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  • TACOMA, WASH. (January 14, 2016)- The fifth episode of ‘Open to Interpretation’ features a discussion of the word ‘gender’ among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women’s Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey. Mary Ellard-Ivey, Amy Young and…

    Women’s Center Director, Biology Professor and Communication Professor Discuss “Gender” (Podcast) Posted by: Zach Powers / January 14, 2016 January 14, 2016 TACOMA, WASH. (January 14, 2016)- The fifth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'gender' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women's Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey. Mary Ellard-Ivey, Amy Young and Jennifer Smith (Photo: Zach

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August 24, 2015)- Hosted by Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. The inaugural episode of…

    Open to Interpretation: Advocacy (Episode 1) Posted by: Zach Powers / August 24, 2015 August 24, 2015 TACOMA, WASH. (August 24, 2015)- Hosted by Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses.The inaugural episode of OTI is a discussion of the word “advocacy” among Young, Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O’Brien and

  • Four PLU women from the Department of Economics present their research at a national undergraduate conference in Memphis, Tennessee.

    implement,” Desiree Domini ’17 said. “Never before had I been learning so fast. I was hungry to keep learning.” 1 A 45-minute bus ride separated Anna Jessen ’17 from her internship at PitchBook Data, assuming swift stops and zero traffic snafus along the way. It was the best option available to the Kirkland resident who needed a convenient way to get to downtown Seattle during rush hour. “I was disappointed in the lack of public transportation,” Jessen recalled of her daily commute in summer 2016. The

  • Kenzie Knapp ’23 discusses summer environmental work, role with ASPLU, and public transit advocacy Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 30, 2021 Image: Kenzie Knapp ’23, incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director at the Pierce County Transit center near PLU campus. (Photo/John Froschauer) August 30, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsIn the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 3, 2016)- Dr. Darrell Jodock says Martin Luther had a different understanding of God; one that’s grounded, not predetermined. “God is up to something and invites you to participate in that work,” said Jodock, Bernhardson chair in Lutheran studies at Gustavus Adolphus…

    backgrounds. "Your participation will make a difference in how this turns out. I hope to inspire people to find out more about the (Lutheran) tradition and to explore more fully what they can do to foster racial justice. "- Dr. Darrell Jodock The Lutheran tradition has a deep connection to the catalyst for the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s public work was born out of an admiration for the work of Martin Luther, the leader who sparked the Reformation by asking difficult questions about

  • The Department of Art & Design offers students a curriculum that promotes informed creativity, preparing students for careers in the visual arts and lives of artistic inquiry.

    of expression. Our students directly apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real world opportunities and challenges. With this strong foundation, our graduates enter a variety of careers. Many become professionals in print and digital design, consulting, art education, journalism, publishing, speech writing, and other fields including law and public policy. Still others take post-graduate studio positions or pursue graduate school in studio art, art history, or communication. Whatever

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  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 12, 2015)—Brockton Gates ’12 walked through a backyard toward the basement of a quiet house in Seattle. He was on his way to interview for a job at a small and successful startup, Porch, where he eventually would become the Head of…

    would become the Head of Executive Communications and Evangelism.“Coming out of school, I was really keen on the idea of starting my own business, and I had heard from a friend and fellow PLU alumni about a little startup company that he had been working at, and he mentioned they were hiring, so I applied,” said Gates, who earned a degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising and a minor in Marketing. “Fortunately I got the job and, in the true spirit of how

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 13, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University will host a lecture by Seattle University School of Law Professor Dean Spade, a leading scholar and activist in trans rights. His talk, “Romantic Notions: Soldiers, Spouses and the Limits of LGBT Equality,” will be held at 6…

    sexual orientation and gender-identity law and social movements. In 2002, Spade founded the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (www.srlp.org), a nonprofit law collective that provides free legal services to transgender, intersex and gender nonconforming people who are low-income and/or people of color. SRLP also engages in litigation, policy reform and public education on issues affecting these communities and operates on a collective governance model, prioritizing the governance and leadership of trans

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 10, 2016)- Bradford Andrews has spent a decade inviting his students to participate in archaeological research in the Mount Rainier area. This year, the work helped uncover details about prehistoric hunting groups. “This is the sort of opportunity that can only come…

    . Holm and Andrews will present their research at the Northwest Anthropology Conference (NWAC) March 23-26 at the Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma. This year’s NWAC is hosted by Washington State Parks. Visitors must register to attend, but registration is open to the public. “It’s an opportunity for students to get professional experience,” Andrews said. “Most undergraduates don’t get the chance to present research.” Additionally, Abrams is working on a research paper with Associate Professor of

  • Sophia Mahr ’18 analyzed how and why medical providers repeatedly and deliberately harmed people in the name of medical science by conducting non-consensual experiments on their subjects.

    Protectors Turned Perpetrators Protectors Turned Perpetrators https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2017/01/sachsenhausen-table-with-strap-1024x532.jpg 1024 532 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg January 22, 2017 September 21, 2017 “She offered personal support and also has helped my writing style,” Sophia Mahr ’18 said of Beth Kraig, professor of history, who worked very