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PLU President Thomas W. Krise: “A hearty congratulations to Friends of 88.5” Posted by: Zach Powers / May 26, 2016 Image: Neeb Center at PLU as seen from Tingelstad Hall. (John Froschauer/PLU) May 26, 2016 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLU COMMUNITY FROM PRESIDENT TOM KRISE (5.26.16)Dear Colleagues and Friends: We heard the news today that the Friends of 88.5 — the community group seeking to raise funds to buy KPLU and create a community-supported station – has reached its fundraising goal of $7

DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Matt Smith answers alumni questions Posted by: Zach Powers / February 1, 2017 February 1, 2017 TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 1, 2017)- The fourth episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Matt Smith, Associate Professor of Biology, Undergraduate Research Program Director and dean of the PLU Division of Natural Sciences. An expert in the fields of neurobiology and vertebrate physiology, Dr. Smith has served as natural

PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State Posted by: Zach Powers / February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Maria Chavez, PLU associate professor and politics and government department chair, participated in a panel discussion of 'Politics in Washington State' on Friday, February 24. Hosted by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the panel was held in Olympia on the campus of the state

Coach Dickerson retires after 14 years of support on, off the court Posted by: Kari Plog / February 24, 2017 Image: Steve Dickerson, head coach for men’s basketball, retires in May after 14 years at PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 24, 2017 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Emotions ran high for senior Brandon Lester in his final basketball game at Pacific Lutheran University.Lester and his teammates fought hard through a lingering double

Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsOn July 9 PLU’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will be hosting a virtual edition of The People’s Gathering, a dialogue-based event series focusing in-depth on the topic of race.The People’s Gathering is an annual professional/personal development experience and

Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020 By Silong ChhunPLU Marketing and CommunicationsOn November 18, Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will be co-hosting a virtual edition of The People's Gathering, a dialogue-based event series focusing in-depth on the topic of race.The People’s Gathering is a professional and personal

Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 By PLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the spring virtual convening of The People's Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness (TPG) conference on April 22, 2021 centered on the topic Anti-Racism, Advancement Advocacy: What is it AND how do we engage

PLU professors and students dive deep into the psychology of the pandemic Posted by: Zach Powers / April 26, 2021 Image: PLU psychology major Ricky Haneda and department chair Jon Grahe (photos by Silong Chhun/PLU) April 26, 2021 By Lisa Patterson '98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterAs the world was beginning to realize the enormity of COVID-19, two Pacific Lutheran University professors seized the 2020 moment to do significant research into the psychology of the pandemic.PLU

Nursing students honored in white coat and blessing of the hands ceremony Posted by: Zach Powers / September 16, 2021 Image: (Photos by John Froschauer/PLU) September 16, 2021 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing and CommunicationsFirst-year nursing majors and entry-level Masters of Nursing Science students were honored yesterday in the Regency Room at a white coat and blessing of the hands ceremony.“We’re at an historic moment in time when we need courageous and compassionate young leaders to lean

LUTES ANSWER: How can innovation help meet the challenges of the moment? Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 How can innovation help meet the challenges of the moment?  “Embracing innovation ensures we have a pipeline of ideas focused on improving our future as we manage the current complexities in our lives today. We must be eager to engage students, communities and colleagues in discussions about new ways of thinking and solving problems. Innovation, combined with an agile