You're Invited November 2-4!

On behalf of the entire campus community, the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations is pleased to extend this special invitation for you to attend Pacific Lutheran University’s Family Weekend, November 2-4. As our theme suggests, this annual event is a chance to spend time with your student in their PLU home.

We have planned a wonderful Fall Family Weekend with activities suitable for ALL current PLU parents and family members. There is no formal schedule planned for Friday evening. We encourage you to use this time to make that run to Costco, connect with family friends in the area, check out the local restaurant scene, etc.

Schedule of Events

Friday --- Saturday --- Sunday

Friday, November 2nd

Men’s and Women’s Swimming vs. Lewis & Clark
6:00pm, PLU Swimming Pool, free

Night of Musical Theatre
8:00pm, Studio Theater
Donations accepted, no tickets are needed, however space is very limited and a line for those seats will form early.
This annual musical revue features numbers from numerous musical theatre productions.  This exclusively student produced collaboration is sure to have you singing along. 

Kristen Monk Horn Recital
5:30pm, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Lagerquist Concert Hall, free
This event features Kristen Monk giving a recital in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Music Degree. She studies horn with Gina Gillie. 

Saturday, November 3rd

Registration
8:00 – 10:30am, Anderson University Center (AUC) Lobby

Family University
9:00am – 10:00am, AUC, free
Experience college courses taught by PLU faculty and staff…without the exams of course!  There are three lectures to choose from.

• Global Climate Change and Glaciers: Tracking Retreating Ice Around the World
  Dr. Claire Todd, Assistant Professor of Geosciences.
  Dr. Todd will share experiences from glacial geological field work in Antarctica, the Andes, and Mount Rainier explaining how Geologists use glacial retreat to track past climate change and to learn more about future impacts of ongoing warming.

• Mystery, Wonder, and Transformation:  Lessons from Literature and Nature in Antarctica
  Dr. Chuck Bergman, Professor of English.
  As our PLU classes travel to Antarctica and other spectacular wild destinations in South America, one of the first questions we always get from other travelers is: “What are you studying?” You can see their shock when we tell them, “Literature.” In this lecture and slide show, we’ll travel to Antarctica and South America. We’ll examine how literature uniquely speaks to us with the many voices of nature. How do wild creatures comment on literature, how does nature make us human, and how do we find ourselves transformed in the Earth’s wildest places?

• The Wild Hope Center for Vocation at PLU
  Dr. Lynn Hunnicutt, Director
  The Wild Hope Center for Vocation supports students as they ask Big questions about the purpose of their lives and labor.  Rooted in the university’s mission “to educate for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care - for others, their communities and the earth,” the Wild Hope Center works across the university to consider the integral relationship between education and care for the world and its inhabitants.

Lute Brunch
10:15am, AUC, $15 adults, $10 students
Enjoy a bountiful buffet and comments from President Thomas W. Krise, Student Body President Ian Metz ’13 at this breakfast of champions. Enjoy food, fun and friendship with other PLU families.   

ARTS AND RECREATION

PLU Lute Football vs. Whitworth
12:30pm, Sparks Stadium, Various Prices
See the mighty Lutes take on the Whitworth University Pirates at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.  Wear your black and gold and bring your Lute spirit!  No need to register your student, they get into the game for free with their student ID card.

Museum Tour
1:00pm, Downtown Tacoma, $12 for each museum
Not a football fan? Consider jumping on the yellow school bus you’ll find parked in front of Harstad Hall, and head downtown Tacoma to take a tour of the Glass Museum and/or the Tacoma Art Museum.Trips are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis and tickets are limited. Price includes transportation and admission fees. If you would like to see both museums, please sign up for both on your registration form.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming vs. Pacific (Oregon)
1:00pm, PLU Swimming Pool, free

PLU Men’s Soccer vs. University of Puget Sound (at UPS)
2:30pm, UPS Soccer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate $5 adults, $3 students (with ID)

Artist Series: Vanessa Sielert, Guest Saxophonist
3:00pm, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Lagerquist Concert Hall
Admission: $8 general admission, $5 senior citizen, $3 PLU community, alumni. Tickets available through PLU Concierge Desk (253 535 7411).

Dinner on your Own
4:30 – 7:00pm
One of your options is to have enjoy an a la carte dinner at The Commons in the AUC with your student. There are also many options right on Garfield Street and the restaurants in the Garfield Commons will offer Family Weekend deals.

