Continuing Student LUTE Welcome Schedule @ a Glance
If you were a new student in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021, LUTE Welcome Week looked a little different. Now that we are able to resume some of our Lute traditions that will help new students transition to PLU and meet faculty, staff and peers, we wanted to invite you to join us with a unique schedule built just for you!
| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 - LUTE Refresh EVENTS Designed specifically for continuing students! | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Continuing students can check in for more details about LUTE Refresh sessions (designed just for you!) | 8:30AM-12:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| Time for LUTE Refresh! A welcome session for continuing students who were new in 2020! | 9:00AM-10:00AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Regency Room (203) |
| LUTE Refresh Rotating Sessions 20 minute rotating sessions Thriving in the Post-Pandemic Classroom (Scan Cultural Center, AUC 100) Go Lutes! PLU Athletics & Outdoor Rec (AUC, CK WEST) What are my options to eat and hang out? Dining & Res Life (AUC, CK EAST) My Health and Well-Being Needs Attention (AUC 133) Academic Resources, YES PLEASE! (Regency, AUC 203) Student Financial Services: Money, Bills, Financial Aid (AUC 201) | 10:00-10:30AM 10:30-11:00AM 11:00-11:30AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) - Various Locations |
| Campus Tour | 11:30AM-12:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Headquarters (Grey Area) |
| Military-Affiliated Community Meeting For continuing Veterans, ROTC, and students from military families | 1:00PM-2:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 201 |
| Veterans Community Meeting For continuing Veterans | 2:00PM-3:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 201 |
| Featured Speaker: Jason Kilmer Encouraged: Check out this engaging talk about making healthy choices as a Lute! | 7:15PM-8:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Various Rooms & Virtual via Zoom Link (PLU epass required to access link) |
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| Move In & LW Check-In for Residents First stop for Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 continuing residential students! | 8:30AM-3:00PM | 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 | 9:00AM-4:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| Campus Tour | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Depart from the tent in Red Square (in front of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) |
| Student Financial Services & PLU Pledge Drop by to learn more about financial aid and Lute Loan Safety Net | 10:00AM-3:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 212 |
| HUNGRY? Lunch on your own | 10:30AM-1:30PM | 208 Garfield, Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons, & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| The CAVE Open House & LW Check-In for Commuter Students First stop for Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 continuing commuting students! | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Basement |
| Campus Tour | 12:00 PM-1:00PM | Depart from the tent in Red Square (in front of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) |
| PLU Campus Resource Fair Meet & greet with PLU Campus Resources, including: Student Financial Services, Office of Accessibility & Accommodation, Residential Life, Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants (Dining), and more! | 3:00PM-5:00PM | Red Square (under the tent) |
| LUTE Welcome Home: For Families, Supporters, & Students | 4:00PM-5:00PM | Red Square & Lawn North of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts |
| HUNGRY? Dinner on your own | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: Residential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs) | 7:00PM-8:00PM | Learn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite (optional) Games: Board Games (in AUC 133) and Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie: Luca (in CAVE) Activity: PLU Trivia hosted by Residence Hall Association & ASPLU | 8:00PM-11:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| HUNGRY? Breakfast on your own | 7:00AM-9:00AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions | 7:30AM-4:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| HUNGRY? Lunch on your own | 11:30AM-1:45PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| DJS Desserts DJS = Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability | 11:45AM-1:15PM | Lawn North of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts |
| Military-Affiliated Community Meeting For new Veterans, ROTC, and students from military families | 1:00PM-2:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 201 |
| Veterans Community Meeting For new Veterans | 2:00PM-3:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 201 |
| HUNGRY? Dinner on your own | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite Games: Board Games (in AUC 133) and Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie (Double Feature!): Soul & Luca (in CAVE) | 7:00PM-11:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 - EVENTS The following are optional events! Join as you are interested and able! | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| HUNGRY? Brunch time! | 10:30AM-1:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| Open Gym Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 11:00AM-5:00PM | Olson Gym |
