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Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/09/28/flaspohler-fisher-marine-microorganisms-biology/

Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms Posted by: mhines / September 28, 2023 Image: Student researchers spent the summer analyzing marine microorganisms and samples collected in the Puget Sound with assistant professor of chemistry Angie Boysen. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 28, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesPLU Marketing and Communications Have you ever wondered how the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants play a significant role in shaping our world? Marine

Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/01/03/isaiah-banken-lands-torrison-scholarship/

Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith Posted by: Ava Edmonds / January 3, 2024 Image: Banken posing in front of the UW School of Medicine Sign. All photos in this article are provided by Banken. January 3, 2024 Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a

The 8th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series: Dr. Richard Lapchick presents “Facing Uncomfo https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/02/12/diversity-and-inclusion-speaker-series-dr-richard-lapchick/

The 8th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series: Dr. Richard Lapchick presents “Facing Uncomfortable Truths” Posted by: Ava Edmonds / February 12, 2024 February 12, 2024 By Ava EdmondsMarketing and Communications The 8th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series presented by PLU’s Department of Kinesiology will feature Dr. Richard Lapchick and his keynote presentation, “Facing Uncomfortable Truths” on February 28th, 2024, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the AUC (Chris Knutson Hall). In

Dance Team Winter Showcase features student choreography on the highs and lows of life https://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/news/2018/10/15/dance-team-winter-showcase-2018/

Dance Team Winter Showcase features student choreography on the highs and lows of life Posted by: Kate Williams / October 15, 2018 Image: PLU Dance Team Winter Showcase in Karen Hille Phillips Center Friday December 1st, 2017. October 15, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerThe PLU Dance team opens with their upcoming show on Saturday, November 10th in the Eastvold Auditorium. The winter show will center around original works created by members of the PLU Dance Team that portray various

Snapshot of the recent Honolulu trip https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2019/02/22/honolulu-trip/

Snapshot of the recent Honolulu trip Posted by: Kate Williams / February 22, 2019 February 22, 2019 The PLU Wind Ensemble traveled to Hawaii at the end of January for their 2019 Hawaiian Tour. The trip was the groups’ first time touring the islands in over 20 years. The group toured January 23rd – 30th on the island of Oahu, with stops at University of Hawai’i-Mānoa, Mid-Pacific Institute, several local high schools, and many sightseeing stops along the way. Aloha! Here’s an update from the

Major Minute: English https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/major-minute-english/

County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

What’s in our room? Take a tour of Tingelstad. https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/whats-in-our-room-take-a-tour-of-tingelstad/

combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

PLU Peace Corps program prepares Lutes for service work abroad https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/02/22/peace-corps-prep/

to apply,” said Nelson, who taught English for two years in Baruun-Urt, Mongolia, starting in 2011. Pacific Lutheran University hopes to create similar connections through its new Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which launches this semester. Beyond course requirements and hands-on work hours, Peace Corps Prep will include speaking events with Peace Corps alumni, including one that precedes the third biennial Chris Stevens Memorial Lecture on March 1. Nelson and three other Peace Corps

Major Minute: Dual-Degree Engineering https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/major-minute-engineering/

Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

President Belton, Provost Gregson appear on PLU’s ‘Because We’re Lutheran’ podcast https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2018/09/17/belton-gregson-appear-on-bwl/

President Belton, Provost Gregson appear on PLU’s ‘Because We’re Lutheran’ podcast Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / September 17, 2018 Image: Acting President Allan Belton and Provost Joanna Gregson make an appearance on the PLU podcast “Because We’re Lutheran” to discuss the university’s religious heritage, what it means to teach at an institute of Lutheran higher education and their own personal faith traditions. September 17, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH