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, in terms of issues that are pressing to them.” – Dr. Hay For more information on SOPHIA, visit their official website: https://www.philosophersinamerica.com/2018/05/24/068-ep64-philosophy-as-play/ Ashley Carreño-Millan is a PLU junior, with a double major in Hispanic Studies and English Writing.  She is a Diversity Advocate for commuter students and Assistant Director of the Parkland Literacy Center. She completed this article as part of her work in English 320, Intermediate Creative Nonfiction

was Mary Oliver, who visited in April 2008. She penned a phrase that has become the rallying cry for PLU’s Wild Hope Center for Vocation: “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Barot recounts that her visit attracted an audience that filled the entirety of Lagerquist Hall, as well as a separate overflow space. The Visiting Writer Series is thoughtfully designed with a number of components that create a unique learning experience for Lutes, one that truly connects to

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front of a crowd at the Wang Center Symposium last month and recalled his childhood in which nobody asked him about his future. The Tacoma native was the product of a broken home, plagued by poverty, violence and abuse. Cushman was one of several speakers who discussed resilience, in the seventh biennial event at Pacific Lutheran University that aimed to stimulate serious thinking on the global challenge. Cushman told attendees that his negative experiences as a child prevented him from envisioning

epitome of musical success. The PLU violin lecturer wears more hats than a British royal: in-demand violinist and violist, co-founder of the ground-breaking Carpe Diem String Quartet, teacher, composer. She’s been invited to play at festivals from Aspen to Lincoln Center and in chamber groups throughout the U.S. With commissions rolling in, she has been listed as one of “25 contemporary composers to watch” by Strings Magazine. For Fujiwara, success is less about prime gigs and good reviews, and more

, approximately 100 students and adults gather on the grounds of the University to study all aspects of leadership. Students enjoy experiencing dormitory life, first-rate food service and great meeting room facilities. Students attending our opening and closing banquets in the Scandinavian Cultural Center relish the rich cultural surroundings, as well as the delicious catered dinners. The beautiful campus environment allows team building activities on the expansive green lawns that connect academic buildings

back home, as well as keeping in touch with new friends after your program ends. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures to share once you return. Whether it be your morning coffee, a historical site, or a picturesque Instagram moment featuring yourself; try to take a lot of pictures of what you are doing while abroad. The Wang Center loves to see what students are up to during their programs. Tag pictures and posts with #lutesaway. You can find us on  Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Blogging

students, faculty, and staff to learn together in community and as a part of the University’s mission of care and investment in the success of all learners. Dates: More dates upcoming in Fall 2017 Place: Chris Knutzen East in the Anderson University Center Listen to the conversation View the videos Listening Microaggressions Classroom Belonging Learn more about Listen in ResoLute The fall 2016 issue of ResoLute, which highlights the core tenets of Lutheran higher education, offers a deeper look at the