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  • Brian Bannon ’97, CEO of the Chicago Public Library System. (Photo provided by Brian Bannon) Alumni Profile: An Unlikely Librarian By Hailey Rile ’12, University Communications Brian Bannon ’97 couldn’t have imagined he would become the head of the country’s second largest library system, the…

    technology has allowed Bannon the opportunity to make a difference. “I want to leave the world better than I found it,” Bannon said. “I have a sense of wanting to give back.” A native of a small farming community outside of Bellingham, Wash., Bannon grew up in a farmhouse, attending the public school system. Active in sports as a child, most notably swimming, Bannon wound up at PLU on the swim team. Drama was another hobby of his, a talent that even landed him a commercial with Hilary Swank. Bannon

  • The PLU Wind Ensemble performed the world premiere of Echo Chambers on March 10, 2019. Echo Chambers came about after a conversation during a national conference in 2017 between Ed Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at PLU, and Peter Van Zandt Lane,…

    , and the process of repetition and confirmation-bias lead discourse to become increasingly extreme and polarized. The prevalence of these scenarios is perhaps more pronounced today than it has ever been, in large part through how technology has increasingly fostered these closed systems in media and social networking. The term has its origins in acoustics, describing a hollow enclosure where sound reverberates. When composing for acoustic instruments and electronics, I’m wary of the meaning that

  • Digging into history When Bradford Andrews looks at an obsidian core in his hand, he doesn’t see its indigo beauty, as it sparks back against the spotlight. The palm-sized flake gives PLU’s assistant visiting professor of anthropology a window into the everyday life of a…

    Hoelter’s count. While monotonous work, Hoelter and Treichel agreed it was exciting to see all the variations of this very practical art form. “This gives you an idea of how this site fit in with the Aztec economy as a whole,” said Treichel. “This is a very basic technology,” said Andrews, carefully handling the large flake in his hand. It was used to shaving, hunting, scraping hides and drilling. Obsidian is the sharpest substance on earth. Yes, even sharper than steel. Under an electron microscope

  • Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) The active research groups of the Montana State University Electrical and Computer Engineering Department will offer approximately 10–12 REU positions for Summer 2023. The REU program will run from May 30–August 4, 2023. See the MSUECEREUFlyer2023 to learn more and…

    REU in ECE at Montana State Posted by: alemanem / January 19, 2023 January 19, 2023 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) The active research groups of the Montana State University Electrical and Computer Engineering Department will offer approximately 10–12 REU positions for Summer 2023. The REU program will run from May 30–August 4, 2023. See the MSUECEREUFlyer2023 to learn more and apply at:  https://ece.montana.edu/research/ece_reu/index.html Read Previous Electrochemical Technology

  • Dr. Amy Young, professor of communication, explains at this year’s TEDxTacoma What comes to mind when you think of the word “intellectual”? If you type “intellectuals are” into Google, the top three responses are “stupid,” “useless,” and “annoying.” Dr. Amy Young, professor of communication, argues…

    specialists don’t always understand. Young notes that the real problem might be fear. “It is so much safer, in many ways, to preach to your own choir, to write in equivocations, to not take stands,” Young says. “In many ways, this talk is one of the ways I am trying to move outside the comfort of the classroom, to move beyond the limits of the ivory tower, and to engage audiences who are savvy and astute, but may not be experts in my field. I am trying to prove Google wrong.” The TED (Technology

  • by Tom Smith, Associate Professor and Chair, Theatre & Dance When I first began teaching my Auditions class a decade ago, standard professional theatre auditions were held in-person in the theatre that was casting.  Actors wishing to audition for theatres in other states were expected…

    video recordings in lieu of in-person auditions.  In fact, Theatre & Dance, as a department, also made this change for our scholarship auditions. This past Spring, I taught a half-semester Auditions class for 20 students and, thanks to a generous PLUTO Teaching with Technology Grant, I was able to purchase and provide high-quality recording equipment for the class: a 4K video camera with light and microphone, a tripod, a Snowball microphone with wind guard and stand, quality headphones and a

  • by Jenna Stoeber Christmas break is nearing, and with it comes a chance for faculty to catch their breath after a long and hard fall—before revving back up for another semester. The holiday break is ideal for exploring new methods of teaching, so why not…

    Using Google Maps in the Classroom: Teaching an old software new tricks Posted by: Jenna S / November 30, 2015 November 30, 2015 by Jenna Stoeber Christmas break is nearing, and with it comes a chance for faculty to catch their breath after a long and hard fall—before revving back up for another semester. The holiday break is ideal for exploring new methods of teaching, so why not start small by finding innovative ways of using familiar, ubiquitous technology? Whether you’re going across the

  • Master of Science in Marketing Research Degree Launches in Fall 2015 Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business is accepting applications for the first cohort of its latest master’s degree, the Master of Science in Marketing Research (MSMR). The program will begin in September 2015, making…

    wide array of business and learning opportunities for students in the program.  Industries seeking the skills taught in PLU’s MSMR program include consulting, technology, communication, finance, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, consumer goods, major retail and nonprofit organizations. The program will be offered in PLU’s state-of-the-art Morken Center for Learning and Technology. The degree is offered in conjunction with the School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business

  • Are you a student looking for a professional opportunity to learn about homeland security related research to enhance your research interests and career goals? Do you want to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security disciplines and areas of research? Do…

    government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas? If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research Program (HS-POWER) for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science

  • ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing…

    American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program Posted by: alemanem / February 15, 2017 February 15, 2017 ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are