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Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 Posted by: nicolacs / October 24, 2022 Image: Image: PLU alumnus Mark Miller ’88 is the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma. October 24, 2022 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Mark Miller ’88 enrolled at PLU he planned to become a math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in

September 3, 2014 Today’s Chapel at PLU: Collaboration, Community, Choice (and a Celebratory Song That Needs Your Lyrics!) University Pastor Nancy Connor at the 2013 Blessing of the Animals service in PLU’s Lagerquist Hall. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications In 1952, Pacific Lutheran University made Chapel mandatory for the first time: Seats were assigned, attendance was taken and that, dear congregant, was that.   To say Chapel has changed over

September 11, 2014 PLU Makes Strong Showing at National Race & Pedagogy Conference By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications The 2014 Race & Pedagogy National Conference in Tacoma Sept. 25-27 features more than 2,000 local, regional, national and international participants—including a large contingent from Pacific Lutheran University. The theme for the conference, which addresses issues of race and its impact on education, is “What NOW is the Work of Education and Justice? Mapping a

November 13, 2014 Lutes See The World During J-Term Assistant Professor of Geosciences and Environmental Studies Claire Todd on an earlier research trip to Antarctica. Students and Professors Will Travel to and Study on All 7 Continents By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 14, 2014)—This January, while the temperatures drop and the rain falls in Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University students will disperse all over the globe for education, culture

PLU to Host Holiday Events Throughout December Posted by: Zach Powers / November 30, 2015 Image: Christmas tree lighting in Red Square at PLU on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) November 30, 2015 By Matthew Salzano '17PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 30, 2015)- It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at Pacific Lutheran University. Throughout its 125-year history, PLU has developed numerous holiday pastimes that honor a variety of traditions, cultures

PLU professor helps USA Women’s Hockey become champions Posted by: Kari Plog / April 25, 2017 Image: Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., stands in front of her wall of fame in her office at Pacific Lutheran University. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) April 25, 2017 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2017)- A signed photo of Madeleine Albright hangs at eyeline above Kinesiology Professor Colleen Hacker’s desk at Pacific Lutheran University. Next to Albright is a photo of

Professor to serve as featured speaker at statewide conference aimed at addressing opportunity gap Posted by: Kari Plog / September 27, 2017 Image: Maria Chávez, chair and associate professor of politics and government. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) September 27, 2017 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 27, 2017)- Maria Chavez leads with her own experience when she addresses academic opportunity and achievement. Specifically, she empathizes with students who come

PLU student leads effort to raise awareness of gun-violence threat in Washington state schools Posted by: Kari Plog / March 21, 2018 Image: Gracie Anderson ’21 speaks during a rally regarding gun violence on March 14 in Olympia. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) March 21, 2018 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 21, 2018)- For Gracie Anderson ’21, activism is a family affair.The Pacific Lutheran University student addressed a crowd of roughly 100 community members

Lute navigates a complicated internal struggle along her path to United States citizenship Posted by: Kari Plog / March 23, 2018 Image: Sunny Huang ’18 works a volunteer shift at Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department, where she pulls 12-hour shifts as an emergency medical technician. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) March 23, 2018 By Mackenzie Cooper '19PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 23, 2018) — After living in the U.S. for seven years, Sunny Huang ’18 took the oath of

24, 2018 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 24, 2018) — Justin Huertas ’09 says opening night of “Legally Blonde,” presented by Seattle-based Showtunes Theatre Company, was electric.Applause roared when his castmate, Alexandria Henderson, walked on stage for the first time Saturday night. Sure, Elle Woods is a lovable lead character in a story about perseverance and optimism. But Henderson and Huertas, black and Filipino actors who are playing roles often played by