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Dean James Albrecht Greetings from the DeanWelcome to this year’s edition of Prism, which we’re rolling out in a fully digital format. It’s got some great features — links to sites with extra information on topics discussed in our articles, video clips — and you can access it all from your computer, tablet, or smart-phone. Kudos to our editors for this new look, with a special nod to our new colleague Scott Rogers, who counts digital literacy amongst his areas of scholarly expertise. (You can

Living on campus is an experience, not just an address!At PLU, we don’t call our living facilities “dorms” – residence halls are so much more! PLU provides quality on-campus living and learning environments that encourage and enhance engagement in and enjoyment of your college experience. Residential students are supported academically and socially where they make their home on-campus so they can thrive holistically while at PLU. How? Through Learning Communities (LCs)! Learning Communities

Stuen Hall Alcohol PolicyStarting in the 2020-21 academic year, this policy permits alcoholic beverages in a resident room, if the Stuen resident is at least 21 years old AND takes the . Email your Community Director if you have any questions! More information in regards to the policy is below: Alcoholic Beverages – Alcohol possession and use is permitted in Stuen Hall under the following guidelines. The following policy has been established in recognition of, and coordination with, Washington

Join Us for the Reading Group ChallengeTHE CHALLENGE First, select one of the three 9th Annual Symposium Reading Group texts listed below. Then form a reading group made up of at least six PLU community members (faculty, staff and/or students), plan to meet once to discuss your selected text, and all members of the reading group will receive a copy FREE! Appiah. The Lies that Bind: Rethinking Identity Norenzayan. Big Gods: How Religion Transformed Cooperation and Conflict Spade. Normal Life

Spring Wellness 2020 PLU offers wellness classes for staff and faculty throughout the year.  See below for a list of current classes and their descriptions. Click here to register. For questions, please contact HR at humr@plu.edu or x7185. Spring Wellness 2020Core-Centered StrengthCore-Centered StrengthWhen: Wednesdays, March 4 – May 6* *No class March 18 & April 8 Time: 12:15 – 12:45pm Location: 3/4 – Memorial Gym 100 3/11 – Memorial Gym 100 3/25 – AUC 133 4/1 – Regency Room 203 4/15

FactbookThe Factbook is a comprehensive collection of annual reports that provide detailed insights into various aspects of our university’s operations and student demographics. Compiled primarily from census data taken each fall semester, these reports are meticulously updated once per year to ensure accuracy and relevance. The Factbook serves as an essential resource for understanding trends and making informed decisions. It includes data on new and continuing students, overall headcount

Commemoration of Dietrich BonhoefferLutheran Pastor and Nazi resister1906-1945The significance of his work as a political theologian is witnessed in the recent publication of the critical edition of his works by Fortress Press (U.S.A.), the work of the International Bonhoeffer Society, and the numerous Bonhoeffer courses taught in universities and schools of theology throughout the world. Holy Communion at 12:30. At PLU, the anniversary of his death will be commemorated on Thursday, April 9

When the AQI is 69 – 150, respiratory protection will be provided to employees upon request, with the understanding that if supplies are limited, the employee may be asked or encouraged to supply their own.  When the AQI reaches or exceeds 151, PLU must provide respirators at no cost to all employees and encourage them to use respirators. The types of respirators available at PLU are N95’s with or without valves and KN95’s.  This is considered “voluntary use” so these employees do not need to