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TACOMA, WASH. (June 13, 2016)- Kiana Norman ’17 wears a lot of hats. She’s a singer, an actress and a writer. She’s a student, a sister and a daughter. A future world traveler, online journalist and theater critic, if all goes according to plan. But…
concerns for the first time during an already difficult period of transition. Amid those staggering statistics, Riano said she wishes the Counseling Center was used more broadly by students at PLU. She urges all students, with struggles of varying degrees, to use the valuable resource. Counselors are available to listen and address chronic mental illness, while a campus psychiatrist provides medication management. “There’s no way that somebody is going to get through four years of college without being
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 24, 2016)- As Hannah Park poses for a few quick photos outside the main office of Franklin Pierce High School, it seems she is well-liked by everyone in the close-knit community. “Hey Hannah, should you be in class?” a staff member playfully…
First class of 253 PLU Bound Scholarship recipients passionate about community, music, nursing, education and more Posted by: Zach Powers / June 24, 2016 Image: Alex Gutierrez outside Decatur High School in Federal Way. (photo by John Froschauer/PLU) June 24, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (June 24, 2016)- As Hannah Park poses for a few quick photos outside the main office of Franklin Pierce High School, it seems she is well-liked by everyone in the close
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looking over the documents at the time, Barlow noticed that water was listed as a tradable commodity. Odd, she thought. And unfair. “I thought (water) should be free for all, and considered a resource,” she mused as she prepared her remarks as the keynote speaker for the Wang Center Symposium on Feb. 23. The two-day symposium will focus on water – both its growing scarcity and value, as well as its impact on socioeconomic trends. “I guess since I wasn’t a lawyer or a scientist, I saw these issues with
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resource: How to Become A Teacher – A Guide to Teaching in Washington State.What is STEM education?STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM is responsible for many of the ground-breaking, innovative solutions we’re seeing in these fields today. “Technology is constantly evolving and is a necessary part of our history. Math and science education are mandatory elements in keeping the field of technology expanding. Schools are trying to focus on these vital subjects like
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February 14, 2008 Get ready, Relay for Life set for April For the third time in as many years, PLU will host a Relay for Life event on campus. The annual fund-raising event for the American Cancer Society also celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers and remembers those who’ve died from the disease. Relay events are held in communities across the nation. Teams of students, faculty, staff and alumni are already forming for PLU’s 18-hour walk around the university track on April 25 and 26. This
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hundred pages, it is a quick read and excellent resource for promoting thoughtful inquiry in your courses this year. References McTighe, J., & Wiggins, G. (2013). Essential questions: Opening doors to student understanding. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Exploring “GradeMark” for Sakai Turnitin Assignments Read Next Sharing Ideas for #PLUteaching LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a
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Jeremy Knapp ‘21 talks interning for a state senator in Olympia, passion for political science and future career Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 16, 2020 Image: Pacific Lutheran University political science major Jeremy Knapp ‘21 is learning the ins and outs of the Washington State Senate as an intern for Sen. Marko Liias (D-Lynnwood) in Olympia. (Photo/John Froschauer) March 16, 2020 By By Ernest JasminGuest Writer for Marketing and CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2020) — Pacific
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Jeremy Knapp ’21 talks interning for a state senator in Olympia, passion for political science and future career Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 2, 2020 April 2, 2020 By Ernest JasminGuest Writer for PLU Marketing and CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University political science major Jeremy Knapp '21 swears he has not desire to run for office, but his resume speaks of someone with great political aspirations nonetheless.The junior turned 21 on March 4, and he
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By Damian Alessandro ’19. In most popular histories of computing, the Apple II personal computer (1977) stands out as a pathbreaker among early devices in the PC Revolution. But how innovative was Apple’s first mass-market computer, and what design features and ideas helped it stand…
investigating the major ideas and products in the history of computing and business. Our attention turned this week to the introduction of Apple’s breakthrough home-computing product, which emerged during the first surge of commercial PC innovation in the late 1970s. This era is also known for the release of the SOL-20 (1977), the Tandy TRS-80 (1977), the Commodore PET (1977), and (eventually) the IBM PC (1981). “To me, a personal computer should be small, reliable, convenient to use and inexpensive,” wrote
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The Washington Monthly Also Names PLU a ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ Institution TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 24, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University ranks number 25 in the Best Master’s Universities category of the national 2015 Washington Monthly College Rankings released Aug. 24. That’s PLU’s best ranking in…
the national 2015 Washington Monthly College Rankings released Aug. 24. That’s PLU’s best ranking in years, and places the university among the top 4 percent of the country’s more than 700 master’s universities. “We at PLU are pleased to be recognized for the high quality of our programs and outcomes,” said PLU President Thomas W. Krise. “The key thing to note in any ranking is what goes into the formula; Washington Monthly focuses on social mobility, research and service, and our faculty, staff
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