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By Ashley Carreño-Millan '20Division of Humanities Riley Dolan, ‘19, a double major in Hispanic Studies and Political Science, interned with the U.S embassy program during the summer of 2017. This internship opened the way for him to engage in a project  researching memory sites that commemorate the genocide of Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala. What are memory sites? These are sites created by citizens or the government in remembrance of an event. The memory sites that Riley studied commemorated

RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT PLU Living On CampusLiving in one of PLU’s residence halls is a great way to build your on-campus community through our residential learning communities. Residential learning communities allow you space to be challenged to live and grow, create meaningful relationships with your roommate and hall-mates, try out leadership experiences and carve out a legacy for yourself. There is a two-year on-campus living requirement (you can commute if you live with your family within 25

Makonde Mask 1 Makonde Mask 1 Artist: Unknown Makonde artist Name: lipiko helmet mask Origin: Makonde people of NE Mozambique and Southern Tanzania Made of: Wood (ntene), human hair and beeswax Dimensions: H: 10” (25.4 cm); W: 8” (20.3 cm); D: 11.5” (29.2 cm) From: Gift of Oliver and Pamela Cobb, 2007 Accession no. 2007-02-002 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Northeast Mozambique and Southern Tanzania Description: This dark brown wooden mask represents a male character and

Welcome to the Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse!The Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse, constructed during Summer 2015, is located between the Rieke Science Center and the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. The facility consists of 1,700-square feet, and contains a single growing space and adjacent head house. The new greenhouse includes fine-grained temperature controls through a Wadsworth VersiSTEP system. Heating and cooling is provided by a separate zone in the existing geothermal

The Thorniley CollectionIn January 2017, Pacific Lutheran University was the benefactor of the Thorniley Collection by WCP Solutions (formerly West Coast Paper). The collection of antique metal and wood type and printing and binding equipment originated with William O. Thorniley (Bill), who from the age of nine, was fascinated by type when he was given a small printing press for Christmas. During his lifetime he traveled extensively in his job, and was constantly on the lookout for old fonts of

Visiting TacomaTacoma is the city closest to PLU. It is located just a short car ride north of campus, and offers many cultural experiences. With a multitude of museums downtown, a walkable waterfront and beautiful nature in the surrounding area, Tacoma is worth exploring. Places to see in TacomaPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium With over 360 different species, this combined zoo and aquarium is fun for people of all ages. Meet everything from tigers to otters, and polar bears to elephants. Museum

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner specialty coursework prepares certified family, acute care, and adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners, either currently working in the emergency or urgent care setting or who desire to make a change and work in the emergency setting. This rigorous program builds upon core nurse practitioner knowledge and experience and provides the education and skill necessary to function as a competent nurse practitioner and leader in the emergency and urgent care