First Year LUTE Welcome Week Schedule @ a Glance
Your first days at LUTE Welcome Week are packed with Lute traditions that will help you transition to PLU and meet faculty, staff and peers.
Your detailed schedules will be shared in the LUTE Life app in August.
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION/ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| LUTE Welcome Student Check-in & Headquarters | 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Virtual in LUTE Life app & in person under tent in Red Square |
| Residential Student Check-in | 8:30 am-3:00 pm | Residence Halls, assigned times |
| The CAVE Open House for Commuter Students | 9:00-3:00 pm | Drop in anytime during these hours to The Cave and meet our Commuter Advocates and learn about resources just for Commuters. |
| Finding Your LUTE HOME: Family, Supporters, & Students (2 options for attendance) | 11:00 am-Noon and 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Red Square, Lawn |
| LET'S GO: Meet Your LUTE JAM (Just Ask Me) Guide | 4:00-5:00 pm | Watch Your PLU Email for Your JAM group location |
| HUNGRY? Dinner with your JAM group | 5:00-7:00 pm | AUC Commons, OMM (Old Main Market), Rotations |
| WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: Residential Wing meetings hosted by RAs | 7:00-8:00 pm | Watch Your PLU Email for Your JAM group location |
| Commuters Think Tank Hang Out Hosted by ASPLU | 7:00-8:00 pm | AUC 1st floor, Think Tank, Check out games, crafts, and more, while hanging out with peers. Optional |
| Welcome Home Lutes: S'mores & Fun (Ultimate Glow in the Dark Frisbee, Volleyball, Outdoor sports, etc.) | 8:00 pm | Foss Field, (optional) |
| LUTE Performances & Open Mic | 9:00 pm | Eastvold, (optional) |
| PLU Digital Discord Connections & Virtual Games | evening | Virtual on own in PLU Digital Discord, (optional) |
Saturday AM Message ( )
from Joanna Royce-Davis, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Life
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| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION/ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| WAKE UP with LANCELUTE: Insider Tips & Comedy, Breakfast on Your Own | AM message, 2-3 min. | Listen on own, Find a friend and check out AUC Commons, OMM (Old Main Market) for breakfast (optional). |
| Military-Affiliated Community Workshop | 8:00 am | AUC 201, (military, veterans, ROTC, and students from military families) |
| 1st Year JAM Group Meet Ups | 8:45 am | Designated JAM group location |
| Student Session Rotations #1 | 9:00 am-12:15 pm | KHP (Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts), Hauge 100, Xavier 201 |
| HUNGRY Lunch Rotations with LUTE JAM group | 12:15 pm | Designated JAM group location |
| Student Session Rotations #2 | 1:15-5:00 pm | Mortvedt Library, KHP (Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) |
| HUNGRY Dinner Rotations | 5:00 pm-7:30 pm | AUC Commons, OMM (Old Main Market) |
| Think Tank Hang Out Hosted by ASPLU | 7:00-8:30 pm | AUC 1st Floor Think Tank, Check out games, crafts, and more, while hanging out with peers. (optional) |
| Outdoor Movie | 9:00 pm | Foss Field, (optional) |
| PLU Digital Discord Connections & Virtual Games | evening | Virtual on own in PLU Digital Discord, (optional) |
Sunday AM Message ( )
from Rev. Jen Rude, University Pastor
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| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION/ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| WAKE UP with LANCELUTE: Insider Tips & Comedy | AM message, 2-3 min. | On Your Own |
| Hungry? Brunch | 10:00 am | AUC Commons, Connect with a new friend and meet up for brunch! (optional) |
| Civic Journey Trips | All Day | Sign up soon for one of our unique journeys to learn more about our Pierce County |
| Hungry? Dinner | 5:00 pm-7:30 pm | AUC Commons |
| LUTE Follies 2 Performances | 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm | KHP (Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) |
| WELCOME HOME: Residential Community Connections hosted by Residence Hall Association (RHA) | 9:00-10:00 pm | Your Residence Hall |
| PLU Digital Discord Connections & Virtual Games | evening | Virtual on own in PLU Digital Discord, (optional) |
| Recreation & Wellness Experiences Below Optional Experiences Yoga, Open Gym, Pool, etc. | ||
| Yoga | TBA | Olson - Optional |
| Open Gym | 11 am-5 pm | Olson- Optional |
| Rec Swim | Noon-4 pm | Pool- Optional |
| Lap Swim | Noon-4 pm | Pool- Optional |
| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION/ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| WAKE UP with LANCELUTE: Insider Tips & Comedy | AM message, 2-3 min. | Listen on own |
| Class of 2025 Photo | 10:00 am | Foss Field |
| LUTES @ Play | 10:30 am | Foss Field |
| LUTES @ Play Interupted (Quieter) | 10:30 am | Olsen 104 |
| LUTE JAM Group Meet-Ups | 2:00 pm | Designated JAM group locations |
| Residential Life Building meetings (residential students) | 7:00 pm | Residence Halls |
We Look Forward to Meeting You
LUTE Welcome Week – New Student Orientation is an exciting series of experiences designed to welcome new students to PLU’s vibrant community and allow you to get connected, to be involved and to stay informed.
Interested in finding a job, studying abroad, and/or joining a LUTE club? Your JAM group guide will connect you to these resources and more, while you make friends with fellow Lutes.
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