Spring LUTE Welcome Week Schedule @ a Glance
LUTE Welcome is packed with Lute traditions that will help you transition to the PLU community and engage with faculty, staff and students to begin navigating your journey at PLU.
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| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| A Day for Wellbeing & Play | All Day | Join us for a various activities to support your thriving at PLU |
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions | 8:30AM-12:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| JAM Group Meet Ups for Brunch & Fun Activities Optional: Meet up with your JAM Group for food & fun! | 10:30AM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
| 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 Study Away Trivia & Drop in Wang Center Advising | 11:00AM-12:30PM | Language Resource Center in Hong |
| Stay 'n Play in Tingelstad 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 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 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 International Snack Time | 2:30PM-4:00PM | Ordal First Floor Lobby |
| Stay 'n Play in Pflueger & South 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? Encouraged: Go to Dinner with your JAM Group before the featured speaker! | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| Featured Speaker: Jason Kilmer Required session: View with your JAM Group | 7:15PM-8:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Various Rooms & Virtual via Zoom Link (PLU epass required to access link) |
| 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) |
Saturday AM Message ( )
from Joanna Royce-Davis, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Life
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Sunday AM Message ( )
from Rev. Jen Rude, University Pastor
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Monday AM Message ( )
from Gracie Anderson, ASPLU President
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| 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 |
| LUTE JAM Group Meet-Ups Optional: Go to lunch or just check in with last minute questions! | 11:30AM-2:00PM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
| 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 |
| IHON New Student Orientation For new International Honors students only | 3:00PM-4:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Chris Knutzen Hall (214) |
| 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) |
We Look Forward to Meeting You
LUTE Welcome Orientation
is an exciting series of experiences designed to welcome 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 students.
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