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June 11, 2014 Marissa Meyer ’04 signs one of her latest books in the Luna series, ‘Scarlett’, for a fan this spring at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Love of Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Leads to Best-Selling Series By Barbara Clements Director of Content Development, PLU Marketing and Communications Marissa Meyer ’04 admits she’s a bit of a nerd—and comes proudly from a long line of nerds, including an uncle who converted the second floor of his house into the bridge of the Enterprise. Really
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reflects a “charging, churning celebration of modern-day America.” In addition to composing, Ms. McTee taught at PLU and the University of North Texas and retired as a Regents Professor Emerita after 27 years. For the benefit of PLU music students, Ms. McTee will share insights on leading musical lives and careers. www.cindymctee.com Alex ShapiroAlex Shapiro is known for melding live and recorded sounds with striking visual and physical elements. Ms. Shapiro composes genre-blind acoustic and
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foundation in natural sciences and the liberal arts. Along with preparing undergraduates for generalist nursing practice, it prepares others for designated specialties and responds to the education needs of practicing nurses. University Communications staff writer Steve Hansen compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact him at ext. 8410 or at hansense@plu.edu. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman. Read Previous Activist fights against poverty and disease Read Next PLU Idol
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grant proposal submitted by the university and earned a Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation. The other components of the series include Tunnel of Oppression, visiting author Tim Wise and concluding with the Be The Spark event May 13 at the Tacoma Dome featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu. This collection of events creates a holistic program that gives students a foundation for examining a variety of social justice issues, relevant in today’s society, said Baillon. “We’ve lined up this to help
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this blog to learn more.Looking to change your career? Connect with Pacific Lutheran University's graduate programs today!Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian immigrants, PLU continues the distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education as it seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their
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University of Nevada Reno. Blessum will be competing on March 21 and, if he wins gold, will advance to the national competition held this July. Read Previous Student sings way to the Seattle Opera Read Next Pursuing your wild hope in Azerbaijan COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Snyder named President of NADIIIAA August
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recipients in the United States. DACA grants temporary visas to young people who arrived in the United States with their parents as undocumented immigrants. While Kim might not be an American legally, he is certainly a Lute. Kim graduated in 2015 with degrees in mathematical economics and psychology and a minor in statistics. Currently, he is in his third year at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law School at Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ.“PLU really set things well for me,” Kim said. But the
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coursework. As a Tacoma native, it was important for me to stay local so that I could continue serving in my community. I decided ultimately on social work because I believe wholeheartedly in the core values and I wanted them to guide my work throughout my life.Since graduation, you have worked with young people and have accomplished so much. How do you think those experiences prepared you for your new job at PLU? I have worked with youth and young adults in many different ways. Youth in foster care
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tackle real-world challenges. The data science program will provide students with essential analytical tools and techniques for extracting meaningful and precise insights from data. “In this era of data ubiquity, there is a high demand for graduates who major in data science,” said program director and assistant professor Jeff Caley. “Our program equips students with robust technical skills while also fostering a commitment to ethics, social responsibility, and conscientious practice.” The program’s
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university’s recent agreement program with the University of the West Indies. Hughes will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in geosciences. She spent over a year as an environmental intern for the Port of Tacoma. At PLU, she’s been active in numerous student organizations, and received the Leaders of Distinction and Inspirational Woman awards. A former U.S. Ambassador to Namibia from 2004 to 2007, Barr is currently the executive director of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the State Department. Since
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