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university to continue to live up to its stated mission to “care for the earth.”The university now utilizes three hybrid Prius vehicles – one used by Campus Safety, and two used by the office of Admission. Of the 15-or-so vehicles utilized by facilities management, many of the worst gas-guzzlers have been retired, with all-electric vans and grounds carts in their place. According to Dave Kohler, director of facilities management, in recent years, this emphasis has cut the average age of the PLU fleet by

Century European history, he is again writing books about things nobody cares about. Hardly. He’s currently working on a book that addresses this “why should I care?” question he sometimes confronts. Tentatively titled “Golden Age: Ten Brilliant Leaps of Imagination,” the book considers some of the ideas that came out of Europe between 1400-1700 that still hold sway today. Inventions like the printing press, discoveries in anatomy and astronomy, and the creation of ideas like humanism and

had been snapped off by a tourist. Although the wood has been installed in Eastvold, this doesn’t mean Fry will cut his business connections with his alma mater. He still has huge logs stacked up on his back lot – watched over by a bored llama that his former partner left him to take care of  – that will also be milled for projects on campus, such as replacing the furniture at Eastvold Chapel, or creating at table for Gonyea House. “I guess that’s what I like about my job,” Fry said. “There’s

not-for-profit provider of service and care options for older adults. The Meant to Live conference explores the concept of vocation and is sponsored by the Wild Hope Center for Vocation. What brought each of the alumni to PLU varied, but much of it was about finding an environment that fit them and provided an opportunity to explore their passions. “The thing that’s wonderful is there are so many things you can explore,” Foster told the assembled crowd of students in the Scandinavian Cultural

confined to a rigid definition,” explains PLU Sustainability Lead Nick Lorax. “Nearly every one of the sustainability projects, initiatives and programs at PLU arose from a passionate student, group of students or PLU employee.” Proposals must clearly explain how a project or idea will advance energy conservation on campus. Organizers emphasize that sustainability includes and intersects between care for people, planet and prosperity both now and in the future. The sustainability projects are funded by

, but that doesn’t mean this year is the same-old, same-old. Woodman-Ross said this year will have a strong call to action to make a difference—those in attendance will be encouraged to participate in the “It’s On Us” campaign, and the event will end with a “self-care” aspect to help appropriately deal with such heavy topics. She also said this year “pulled from a wider array of campus communities” to encourage inquiry into “how sexual violence intersects with other identities.” Before Take Back the

long-term successor is completed. Allan and Joanna are approachable, trusted leaders whose complementary skill sets are ideally suited to paving the way for a new president. I feel confident that these two individuals, supported by a depth of leadership on the President’s Council and a dedicated and committed faculty, will allow PLU’s mission, to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities and for the Earth, to continue to

, welcoming Nichols College, Cal Tech and the University of Puget Sound to Olson Gymnasium for some holiday basketball. Read Previous Statement of Community Care Read Next Diversity Center Alums podcast discusses PLU’s Trinidad and Tobago exchange program 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

PLU community have been stepping up and making their own.PLU Costume Designer Kathy Anderson has been working with students Lilian Oellerich and Celeste Jessop to create over 10 dozen masks to distribute to PLU students and the essential staff that remain on campus. “It’s another great example how PLU Theatre and Dance contributes to the well-being of our campus community, and how PLU exemplifies care,” department chair Tom Smith said. The project has been an opportunity to keep busy for a good

, they should build skills and attitudes that allow them to care for the most vulnerable and promote innovation and change in organizations.” Read Previous Wang Symposium reaches across disciplines to find the power of healing Read Next PLU School of Business renews a mark of distinction with AACSB accreditation 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