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TACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues. Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever. Blakney isn’t at…
PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health Posted by: Kari Plog / March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues.Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever. Blakney isn’t at the forefront of Zika research, at least yet, but she’s
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 21, 2016)- With a Catholic mother and Buddhist father, first-year April Nguyen never had to worry about understanding religious diversity in her household — it was just how she was raised. Religion studies and religious diversity weren’t on her radar until she…
First-year student pulls from roots, helps introduce religious diversity to PLU through lecture series Posted by: Kari Plog / March 21, 2016 Image: PLU Students visit Gurudwara Singh Sabah (Sikh Temple) and school in Renton as part of a J-Term class on the religions of Southeast Asia on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. (Photo/John Froschauer) March 21, 2016 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 21, 2016)- With a Catholic mother and Buddhist father, first-year April Nguyen
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 29, 2016)- First-generation immigrant Shiva Thapa ’17 struggled to find a sense of belonging in his new country. After two years of searching, he finally found his identity in the Army. “Oftentimes when you are from somewhere else, you find that you…
PLU ROTC student to be honored in Washington, D.C., as only recipient of Green to Gold award for excellence in leadership Posted by: Kari Plog / September 29, 2016 Image: Shiva Thapa ’17 (Photo by Angelo Mejia ’17/PLU) September 29, 2016 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 29, 2016)- First-generation immigrant Shiva Thapa '17 struggled to find a sense of belonging in his new country. After two years of searching, he finally found his identity in the Army
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 3, 2017)- You know it’s a good class when even the professor goes home shouting: “You’re not going to believe what we learned today!” Joanna Gregson, professor of sociology, says she told her husband just that throughout her January Term course “Policing…
Lutes learn about law enforcement, policing issues in the U.S. Posted by: Kari Plog / February 3, 2017 Image: The “Policing in America” class toured the south precinct of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department during January Term last month. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 3, 2017 By Matthew Salzano '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 3, 2017)- You know it's a good class when even the professor goes home shouting: “You’re not going to believe what we learned today
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Winter 2017 Resolute: Explore global education here and away
President for Marketing and Communications Daniel Lee Vice President for Advancement Joanna C. Royce-Davis, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT Laura Rose ’03, ’11 Executive Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement Jessica Pagel ’08 Director Nolan Ryan Assistant Director Nesvig Alumni Center Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 253-535-7415 800-ALUM-PLU www.plu.edu/alumni/ ADDRESS CHANGES Please direct any address changes to alumni@plu.edu or 800
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Showcase at Tula’s Will Feature the Jazz Sound Trio, the University Jazz Ensemble, Student Combos and Little Big Bands SEATTLE, Wash. (April 23, 2015)—Jazz music is a dish best served live and in person. A fusion of African-American, European-American and international musical traditions, jazz is…
PLU Jazz Day in Seattle May 3 Posted by: Zach Powers / April 23, 2015 Image: The Jazz Sound Trio, comprised of PLU faculty members David Deacon-Joyner on piano, Clipper Anderson on bass and Mark Ivester on drums, performs at Jazz Under the Stars at the Gonyea House. (photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 23, 2015 Showcase at Tula's Will Feature the Jazz Sound Trio, the University Jazz Ensemble, Student Combos and Little Big BandsBy Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsSEATTLE, Wash. (April
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Free Public Debate Sept. 21 Addresses U.S. Intervention in Global Genocides TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015)—During a two-day visit to Pacific Lutheran University in September, four of Rwanda’s best young debaters will immerse themselves in campus life—and present a moving, enlightening evening of personal storytelling…
PLU Hosts Rwanda’s Best Young Debaters Posted by: Sandy Dunham / August 28, 2015 Image: Students from iDebate Rwanda will visit campus and hold a mock debate on Sept. 21. (Photo: iDebate Rwanda) August 28, 2015 Free Public Debate Sept. 21 Addresses U.S. Intervention in Global GenocidesBy Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015)—During a two-day visit to Pacific Lutheran University in September, four of Rwanda’s best young debaters will immerse themselves in
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University Named a College of Distinction and Ranked No. 14 in the West TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 9, 2015)—The accolades continue to amass for Pacific Lutheran University, which has been honored as a College of Distinction for 2015-16 and ranked No. 14 in the West on…
PLU Earns Multiple, Major National Honors Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 9, 2015 Image: Joanna Royce-Davis, Vice President for Student Life at PLU, speaks as part of the First-Year Experience Program, which was cited in PLU’s recent College of Distinction honor. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) September 9, 2015 University Named a College of Distinction and Ranked No. 14 in the WestBy Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 9, 2015)—The accolades continue to amass
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 10, 2015)- Throughout the week of Nov. 8-14 Pacific Lutheran University is hosting a trio of events celebrating and resourcing veterans and military service members. On Wednesday morning, the university will host a Veterans Day Celebration. On Saturday morning, it will host…
This Week at PLU: Veterans Day, Veterans Resource Fair, Military Appreciation Football Game Posted by: Zach Powers / November 10, 2015 November 10, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 10, 2015)- Throughout the week of Nov. 8-14 Pacific Lutheran University is hosting a trio of events celebrating and resourcing veterans and military service members.On Wednesday morning, the university will host a Veterans Day Celebration. On Saturday morning, it will host the
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 30, 2016)- Dr. Antonios Finitsis didn’t require a video assignment at the start of his religion course at Pacific Lutheran University. The creative ambition of a group of students in 2008 planted the seed for what’s become a university tradition — PLU…
PLU Hebrew Idol competition returns with more student-produced films than ever before Posted by: Kari Plog / March 30, 2016 Image: Associate Professor of Religion Antonios Finitsis honors one of the student groups at last year’s Hebrew Idol finale event. This year’s PLU Hebrew Idol competition has yielded 12 videos, more than ever before. (Photo by John Froschauer) March 30, 2016 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 30, 2016)- Dr. Antonios Finitsis didn’t
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