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How do you pay tribute to those who came before you? Jen Rude (full oral history interview here)
How do you pay tribute to those who came before you? Jen Rude (full oral history interview here)Almost 25 years after Beth and Tom came out to PLU’s campus community, Jen Rude became the first queer-identified pastor at an ELCA-affiliated university… PLU. Over her own life, Pastor Jen has witnessed the ways that the Lutheran church has evolved on its views towards queer people and has herself participated in activism to move the ELCA towards greater acceptance and celebration of LGBTQ people
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We are excited to showcase these distinguished staff from our Christmas Luncheon. Distinguished Staff Members were Jen Hasson, Chris Albert, Ryan Branchini, and James Null.
2019 Distinguished Staff AwardsWe are excited to showcase these distinguished staff from our Christmas Luncheon. Distinguished Staff Members were Jen Hasson, Chris Albert, Ryan Branchini, and James Null.2019 Ice Cream SocialThank you to all who attended the 3nd annual PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social which was held August 13, 2019 in Red Square.Staff Forum with President BeltonPLU Staff had the opportunity to ask President Belton questions about the Presidential Search process and his
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Hosted by university pastor Jen Rude, “Because We’re Lutheran” will explore the ins and outs of Lutheranism and the principles of Lutheran higher education: what that concept means, what it
READ THE ARTICLEPODCAST: Because We’re Lutheran SeriesHosted by university pastor Jen Rude, “Because We’re Lutheran” will explore the ins and outs of Lutheranism and the principles of Lutheran higher education: what that concept means, what it looks like and how it impacts students, staff and faculty alike at PLU.Each episode will feature one or more guests from the campus community, and will focus on big topics as seen and experienced through the lens of PLU’s faith community.Episode 1In the
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TACOMA, WASH. (July 16, 2018) — A new Pacific Lutheran University podcast is being unveiled. Hosted by university pastor Jen Rude, “Because We’re Lutheran” will explore the ins and outs of Lutheranism and the principles of Lutheran higher education: what that concept means, what it…
‘Because We’re Lutheran’: A new PLU podcast Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / July 16, 2018 Image: Pacific Lutheran University Pastor Jen Rude, left, sits down for a conversation about Lutheran higher education and faith journeys with PLU graduates Matthew Salzano and Alaa Alshaibani on the first episode of a new PLU podcast, “Because We’re Lutheran.” July 16, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (July 16, 2018) — A new Pacific Lutheran University podcast is being
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 5, 2019) — Pastor Jen Rude sits down with Aziza Ahmed ‘19 and Kara Barkman ‘19 to talk about their involvement with interfaith work on campus and how it has impacted their experiences as Lutes. Coming from different backgrounds — one Muslim…
Because We’re Lutheran: Interfaith work, why it’s important and how it shapes students Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / June 5, 2019 June 5, 2019 By Kenzie Gandy '20Marketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (June 5, 2019) — Pastor Jen Rude sits down with Aziza Ahmed ‘19 and Kara Barkman ‘19 to talk about their involvement with interfaith work on campus and how it has impacted their experiences as Lutes.Coming from different backgrounds — one Muslim and one Lutheran — Aziza and Kara both speak to
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Developing athletes into leaders Jen Thomas ’98, ’99 wears many hats in the PLU athletic department. She’s the assistant athletic director, a senior woman administrator and assistant athletic trainer. She’s also the mentor for the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). The council is one of…
June 16, 2008 Developing athletes into leaders Jen Thomas ’98, ’99 wears many hats in the PLU athletic department. She’s the assistant athletic director, a senior woman administrator and assistant athletic trainer. She’s also the mentor for the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). The council is one of several methods the athletics department is employing to develop student leadership and more effectively connect athletic programs to the university as a whole. “We have some great leaders in
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TACOMA, WASH. (July 19, 2016)- Jen Cohen ’94 is all smiles. But the University of Washington athletic director, appointed to the position May 24, smiles the biggest while talking to, and about, student athletes. “We feel like our students are students first,” said Cohen, who…
PLU alumna emphasizes the student in ‘student athlete’ in her new role as UW athletic director Posted by: Kari Plog / July 19, 2016 Image: Jen Cohen ’94 was named athletic director at the University of Washington in May. She’s pictured at Husky Stadium Monday, July 18. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) July 19, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (July 19, 2016)- Jen Cohen ’94 is all smiles. But the University of Washington athletic director, appointed to the position
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TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 31, 2017)- The Rev. Jen Rude, campus pastor, says interfaith work lies at the heart of what it means to be a Lutheran institution of learning. The new Multifaith Meditation and Prayer Space is one in a series of efforts to acknowledge…
PLU debuts inclusive space for prayer, meditation Posted by: Kari Plog / August 31, 2017 Image: Alaa Alshaibani ’17 prays in the new Multifaith Meditation and Prayer Space. (John Froschauer/PLU) August 31, 2017 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 31, 2017)- The Rev. Jen Rude, campus pastor, says interfaith work lies at the heart of what it means to be a Lutheran institution of learning. The new Multifaith Meditation and Prayer Space is one in a series of
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 17, 2018) — PLU’s latest podcast series, “Because We’re Lutheran,“ featured two exciting guests in its fourth episode: Acting President Allan Belton and Provost Joanna Gregson. Pastor Jen Rude engaged in a conversation with the pair about the university’s Lutheran identity, their…
. (Sept. 17, 2018) — PLU's latest podcast series, ``Because We're Lutheran,`` featured two exciting guests in its fourth episode: Acting President Allan Belton and Provost Joanna Gregson.Pastor Jen Rude engaged in a conversation with the pair about the university’s Lutheran identity, their experiences serving in leadership at an institute of Lutheran higher education and their own spiritual backgrounds. Later in the podcast, Belton discussed the origins of his now-famous catchphrase “because the world
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In 2022 — when polarities abound and institutions and individuals alike have been called to reflect, redefine and transform — what does it mean to call the work of equity “innovative”? As a concept, innovation can be used interchangeably with words like ingenuity, progress, newness,…
A roundtable discussion about innovation, diversity and inclusion Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 Image: Angie Hambrick (left) is PLU’s associate vice president of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability. Jen Smith (right) is PLU’s dean of Inclusive Excellence. (Photograph by John Froschauer/PLU) June 5, 2022 By Kristy Gledhill, MFA ’21ResoLute ContributorIn 2022 — when polarities abound and institutions and individuals alike have been called to reflect, redefine and transform — what does
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