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September 29, 2008 The haves and the have nots, closing the gap The statistics, especially given the economic meltdown on Wall Street in the past few weeks, are not encouraging. Since the 1970s, incomes in the United States have been dramatically pulling apart, as the rich get richer, and the poor and middle class fall further and further behind.“The incomes are as unequal in American as they have ever been in history,” said Professor Peter H. Lindert, who will speak on campus next week. “The

Upcoming Gallery Exhibition- “It’s All in the Details” Posted by: Kate Williams / September 17, 2018 September 17, 2018 By Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerThis year’s gallery season opens with Pacific Northwest ceramicists Cary Lane, The Bowlmaker; Kristin Nelson, kRIkRI studio; and Nicole Pepper, Modhome.ceramics. The show will highlight each artist under the common theme of unique home decor. Mare Blocker, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art & Design, was in charge of curating the show.  Mare

Lucia. The tradition, most strongly celebrated in Sweden, honors a young woman who stood up for her beliefs and her family in the face of persecution. At PLU, the Lucia is chosen based on an essay and interview process where they show dedication, a sense of service and optimism. This year, the celebration takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, followed by a reception at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16: Women’s basketball PLU hosts the Pacific Northwest Tournament in mid-December

Former Foss Hall Resident Reflects on the End of an Era Posted by: Zach Powers / August 17, 2015 Image: Opened in 1965, the sun will soon set on PLU’s Foss Hall. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 17, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsMy best friend and I met in our residence hall at Pacific Lutheran University. The band he and I started performed for the first time in its lobby. I can remember with equal fondness all-nighters spent cramming for finals and all-nighters

Getting Creative: PLU’s Gateway Class in Innovation Studies Posted by: halvormj / September 3, 2018 September 3, 2018 By Sarah Cornell-Maier ‘19.  This Fall, Pacific Lutheran University is introducing a new class that serves as a gateway to the Innovation Studies Program. Hist/Phil 248: Innovation, Ethics, and Society is a team-taught course that combines many different fields of study into one. It lays a framework for the study of innovation and creativity, and also provides a common

MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Pacific University School of Pharmacy Posted by: alemanem / March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024 The Pacific University School of Pharmacy in Hillsboro, Oregon is still accepting applications for Fall 2024! The School offers an on-campus 2-year Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) degree. This is an innovative program combining didactic courses with extensive research training. The degree is a total of 56.5 credits, and over half of the program

Chicago theatre scene to join the PLU faculty, because she realized she wanted to teach others her art. She now has contributed to 31 shows at PLU and has taught numerous students through coursework and hands-on experiences. As the chair of the theatre and dance program, she has found yet another “theatre family” in the Pacific Northwest, and is looking forward to the next curtain rise.What is the theatre experience like at PLU? PLU’s theatre program is very hands-on, and students are highly involved

Chicago theatre scene to join the PLU faculty, because she realized she wanted to teach others her art. She now has contributed to 31 shows at PLU and has taught numerous students through coursework and hands-on experiences. As the chair of the theatre and dance program, she has found yet another “theatre family” in the Pacific Northwest, and is looking forward to the next curtain rise.What is the theatre experience like at PLU? PLU’s theatre program is very hands-on, and students are highly involved

. “Dr. Krise strengthened the ties between PLU and the 581 congregations of the Pacific Northwest Region 1 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,” said the Rev. Rick Jaech, bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod of the ELCA. “He also fostered greater interfaith understanding with the African-American church community in Tacoma, and by appointing Catholic and Jewish associate chaplains, and encouraging the creation of new student religious groups, including the Muslim Student Association

Recyclemania is Back—and PLU is Already in the Top 10 Posted by: Zach Powers / February 18, 2015 Image: (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) February 18, 2015 By Taylor Lunka ’15PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 17, 2015)—Another year of Recyclemania has kicked off, and Pacific Lutheran University already is ranked sixth in the nationwide competition.Over an eight-week period, colleges in the U.S. and Canada participating in Recyclemania report how much trash and recycling are collected