First VP candidate comes to PLU
Students, faculty and staff came to the question and answer forum for Leah Barrett, a candidate for vice president for Student Life and Dean of Students. Earlier this year,...
Salish origin stories and culture explored
Students at Pacific Lutheran University had the opportunity to learn about local Native American tribes in the South Puget Sound area March 20.
Suzanne Crawford-O’Brien, associate professor of religion and...
PLU volunteers buddy up with Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program at Brookdale Elementary School reflects the Pacific Lutheran University motto that encourages thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care to the community.
Twelve college student...
Crime Time 3-7-14 and 3-14-14
Drug policy violation- Campus Safety was asked to assist a community assistant in Kreidler Hall March 7 when the CA detected the scent of marijuana. Campus Safety and the...
PLU Briefs 3/21/14
PLU philanthropist Wanda Morken dies
Wanda Morken, a supporter of Pacific Lutheran University, died Sunday at the age of 73.
She and her husband Don Morken were committed to the success...
Lean in – Yes, balance is bogus
By Marianne Flakk, Guest Writer
Sometimes it is good to just be good enough — that was the conclusion of the fourth session of the “Lean In” series, which asked...
Homelessness, race and you
When walking down a metropolis street, it is not uncommon to see a homeless person. After seeing them, a person may make assumptions about how and why that person...
Women gather to discuss race and feminism
What few people understand about feminism is that most feminist critiques and theories center around opening opportunities for white women almost exclusively. Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center aimed to...
Annual Holocaust conference ignites learning at all ages
The seventh annual Powell-Heller Holocaust Conference sought to educate more than just Pacific Lutheran University students.
Running from March 12-14, the conference featured visiting academics, Holocaust scholars and donors. There...