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PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State Posted by: Zach Powers / February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Maria Chavez, PLU associate professor and politics and government department chair, participated in a panel discussion of 'Politics in Washington State' on Friday, February 24. Hosted by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the panel was held in Olympia on the campus of the state

Coach Dickerson retires after 14 years of support on, off the court Posted by: Kari Plog / February 24, 2017 Image: Steve Dickerson, head coach for men’s basketball, retires in May after 14 years at PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 24, 2017 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Emotions ran high for senior Brandon Lester in his final basketball game at Pacific Lutheran University.Lester and his teammates fought hard through a lingering double

DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Matt Smith answers alumni questions Posted by: Zach Powers / February 1, 2017 February 1, 2017 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 neurobiology and vertebrate physiology, Dr. Smith has served as natural

A conversation with novelist Mari Matthias ‘94, author of “The Runestone’s Promise” Posted by: Zach Powers / November 9, 2022 November 9, 2022 Mari Matthias ‘94 loved diagramming sentences back in the ninth grade. Later, she served on the staff of Saxifrage, PLU’s student-run literary and art magazine, during all four of her years on campus.Matthias describes herself as a self-taught novelist. “Once I decided to write the book, I started really paying attention to how authors crafted stories

in the ACS Puget Sound Section (for a list of colleges in our section please visit our website) and plan to continue their undergraduate education during the fall. Have completed one year of general chemistry and completed or concurrently enrolled in organic chemistry. Intend to pursue a major in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related field involving a curriculum emphasizing chemistry coursework. Number: Minimum 1 and maximum 2 scholarships Contact: Jennie Mayer, Education

time here. Why did you choose a reading endorsement for your degree? Everyone who studies education at PLU chooses an endorsement, either special education or reading. Growing up, I was a bookworm. I would sneak books to read late at night. That is why I chose the reading endorsement. I didn’t know what teaching literacy would encompass at all. I have been learning the stages of reading and language acquisition, learning to teach phonics, and learning to inspire interest in reading in kids. That’s

States Universities National Tournament, held April 11-13 at Purdue University. Seniors David Mooney and Pam Barker, one of three teams in the competition from PLU’s legendary Speech and Debate program, the T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum, finished among the top 30 of the elite field of 220 teams. The pair defeated teams from top-tier schools including Yale, Cornell and Stanford to earn a coveted spot in the elimination round. “It was extremely rewarding to see our hard work pay off,” Barker said. Barker

Discipline Dash: Professor Ami Shah on Global Studies Posted by: vcraker / June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021 Interested in PLU’s Global Studies program? This degree offers courses and experiences designed to equip students with the skills and analytical methods needed to comprehend and engage with contemporary global problems and possible solutions, particularly those related to development and social justice, transnational movements of people and ideas, and international affairs.Take a moment to hear

, 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

Trinidad,” she said. “And I’m leaving as a world citizen.” Her commencement speech was addressed to her mother, who died six years ago from cancer. In it, she reflected on her time at PLU, her experiences in Botswana and where she’ll go from here. She charged her classmates to carry on the legacy of PLU. “Take your bag of PLU experiences and put them on your back,” she said. “Do with it what you can, make with it what you like and create a masterpiece that is worthy of a global citizen.” Both her time