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PLU Alumni Online Directory - Bjug Harstad Day of Giving Our founder, the Rev. Bjug Harstad, loved this place so much that he trudged through the frozen Yukon in 1898 in hopes of bringing home gold for Pacific Lutheran Academy. While that didn't exactly pan out, his heroic quest perfectly exemplifies the loyalty of Lutes.

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PLU Alumni Online Directory - Bjug Harstad Day of Giving Our founder, the Rev. Bjug Harstad, loved this place so much that he trudged through the frozen Yukon in 1898 in hopes of bringing home gold for Pacific Lutheran Academy. While that didn't exactly pan out, his heroic quest perfectly exemplifies the loyalty of Lutes.

In 1898, Harstad launched his 18-month Yukon trek, seeking gold for Pacific Lutheran Academy.

In 1890, Harstad was commissioned to establish a Lutheran academy in Parkland, Wash. He commuted on the Great Northern Railroad until 1891—with a pass from its owner.