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tough tug-of-war. “All your friends are chilling out back at school, and you’re here busting your butts and getting a workout,” Lt. Col. Kevin Keller, PLU Professor of Military Science and MSIV Instructor with the ROTC program, told the cadets during the award ceremony. Yakima’s East Valley High School swept the APFT categories and won the overall team competition. The JROTC unit from Graham-Kapowsin High School placed second, with Federal Way High School taking third. The event is organized and

Two Lutes Attend Peace Scholars Program at the Oslo International Summer School Posted by: Thomas Krise / July 25, 2014 July 25, 2014 With seemingly unending conflict in the Middle East, and now horrible atrocities in the Ukraine with the downing of the Malaysian jet, it’s easy to throw up one’s hands and wonder if anything, really, anything is going to make a difference in this world. But there are two Pacific Lutheran University students who are determined to do just that – make a difference

. Circling the piece are the words “Courage, dear heart.” from C.S. Lewis. The magnolia tree bursting out of it represents the new personal growth that comes as a result of those acts of courage. The shape of the piece was heavily inspired by the ancient stele. Among other things, a stele was used as a memorial to immortalize the honorable acts of a ruler. Margaret thought this to be a fitting venue to display ways of practicing courage in our everyday lives. She hopes this piece inspires you and gives

the study of art history, literature and philosophy from the Ancient Greeks to more contemporary sources. The 12-week course will be offered free of charge to participants, who do not have to be PLU students — the wider Tacoma veteran community is encouraged to take part, regardless of discharge status. Participants will meet for class twice a week, and books, child care and transportation assistance will be provided at no cost. “We are deeply appreciative of the National Endowment for the

November 10, 2014 The Warm-up to Winterfest Annual PLU Event Turns Donations Into Opportunities for Local Families By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 11, 2014)—Join Pacific Lutheran University and the Parkland-Spanaway community for the 2014 Winterfest, which brings together low-income families in the community and connects them with holiday gifts and basic resources. Located at PLU’s East Campus, Winterfest includes children’s festivities

donation stations, the Trinity Lutheran Church Food Bank or the Nativity House. For convenience during Moveout, stations accepting toiletries for Nativity House, as well as compostable items and nonperishable food items, will be placed inside the hall entrances. The lobby donation stations also will accept small items such as shoes and clothing. Larger Goodwill vans will be located outside Harstad, Pflueger and South Hall and near Kriedler and Hinderlie halls. Dumpsters for items that cannot be

or Bible study. Solomon, the son of King David, greatest of Israel’s kings, has just completed the temple in Jerusalem; the temple that his father, David, had always hoped to build but was not able to. Archeologists tell us that Solomon’s temple was one of the wonders of the ancient world. In the reading, Solomon is praying at the dedication. Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. 23He said, “O Lord, God

June 26, 2009 MBA student says program gives him flexibility and challenges in “real time”. “One might say that Bryan Hopkins has received his masters in world travels already after working at Intel Corp. research and development site in DuPont, WA. His job as a project development manager for server platforms at the research and development site has allowed him to travel extensively in the Far East, including trips to China, Taiwan, Malaysia, as well as trips to Europe and Africa. And although

October 21, 2011 Laura Rudquist ’12 (center) talks with a colleague at Campus Ministry offices during her regular shift. Rudquist, from Minnesota, said PLU feels like home, yet still challenges her in her studies and world view. (Photo by John Froschauer) Minnesota Lute finds a welcoming new home, challenges when she arrives at PLU By Barbara Clements When she was choosing a college, Laura Rudquist ’12 had a few requirements – no 40 degree below winters please, a location near a big city and

her tears changed from sadness to joy. “That was just the sort of person he was,” recalled Paul Bradshaw, his father. “He was always reaching out to other people.” Lt. Brian Bradshaw, died from wounds suffered when an improvised bomb went off near his vehicle while deployed in Afghanistan. In 2009, Lt. Brian Bradshaw, died from wounds suffered when an improvised bomb went off near his vehicle while deployed in Afghanistan. It would be the end of his life, but not the end of his impact on the world