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challenges. All of these elements and others we focus on at PLU (including service, care, and leadership) help develop the skills and dispositions of character that are critical to citizenship in a global world and to living the Good Life. While skills, dispositions and preparation for the world are important to us, we also affirm the intrinsic value of the examination of various aspects of the human experience (hence Humanities), and try to convey to our students and other constituencies the

cultural identity through critical reflection of their beliefs, values, attitudes and emotions be involved in discussions, programs, and leadership development around the concept of social action recognize their voices as leaders be able to identify ways to take action at PLU, our greater Tacoma community, and beyond to enact positive change Community InformationLinked Residence Hall: Ordal Hall Community Director Dream Gonzales CD Email: dgonzales@plu.eduPast Hall/Wing Programs The Studal Farmer’s

, what I’m really good at and naturally talented in and what I really want in life. I was able to make an impact in the world around me through leadership roles, and to challenge others to do the same. When it seemed no one else believed in me—including myself—PLU did, and I’m forever thankful. During graduation, I wore two ribbons: One was for graduating magna cum laude; the other for being accepted into the Pinnacle Society—celebrating students who live lives of thoughtful inquiry, service

Rhoberta Haley appointed as dean of PLU School of Nursing Following a competitive national search, Pacific Lutheran University officials have announced that Rhoberta Haley, Ph.D., R.N., will serve as the dean of the university’s School of Nursing. “We are extremely excited to be joined by Dr. Rhoberta Haley given her leadership and more than three… February 5, 2024 News, Announcements, Accolades

 has embodied the PLU mission through service, leadership and care— for other people, for their communities and for the Earth. 2017 Michael Graven ’81 2018 Tisha Graham ’09 2019 Samuel Torvend ’73The Brian C. Olson Student Leadership AwardPresented to a student who has demonstrated commitment to the university and the alumni association. By recognizing the importance of connecting students and alumni, this student has shown a potential for lifelong service to the university.2001-2010 2001 Linda

today. We know the magic that happens when alumni and students sit together and talk about their PLU experience, their life outside PLU, and find numerous ways to help each other. Therefore, guided by the leadership of the Alumni Board, PLU has merged our alumni and career teams to create one integrated area of Alumni and Student Connections. This approach simultaneously invests in student academic success, vocational exploration and employment outcomes, while transforming the very nature of alumni

Notable Facilities and ProgramsThe Morken Center for Learning and Technology is the first building at an independent college in Washington to receive gold-level certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The Anderson University Center has been completely renovated to include an open dining area with restaurant-style seating, and student- focused meeting and gathering spaces. Renovated Xavier Hall, with archaeology and

involvement and leadership-and her husband, Kevin, have endowed the Benilda Regis Arinto Frey Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to female students who, like Eva, were the first in their family to attend college. Eva is quick to point out that, as someone in her mid-30s who works at PLU, she doesn’t have the money to make a sizeable one-time gift. Eva and Kevin’s gift to PLU is made in the form of a deferred gift-they named PLU as the beneficiary of their life insurance policy. The couple

ELCA Congregations of Region 1. Participate in the PLU Annual Corporation Meeting. Be in communication with Member Representatives of the Corporation, Corporation Leadership Committee, your synod office and congregations of your synod as needed throughout the year. Serve as an advocate for PLU by: Keeping current on the life of PLU Promoting PLU events as much as possible Being familiar with, have access to, and utilize resources to share with others about opportunities for Lutheran students Being