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  • Kara Atkinson ’23 earned an associate degree while serving as an Arabic linguist in the United States Army prior to her arrival at PLU. A history major with minors in religion and Holocaust and genocide studies , Atkinson’s passion for research, academia, and higher education…

    enables me to connect with people in the field, other scholars and primary sources. Do you feel that you have been supported by PLU as a veteran and first-generation college student? Absolutely. The Center for Military Student Support helped me through online school and then being a commuter student further down the pipeline of life. My academic advisor, Professor [Gina] Hames, was also very helpful in guiding me through the graduate school process, as it is completely different from an undergraduate

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhD9U3jPRdE This past year a group of PLU students, as part of the award-winning MediaLab, dove into the topic of anti-Islamic sentiment in America. This is a first account shared by one of the project leaders JuliAnne Rose ’13. The topic took them across America…

    . in the Studio Theater on campus. (The screening will be livestreamed online.)Coming to PLU in 2009, I quickly decided to major in political science and global studies. But, I had never considered the field of communication until I discovered the opportunities for documentary filmmaking with MediaLab. I joined MediaLab in September 2011 and I was given the duty of choosing the next documentary topic along with another member; both of us came from political science backgrounds with an interest in

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 13, 2020) — Six teams of PLU students, the university’s largest-ever cohort, participated in the 34th annual Mathematical Contest in Modeling on Feb. 13-17 — an international competition that challenges students to solve real-world math problems over the course of a grueling…

    . Zhu emphasized. On the first day of the competition, students picked from between three potential problems to solve and then spent the next 100 hours surveying academic literature, developing and testing mathematical models, and producing a paper to justify their reasoning and prove their models’ efficacy. While students can draw from books and online research materials during the contest, they cannot receive outside input on the problem and must rely on each other to generate a solution. Zhu said

  • The trials, tribulations, and big questions that confounded 16th century Europeans as they faced the bubonic plague are eerily similar to what we are facing right now with COVID-19 and other social issues. German professor and priest, Martin Luther, had a lot of ideas of…

    political and religious leadership in a time of pandemic. (Torvend added that he’s open to doing more of these online events.) Why is now a good time for these presentations about Luther? As we were having these conversations, there were demonstrations at the state legislature and the governor’s mansion asking for the removal of all restrictions during the COVID outbreak. Luther speaks directly to those who make fun of or avoid restrictions in times of pandemic. Given the demonstrations against

  • Brandon Nguyen ’21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies. 1.…

    transitioned school online. I was also a commuter student, so I can’t speak much about campus life. With that said, my experiences at PLU have been wonderful. I’ve participated in several organic chemistry and biology labs and always felt that PLU had sufficient resources. Yeah, some money could be spent on buying better ring stands or heat plates, but I am very satisfied with the lab tools provided to the students. Professors are always willing to chat during office hours and happy to answer questions

  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Lute Job Shadow Program is an opportunity for current students to connect with alumni working in their chosen careers. The Alumni and Student Connections Office do a great job of connecting students to alums who are working in the field they are…

    learn about his role as Chief Creative Officer & Director of Interpretation and Research at History Colorado. Sutton says she gained some insight into how museums are adapting to the pandemic and how museums are working to ensure their exhibits are accurate according to the communities they involve. The Lute Job Shadow Program is just one of many ways PLU works to build community from the moment students step on campus until long after they’ve graduated. Read Previous Meet the PLU Dance Team Read

  • In the dynamic realm of the internet, where hashtags reign supreme and viral moments unfold at the speed of a double-tap, staying in the loop is both an art and a necessity. We’ve curated a roundup of the top five most buzzworthy and unmissable Top…

    your move to PLU: A packing checklist. Both posts give great insight into what it is like to live on campus at PLU. One even includes a surprise Peppa Pig cameo. 🐷 Whether trying to navigate the nuances of campus life, planning what your room will look like, or learning more about athletics at PLU, our Top 5 posts are a guide to embracing life as a Lute. Read Previous Video: BIOL 387’s Greenhouse Fieldtrip Read Next How Community Meals bring people together at PLU LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out

  • INMED – Reimagine IndianS into MedicinE (RISE) Summer Academy 2021 The RISE Summer Academy, a 6-week program, will be open to 28 American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Focus of the RISE Summer Academy: MCAT Prep: The program will provide a full MCAT course through Kaplan to…

    coursework will focus on helping RISE Summer Academy students be better prepared to enter medical school. The coursework will be taught by College of Medicine faculty. Cultural Engagement and Community Building: This will include meetings with the WSU Health Sciences Spokane Native American Health Office, AIAN clinical faculty, and visit(s) to an area tribal clinic. Medical Student Mentors: RISE Summer Academy students will have medical student mentors to help guide them through the program, answer their

  • On view at the University Gallery at Pacific Lutheran University are the works of two local artists in an exhibition titled Physicality of the Present. Mixed media ceramics and prints showcase vulnerabilities as a result of physical and emotional constraints. The show opens Wednesday, October…

    painted to create hyper-realistic color. The University Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm or by appointment. Refreshments are provided at the opening reception Wednesday, October 10. The University Gallery is located in Ingram Hall on the northwest side of campus. Read Previous The News Tribune continues support of MediaLab Read Next “Empty Bowls” gives back to the community LATEST POSTS Meet Professor Junichi Tsuneoka August 20, 2024 Pacific Lutheran University Communication students help

  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Speech and Debate team returned from competition at Western Washington University with major honors: The team earned a coveted debate sweepstakes award for the 2014-15 season—its first such award since 2005—which honors PLU’s performance over the year at tournaments in the Pacific…

    competition with service to the local community, the program features forensics mentoring programs and hosts public debates on matters of concern. The team will compete next at Willamette University in Salem, Ore., the last weekend of February. Read Previous National Print Exhibition, “Vantage Points,” kicks off 2015 Focus Series Read Next Flowers, Butter, & Tea LATEST POSTS Meet Professor Junichi Tsuneoka August 20, 2024 Pacific Lutheran University Communication students help forgive nearly $1.9M in