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and games! PLU offered the opportunity for me to simultaneously pursue my passion for engineering and my love of music, and I just could not turn down an opportunity like that. My PLU experience: Adventure, growth, friends, Frisbees, The Big Bang Theory, music, and trebuchets. Over my four years I have grown as a student, musician, scientist, human being, and global citizen. I have learned the value and importance of community from my friends and mentors in the alumni office, the physics

November 2, 2012 PLU President Thomas W. Krise talks about the importance of sustainability at the university after signing the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment agreement in October. (Photos by John Froschauer) PLU reaffirms its commitment to leading the way in a commitment to sustainability By Barbara Clements University Communications Global warming is real. Humans have caused it. And it’s our responsibility to do all we can to mitigate and if possible, reverse

March 20, 2014 Lutes Follow Their Hearts on Alternative Spring Break Trips James Olson ’14 peers into the Grand Canyon during a previous Alternative Spring Break trip. (Photo: courtesy of James Olson) By Shunying Wang ’15 As the cherry blossoms burst to new life each year, Lutes embark on local and global journeys to learn about themselves and the world around them. At PLU, these unique journeys are offered by the Alternative Spring Break program and focus on service near and far. For 2014

passionate about clean drinking water, and efforts to provide this resource to communities, after taking two earlier  well-digging trips, to Honduras in 2011 and to Nicaragua in 2013. “The global water crisis offers us an opportunity to become active,” he said. “From a business standpoint, businesses and nonprofits can have an active role in impacting the world in a positive way.” Read Previous MSF Team’s Stock Rises at Major Financial Competitions Read Next Advancement Officers Receive Recognition

, which happen in spring and fall. “This is our 10th convening, and we have folks who have attended all 10 gatherings,” Cunningham says.Do You Really Want to Talk About Racism?Register for the 10th edition of the People's Gathering Read Previous Wild Hope Center and Campus Ministry partner to offer alternatives to culture of busyness Read Next David Yun ’22 discusses preparing for medical school and founding the Global Medical Brigades Club COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments

.  Simulating for SuccessPLU's new center uses 21st century tools to teach next-gen nursing. Read Previous David Yun ’22 discusses preparing for medical school and founding the Global Medical Brigades Club Read Next PLU and University of Puget Sound announce new graduate admission partnership 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

meaning. In my experience, PLU students always ask tough questions and I am consistently blown away by their intellectual abilities and their fearlessness in challenging accepted opinions.The Holocaust and Genocide Studies MinorThe Holocaust and Genocide Studies program is strongly grounded in PLU’s forty-year dedication to Holocaust Studies and the University’s educational commitment to helping its students develop as global citizens, future leaders, and whole, richly informed persons. Read more

lecture focuses on creative writing or ethics, the special interests of PLU student Heather Koller, who died of bone cancer in June 1994, shortly after graduation. The Lecture was endowed in 1994 by Heather Koller’s parents, Carol and Brant Koller, and sister Jennifer. Later, the lecture’s title expanded to include retiring professor Paul Menzel, Koller’s mentor and friend. Past lecture guest speakers have explored the morality of war, global poverty, and choosing death.  Please join us in the

an award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author of Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure. As a science writer at Newsday from 2000 to 2007, Nelson wrote frequently about the Human Genome Project, gene therapy, stem cell research, conservation, global warming, ecology, and the West Nile virus. As a freelance writer, Nelson has written for the New York Times, Wired, Scientific American, CNN Travel, Nature, New Scientist, The Guardian, ENSIA, and bioGraphic. Among his

have collaborated with staff from a wide range of university departments, including the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, Campus Ministry, Human Resources, and the Wild Hope Center for Vocation. President Belton serves on the Blue Zones steering committee, and PLU is working to become the first Blue Zones certified work site in the Parkland area.PLU: A Pierce County Anchor Institution 0 Undergraduate students from Pierce County (43% of Total)* 0 PLU Alumni Call Pierce County