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  • Beyond the uniform By Igor Strupinskiy ’14 The sun isn’t up yet, but the PLU ROTC cadets are already standing in formation Olson Gym. A typical day for these dedicated cadets, starts at 6:30 a.m. with physical training. Junior cadet Derek Ayers and sophomore cadet…

    uniforms. What that uniform means demands excellence in all aspects of life, in and out of the classroom, said Lt. Col. Jason K. Schrader, professor of military science. “We’re not just a war-fighting program, but a making-the-world-a-better-place program,” said Sgt. William Buckley, ROTC instructor. “We just happen to be wearing a uniform. Previously published plu.edu material was used for this report. Read Previous The Full Monty Read Next Lute reaches for the stars COMMENTS*Note: All comments are

  • Hubert Locke, a renowned Holocaust scholar and dean emeritus of the Daniel J Evans Graduate School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington talked about was Martin Niemoeller during the Fall Holocaust Lecture. Martin Niemoeller: One man’s journey of conscience reviewed at Holocaust lecture…

    finally arrested and imprisoned in 1937 for his opposition to the Nazis’ attempt to control the churches and church leadership. He was not released from Dachau until it was liberated by the Allies. He died in 1984 at the age of 92 in Germany. Historians can’t seem to place Niemoeller on one side or another – collaborator or resistance figure – when looking at his reaction to the persecution of Jews at the time. A former U-boat captain, Neimoeller was quoted often of making anti-Semitic remarks, even

  • Department of Languages and Literatures Film Festival 2012-13 presents: “The Invisible War” The Department of Languages and Literatures Film Festival 2012-13 presents a screening of The Invisible War at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8 in Ingram 100. Kristina Setchfield, Marine Corps Veteran and survivor, will…

    dialogue about the crime of rape perpetrated on the very people who have pledged to protect our country and are gratified to see the film is already making an impact. Since it premiered at Sundance, the film has been circulating through the highest levels of the Pentagon and the administration. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta watched The Invisible War on April 14. Two days later, he directed military commanders to hand over all sexual assault investigations to a higher-ranking colonel. At the same

  • Former Governor Christine Gregoire talks about personal responsibility during PLU’s Earth Day celebration. (John Froschauer, Photo) Get involved, take personal responsibility and, by the way, vote, former governor says during Earth Day lecture Barbara Clements, Director of Content Development Turn off the tap. Scoop your…

    practices,” she said. “We don’t’ have the money to fix everything. But every little personal change, you can multiply by 4.5 million. We don’t have a choice but to change our habits.” Read Previous PLU Hebrew Idol Celebrates Class, Creativity and Costumes Read Next Making Fitness Fun COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 26, 2015)- Dr. Beth Griech-Polelle is taking on the dark roots of the Nazi’s genocidal plan in her first lecture as the new Kurt Mayer Endowed Chair of Holocaust Studies. To hit the ground running, Griech-Polelle, who joined the Lute family this…

    -Polelle hopes it touches students and affects their perception of that era. One of the most important things she wants to bring to the school’s Holocaust Studies is lectures from survivors. Griech-Polelle’s desire to study and teach about the Holocaust stems from her desire to use one of the greatest tragedies in history as a positive tool. She believes that learning and acknowledging are important elements of that process, as well as recognizing survivors and making sure their experiences are never

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 27, 2017) – Looking to get the festivities started early? Check out this roundup of holiday events held on campus this year. Dec. 6: Norsk Julegudstjeneste (Norwegian Language Christmas service) Join the SCC and Nordic Studies for a Christmas service in Norwegian!…

    . Cookies for  decorating and hot cocoa will be provided! Dec. 7: BSU Holiday Cookie Making An informal meet-up for decorating cookies to de-stress before finals week. The event will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location TBD. ********** Nov. 29: Celebration of Light Pacific Lutheran University’s annual Celebration of light, an exploration of religious and cultural aspects of the holiday followed by singing and lighting the trees around Red Square, will begin at the Phillips Center at 4 p.m. Come enjoy

  • Across the world, we’ve seen a change in our daily routines as we seek to socially distance and help flatten the curve of the current pandemic. Nearly every part of daily life has been affected from how we learn, to how we work. What does…

    this summer,” said Labrie. “Luciano Marano, who is the senior reporter at The Leader, has been an excellent mentor to my photography, and I’m learning a lot about how to get a compelling shot.”  “I really do love journalism. I love the art of telling stories and making it something you want to read, instead of just a list of facts. Plus, it’s pretty cool to see my work published,” LaBrie said. “I’m not sure where my career will lead me, but I know I’m developing the skills in writing and

  • Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 majored in biology and chemistry at PLU, played at nationals with the men’s soccer team, and prepared for a career in the medical field. D’Onofrio recently sat down with PLU News to discuss his PLU experience. How did you learn about PLU?…

    . What is the first thing you are doing after commencement? Studying for my MCAT. I know, it does not sound like the most exciting thing ever. I want to make sure I get everything done so I can start the next chapter of my life.  Anything else you want to share? I think the friends [I met] along the way were some of the most important experiences. And, I think making that connection: if something is not in the cards for me at the moment, it is not the end of the world. I like knowing that things can

  • The 2019-2020 academic year marks the 15th anniversary of the Visiting Writers Series, the English department’s annual program bringing writers from various backgrounds to Pacific Lutheran University. Most visits consist of an afternoon conversation called “The Writer’s Story” and an evening reading followed by question…

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  • Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands.…

    about what it took to make the whaling vessel and what it means to hunt an animal that they revere, respect and was so important for their people’s survival for many years. “And they want to share and they will keep sharing as long as you give them an ear.” As open and honest as the Makah are, the students were well prepared to take a chance and ask questions without feeling timid. Class time before the students went to Neah Bay was dedicated to what Huelsbeck calls “Making it safe to take the risk