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  • FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (Aug. 6, 2015)—Ann Kullberg ’79 has never taken a formal art course, but her work is internationally known—and her story is as colorful as her art. Though the lines were not always straight, and there were rough patches along the way, Kullberg…

    a Lute has its Perks—Including Some You Might not Have Known About COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new Chief

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 26, 2016)- Joel Zylstra said Pacific Lutheran University’s partnership with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity began with a cup of coffee at 208 Garfield four years ago. Zylstra, director of Center for Community Engagement & Service (CCES), said his perception of Habitat…

    transportation to Habitat builds, as well as Habitat T-shirts. Munson got involved with Habitat for Humanity as a high school student in her hometown of Portland. As a Lute, Munson strives to stay involved with Habitat by working with PLU’s campus chapter and building with Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. "I really enjoy being involved with Habitat through our campus chapter because I can be one of the people who connects students to their passions and different ways to get involved with the Tacoma

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 1, 2016)- Bryanna Plog ’10 seems to have done it all in her years after Pacific Lutheran University – teaching English abroad in Colombia, writing books about travel and interning for a conservation nonprofit. But now, she says, serving as a park…

    about. Take those opportunities. If you don’t know your vocation yet, it’s OK to try some things out.” For her, it took some trial runs. She’s thankful that PLU taught her about the big picture, not just finding a job to pay the bills, but finding one to add something to society. “Everything I studied emphasized finding your passion, sure,” she said. “But also finding something that can better your world. Hopefully I can try to continue doing that.” Read Previous 93-year-old Lute, former softball

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 21, 2016)- Senior Tyler Dobies and first-year Caitlin Johnston say spring break changed their lives. While some Pacific Lutheran University students may have gone on vacation or had fun in the sun, other Lutes – like Johnston and Dobies – were busy…

    program offered students a chance to feel more connected to the Parkland community and to keep them from being isolated inside the Lute dome, Johnston said. “I think there is a big disconnect between PLU students and the community,” she said. “There’s sort of this socioeconomic divide and I think because of that many people have a negative connotation of Parkland.” Johnston said she hopes more students will go on the trip next year, after conflicts with Easter weekend this year led to low attendance

  • How to be a Lute: Diversity support groups and programs on campus Posted by: vcraker / December 7, 2021 December 7, 2021 Mary Sarpong ’22 introduces you to different groups and programs on campus that support diversity. Read Previous Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music Read Next Students share why they love studying music at PLU LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning

  • How to be a Lute: How to weather the Pacific Northwest weather Posted by: vcraker / May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 Miguel Ordanez ’23 shows you what to wear to stay warm, dry and happy in the PNW. Read Previous How to be a Lute: Let’s Spend a Day in Tacoma Read Next How to be a Lute: Setting up your hammock LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24

  • June 17, 2014 On June 18, Benjamin Rasmus ’06 began a cross-country bike ride to bring awareness to the issue of hunger and food waste in the U.S. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Lute Cycling from one Washington to the Other to Focus Attention on Hunger and Food Waste By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing & Communications Benjamin Rasmus ’06 plans to put some major miles on his bike—3,500, to be exact—as he rides cross-country to promote awareness of hunger in the U.S. as well as locally grown food

  • Lute Powered: PLU alumni provide leadership, care and expertise at Sound Physicians Posted by: Zach Powers / May 11, 2023 Image: Michael Burris ’09, Anni Lange ’00, and Dr. Erik Arnits ’11. (Photos by Sy Bean/PLU) May 11, 2023 Sound Physicians is a national, multi-specialty medical group that strives to improve quality and reduce the cost of healthcare for patients in every community it serves. It partners with more than 400 hospitals and is the practice of choice for over 4,000 physicians

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses,…

    the Academic Internships Office and visit the Career Connections Opportunities Board! Read Previous Being a Lute has its Perks—Including Some You Might not Have Known About Read Next Nothing but Pros for PLU’s 1st Community Debate Camp COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world

  • Lute journeys with fellow Samish tribal members in canoe Power Paddle to Puyallup Posted by: shortea / August 7, 2018 Image: Kelly Hall ’16, a language specialist with her tribe, sings alongside fellow Samish tribal members during protocol, a ceremonial sharing of stories, songs and dances at the Power Paddle to Puyallup. The ceremony was part of the annual canoe journey. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 7, 2018 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & Communications Before Kelly Hall ’16 and the