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different elements relate.” Jan Lewis, associate provost for undergraduate programs, said PLUTO successfully mirrors the university’s mission. “We think good PLU teaching can be translated online,” Lewis said, noting that the online learning opportunities have already demonstrated the hallmark characteristics of a PLU education. Lewis stressed that faculty are given a lot of freedom to deliver the online curriculum as they see fit, same as the freedom they’re given in traditional brick-and-mortar

writing three scenes, and with the help of some PLU singers and software simulating an entire orchestra, they got to hear some of their work. “She was very intrigued with the music,” Youtz said. They decided to stop in the face of uncertainty. “Why would you write an entire opera if you don’t have a performance in mind?” Youtz pointed out. “That would be a lot of work, and maybe for nothing.” But then James Brown, chair of vocal studies and director of PLU’s opera programs, started talking with Youtz

alumni, who are also Lutes, will speak on a panel at 3:45 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center before the evening lecture, which features Shamil Idriss, president and CEO of Search for Common Ground. PLU’s new program will help ensure that Lutes interested in service work will meet all the necessary requirements to apply for service with the Peace Corps and other international or domestic service programs. And this is just the next step for PLU and the Peace Corps. More than 260 Lutes have served

opened up endless opportunities for different ways of learning and interacting with the material.” What’s new in the A&P lab?The anatomy and physiology lab, known on campus as the A&P lab, is widely utilized by students. In addition to supporting anatomy and physiology classes that meet general science requirements, it is frequently used by students in the biology, nursing and kinesiology programs.  Ann Auman, PLU’s Dean of Natural Sciences, says that the lab was a space that had long been a priority

feel like family.Global Studies DepartmentLearn more about PLU's global studies programWhat have you enjoyed most about your PLU experience? The community I built at PLU. I’ve been fortunate to meet many great friends through swimming, classes and two study-away programs. I wasn’t sure if I would go to Oaxaca (J-Term 2022) because we were coming out of the pandemic. There was a lot of uncertainty. My host family tested positive for COVID within two days of my arrival, and I had to move. We were

more than 165 college athletic programs to register 159,000 potential donors that have led to 880 successful transplants. McAdams worked with PLU baseball Coach Nolan Soete ’06 to organize the inaugural drive at PLU. Alapai and Bainter were two of an astounding 355 Lutes registered at that first PLU event. It’s incredibly rare for a registrant to be matched with a patient. Only 0.5 percent of people who are registered are chosen throughout their lifetime. Yet, within a year, Alapai and Bainter

other elements of “The Box” Resolution for the Care of People and Place. Finally, we are also hard at work on divestment of declining assets that will allow us to build our endowment. I recently discussed this issue at a PLU Program Leaders meeting and asked faculty and staff to think about how we can offer competitive programs and facilities while also living within our means. Here are my answers to some of the questions that emerged. I invite you to ask more questions and share your thoughts

. You don’t get that at a big university and especially not in NYC,” Chrissy says. The couple’s message? “We want to tell our Lutes to stay home, stay hopeful and stay healthy. We got this!” Read Previous Renzhi Cao innovates in the classroom Read Next PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24

, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.  The awards will be presented at the White House in late spring. “These extraordinary honorees come from different backgrounds and different walks of life,” President Obama said on the White House website. “But each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of our nation.  They’ve

ask me again in a few months! What were some moments during the campaign that stand out in your mind (good, bad or strange)? There are elements of all three! I really enjoyed talking to people and doorbelling was such a great way to get to know the city. The hardest part was being “on” all the time and being asked to be an expert on issues that I had only just heard about. People expect candidates — especially women — to be superhuman.ResoLute FeatureCommitment to alternative transportation drives