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Director Update & Introduction https://www.plu.edu/congregations/news/director-update/

contact with each Synod in Region 1–to be a resource and connection for all that PLU has to offer as an institution rooted in Lutheran Higher Education, and as a partner in connecting together ministries that parallel PLU’s commitment to prepare students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care–for other people, for their communities, and for the Earth. Kendall Jeske '08 Our Director of Congregational Engagement is one of our many connections points, along with the office of

HS Programming Contest https://www.plu.edu/computer-science/hs-programming-contest/

. The top three teams in each division receive medals and the top team overall will receive a trophy engraved with their names and the name of their school. The winning team will retain the trophy for one year to display at their school. All students are eligible for prizes in a drawing at the end of the awards ceremony. Team Patronus Programming hard at work. Contest Schedule 9:30-10:00 – Team Check In 10:00-10:30 – Orientation / Instructions 10:30-11:00 – Practice Session 11:00-11:30 – Debriefing

PLU MAE alumna Brooke Brown ’06 named the 2021 Washington State Teacher of the Year https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/11/10/brookebrown/

. During her junior year at Tacoma’s Stadium High School, Brown served as an intern with the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association only to realize that law wasn’t a great fit and decided to go to college without declaring a major. As an undergraduate student at University of Washington, Brown served as a tutor and was moved by the need for teachers that represented the students they were teaching. Realizing that she enjoyed tutoring, Brooke enrolled in PLU’s Master of Arts in Education program where she

German Language Course Links https://www.plu.edu/lrc/language-course-links/german-language-course-links/

German Language Course Links Professor Jenkins’ website German @ plu with updated links to many useful German sites. German major Alexandra Drehe’s website for students of German.

Keck Graduate Institute https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2022/05/03/keck-graduate-institute/

Keck Graduate Institute Posted by: nicolacs / May 3, 2022 May 3, 2022 The Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is a member of the Claremont Colleges near Los Angeles, CA. They have a number of summer enrichment/professional development opportunities for students interested in exploring careers in the health sciences and biotech/pharma research. The programs include Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Explore Health Professions, Exploring Biotech Industry, Exploring

MSF Student Krista White Recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/05/05/msf-student-krista-white-recognized-by-puget-sound-business-journal/

business and in the community, but also be a mentor to other women.” “Krista took the top honor because she was able to impress the scholarship committee with her academic and leadership abilities in the MSF program as well as professionalism in an interview,” explains Smith. White will graduate in May with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. While a graduate student at PLU, she has served as Head of Research for the Gary Baughn Student Investment Fund and as a Graduate Fellow, assisting Finance

Multicultural Christmas Events on Campus Throughout December https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/12/10/christmas-events-on-campus/

. Tickets available at the PLU Concierge (253-535-7411) and online at www.plu.edu/christmas/. Nordic Christmas Fest Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Scandinavian Cultural Center The annual Nordic Christmas Fest has been a much-anticipated event in the Scandinavian Cultural Center for over two decades. The Cultural Center is at its loveliest with candlelight and magical holiday decorations. The evening is filled with great conversation, fantastic food and lively entertainment. This year’s menu will include

253 PLU Bound Scholarships https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/financial-aid/scholarships/253-plu-bound-scholarships/

See how the 253 PLU Bound Scholarship has impacted Alex, Nick and Anamaries. Are you a WA state College Bound scholar?Fill out this request information to get on our mailing list and start your journey to being a 253 PLU Bound Scholar! Request InformationVer en Español253 PLU Bound Full Tuition Scholarship PLU offers a scholarship for students who are College Bound eligible, attend a high school in Washington state, and have a 3.0 or higher weighted cumulative GPA. Students who qualify will be

Speakers / Guests on Campus https://www.plu.edu/student-code-of-conduct/additional-information-and-procedures/speakers-guests-on-campus/

Pacific Lutheran University is committed to educating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other persons, for the community, and for the earth. In accordance with this principle, any recognized university organization may invite speakers to campus that further PLU’s educational mission. Effort should be made to inform the academic and larger community that sponsorship of a guest speaker does not necessarily imply approval of the views expressed or

The Women’s Center at 25: Stories of Inspiration and Impact https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/03/05/womens-center-stories/

years continue to produce moments of amazement, wonder, care and empowerment for generations to come!” Nova Schauss ’04 “I was never able to take an official Women’s Studies class because of my class schedules. Through the Women’s Center, I connected with other students and staff who were interested in making life better for women and men. I always think of my time at the Women’s Center as the place where I earned my extracurricular minor in Women’s Studies by osmosis. I met so many great people