Garfield Book Company “Happy Hour”
4:30 – 6:30pm, Garfield Book Company
Before or after “dinner on your own”, drop by and enjoy Happy Hour pricing and extended hours in PLU’s campus store, the Garfield Book Company and Scandinavian Shop. Shop a large selection of Lute gear on sale exclusively for this very special event.  Sip hot chocolate and munch on house made marshmallows from our festive Hot Chocolate Bar while you sneak a peek at our Christmas  and Holiday decorations, Lute style!

Registration
5:30 – 7:30pm, AUC Lobby

Lila Moe Memorial Concert: Oksana Ezhokina, pianist and PLU faculty member
8:00pm, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Lagerquist Concert Hall
Admission: $8 general admission, $5 senior citizen, $3 PLU community, alumni. Proceeds from this concert will be given to the Lila Moe Scholarship Fund.

LUTES AFTER DARK

Student/Faculty Research in the Natural Sciences
Two sessions to choose from: 7:30pm or 8:30pm. AUC, free
Dr. Matthew Smith, Dean of Natural Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology;  Dr. Ann Auman, Associate Professor of Biology; Justin, Lytle, Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
Learn about the exciting collaborations taking place between faculty and students in the Natural Sciences.  PLU professors know that it isn’t just what you learn, but how you learn.  Hear from faculty and students about their collaborations and the differences they are making in the field of science and the broader community.

Study Away
Two sessions to choose from: 7:30pm or 8:30pm. AUC, free
Dr. Tamara Williams, Professor of Hispanic Studies, Acting Executive Director of the Wang Center
Global/Intercultural education is one of the primary focal points of the academic program at Pacific Lutheran University. PLU regularly places among the top ten Master’s degree universities in the United States for percentage of students engaged in international study and over forty percent of students graduating from PLU have studied away. Dr. Williams and several current PLU students will share their knowledge, their experiences, and the opportunities PLU students have to participate.

Printmaking 101
One session offered at 7:30. Ingram Hall, free
Craig Cornwall, Resident Assistant Professor of Art & Design and Lauren Peterson ’14
Enjoy both a printmaking demonstration and the opportunity to work with a PLU professor and a student artist to create your own masterpiece.

Clay Crows
Two sessions to choose from: 7:30pm or 8:30pm, AUC, free
In 2007, a group of talented students formed PLU’s very own improvisation troupe. They named themselves the CLAY CROWS. This group continues to provide  creative workshops and performances for the campus community.

A Night at the Movies
7:30pm, TBD, free
The Adventures of TinTin, starring Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig as the villainous Red Rackham.  The film is based on a series of comic books created by Belgian artist Hergé (Georges Remi) and was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Night of Musical Theatre
8:00pm, Eastvold Auditorium 
Donations accepted, no tickets are needed, however space is very limited and a line for those seats will form early.
This annual musical revue features numbers from numerous musical theatre productions.  This exclusively student produced collaboration is sure to have you singing along. 

Dessert Soirée featuring “HERmonic” and “PLUtonic”
9:30pm, AUC Commons, $5
Top off your evening by joining students and their families for a special dessert soiree. Enjoy a variety of delectable desserts prepared by PLU’s own talented baker, Erica Fickeisen and listen to the entertaining and innovative sounds of PLU’s own student a capella ensembles HERmonic and PLUtonic.

Sunday, November 4th

Family Breakfast
9:30am, AUC Commons, $10.75, children under 12 are $5
We know how important family time is and with your student away at school you may not be getting as much of this time as you like! That’s why we invite your whole family to grab some much needed family time during breakfast in the AUC Commons.

Coffee and Fellowship
10:30am, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, free
The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations and Campus Ministry cordially invite you to enjoy a cup of coffee and a famous PLU scone before and/or after Family Weekend Worship.

Family Weekend Worship
11:00am, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Lagerquist Concert Hall
Join the University Congregation for this special service.

Studio Series: Mary Baker Russell Music Scholars
3:00pm, Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Lagerquist Concert Hall, free
Scholarship recipients who will perform are Amy Van Cleave, percussionist; Anne Herzog, vocalist; Julian Banbury, bassoonist; Kraig Partridge, vocalist; Christopher Wessel, tuba; Brendan Fitzgerald, vocalist; Miranda Campos, harpist; and Hallie Hominda, vocalist.