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showcase their connection with the countries which this class will visit,” Mulder explained. The shirts have also acted as conversation starters. When the group wore their shirts on a visit to the University of Sao Paolo, a Brazilian student became their informal tour guide. As he showed them around the campus, he explained the Brazilian higher education system. Likewise, the PLU students were able to discuss their experiences and course content with the student, Mulder said. The group has extra T

need help.” The campaign officially kicked off Feb. 27 during HUMP. In an effort to become ingrained in the community, the campaign is collaborating with campus organizations on programming that promotes safer communities, such as last Monday’s “Can I Kiss You?” presentation about sexual assault. “What’s cool about this is that students are saying, ‘we want to do this,’” said Kate Fontana, ASPLU religious relations director. Fontana is spearheading the development of a peer education and training

graduated from PLU with degrees in education. For the next 15 years, Keith taught English in the Federal Way School District, while Clarice taught music in the Highline School District before becoming a stay-at-home mom. When a 10-acre spread became available next to the family ranch, the Swansons jumped at the chance to go into the business and embrace a new way of life. “We’d taught for years, it was time to try something else,” Keith Swanson said. “This way our five kids could run around, and they

opportunity for students to participate in their own education.” Read Previous The ethics of torture Read Next Program brings people from around the world together 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 A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter

General of Germany (based in San Francisco) Rolf Schuette talk about Jewish-German relations at PLU. In addition to years of education and experience as a diplomat, before taking the San Francisco post in 2005, Schuette spent a sabbatical year as a Visiting Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C., the American Jewish Committee in New York and the Institute of European Studies in Berkeley. Some of his experience also includes work in Israel. “The Holocaust is still the

top tier,” she said. It’s part of a pattern at PLU. Over the past 15 years, the campuswide, long-range facilities master plan has led to revitalization and renewal across campus. Now the focus of attention includes enhancements in recreation and athletic facilities. The university’s commitment to maintaining first-rate space on lower campus can be found in the Athletic, Recreation and Physical Education Master Plan. It calls for a broad menu of improvements that will meet the facilities needs for

, a passion that “really excites you, that taps into your passions and that…meets the world’s great need.” “We have all been summoned to excel,” he concluded. “It is that great vision for your life that is at the heart of  a PLU education. That is our dream today.” Read Previous Built on strength, ready for change Read Next Best Foot Forward 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

cares so much about Parkland and about education. I think we’re the embodiment of that.” Read Previous PLU benefactor dies Read Next Who doesn’t like kudos? 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 A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter

Funniest Commercials in the World, discussed how his education at PLU contributed to, raised questions about, and provided him with a sense of vocation. Read Previous Who doesn’t like kudos? Read Next ‘No Salvation Apart from Earth’ 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 A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual

participants with extensive knowledge about sustainable food production and development. Some of the keynote speakers include Managing Director for Bread for the World Jim McDonald and David Creech, Director for Hunger Education for the ELCA. PLU professors Kevin O’Brien and Brian Naasz, from the religion and chemistry departments, will give workshops related to biodiversity and science. Another primary keynote speaker is Casson Trenor, a chef and author of the book “Sustainable Sushi: A Guide to Saving