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January 29, 2014 Saved by the Ball: How Football Led Jahleel Barnes to PLU—and to the Seahawks As an intern for the Seattle Seahawks, Jahleel Barnes ’13 is a Lute living his dreams. Photo by John Froschauer / PLU By Barbara Clements Content Development DirectorAt the age of 23, Jahleel Barnes ’13 is well on his way to making a significant dent in his bucket list: Visit New York City. Check. Attend a Super Bowl. Check. Work for an NFL team. Check. Finish college and work in his major. Check

September 3, 2014 Today’s Chapel at PLU: Collaboration, Community, Choice (and a Celebratory Song That Needs Your Lyrics!) University Pastor Nancy Connor at the 2013 Blessing of the Animals service in PLU’s Lagerquist Hall. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications In 1952, Pacific Lutheran University made Chapel mandatory for the first time: Seats were assigned, attendance was taken and that, dear congregant, was that.   To say Chapel has changed over

PLU Wind Ensemble: Musica Ignota Posted by: vcraker / November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021 The PLU Wind Ensemble performed the world premiere of Ingrid Stolzel’s “Musica Ignota” on October 9, 2021. Stolzel traveled to PLU to attend the premiere and work with the PLU wind ensemble and Professor of Music Edwin Powell in advance. A composition almost 1,000 years in the making, “Musica Ignota” is based on the 11th-century Medieval composer/mystic Hildegard von Bingen. It is profound for many reasons

Financial Aid: What’s the deal with the FAFSA this year? Posted by: mhines / February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024 Have you been reading headlines about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (aka the FAFSA) in the news? That’s because this year, the federal government is rolling out a brand new form, and while it’s designed to be more streamlined and easier for students and families to complete, there have been, well, some hiccups with the rollout. So, we pulled together this post to share

Move-in at PLU 2023 Move-in day 2023 has arrived! Students are now on campus and ready to start the year. Posted by: mhines / September 11, 2023 September 11, 2023 This behind-the-scenes video showcases the vibrant campus life, the incredible opportunities, and the tight-knit community that defines the PLU experience. Discover why PLU is not just a university; it’s a home away from home.  Read Previous You Ask, We Answer: Is campus welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community? Read Next First day of

Two PLU football players #makeithappen This spring, two PLU football players stepped up and became bone marrow matches for people in need. Posted by: mhines / July 28, 2023 Image: Jai Alapai ’24 and Erik Bainter ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) July 28, 2023 Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s

PLU Student Continues Internship Despite Pandemic Gurjot Kang ‘21 grows her skills and makes an impact as a Tacoma Housing Authority intern Posted by: vcraker / March 25, 2021 Image: Gurjot Kang tabling for the Tacoma housing authority at a community event March 25, 2021 By By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsDespite the challenges and uncertainty of life during the pandemic, PLU student Gurjot Kang ’21 is finding ways to build her skills and improve the community through her

Adrian Arrives A student from Alaska discovers his love for computer science and lands his dream job at Netflix. Posted by: Silong Chhun / November 1, 2022 Image: Adrian Ronquillo ’22 (PLU Photo/Sy Bean) November 1, 2022 By Veronica CrakerResoLute Assistant EditorDuring his senior year, computer science major Adrian Ronquillo ’22 filled out 203 job applications.Despite already having a job offer from a tech company he was interning with, he wanted to see what other opportunities were available

September 8, 2014 Professor Claire Todd and team of six students hiked up to a glacier at Mount Rainier to study the changes in the glacier due to climate change. (John Froschauer, Photo) Students hike up the flanks of Mount Rainier to study glacial runoff and the connection to climate change For one Lute, summer research is a prequel to Antarctica By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing & Communications This is one group of Lutes that really rocks. While most students may have spent their summers

Commencement 2017: Lutes prepare for life after college Posted by: Kari Plog / May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017 By Staff writersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 15, 2017)- Classes are over, tests are on the horizon and therapy dogs are waiting in the wings. It's the end of spring semester, and for several hundred Lutes that means life after college beckons. Pacific Lutheran University students are fast approaching Commencement 2017, a ceremony that will mark the culmination of their