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  • Meet John F. Paul, the new Chair of the Department of Music and Associate Professor at Pacific Lutheran University. Before joining the PLU family at the start of the 2014-15 school year, Dr. Paul served for 13 years as Chair of the Department of Music…

    unique music programs and administrative processes, teaching and going to concerts on campus (the department puts on more than 140!), Paul manages to find time to explore his new town with his family.What was your first impression of PLU?While I had heard good things about PLU over the years, my first real encounter with the school was at last year’s Christmas concert in Portland.  I was impressed by the high level of music making by everyone on stage, ensembles and soloists.  Wow!  And then the

  • Embarking on a journey to study in Reykjavik, Iceland, during the summer is a unique and life-changing experience that offers an extraordinary blend of academic enrichment and natural wonder. Imagine being immersed in a land of fire and ice, where the midnight sun never sets,…

    was my admiration for how Icelanders view the earth and how those values affect their conservation efforts. When there is a deeply rooted connection to your land and its history, there is a stronger motivation and passion for protecting it at all costs, and that was so cool to experience firsthand.What an amazing takeaway! How has this internship informed your future?AS: This internship has offered me incredible experience for what I want to do. The way I describe my niche is environmental

  • “There is nothing comfortable about studying genocide,” Beth Griech-Polelle, a Pacific Lutheran University history professor and the Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies, says. “It’s filthy, violent, degrading, and the worst of humanity.” Yet Griech-Polelle says the study and discussion of these atrocities are crucial…

    , Marcus says students were “captivated” by Silong Chhun, a second-generation survivor of the Cambodian genocide. He was born in the forest as his mother fled the Khmer Rouge and is now the digital communications manager at PLU. “It’s really crucial to have the perspective of the second-generation who experienced the aftermath of genocide, including migration and trauma,” Marcus says.For Marcus, a key to teaching about genocide lies in language, specifically propaganda. She studies how, in genocides

  • Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski resort, serving in hospice care,…

    my passion for it that gets me back up every time. Read Previous PLU Psychology professor awarded $2.5M to lead implementation of evidence-based trauma treatment Read Next Award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author Bryn Nelson to speak at Rachel Carson Lecture LATEST POSTS Tech on the Slopes: PLU computer science students create a scheduling app for White Pass ski patrollers February 27, 2025 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Yaden share teaching and learning experiences in

  • Monkeypox has now shown up in Pierce County and we are in close contact with Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) to determine an appropriate initial campus and Health Center response to this matter. TPCHD sends out regular updates on new cases, which, as of…

    Monkeypox and I encourage all of us to be as informed as possible about this virus and its associated symptoms. Students who have concerns about a rash or flu-like illness, regardless of your potential for exposure to MP, should call the Health Center (253-535-7337), your healthcare provider or an urgent care clinic to determine how and where to be evaluated and tested. Employees should consult with their healthcare providers. As of this writing, the Health Center does not have access to the required

  • Are you an undergraduate interested in research in chemistry or chemical biology? If so, please consider joining us in summer 2024 for an exciting research experience at the University of Pittsburgh! In this NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, you will join a cutting-edge…

    PITT SURF REU Posted by: nicolacs / December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023 Are you an undergraduate interested in research in chemistry or chemical biology? If so, please consider joining us in summer 2024 for an exciting research experience at the University of Pittsburgh! In this NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, you will join a cutting-edge research project in which you will do things like: Develop a new chemical reaction, possibly informed by machine learning

  • The  Department of Physics at San Diego State University (SDSU) is inviting all Senior Physics undergraduates  considering graduate school next year to explore the Masters in Physics, the Masters in Medical Physics, or the Joint PhD (through the Computational Science Research Center) programs at SDSU.  Financial support is available to most of our qualified Master’s students as Teaching Assistants…

    San Diego State University Physics Graduate Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021 The Department of Physics at San Diego State University (SDSU) is inviting all Senior Physics undergraduates  considering graduate school next year to explore the Masters in Physics, the Masters in Medical Physics, or the Joint PhD (through the Computational Science Research Center) programs at SDSU.  Financial support is available to most of our qualified Master’s students as Teaching

  • The Summer @ Roche Intern Program has been developed to provide students with a fun yet rewarding summer through hands-on experience and numerous opportunities to network with other interns as well as employees in the organization. Additionally, we help our students meet their career development…

    . Prepare solutions, buffers, and other critical components for the Biochemistry department. Track reagent inventories for the Biochemistry department. Streamline processes and SOPs. Process and analyze data to make informed decisions. Provide input and experimentation to improve the Sequencing By eXpansion technology. What you will learn: Advanced analytical techniques and best practices. Hands-on experience with next generation sequencing technology. Ability to work with multiple R&D departments

  • The Summer @ Roche Intern Program has been developed to provide students with a fun yet rewarding summer through hands-on experience and numerous opportunities to network with other interns as well as employees in the organization. Additionally, we help our students meet their career development…

    . Prepare solutions, buffers, and other critical components for the Biochemistry department. Track reagent inventories for the Biochemistry department. Streamline processes and SOPs. Process and analyze data to make informed decisions. Provide input and experimentation to improve the Sequencing By eXpansion technology. What you will learn: Advanced analytical techniques and best practices. Hands-on experience with next generation sequencing technology. Ability to work with multiple R&D departments

  • Are you an undergraduate interested in research in chemistry or chemical biology? If so, please consider joining us in summer 2025 for an exciting research experience at the University of Pittsburgh! In this NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, you will join a cutting-edge…

    : Develop a new chemical reaction, possibly informed by machine learning techniques, Synthesize novel bioactive molecules and materials, Apply cutting-edge techniques in chemical biology to interrogate chemical events in live cells, Use sophisticated spectroscopic techniques to characterize polymers and biomacromolecules, Model chemical or biological processes using sophisticated computer simulations, And much more! Along the way, you will: Receive a stipend of $6,000 for the 10-week program, free on