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Yakima area students find a home away from home Posted by: vcraker / January 6, 2021 January 6, 2021 About two and a half hours east of Tacoma sits the farming community of Yakima, Washington. The Central Washington county has about 243,000 residents and is probably most notable for producing the majority of the nation’s apples and hops. But it’s also where Henry Temple ‘21 and Isabel Gutierrez ‘23 call home. The two didn’t know each other growing up, but coincidentally, they’ve both found
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Learn More: Bamana MaskThe Bamana are a large and powerful ethnic group in Mali, West Africa. Both Islamic and traditional religious views are entwined in Bamana culture. The political structure is patrilineal, meaning positions are inherited and handed down through the male side of the family. Political leaders also control the group’s religious arrangement. Adulthood is earned through the process of six major initiation societies, collectively called the jow, which are used as both a
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Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneralI have a food allergy. Who do I talk with for help navigating the Commons?Please contact our main office at 253-535-7472 to schedule a meeting with our Sous Chefs to talk about how we can help you. Where do I find the housing contract?The housing contract is done through Residential Life. You can find it on their housing page here. How and where do I find Send a Smile?You may place your order through the Lute Locker website. The cashier told me that my card is
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Jessica Waiau ‘08 Posted by: juliannh / February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022 By Felix HalvorsonPLU student Jessica Waiau (‘08) used her time at PLU to work with the Diversity Center, Hawai’i Club, the Education Program, and then started working immediately after graduation. She recently joined me for an interview in which she discussed how the Diversity Center impacted her identity development, communication skills, and perspectives on community. Our conversation was filled with warmth, funny
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Joey Cheek Olympic Champion, Activist and Humanitarian Biography Biography In 2006, international journalists gathered around a relatively unknown skater, preparing for the usual lines about the long journey to winning an Olympic gold medal and thanks to mom and dad and his coach for supporting him. But that’s not the speech they received from Joey Cheek. Cheek refused to speak about his victory, a move that shocked the journalists crowding around him. Instead, he spoke out on behalf of the
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Four Step ProcessSuccessful programs are not born, but carefully crafted, thought out, and revised along the way. If your group is going to be successful at recruitment and outreach, good programming is a necessity. The key to successful programming involves four basic steps: development, planning and logistics, promotion and follow up. The more your group follows these steps, over the years, the more your groups programs will be sustainable and long-lasting. Programming Programming
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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Job Fair Posted by: nicolacs / February 9, 2022 February 9, 2022 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard’s Intermediate Maintenance Facility is holding an in-person job fair and will have representatives onsite ready to accept resumes and answer questions on Thursday, Feb 19th from 10am – 2pm. Full-time positions: Air Condition Mechanics Insulators Marine Electricians Machinists Marine Machinery Mechanics Painters Pipefitters Riggers Sheet-metal Mechanics Ship-Fitters Shipwrights
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About the CS DepartmentThe CS department at PLU is a friendly group, and we get to know our students well. When you come to PLU and major in CS, you’ll find knowledgeable faculty that are focused on helping you succeed. Send any one of us an email and start a conversation, or visit us in person, we’d be more than happy to talk to you. Or, read more about our degree offerings.Computer ScienceComputer Science is the excitement of solving a puzzle problem, the fascination of moving through a
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inspiring music and compelling presentations from Shane Claiborne, Leanor Ortega Till, Andrew Root, and Randy Woodley. Let’s be honest with ourselves, discipleship isn’t easy and lots of things compete for our attention and allegiance. What does it mean to follow Christ rather than simply learn about him? How much does it cost to live in the unique way that Christ calls us to? How do we cultivate community in a way that impacts our lifestyles, our priorities, and our very way of being? Seeking Shalom
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Our Lutheran PartnersPacific Lutheran University is a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches. We acknowledge all congregations within Region 1 of the ELCA as the University’s partner, committed to a high level of support and partnership with PLU. Listed below are links to the ELCA and the six synods of Region. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) “We work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a difference in practical, realistic ways
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