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  • Samantha Saucedo’s path was shaped from a young age as she witnessed how varying health conditions affected those closest to her. One set of grandparents was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and suffered from deteriorating health. Another set thrived, living long healthy lives. Those divergent health paths…

    scholarship is what enabled Saucedo to be able to attend PLU. She says she didn’t have the financial support she needed to attend but didn’t want to miss out on a chance to study in the prestigious program. At PLU, Saucedo says she learned about more than how to be a nurse. She says she thrived in her general education and religious courses and became inspired when she met English Professor Adela Ramos.  “I am Latina and had never seen a Latina professor before. Walking into her office was like walking

  • In April 2023, PLU religion professor Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen , Ph.D., attended the Natural History Museum Late Night with PLU students at the University of Oxford. At Late Night events, the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum host tours and various evening activities offered…

    contribution relies on decades of experience in intersections of religion, disability, health, and healing. An associate professor of early and medieval Christian history at PLU, Llewellyn Ihssen is the program director of IHON-Oxford. Llewellyn Ihssen uses critical disability theory in her work on ancient, late antique, and medieval religious texts.  After earning an undergraduate degree in English literature and secondary education, Llewellyn Ihssen worked in special-education classrooms. Yearning to

  • Dear Campus Community: It has been reported by many reputable news organizations recently that aides are clearing the way for President Donald Trump to take the first steps toward transforming the immigration system possibly as soon as he takes office tomorrow, fulfilling a major campaign…

    for justice and fairness and allow us to be true to our values and our commitment to students. We don’t yet know what will come from this new administration. These measures, however, have been reviewed by university counsel and will be in place until further notice. Let us continue to be a powerful force for good in the world, and a stronger community in the process. Sincerely, Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D. President and Professor of English *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous LISTEN Forum

  • Lutes are dedicated to global education, and student athletes are no different. This fall, two Lutes who studied in Norway managed to balance their studies and training abroad, while PLU welcomed

    English-speaking referees or bystanders. “It’s been a good experience for the Norwegians and Americans to intermix,” Kvindesland said. “It’s a clash of cultures.” The most fun — and likely the loudest — result of the clash has morphed into a new routine. The team blasts the Russian electronic dance song “Our Feet Are Dancing Themselves” before every practice and game, sometimes multiple times, to pump up the players. They adopted the tune from their new European friends. “It was really catchy to

  • When Hilde Bjørhovde returned to Norway, fresh out of PLU’s journalism program, her home nation had one television station.

    The Seattle Times newsroom, among other professional development opportunities. Rowe said PLU’s journalism program was the perfect beginning to Bjørhovde’s storied career. He said the clear intersection of Norway’s values and PLU’s mission helped shape her and others into responsible, thoughtful and empathetic journalists. “It’s a great place for her to reinforce what she already knew,” he said of Aftenposten, which translates in English to “The Evening Post” despite being a morning newspaper

  • October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. While we encourage engaging with these topics year-round, October is a special time to reflect on the history of LGBTQIA+ movements, moments, and iconic figures. In this exhibit, the Center for DJS, in collaboration with the PLU Library, is choosing…

    , and author of contemporary Caribbean literature. Her novel Tentacle was the first Spanish-language book to win the Grand Prize of the Association of Caribbean Writers in 2017. Although she experienced viral music success, Indiana has since shifted her focus to her literary career. She has authored three short story collections and five novels, three of which have been translated into English. Her work in science fiction prominently features themes of queerness, culture, and Dominican social issues

  • Major in Theatre 44 semester hours, plus a minor THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4) or THEA 102: FYEP 102: DJS Seminar (4) THEA 225: Running Crew I (4) THEA 250: Acting I - Fundamentals (4) THEA

    . degree options) must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher. Entrance Audition: to be admitted into a B.F.A. degree, prospective students must audition/interview for the theatre faculty. No prior coursework in theatre is required. Minor Requirement for Theatre Majors The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in theatre requires the completion of either a minor approved by the major advisor or a self-directed study program that includes the following areas: 4 semester hours in English (Writing) 4

  • Pacific Lutheran University is committed to handling its hazardous wastes responsibly by adhering to these objectives. Reduce the quantity of hazardous waste generated to the lowest practical level.

    hazardous material. The chemical name must be in English and must not be abbreviated. Names such as “Sample 1, Run 2” or names referring to page numbers in laboratory books are not acceptable. Rather than using chemical formulas to identify wastes, the generator must name the compound in English, even if the name refers to the starting material in a reaction (e.g., “diethyl malonate derivative” or “aniline/diethylamine reaction mixture”). Chemical risk or hazard of the material (e.g., corrosive acid

  • More than a century after PLU was founded by Norwegian immigrants, the university maintains its connection to the founders’ homeland through study away programs.

    taught in English, their classmates come from around the world. “I’m working with people from Norway, France, and Spain,” Floyd said. “It’s invaluable to come together with people from different places and gain new perspectives.” The newfound international friendships included Sunday-night dinners, for which everyone made a dish from back home. They also got together to play various sports, including the Norwegian staple handball. “It’s competitive, but still really fun,” Floyd said. Bø, Telemark

  • By Makaela Whalen The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed is enhanced by the wildlife it offers a sanctuary to.

    and admiration of others” (“Charisma | Definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary”). This can apply to animals as well. Consider going to the zoo on a time limit. There are certain species that most people will take extra pains to go see, like the elephants, and there are others that they would not mind skipping, like the bug house, especially in the absence of butterflies. A series of studies worked to “consider the way in which eight broad taxonomic groups are ‘socially constructed’ by the