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  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 21, 2016)- MediaLab, the applied research and media production program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a prestigious national award for its most recent documentary film. These Four Years, which premiered in Seattle in November 2015, has earned a Grand Prize in…

    exciting to see our hard work paying off,” said DeFord, a senior communication and German double major who will graduate in May 2016. “We are honored about the recognition and hope that These Four Years can be helpful to students and families.” These Four Years focuses on the value of higher education and the college experience. Specifically, the filmmakers sought to understand the effects that higher education, or the lack thereof, can have on professional opportunities and personal well-being and

  • It is my pleasure to share with you the news that Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis will join PLU as Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students on Friday, August 1st, 2014.   Joanna comes to us from the University of the Pacific, where she…

    a B.S. in Special Education with an emphasis in Community and Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University in 1990.Among her notable accomplishments, Joanna directs the graduate program in Student Affairs at the University of the Pacific.  She has also served as lead or co-designer for multiple strategies focused on undergraduate student success, including the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Student Success essay; First Year Experience signature programs, including MOVE (see

  • With a stream of hairspray PLU will enter the 80’s for the spring production of  Steel Magnolias . The production runs for two weekends in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theater, March 5 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30…

    where six women gather and lead the audience through both good and bad life events of the next three years. Audience members may have seen the film adaption starring Julia Roberts, Sally Field and Dolly Parton, which was produced in 1989. “This play is well known and cherished by American audiences, “ Director Lori Lee Wallace says. “I think the challenge of producing this play is breathing fresh life into it in order to give the audience a unique experience.” Staging the play in the Studio Theater

  • If you missed last month’s PLU session, we invite you to join us THIS FRIDAY! The  Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program  at the University of Oregon provides an opportunity to  earn a master’s degree and a 9 month paid internship in science or engineering – in…

    2nd 4-5PM Pacific / 7-8PM Eastern RSVP for Zoom Info: https://forms.gle/98RJzcPPhMTXWBCQ9 Questions? Send them my way: Lynde Ritzow – lynde@uoregon.edu Academic Requirements: Students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, chemical and electrical engineering – and related fields are welcome to apply, Why It’s Special: In just over a year, you can gain: 9-months work experience.  This year’s average, annualized internship salary is over $64,000. A master’s degree in chemistry or

  • Are you looking to apply and grow the skills you are learning in school in a professional environment while serving your community with clean, reliable water? If you answered “yes,” be sure to apply to Tacoma Water’s electrical engineering internship opportunity! Tacoma Water has an internship…

    Water under Tacoma Public Utilities is committed to achieving equity and inclusion in its workforce, service delivery, policy decision making, and community/stakeholder engagement. Each and every employee has a role in contributing to our organization’s success. Come join our team! Qualifications  Must be currently enrolled in a college-level engineering program designed to result in a bachelor’s degree in engineering Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel desired; Experience with 300 level courses

  • During J-Term 2021, students in Assistant Professor Kate Drazner Hoyt’s  Media Literacy COMA 388 explored topics such as: – the role that the press plays in sustaining democracies; – the different forms of online misinformation and disinformation; – the rise of conspiracy theories on web…

    ; – and what to look for to ensure the credibility of online information. The class culminated in a final “Critical Making” project, where students built, designed, or mocked up a media literacy tool. The goal of the assignment was to envision a web that prioritized the circulation of credible information. Critical making is a process where students apply theories and concepts to a creative project or artifact, and where imaginative design – focusing more on engagement with theory and concepts, rather

  • Our new Lutes are officially moved in and ready to start their college journey. To kick things off, here are 5 cool facts about living on campus. 1. Find Your Community At PLU, every residential student is part of a Learning Community (LC), which means…

    first-year, transfer, or upper-division student, your LC offers support and opportunities to connect both in and out of the classroom. Even commuting students have a Lutes Commute Learning Community!2. There’s a Place for EveryoneLiving on campus at PLU isn’t just about having a place to crash—it’s about finding a home where you can thrive. Our eight residence halls are designed to support you academically, socially, and personally, so you can make the most out of your college experience. You’ll be

  • Are you already scheduling some of your fall college visits? If you’re checking out colleges in the Pacific Northwest, PLU should definitely be on your list! Here are some options to put on your calendar: Fall Preview Day – November 11 Our biggest fall event…

    beats hearing from students who are already living the PLU experience. During your visit, whether in-person or virtual, try to connect with current students. They can give you real, unfiltered insights into what it’s like to live, study, and have fun at PLU. Pro Tip: Check out PLU’s social media channels for student takeovers and Q&A sessions—they’re a great way to hear directly from current students.For more information and to schedule your visit, check out PLU’s Admission Visit page. Read Previous

  • Forensics Team is Off to Another Strong Start PLU debaters who competed at Linfield College include, top row, left to right: Hannah Bates and Matt Aust and, bottom row, left to right: Angie Tinker, Brendan Stanton, Austin Ballard and Caila Fautenberry. (Photo: Kaitlyn Porter) Members…

    PLU’s debate program is one to watch out for,” said Bates. Teams debated on issues including immigration policy, death with dignity laws, criminalizing street harassment, quarantining people exposed to Ebola and U.S. foreign diplomacy in the Middle East. The team is open to all students with or without debate experience and meets 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Ingram Hall. The team will host a high-school speech and debate tournament on campus Dec. 5-6, and all students are welcome to judge. For

  • Dance 2018: Storytelling will feature PLU dancers in an inspiring collection of faculty, student, and guest artist choreography, revealing fresh perspectives and diverse artistry, directed by Visiting Assistant Professor, Rachel Winchester. Storytelling runs April 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm in the Eastvold Auditorium of…

    a performer to a choreographer has been such an eye opening experience, and it brings me so much joy to see my work come to life. The PLU Dance program has given students so many opportunities to dance, create, step away from stress and have fun!” In addition to student choreographers, Dance 2018: Storytelling will also feature two guest artists. Darion Smith is this year’s guest program choreographer. Smith studied at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany and at the Bolshoi