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safe trip.” That’s according to Rick Steves, author of best-selling travel books, including “Travel as a Political Act: How to Leave Your Baggage Behind.” The book, updated last year, is now in its third edition. Steves lives in Edmonds, Washington and travels the world as a television personality, public radio host, author, and activist. He travels for a good portion of the year, so if people aren’t saying “Bon voyage” any more, he’d notice. “The whole idea about traveling is to get out of your

2020 Computer Science Capstone SymposiumMay 8th & May 9thJoin the Computer Science Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will take place Friday and Saturday. Friday, May 8th1:45pm – PLU Natural Sciences Fellowship App Nicholas Crossman (BS), Hayley Heishman (BS), Daniel Kaiser (BS), Natalie Steinert (BS) The Natural Science Fellowship is a new program dedicated to the academic success of students within the Natural Sciences programs. Faculty and tutors can

Engineering (ENGR) & Physics (PHYS) Courses ENGR 131: Introduction to Engineering An introduction to the engineering profession and development of basic skills important to the profession; including, problem solving, engineering design, graphics, use of computers, computer programming, engineering economics, and ethics in engineering. Prerequisite: completion of college-preparatory mathematics. (2) ENGR 240: Engineering Statics Engineering statics using vector algebra; equilibrium of rigid

Past University PresidentsBjug J. Harstad, 1890-1895, 1897-1898 Bjug Aanondson was born on December 17, 1848 on a farm near Valle, Setesdal, Norway. In 1861 his family immigrated to America and Aanondson became a student at Luther College from 1865 to 1871. Upon a suggestion from the president of the college, Aanondson changed his last name to Harstad in honor of the name of his family farm in Norway. From 1871 to 1874, Harstad studied theology at Concordia University in St. Louis and gained

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PLU Career Resources & Vocational ExplorationLet us help you explore your vocation! Vocational discernment is a life-long educational process that often intersects with choosing a major and a career. Sometimes your vocation is fulfilled through your work, sometimes through your activities outside of work but almost always results in service with others. Vocational exploration involves thinking, acting and reflecting. Here are some opportunities and resources to help you begin the journey

Steps to BIRTWhat is BIRT?What is BIRT?The purpose of the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is to anonymously collect data regarding instances of experienced bias within the PLU community and monitor the type and frequency of such occurrences. Doing so will help us better understand our campus climate, create community-based educational opportunities to address noted trends in such occurrences, and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome. The BIRT does not adjudicate violations of

Past Powell-Heller Holocaust Conferences 2017 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust EducationThe 10th annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education “Synagogue & Church” took place November 1-3. The conference dove into the controversial role of the Roman Catholic Church and its relationship to the events of the Holocaust. The speakers presented on the heated debate about the role of Pope Pius XII, examined the role of Catholic antisemitism, inaction by many Church leaders, and