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Flourishing is a key concept in Lutheran higher education, focusing on joy, vocation, and well-being — physical, mental, and spiritual. Inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” we believe “all flourishing is mutual,” as individuals thrive together. At PLU, we hope our community members not only flourish individually but also inspire others to do the same. In this issue of Resolute, we highlight new graduates, alumni, faculty and staff who lead collective journeys toward

demonstrate an integration of your Liberal Arts education within your nursing experience. Students should establish a habit of self-reflection time after each semester in their program of study.  While this formal paper is due in the final semester of the program, it is highly recommended that students take time to critically reflect on their experiences throughout the program to provide a rich, comprehensive self-analysis during their senior semester. After graduation from PLU, the Program Outcomes Self

reflection should demonstrate an integration of your Liberal Arts education within your nursing experience. Students should establish a habit of self-reflection time after each semester in their program of study.  While this formal paper is due in the final semester of the program, it is highly recommended that students take time to critically reflect on their experiences throughout the program to provide a rich, comprehensive self-analysis during their senior semester. After graduation from PLU, the

Special Academic Programs, Office of the Provost Cyndi Ris, Event Services Manager, Conferences and Events Amy Robbins, Coordinator, Multimedia Services Simon Sung, Art Director, University Communications Vicky Winters, Director of Administration, President’s Office Susan Young, Director, Scandinavian Culture Center WANG CENTER FOR GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED EDUCATION Neal Sobania, Executive Director Patricia Bieber, Business and Records Coordinator Pam Deacon-Joyner, India Consultant Carmen

liters of tap water to produce 1 liter of Coke or Pepsi, and even more if sugar is used to flavor water and soft drinks. As the WorldWatch Institute notes, “Water scarcity may be the most under appreciated global environmental challenge of our time.” Neal Sobania, Executive Director Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education

Inauguration of Allan Belton Allan Belton became Pacific Lutheran University’s 14th president the same way he became the first in his family to attend college: unexpectedly. Read More Clinical Learning and Simulation Center A state-of-the-art facility will give the PLU School of Nursing room to grow. Read More Palmer Scholars Pierce County organization builds hope and opportunity through education. Read More Trinidad and Tobago Beyond the sun and sand, alumni get together to celebrate 25 years of study

Studies Conference provides an opportunity for the university, the larger community, and persons from diverse religious and humanistic viewpoints to explore particular and pressing issues within the thoughtful and generous milieu of Lutheran higher education. Each conference welcomes scholars, artists, and religious leaders whose expertise is offered in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. Past conferences have been devoted to the limited gift of water (2011), political commitments (2012), the