Family & Supporters LUTE Welcome (Orientation) Schedule @ a Glance
LUTE Welcome is packed with Lute traditions that will help your student transition to PLU and meet faculty, staff and peers. Family and supporters, including parents, grandparents, partners, spouses, children, siblings, cousins, friends, mentors, sponsors, etc. are a key part of each student’s transition and journey at PLU.
Therefore, LUTE Welcome is also designed to welcome families and supporters to the Lute Community: Sessions on Friday, August 30, 2024 are designed just for you while your new student spends time with their peer-led LUTE Group. There are also additional sessions throughout LUTE Welcome weekend that families and supporters are invited and encouraged to attend with their new Lute!
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters & Recharge Room Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all-things LW; stop by if/when you have any questions! | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) | |
| Move In & LUTE Welcome Check-In for Residents REQUIRED for Residents: First stop for new first-year and transfer residential students! Feel free to join your new residential Lute! | 8:30AM-11:30AM | Residence Halls (check your PLU email for details) | |
| Lutes Commute Welcome Check-In for Commuter Students REQUIRED for Commuters: First stop for new first-year and transfer commuting students! | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Anderson University Center CAVE (AUC Basement) | |
| Lutes Commute Welcome for Commuter Students REQUIRED for Commuters: A special welcome program for new commuter students hosted by Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis, Vice President for Student Life and the Community Director for the Lutes Commute Community | 11:15AM-11:50PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Chris Knutson Hall (room 214) | |
| HUNGRY? Optional: Residents lunch on your own | 10:30AM-12:45PM | Options for Residents: 208 Garfield, Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons, & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
| DJS Desserts Optional: Swing by the DJS Lounge to meet and mingle with Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability staff, students, and other new students and families. Students of Color and LGBTQAI2S+ students are strongly encouraged to stop by and bring their families/supporters with them. | 11:30AM-12:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) DJS Lounge (AUC Lower Level) | |
| Lutes Commute Lunch Optional: Commuters lunch in small groups (lunch is provided) | 12:00PM-12:45PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Chris Knutson Hall (room 214), The CAVE (Lower Level of AUC) | |
| Welcome Back Alumni Lunch For families & supporters who are also PLU alumni (and their new students) | 12:00PM-1:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Scandinavian Cultural Center (Room 100) By invitation (pre-registration required) | |
| Welcome to PLU: Opening Keynote Learn what it means to join the Lute Community: Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS), Vocation, and Lutheran Higher Education. | 1:00 PM-2:15PM | Olson Gym | |
| Navigating the Transition A session for Lute families & supporters | 2:30PM-4:00PM | Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (First Floor) | |
| ¡Bienvenidas, Bienvenidos, Bienvenides! Una orientación para familias y comunidad en español | 2:30PM-4:00PM | Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Ness Family Chapel Lobby (2nd Floor) | |
| Parkland Night Market REQUIRED: A fun, "night market" style introduction to the Parkland community. Reception open to New Students, Families, Supporters, & Parkland Community Members | 4:30PM-6:30PM | Foss Field (Lower Campus) | |
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