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and sharper understanding of your unique and precious self, the    longings of your heart, and capacity of your voice! And these hopes for you brings us full circle back to PLU’s mission of to educating every student for a life of “thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — . . .because the wellspring of service and care is gratitude, inquiry and learning is the natural response to wonder, and authentic and effective leadership has its grounding in courage. The final word for today comes

: Anthropology and Religion, minor in Political Science. Hometown: Helena, Montana. PLU Accomplishments: Peace Scholar, Pinnacle Society member, ASPLU Programs Director, Montana Club President, Campus Ministry Steward, Brian C. Olson Alumni Award, Lute Talks Presenter, Gonyea Fellow, Leadership Board and Tour Guide for Admissions, and Religion Tutor. Favorite PLU memory: “Earlier this spring, the award-winning director Jehane Noujaim came and spoke about her film The Square and the role media play in

needs to return to our national and international conversation. We’ve summarized all this into our mission statement: The mission of Pacific Lutheran University is to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care—for others, for their communities, and for the earth. That’s a very Lutheran mission statement and I can tell you that everyone at PLU without exception is deeply committed to it. So when you wonder about whether Pacific Lutheran University is “Lutheran

educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their communities, and for the world. PLU purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. With distinctive international programs and close student-faculty research opportunities, PLU helps its 3,100 students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their life’s vocation through coursework, mentorship, and internships at world

wave of the pandemic. Instead, she decided to apply for medical school at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, where she was eventually accepted. Since classes wouldn’t be starting for another year and a half, Chell looked for other ways to keep busy. She found a one-year AmeriCorps role with Massachusetts General Hospital, which runs a Rural Health Leadership fellowship for internal medicine physicians in partnership with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Indian Health Service in

the last week or two means a lot.” While Thomas is a senior and is graduating with a degree in sociology this spring, the near-4.0 GPA student will return for an extra season on the court while pursuing a Master’s degree. Which means there will be a lot more lunch meetings with coach. Read Previous PLU places second in National Science Foundation’s COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. Read Next PLU alum takes leadership role as Tacoma’s chief equity officer LATEST POSTS Summer

my brain shift gears, thanks in part to the book discussions we did during orientation,” Helm continued. “I relaxed, and soon the class wasn’t nearly as scary and intimidating.” That is exactly the point, said Amber Baillon, associate director of student involvement and leadership, and co-director of the Common Reading Program. She sees the program as a great – and fun – way for students to encounter college expectations, even before school starts. “I kind of think of it as a sneak-peek of what

director for technology and social media in Student Involvement and Leadership, had the idea to bring together students from disciplines that are sometimes not associated with sustainability and see how they might be able to effect change. “It’s a paradigm shift,” Cooley said. “It can’t be captured in one major. I think you should find your own interest within sustainability.” The first step was led by Smith, who hosted a workshop with students to help them identify their worldview. The exercise was

with your values. When you lead with your values, and you figure out what’s most important and can create community and connection around that. It helps every step of the way, especially in stressful times.” Earn your Master of Business Administration at PLUPLU’s MBA program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.   Mark Mulder, Dean of the PLU School of Business, on his spring volunteer experience with Tulip Town: “It’s been

political and religious leadership in a time of pandemic. (Torvend added that he’s open to doing more of these online events.) Why is now a good time for these presentations about Luther? As we were having these conversations, there were demonstrations at the state legislature and the governor’s mansion asking for the removal of all restrictions during the COVID outbreak. Luther speaks directly to those who make fun of or avoid restrictions in times of pandemic. Given the demonstrations against