Rieke Weekie 2026: “Meant to Live”

A week-long advising, vocation, and undergraduate research celebration hosted by the PLU College of Natural Sciences, the Wild Hope Center, and Student Leadership.

October 26th – 30th, 2026  |  Rieke Science Center, PLU Campus

(RSVP for Oct. 30th Lunch Required by Oct 13, 2026)

RSVP Here for Friday Free Lunch →

 

Week at a Glance

Tuesday, Oct 27

Career & Vocation Workshop

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM • Rieke Classroom TBD

“Haunted by Your Future? How to Use LinkedIn”: Learn to articulate your STEM story and network effectively. Hosted by PLU Alumni & Student Connections Career Services Team.

☕ Free Coffee & Fresh Cookies Served!

Thursday, Oct 29

Frieke Rieke Sneekie Peekie

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM • Rieke Science Center

  • Ostenson Museum Spooky Specimen Display
  • Virtual Dissection Table Demonstrations
  • Vocation Whiteboard Activities & Enrieké Scavenger Hunt
  • Tour of New Lab Spaces

Friday, Oct 30 • Main Event

Frieke Friday & Undergraduate Research Conference

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM • Rieke Lobby & Rooms 103A/B

🍬 Trick-or-T-Rieke: Enjoy free candy, prizes, and interactive activities with campus clubs during Friday’s main event!
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Free Lunch & Networking (RSVP Required for lunch)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Research Conference Block 1: Student Oral + Poster Research Presentations
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Alumni Meet & Greet + Club Activities + Prizes + Games + Free Professional Headshots
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Research Conference Block 2: Student Oral + Poster Presentations + Desserts & Prizes

Featured Alumni Pathways

Connect with visiting PLU alumni across diverse STEM fields and career paths:

  • Geologist: Washington Department of Ecology
  • Environmental Specialist: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
  • Molecular Engineering PhD Candidate: University of Washington
  • Pharma Consultant: Telios Pharma
  • Genetic Counselor: Seattle Children’s Hospital
  • Chief Analytics Officer: Pacific Lutheran University
  • EMT Professional: Northwest Ambulatory Services
  • Paralegal Specialist: Connelly Law Offices

Mascot Tradition

Find Enrieké Scavenger Hunt!

Enrieké the crocheted slug escapes Room 158 on Thursday & Friday! Track them down, solve the science trivia attached, and return to Rieke 158 to claim a custom 3D-printed slug prize. 🐌

Who is Hosting the Event?

Rieke Weekie 2026 is proudly co-hosted by the PLU College of Natural Sciences, the Wild Hope Center for Vocation, and Student Leaders from the College of Natural Sciences.

Student Leadership Team: Paige Oziah, Ki Neir, Caden Metje, Isaac Larson, Sophia Pancoast

Join Us for Friday Free Lunch!

Connect with faculty, visiting alumni, and student peers in Rieke Lobby before Friday’s undergraduate research conference sessions (Oct 30, 1:00–3:00 PM).


Submit Friday Lunch RSVP (Due Oct 13)

Questions? Contact Mallory Durkin (durkin@plu.edu)