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: That makes a lot of sense. I think it depends on what this question is asking. It’s innovative because of the ways in which we have been taught to think in the systems we’ve built. And the systems are very cleverly hidden by white supremacy. Jen: Exactly. Here’s a great example: A philosophy faculty member gave a talk years ago on whether faucets are racist. He was looking at these automatic faucets that don’t pick up darker skin tones*. So a touchless faucet is an innovation, right? But it’s

ambitious, because participation is broad and extensive, the final PLU 2020 report will be taken seriously — and the vision for our future that we together articulate will, I assure you, impact the direction and shape of PLU in the decade ahead. And, if you don’t believe me, I urge you to go back and read our previous reports. PLU 2000 sharpened our understanding of PLU’s Lutheran heritage, lifted our focus on vocation and service and brought clarity to our academic philosophy as a comprehensive

words.” That’s part of the package at James Sales. Learning should be fun, all the educators agree. It’s not just dry instruction to meet standards. That is part of it, but so much more goes into educating the whole student. They take that concept – “educating the whole student” – very seriously here. After all, they are all there for the same reason: “the kids.” That philosophy is one of engaging students, and that also means fun. It doesn’t seem commonplace for a teacher at James Sales to remain

my own voice as an academic professional; it was here I found mentors that helped me become a leader; and it was here that I could relax a little. Over the years I have also used the Center to hold Philosophy seminars. Some of my most successful and fulfilling classes were held in the Women’s Center, and I attribute much of that to the atmosphere it provides. The houses have changed over the years, but not the spirit of the place. Erin McKenna Faculty at PLU since 1992; former Chair of Women’s

which to work and live. I attribute much of this great spirit to our tradition and continuing commitment to the ideals of Lutheran higher education. As I like to say, Martin Luther—Professor Martin Luther—not only made Lutheran universities better, he made all universities better, even Catholic and public universities. In many ways, the superb American system of higher education—with its firm commitment to academic freedom, its rigorous questioning of all received opinions, and its belief in the

show up to events around campus like concerts 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

graduates are a precious, life changing and transformative force in the world. Let me explain: The first message came on June 26. It brought the crushingly sad news of the death of Army Lt. Brian Bradshaw,a 2007 political science graduate.  Brian was a strong student, an ROTC volunteer and leader, who entered the military, in his own words, “not to win a war but to make the lives of people better.”  Brian was killed when an IED exploded along a roadside in Afghanistan. Brian left behind several essays

Tahle Oestby was born in Bergen, Norway in 1992. She has always enjoyed making art, and especially drawing has been a favourite from an early age. Tahle majored in Studio Arts at Waldorf High School and went on to Rome, Italy to study philosophy and art history, as a part of a Norwegian university program. In 2014 Tahle went to Atlanta, Georgia to study Studio Arts at Oglethorpe University, but after one semester, she transferred to Pacific Lutheran University to pursue a degree in Graphic Design