masks Masks have been found in nearly every region of the world, from ancient times to the present. In an African community, the appearance of a mask or masks heralds an important social event. More Information Figures Figures in African art can be representations of human beings or spirits: It all depends on the purpose for which the figure was made, and this can be central to understanding cultural ideals. Read More Personal Objects Personal objects can range from utilitarian items used to

the study of History. Join Fulton Bryant-Anderson and Dr. Mike Halvorson as they discuss music, augmented reality, and more! Listen COMA 248: Innovation, Ethics, and Society (Fall 2024) Enriching the Community Explore Social Impact Projects in Parkland and Pierce County Learn More Entrepreneurship 101 Explore new ideas about innovation, creativity, and design thinking with faculty experts. Interdisciplinary Approach Innovation minors come from a variety of backgrounds, including Art, Business