| Stay 'n Play Activities Optional: Each residence hall & the CAVE will host a fun activity that all are welcome to attend! | 11:00AM-5:00PM | Residence Halls: Rotating Times & Locations (see details below) |
| Stay 'n Play in Hong Optional: Study Away Trivia & Drop in Wang Center Advising | 11:00AM-12:30PM | Language Resource Center in Hong |
| Stay 'n Play in Tingelstad Optional: Rock Painting | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Tingelstad First Floor Lobby |
| Open Weight Room Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 12:00PM-4:00PM | Names Fitness Center |
| Rec & Lap Swim Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 12:00PM-4:00PM | Pool |
| Stay 'n Play in Hinderlie Optional: Makerspace Open Hours | 12:30PM-2:00PM | Hinderlie Makerspace (Ground Floor) |
| Yoga Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 1:00PM-2:00PM | Memorial Gym (enter through Names Fitness Center) Pre-register through imleagues.com (search PLU & create an account using your PLU email address) |
| Stay 'n Play in Harstad Optional: House of Harstad | 1:00PM-2:30PM | Harstad First Floor Lobby |
| LUTES @ Play Optional: The PLU Football Team is hosting a high energy mixer filled with fun | 2:30PM-3:30PM | Foss Field |
| Stay 'n Play in Ordal & Stuen Optional: International Snack Time | 2:30PM-4:00PM | Ordal First Floor Lobby |
| Stay 'n Play in Pflueger & South Optional: Pflouth Pfield Day | 3:00PM-5:00PM | Check in at Pflueger Front Desk |
| Ultimate Frisbee Optional: Fun event | 3:30PM-5:00PM | Foss Field |
| Stay 'n Play: CAVE Games Meet other new Lutes in the commuter lounge | 4:00PM-6:00PM | The CAVE (Anderson University Center Basement) |
| HUNGRY? Dinner on your own | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite Games: Board Games (in AUC 133) and Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie: Coco (in CAVE) | 8:30PM-11:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| A Great Day To Rest Take time to refresh for first day of classes & review Smart Start Student Checklist | All Day | Relax on your own & peruse the Smart Start Checklist on the LUTE Welcome Webpage |
| HUNGRY? Breakfast & lunch on your own | 7:00AM-9:30AM 10:30AM-1:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| COVID-19 Testing Center Open | 10:00AM-1:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 133 |
| Open Weight Room Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 12:00PM-4:00PM | Names Fitness Center |
| CAVE Open Hours A home away from home for commuters! | 2:00PM-3:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Basement |
| HUNGRY? Dinner on your own | 4:30PM-7:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| Love Where You Live: Community Building Residential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs) | 7:00PM-8:00PM | Learn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite Games: Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie: Inside Out (in CAVE) Activity: PLU Trivia hosted by Residence Hall Association & ASPLU | 8:00PM-10:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| HUNGRY? Breakfast on your own | 7:00AM-9:30AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| Gather for Bell Ringing Congregate in Red Square for the annual tradition of ringing the bell & processing to Convocation | 9:40AM-10:00AM | Red Square |
| Convocation A PLU tradition to open the academic year! | 10:00AM-11:30AM | Olson Memorial Gym |
| HUNGRY? Lunch on your own | 10:30AM-2:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| First Day of Fall 2021 Semester You got this, Lutes! | Starting at 11:50AM | Tip: check out your classroom locations during LUTE Welcome weekend ahead of your first day so you know where to go! |
| HUNGRY? Dinner on your own | 4:30PM-7:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| LUTE Welcome (Back): The First Six Weeks Open to ALL Lutes | DATE | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intramural Sports Sign ups available Create a Team / Join a Team or signup as a free agent and we will try and find you a team | Thursday, 9/1/22 | 8:00 AM | imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Drop in Academic Advising Pop by and say hello to your academic advisor! | Tuesday, 9/6/22 thru Friday, 9/9/22 | 9:00AM-5:00PM | Center for Student Success (Mortvedt Library) |
| ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session | Tuesday, 9/6/22 | 3:00PM-4:00PM | AUC Regency Room (203) |
| Group Exercise Classes Start Yoga Every Tuesday. All Exercise Levels welcomed! | Tuesday, 9/6/22 | 7:30 PM | Memorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Outdoor Rec Rental Shop Opens for the Fall Choose your own adventure with the Outdoor Rec (OR) rental program! From hammocks to tents, sleeping bags to backpacks, and everything in-between, Outdoor Rec has a wide selection of gear for your next excursion! | Wednesday, 9/7/22 | 9:00 AM | Visit the OR Website |
| University Chapel | Wednesdays (beginning 9/7/22) | 10:30AM-11:00AM | Ness Family Chapel |
