Resolute Online: Fall 2016 – RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University's flagship magazine, published three times a year.

A Bible for everyone

The Saint John's Bible

Get an intimate look at this revolutionary, illuminated Bible created in community and learn how its themes mirror PLU’s mission.

Explore the Bible

Hospitality

Explore PLU’s commitment to hospitality, one of three major themes in The Saint John’s Bible, through the eyes of Lutes.

Reformation

Learn about the Reformation, Martin Luther and how PLU is honoring the 500th anniversary of the theologian’s revolution.

Listen

PLU moves beyond the welcome mat to create an authentic sense of belonging for students of all backgrounds.

Called to PLU

Meet PLU’s new university pastor, the Rev. Jen Rude, the first openly gay pastor at an ELCA college.

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PLU moves beyond the welcome mat to create an authentic sense of belonging for students of all backgrounds.

Called to PLU

Meet PLU’s new university pastor, the Rev. Jen Rude, the first openly gay pastor at an ELCA college.

One Step at a Time

Lutes brave the Pacific Crest Trail for months, embrace community and marvel at the beauty of their ‘backyard.’

Attaway Lutes

Tad Monroe ’97 learned a lot on the football field at PLU that he has carried with him throughout his career of service.

Discovery

Erik Hammerstrom’s commitment to interfaith studies helps Lutes critically think about multiple perspectives.

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 – FALL 2016SENIOR EDITOR
Kari Plog ’11WRITERS
Kari Plog ’11
Lisa Patterson ’98
Kevin Knodell ’11
Zach Powers ’10
Mark AlbanesePHOTOGRAPHER
John Froschauer

VIDEOGRAPHER
Rustin Dwyer

CONTRIBUTORS
Natalie DeFord ’16
Jonathan Adams ’16
Samuel Torvend, Ph.D., ’73

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Simon Sung

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Lace M. Smith

WEB TEAM
Logan Seelye
Sam O’Hara
Asuka Goya
Chris Albert

CLASS NOTES
Shanda Tryon ’07

PROOFREADER
Rebecca Young

EDITORIAL OFFICES
Neeb Center
253-535-8410
resolute@plu.edu
www.plu.edu/resolute

PLU OFFICERS
Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D.
President

Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Allan Belton
Vice President for Finance and Administration

Donna Gibbs
Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Daniel Lee
Vice President for Advancement

Joanna C. Royce-Davis, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT
Laura Rose ’03, ’11
Executive Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Jessica Pagel ’08
Director

Nolan Ryan
Assistant Director

Shanda Tryon ’07
Assistant Director

Nesvig Alumni Center
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
253-535-7415
800-ALUM-PLU
www.plu.edu/alumni/

ADDRESS CHANGES
Please direct any address changes to alumni@plu.edu or 800-ALUM-PLU.

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