Pageantry and Protests: PLU students experience ‘messiness of democracy’ at President Trump’s inauguration
Washington D.C. (March. 9, 2017)- The small group of Pacific Lutheran University students, standing huddled together in a jam-packed section toward the front of the National Mall, remained silent. Some shook their heads in disbelief. Others wore expressions of shock. Two couldn’t stop tears from…
PLU Peace Corps program prepares Lutes for service work abroad
TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2017)- Bonnie Nelson ’08 didn’t always plan on joining the Peace Corps. But when she met a returned volunteer in graduate school who helped her learn more about the organization, her plans changed. “It was through conversations with her about her…
Expert panel to discuss the meaning of ‘sanctuary’
TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 13, 2017)- On Monday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m. in Chris Knutzen Hall PLU will host a panel discussion on the development, politics and practices of sanctuary movements. “In light of President Krise’s letters in support of immigrant students and ongoing conversations…
MBA students get their hands dirty, help brand Skagit Valley
TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 8, 2017)- Last semester, master’s students in Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business got their hands dirty and counted craft breweries, farms and grocery stores as their classroom. The MBA Marketing Management course brought them to the agricultural community of Skagit County,…
DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Matt Smith answers alumni questions
TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 1, 2017)- The fourth episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Matt Smith , Associate Professor of Biology, Undergraduate Research Program Director and dean of the PLU Division of Natural Sciences . An expert in the fields of…
‘Learning from Standing Rock’ event at PLU to feature tribal leaders from Washington state, the Dakotas
UPDATE (1.8.17): Due to weather concerns, the Learning from Standing Rock event has been moved to Chris Knutzen Hall (CK) in PLU’s Anderson University Center. TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 31, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University will host an event titled “Learning from Standing Rock” on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at…
Last year Martha Spieker ’16 was ASPLU president, now she works at Congress (podcast)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan 30, 2017)- At this time last year, Martha Spieker ’16 was halfway through her senior year and serving as president of the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU). Now, the Politics & Government and Hispanic Studies double major works in Washington D.C.…
DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Humanities Kevin O’Brien answers alumni questions
TACOMA, WASH. (December 8, 2016)- The third episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Kevin O’Brien , Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Dean of the Division of Humanities . O’Brien teaches courses in Christian ecological ethics, religion and environment. His…
Lute catches ‘activism bug,’ gains confidence in political arena
TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 2, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University junior Austin Beiermann struggled to find confidence as a political activist. Beiermann’s sense of political engagement heightened after Bernie Sanders announced his candidacy for president. As the election cycle progressed, he began attending monthly dinners hosted by…
Lutes give back to community, troops ahead of Thanksgiving
TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2016)- Thanksgiving break is right around the corner. Pacific Lutheran University students are ready to go home, spend time with family and eat a nice home-cooked meal. But PLU’s service-based nursing club, Delta Iota Chi, has a way for students to…
DCHAT Podcast: PLU School of Business Dean Chung-Shing Lee answers alumni questions
TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2016)- The second episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Chung-Shing Lee , Professor of Technology and Innovation Management and dean of the PLU School of Business . An award-winning educator and accomplished researcher, Dr. Lee was…
PLU student recounts election-night experience in TV newsroom
TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2016)- Editor’s note: A group of Pacific Lutheran University students volunteered in a TV newsroom on election night, as they have for every election in newsrooms across the region since the early 2000s. Here is a first-hand, real-time account from one…