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October 7, 2009 PLU receives top marks for sustainability Pacific Lutheran University has garnered a prestigious ranking this week, as the Sustainable Endowments Institute released its College Sustainability Report Card for 2010. Overall, the university was graded an A-, with As granted to many areas such as climate change, energy use, student involvement and food and recycling.(Find the complete report HERE). PLU was one of only 26 colleges or universities to receive an overall A- mark, the

International Star Imparts Wisdom to Operatic Lutes Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 3, 2015 Image: Opera star Stephanie Blythe works with student Eric Olson ’15 during a master class at PLU. (Photo: Matthew Salzano ’18) March 3, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 2, 2015)—Internationally known mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe gave more than just singing lessons to five lucky Lutes.When Blythe visited campus on Feb. 23 to deliver a master class, she held

across the Northwest. Renowned for its impact on community health, PNWU ranks among the nation’s top 10 institutions for revolutionizing community health. According to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools, PNWU ranks third for producing graduates serving medically underserved areas, second for primary care specialties, and sixth for those practicing in rural regions. Established in 2022, PNWU’s new DPT degree enhances the university’s mission to educate and train health care professionals

ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and FDA. The appointment period is full-time for up to 10 weeks beginning May 23, 2016. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Participants do not become employees of FDA or the program

artificial intelligence and related sciences will be in the future. The company has also established a $100 million venture capital fund (The Alexa Fund) to fuel voice-technology innovation in the worlds of business and academics. Dozens of companies are now receiving start-up funding from this resource pool, creating innovations such as new hardware devices for helping in the home, internationally-focused products, and enhancements to the science behind voice technology.Alexa Fund FellowshipsOf great

Q&A with Sophia Barro ’22 on her student teaching experience Posted by: vcraker / May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022 Sophia Barro ’22 is a senior education major and religion minor at PLU. She recently completed full-time student teaching at Lakeview Hope Academy. We spoke with Barro about her experiences at PLU and as a student teacher, and about the values she hopes to inspire in her future students. How did you know you wanted to be a teacher? Teaching has always been a big part of my life. I am one

March 1, 2010 Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation By Barbara Clements The 2010 Wang Center Symposium: Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation, will feature many speakers and topics on the global impact of sports and recreation. Wang Center Symposium: Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation, March 4-5. The event, March 4-5, will include a keynote address by Olympic speed skating gold medalist Joey Cheek, who has used the international stage to turn

. Located in Yakima, PNWU is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals who plan to serve rural and medically underserved communities across the Northwest. Renowned for its impact on community health, PNWU ranks among the nation’s top 10 institutions for revolutionizing community health. According to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools, PNWU ranks third for producing graduates serving medically underserved areas, second for primary care specialties, and sixth for those practicing in

September 23, 2012 International students experience the wonders of the Puyallup Fair with “Heart Stoppingly Good” food. (Photos by Jesse Major ’14) International students eat up American culture By Katie Scaff ’13 With all the exhibits, animals, rides and fried foods, there’s no one way to “do the Puyallup.” This was apparent from the time a group of international students walked through the gates at the fair Saturday morning. Some, daunted by the sheer size of the fair, grabbed programs with

students while maximizing the learning experience, the importance of understanding and flexibility when it comes to the challenges students are working through, and the support systems faculty have put in place to stay connected.PLU: What’s the adjustment period been like for you and other faculty transitioning to this distance-learning approach? Yaden: As director of the Language Resource Center since 1996, and before that as a teaching assistant in graduate school, I’ve been fortunate to make