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years. With a robust freelance career in Chicago, I was immediately hired as a sabbatical replacement at Vanderbilt University, and transitioned to a tenure line at PLU the next year. I now have tenure, promotion and a thriving design career in Seattle. After taking PLUTO (PLU teaching online) training I discovered a new passion for the pedagogy of teaching. I spent my sabbatical voraciously learning state of the art teaching methods and adapting my courses to inclusive pedagogy practices. Like any

PLU professor launches new class that immerses students in the local Buddhist community Posted by: Kari Plog / April 25, 2016 Image: Erik Hammerstrom’s class visits Tacoma’s Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on April 24. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 25, 2016 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2016)- Erik Hammerstrom, assistant professor of East Asian and comparative religions, teaches Pacific Lutheran University students the fundamentals of Buddhism from the

challenges. Bellah’s topic was that of his next book, the namesake of the lecture, in which he explores the advancement of modern society in relation to the rises and falls of past societies. Those societies have experienced a hard ceiling, said Bellah, produced by “the paradox of development – the very success of pre-modern societies leads to overpopulation, famine, plague and war.” Bellah explained the tendencies for societies to rise and fall using the social development index developed by historian

Communication & Theatre Chair Amy Young Discusses New PLU Podcast Series Posted by: Zach Powers / August 24, 2015 Image: Amy Young, Kevin O’Brien and Justin Eckstein discuss “advocacy” in KPLU’s Tacoma studio. [Photo by Zach Powers/PLU] August 24, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (August 24, 2015)- This week, PLU introduced “Open to Interpretation,” a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social

Last year Martha Spieker ’16 was ASPLU president, now she works at Congress (podcast) Posted by: Zach Powers / January 30, 2017 Image: Martha Spieker ’16 serves as the Press Assistant and Legislative Correspondent in the Washington D.C. office of Congressman Derek Kilmer. (Photo by John Froschauer) January 30, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan 30, 2017)- At this time last year, Martha Spieker ’16 was halfway through her senior year and serving as president of the Associated Students of Pacific

Lute Chemists and the PLU Day of Vocation Apr 5th-6th Posted by: yakelina / April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 The PLU Day of Vocation is almost here! PLU Chemists are a big part of it this year! (i) Keynote: Michelle Long, ’85 PLU Regent and chemistry alumna, Tues 4/5, 7 – 8 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Join PLU Regent and alumna Michelle Long as she kicks off this year’s Day of Vocation with a talk that addresses the challenges of finding purpose in life. Michelle claims that experiences

Greg Youtz: Composing for the cannery – of boxcars, rhinos, and grapes Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / April 1, 2013 April 1, 2013 1973, a 17-year-old Gregory Youtz departed from Sea-Tac International Airport and landed in France. Meritoriously skipping the third grade, the young composer had afforded himself the luxury of a year in limbo – graduating high school a year early and giving himself time to explore before college. “My music is essentially dramatic, it’s story telling. Because I’ve spent

PLU and University of Puget Sound announce new graduate admission partnership Alumni from both institutions will enjoy streamlined admission to select graduate programs Posted by: vcraker / April 7, 2022 Image: Photos for Admissions by Ike & Tash April 7, 2022 TACOMA, Wash. — Earlier this week, officials from the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will streamline the process for both universities’ current

Trans-Rights Scholar/Activist Dean Spade Speaks at PLU Nov. 3 Posted by: Sandy Dunham / October 13, 2015 October 13, 2015 By PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, 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 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU. The

This Week at PLU: Veterans Day, Veterans Resource Fair, Military Appreciation Football Game Posted by: Zach Powers / November 10, 2015 November 10, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 10, 2015)- Throughout the week of Nov. 8-14 Pacific Lutheran University is hosting a trio of events celebrating and resourcing veterans and military service members.On Wednesday morning, the university will host a Veterans Day Celebration. On Saturday morning, it will host the