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EXPLORE! First Year Student Retreat

Student Leaders

Explore! Student Leaders


explore participants EXPLORE! is a weekend program designed to help first year students find meaning and purpose in their educational journey at PLU. Through media, shared stories, and meaningful dialogue students are challenged to ask and develop the “big enough questions” that help them define their vocation.

The Student Leaders this year come from a variety of experiences at PLU. We are very excited to have you join the Explore! team.

EXPLORE! The time has come! 


Check in time:
Please check in at Olson at 2:45 PM on Friday, January 11 so that we can get you your registration packet, name tag, shirt, etc. There will be several people in Olson to assist you with registration and to meet up with the students in your group. We encourage you to park your vehicle in the PLU Library Lot if you are concerned about vandalism. Vans will leave for Camp Berachah at 3:00 PM!

What to Bring:
  • Your binder with the FACILITATOR GUIDE and handouts from training
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Flashlight
  • Writing Utensils and Paper
  • Warm, Comfortable Clothing
  • Rain Jacket and or an umbrella
  • Camera (optional)
  • Swimming suit (optional)
Chris Davis, Explore
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Student leaders have said: "I Loved the interaction with faculty and staff." "I love the idea that I might have made a difference in someone's life."


Important Documents

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