Family & Supporter LUTE Welcome (Orientation) Schedule @ a Glance
LUTE Welcome Week is packed with Lute traditions that will help your student transition to PLU and meet faculty, staff and peers. LUTE Welcome is also designed to welcome families and supporters to the Lute Community: Sessions on Friday, September 2, 2022 are designed just for you while your new student spends time with their peer-led LUTE Group. 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.
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| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 - EVENTS Wearing masks and testing for COVID-19 ahead of attending these events is strongly encouraged for all new Lutes. | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| Move In & LW Check-In for Residents First stop for new residential students! | 8:00AM-11:30AM | Residence Halls (individual move-in times are assigned; check your PLU email for details) |
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| Campus Tour | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Depart from Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area |
| HUNGRY? Lunch on your own | 10:30AM-1:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| DJS Coffee Stop Optional: Join the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) for refreshments as you are moving into your residence hall or before/after you check in for NSO at the CAVE Commuter Welcome! | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Lower Level (outside room 150) |
| The CAVE Open House & LW Check-In for Commuter Students First stop for new commuting students! | 11:00AM-1:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Basement |
| Lute Legacy 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) |
| Campus Tour | 12:00 PM-1:00PM | Depart from Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area |
| WELCOME TO PLU: 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 | 2:15PM-3:45PM | Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (First Floor) |
| ¡Bienvenidas, Bienvenidos, Bienvenides! Una orientación para familias y comunidad en español | 2:15PM-3:45PM | Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Ness Family Chapel Lobby (2nd Floor) |
| BECOMING A LUTE: Reception & Resource Fair For Families, Supporters, & Students | 4:00PM-5:00PM | Red Square (in front of Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts) |
| HUNGRY? Optional: Go to dinner with your student (on your own on- or off-campus) | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
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