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Scholarship, Sleep, and Self in the Pandemic Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Jenna Muller '22English Writing MajorNancy Simpson-Younger sits at her desk, poised to explain how communicating remotely is completely different from speaking face-to-face, when a loud bang sounds from behind her.She laughs. “That was my cat knocking the little whiteboard off the back of the bookshelf.” She considers the question again, saying, “There are moments like that, that you don’t expect

as Kathryn’s teacher, but as a collaborator. Her intelligence is paired with a sharp sense of humor, which she conveys both in conversations and her writing.”  In addition to her love of literature and history, Einan loves learning languages. She began studying German in high school. In order to complete PLU’s language requirement, Einan decided to try learning Norwegian. “My dad’s family came from Norway, so there is a family history that I wanted to honor,” Einan says. Einan enjoyed her

Commencement 2017: Lutes prepare for life after college Posted by: Kari Plog / May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017 By Staff writersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 15, 2017)- Classes are over, tests are on the horizon and therapy dogs are waiting in the wings. It's the end of spring semester, and for several hundred Lutes that means life after college beckons. Pacific Lutheran University students are fast approaching Commencement 2017, a ceremony that will mark the culmination of their

helping them turn that passion into a craft.” Grande often jokes that “making games isn’t curing cancer.” But he finds meaning and reward in designing experiences that people can do for fun to escape the more urgent matters in life. “It’s fun building games that I know my friends and family are going to enjoy and can bring a smile to people’s faces.”Lute Powered is a series highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations in the Puget Sound region. Jon Grande ’92 is the second of

and work with landlords and property managers to get them approved for apartments. What goes into that work? A lot of it is done before the refugees arrive in the country. There is a lot of coordination with volunteers. We work with what we call U.S. ties of the family, so either a close friend or a family member, to determine the best place that we can settle them in. Then it’s about making sure their transition goes pretty smoothly during their first days here – helping them settle into a place

, and go on a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. The opportunity to explore all facets of Australia, geographically, musically, and culturally is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Friends, family and fans can follow along with their Australian adventures on their blog athttp://plumusicdownunder.blogspot.com/ View the Blog! Read Previous Greg Youtz: Composing for the cannery – of boxcars, rhinos, and grapes Read Next The Choir of the West and Choral Union perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

, Amazon and Kaiser Permanente, as well as nonprofit organizations and agencies like the Washington State Department of Ecology, Seattle Pro Musica and Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. “That (variety) was reflective of the broad range of their interests,” Pippin said. “Some students had really specific requests for the type of company that they wanted to shadow, and others knew the type of position but were open to any industry.” Natalie Nabass ‘20, a double major in religion and global studies

April 12, 2012 Earth Day – Connecting to Everything on Earth: Its Land, Waters, and Peoples (Plant, Animal, and Human) PLU’s 2012 Earth Day lecture will be by Michael Pavel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Pavel is a professor of education studies at the University of Oregon, he carries the traditional name of ChiXapkaid and is an enrolled member of the Skokomish Tribe Nation. He is an honored 2007 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award finalist for his work as

landlords and property managers to get them approved for apartments. What goes into that work? A lot of it is done before the refugees arrive in the country. There is a lot of coordination with volunteers. We work with what we call U.S. ties of the family, so either a close friend or a family member, to determine the best place that we can settle them in. Then it’s about making sure their transition goes pretty smoothly during their first days here – helping them settle into a place and getting them