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university is uniquely situated to bring perspective—depth, breadth, and dimension—to a present-day crisis, whatever that crisis might be. COVID 19 has upended almost every aspect of human life and presented all of us with a range of challenges that were unimaginable a year ago. These include challenges to our health and wellbeing, our livelihoods, education, housing, global supply chains, our complacency around equity and access, to name a few. At PLU we have the capacity to tap colleagues that are not

July 7, 2008 Speakers tell PLU audiences to reach outside themselves Rich, diverse and often divergent voices came to PLU over the last year to challenge our outlook on life and our choices. Should one eat meat, or not? What of world hunger, the environment, corporate greed, genocide and women’s rights? What can one person do to address these issues? All speakers stressed that individual choices and actions do matter – even when faced with problems on a global scale. Last fall kicked off with

pandemic was less of a concern, I reacquainted myself with my busy life more successfully. It was really important to start school with the swim team’s built-in friend group, and worth the learned skill of managing sports and school work. What do you think sets PLU apart from other universities? The professors who are invested in your learning and those professors’ willingness to help you understand the material set PLU apart. The smaller community, class sizes and opportunity to know so many students

less of a concern, I reacquainted myself with my busy life more successfully. It was really important to start school with the swim team’s built-in friend group, and worth the learned skill of managing sports and school work. What do you think sets PLU apart from other universities? The professors who are invested in your learning and those professors’ willingness to help you understand the material set PLU apart. The smaller community, class sizes and opportunity to know so many students make it

just part of my element. I think to come back and say thank you, and to come back to show how I’ve developed and how I’ve launched at this point in my life, is always a treasure — and it’s really a privilege to be able to do.” The concert will take place in the Anderson University Center’s Chris Knutzen Hall at 7 p.m., and will include performances from America’s Got Talent semifinalist DaNell Daymon & Greater Works and Maureese Itson. It is part of the university’s slate of events celebrating

Avoid a Life Plan,” will focus on the future implications of mankind’s current actions — a fitting topic for a man dedicated to child health and preventative medicine. “What are the things that we should be focusing on as threats to our very survival, and what are some of the most important things we could now do to reduce those threats and improve the future if humanity does survive?” Foege wrote. “You each get one lifetime to take those actions. What are the skills and the knowledge you should

How to be a Lute: Let’s Spend a Day in Tacoma Posted by: vcraker / May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 Ready to explore? Tacoma native Lindsey Hansen ’22 shares some highlights of her favorite Tacoma hang-out spots. Read Previous Interested in studying Psychology? Read Next How to be a Lute: How to weather the Pacific Northwest weather LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden

Musician turned math major is excited to teach in his community Posted by: vcraker / May 4, 2022 May 4, 2022 Kevin Canady-Pete ’22 has a history with the Pacific Lutheran University campus. He grew up down the street, just a couple of miles from the university. The Franklin Pierce High School graduate came to PLU intending to pursue a music education major. While he enjoyed playing music at PLU, he discovered he had a passion for math. He will graduate this winter with a degree in mathematics

You Ask, We Answer: Do I have to live on-campus? Posted by: mhines / February 16, 2024 February 16, 2024 We’re proud to offer on-campus housing to more than 1,300 students yearly, with nearly 72% of our first-year students choosing to live in the residence halls! If you’re wondering, “Do I have to live on campus?” while attending PLU, our answer is “Yes, unless…” PLU requires that all full-time students live in university housing unless they meet specific criteria: Live at home with a parent in

PLU chemists are heading to the ACS National Meeting in Denver Posted by: Craig Fryhle / March 21, 2015 March 21, 2015 PLU chemists are heading to the ACS National Meeting in Denver March 22-26! Find abstracts from PLU students and faculty by searching the online program at the the link below for authors Lytle, Munro, Saxowsky, Waldow, and Yakelis. If you’re a PLU alum who will be at the meeting, email Professors Fryhle, Munro, or Waldow and let us know (addresses available via PLU chem home