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a lack of trees, so increasing greenery in underserved areas is a social justice issue.”  The students have been working with the Tree Foundation for the past year, learning how tree coverage in urban areas can combat climate change.  “Our generation is tasked with the mending of the earth in many different ways due to climate change,” psychology major Todorov said. “Our only power is knowledge and understanding of our local communities, because only at that level can we make dents in the

our full Jenifer Leavens ’18 feature. Lute Powered: AmazonLute Powered: City of TacomaLute Powered: MultiCare Health SystemLute Powered: Port of Tacoma and Northwest Seaport AllianceLute Powered: Educational Service District 113 Read Previous Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her capstone Read Next PLU and TCC announce Automatic Admission Partnership COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

to tackle real-world challenges.  The data science program will provide students with essential analytical tools and techniques for extracting meaningful and precise insights from data. “In this era of data ubiquity, there is a high demand for graduates who major in data science,” said program director and assistant professor Jeff Caley. “Our program equips students with robust technical skills while also fostering a commitment to ethics, social responsibility, and conscientious practice.” The

culture with the Makah Tribe, work at an environmental nonprofit in Trinidad and Tobago or debate the issues of social justice at Oxford University. PLU ranks in the top 10 of master’s universities nationwide for the number of undergraduates who study away, with nearly 50 percent participating, as compared to 10 percent nationally. Aside from the transformative experience, Study Away also helps graduates in the job market. A recent study by the Institute for International Education for Students found

national theatre honor society, Alpha Psi Omega, the production is entirely student run and led under the direction of Ali Rose Schultz ’14. More than 30 students are involved onstage and off. As director, Schultz is responsible for selecting and assembling designers and actors, running the rehearsal process, and assisting the design process. Schultz chose this production for several reasons: the multifaceted and relatable content, her passion for theatre that inspires social change, and her

feels Pacific Lutheran University is both for quality education and the influence it has had—and will have—in progressive support for social justice and collaboration in our global community,” Nesselquist said. “The large Norwegian-American communities in Washington and Alaska will be thrilled to learn about the visit by His Majesty, and even more thrilled to be able to see him. We are looking very much forward to this rare and important visit.” His Majesty King Harald V of Norway will visit PLU on

. Fueled by carne asada fries, Fulton collaborated with many other students to broadcast the production on LASR. He gave credit to his co-general manager, Rosario Yoson, Technology Team Lead Travis Pagel, director Jeff Clapp, audio technician Natalee Alagaard, and Hanne Ferguson. Check out the spooky playlist he made to accompany the show! Want to learn more about getting involved with LASR or the Theatre & Dance department? Learn more about LASRLearn more about Theatre & Dance Read Previous Class of

graduates are not ready for college level math, only 44 percent of them are willing to take what most likely will be basic college algebra. The number of students willing to take on a college science class is even more disturbing. A mere 36 percent of students will be ready to take basic science classes in college after high school.”With this in mind, let’s discuss the significant demand for STEM teachers in the field of education today.Tip: Passionate about the sphere of education? Download PLU’s

a trombonist, and James Dixon as a conductor. I’ve also had some significant experiences with other teachers, like Murry Sidlin and Henry Charles Smith. What is your favorite class to teach and why? That’s tough! I love the orchestra, of course. I find something wonderful about all of the courses I teach—the music history course, the introductory research course for our capstone students and composers, and, yes, even ear training. That last one in particular is crucial to the development of

Arbaugh. “His basic philosophy class opened my eyes to ideas I’d never considered,” Zee said. Zee remained at PLU after his BA studies to earn an MBA. “For me, it was not just the perfect way to understand complexities of business and problem solving, it improved my English.” At the time, Watergate and the opening up of China inspired Zee to go to law school. He was accepted at Georgetown, earning a J.D. and second master’s degree (taxation). At Baker & McKenzie, he progressed through the ranks on