| Group Exercise - Spin Class Every Wednesday. All Exercise Levels welcomed! | Wednesdays, 9/7/22 | 7:30 PM | Memorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Concert in the Cave: Rainier Quartet, Dead Amy & Gabe Fobes | Thursday, 9/8/22 | Doors 6:00 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m. | CAVE (AUC ground level) |
| Group Exercise - Spin Class Every Thursday All Exercise Levels welcomed! | Thursday, 9/8/22 | 7:30 PM | Memorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Prayers for the World | Fridays (beginning 9/9/22) | 10:30AM-11:00AM | Red Square |
| ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session | Friday, 9/9/22 | 1:00PM-2:00PM | AUC Regency Room (203) |
| NSCI Opportunity Fair Learn about the Division of Natural Sciences at PLU! | Friday, 9/9/22 | 3:00PM-4:00PM | Foss Field |
| Initial Academic Advising Meetings Academic Advisors will schedule a time to meet with each of their students 1:1 during the month of September! | Friday, 9/9/22 thru Friday, 9/30/22 | Various Times | Center for Student Success (Mortvedt Library) |
| Outdoor Rec - Rainier Hike | Saturday, 9/10/22 | 9:00 AM | Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Breathe and Be – Spiritual Practices in Community | Mondays (beginning 9/12/22) | 10:30AM-11:00AM | Ness Family Chapel |
| Group Exercise - Zumba Class Every Monday. All Exercise Levels welcomed! | Monday, 9/12/22 | 7:30 PM | Memorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session | Tuesday, 9/13/22 | 4:00PM-5:00PM | AUC Regency Room (203) |
| ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session | Thursday, 9/15/22 | 6:00PM-7:00PM | AUC Regency Room (203) |
| Black Lives Matter Flag Raising | Friday, 9/16/22 | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Red Square |
| Hang with the GIRLLZZZZ! Spotlighting “Women & Non-Binary Faculty & Staff Across PLU” A spotlight on the Women, Non-Binary, and femme Faculty & Staff Across PLU! Harstad Women Empowerment & Gender Equity Social Mixer! Snacks: charcuterie board and fruit & lemonade | Friday, 9/16/22 | 3:00PM-4:30PM | Harstad 1st floor lounge |
| Block Party (Featuring Rock the Vote & Engagement Fair) Join Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Associated Students of PLU (ASPLU; PLU's Student Government) for an epic block party event featuring music & dancing, registering to vote, and meeting/mingling with PLU & Parkland clubs and organizations! | Friday, 9/16/22 | 4:00PM-8:00PM | Red Square |
| Volleyball vs. Whitworth | Friday, 9/16/22 | 7:00PM | Olson Gym |
| Drop in Glow in the dark Ultimate Frisbee | Friday, 9/16/22 | 8:15 PM | Foss Field - All are welcome |
| Outdoor Rec - Lake 22 Hike | Saturday, 9/17/22 | 9:00 AM | Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Cross Country PLU Invite | Saturday, 9/17/22 | 11:00AM | Columbia Center/Disc Golf Course |
| Women's Soccer vs. Pacific University | Saturday, 9/17/22 | 12:00PM | PLU Soccer Field |
| Volleyball vs. Whitman | Saturday, 9/17/22 | 6:00PM | Olson Gym |
| Outdoor Rec - Kayaking Trip | Sunday, 9/18/22 | 9:00 AM | Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Women's Soccer vs. Pacific University | Sunday, 9/18/22 | 12:00PM | PLU Soccer Field |
| ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session | Monday, 9/19/22 | 8:00AM-9:00AM | AUC Regency Room (203) |
| Intramural Sports Rosters Due For Volleyball / Spikeball / Soccer / Flag Football / Tennis / Badminton / Ultimate Frisbee | Monday, 9/19/22 | 11:00 AM | Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| CAVE Commuter Community Social | Monday, 9/19/22 | 3:00PM-4:00PM | CAVE (AUC ground level) |
| Study Away Fair | Wednesday, 9/21/22 | 10:00AM-2:00PM | Red Square |
| Women's Soccer vs. Pacific University | Wednesday, 9/21/22 | 4:00PM | PLU Soccer Field |
| Concert in the Cave: Kemper Thornberry, J. Martin, Zari Alexandria | Thursday, 9/22/22 | Doors 6:00 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m. | CAVE (AUC ground level) |
| Students of Color Retreat | Friday, 9/23/22 & Saturday, 9/24/22 | begins 5:00PM on 9/23 | To Be Announced (TBA) |
| Football vs. California Lutheran University | Saturday, 9/24/22 | 1:00PM | Sparks Stadium |
| Men's Soccer vs. Whitworth | Saturday, 9/24/22 | 7:00PM | PLU Soccer Field |
| Men's Soccer vs. Whitman | Sunday, 9/25/22 | 6:00PM | PLU Soccer Field |
| Outdoor Rec Hike | Friday, 9/30/22 | 9:00 AM | Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
| Campus Ministry & Wild Hope Retreat | Saturday, 10/1/22 | 10:00AM-3:00PM | Nesvig Alumni House |
| Homecoming & Family Week | Monday, 10/3/22 thru Sunday, 10/9/22 | Various Times | Various Locations |
| LuteConnects Resident Assistants will schedule a time to meet with each of their residents 1:1 during the month of October! | October (all month) | Various Times | RAs & Residents Choose |
| Concert in the Cave: Titanic 2, Polly's Pocket, The New Sonics | Thursday, 10/20/22 | Doors 6:00 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m. | CAVE (AUC ground level) |
| Concert in the Cave: Spence Hood, T. Jay & Icarus Gray, Los Ocupados | Thursday, 11/17/22 | Doors 6:00 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m. | CAVE (AUC ground level) |
| Queer Student Retreat | To Be Announced (TBA) | To Be Announced (TBA) | To Be Announced (TBA) |
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