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In an index developed at the Brookings Institution, The New York Times ranks PLU in top 10 of “value added colleges regardless of major” in this piece by James B. Stewart: http://nyti.ms/1FMW7q1 One important thing to note here is that two of the schools named in…
Church LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016
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Cover art by Sheila Agee Intersections, Number 48, Fall 2018 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching…
PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service welcomes new Director Read Next PLU team selected to participate in the Council of Independent College’s 2019 Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute LATEST POSTS Intersections: Called and Empowered (and Assessed) April 29, 2022 Intersections: Called to Place November 10, 2021 Intersections: Learning Love of Neighbor May 3, 2021 Intersections: The Tradition’s Wisdom in a Time of Pandemics December 1, 2020
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The 2018 New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) Summer Institute will be held at Pacific Lutheran University June 19-21. The Summer Institute theme is Engaging Civility: Leading Dialogue In and Beyond the University. PLU is excited to welcome colleagues from across NAC&U institutions to campus…
to improve civic engagement, with particular emphasis on the role of civil dialogue and will be a continuation of the discussions at last summer’s institute at Valparaiso University. The issues of civility and dialogue are still important and perhaps even more critical today than they were last year. The need for an engaged campus community crosses disciplinary and geographic borders. This boundary crossing reflects NAC&U’s commitment to the integration of professional studies and the liberal
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On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of…
, from couples to families. The show will keep you laughing while reaching out and tugging at the heartstrings. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 25, purchase them at the Campus Box Office at 253-535-7411. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for PLU community. Read Previous Alumna kicks up heels in Seattle production of “Oklahoma!” Read Next “Our Town” opens later this month LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe: A
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The University of Washington (UW) is very pleased to host the APS Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics on January 20-22, 2023. The application website will open on Monday, August 29, 2022, and will close promptly at 5PM ET on Monday, October 3, 2022…
graduate school application process, applying to transfer to a four-year college from a community college, and preparing for and applying for jobs in industry; An opportunity for undergraduate attendees to present their research; Please see the attached 22002 CUWiP_Poster or for more information on the APS CUWiP at UW visit https://sites.google.com/view/uw-cuwip/. Websites for the other conference sites can also be found on the APS CUWiP webpage at www.aps.org/cuwip. This conference series has been
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Central Washington University is very pleased to host the APS Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics on January 21-23, 2023 . The application site will open on Monday, August 30, 2021 and will close promptly at 5PM EST on Monday, October 4, 2021. The keynote presentation…
women in physics. The meeting will provide ample opportunities for interacting with fellow physicists. The conference will include the following activities: Presentations by professional physicists on their cutting edge research and personal career paths Panels featuring career opportunities outside academia Workshops or panels offering guidance on how to get involved in summer research, the graduate school application process, applying to transfer to a four-year college from a community college
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The U.S. Department of State will host its first dedicated virtual career fair featuring applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and STEM policy careers in the Foreign and Civil Service on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. The virtual career…
than 270 diplomatic facilities worldwide. They develop, enhance, and manage interconnected, and secure IT networks and computer systems worldwide. They promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of America’s diplomatic community. They are at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most challenging issues like climate change, sustainable energy, global health, arms control, and nonproliferation. Women, people of color, LGBTQI+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and interested
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Zach Willis ’19 earned a BA in kinesiology with a concentration in health and fitness promotion and minored in sport and exercise psychology while playing on the football team at Pacific Lutheran University. Last year he returned to the university to serve as the football…
helped me grow into the person I am today, so I wanted to be able to give back to a community that drove me to thoughtfully care and serve others above myself. You are a coach first, but your academic expertise is a great fit for your role. How does are your football experience and academic background complimentary? If you want to be the best YOU, you can be, performing optimally requires focusing on more than just the physical side of performance. Enhancing and deliberately practicing mental skills
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PLU alumnus came for the hoops, stayed for the connections By Kari Plog ’11 Steve Maxwell, ’90, always knew he wanted to be in business, but that isn’t what originally attracted him to Pacific Lutheran University. “I came to PLU to play basketball,” Maxwell said.…
continues to see positives in PLU and is amazed by the institutional expansion. “Since coming back I’ve had a great interaction with the university,” he said. “The facilities are marvelous.” In addition to representing Key Bank in the South Puget Sound area, Maxwell serves on multiple non-profit community boards, including the University of Washington Tacoma, Junior Achievement, Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Pierce County Economic Development Board. He is an active member seeking to attract
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Shane Gutierrez takes a corner kick at PLU’s new soccer complex. Photo by John Froschauer. Fields of Dreams Changes to PLU’s athletic facilities will improve not only the student-athlete experience, but the experiences of all students By Steve Hansen In many ways, the season-opening 4-2…
the end, is what these changes are all about. “What does this mean for PLU?” asked junior goalkeeper Joe Rayburn. “It is definitely a huge upgrade – a huge improvement for the varsity athletics community, but for the PLU community, as well.” Read Previous Veterans Day 2012 Read Next PLU’s 2012 United Way campaign COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn
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