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became AAUP president, so it was a natural role for me to slide into. I have also been a highly visible scholar working in the field and have written a number of books about higher education, so I was well suited to become spokesperson. The elected leadership of the AAUP also sets policy for the organization. The staff carries out the policy that the leadership sets. The president has a daily role in articulating what those policies should be and getting advice from other elected leaders and trying

Red Square! The evening kicks off at 3:30pm with hot beverages, cookies, religious and cultural tabling and a holiday scavenger hunt. After the hunt, there will be a tree lighting ceremony at 5:15pm with caroling! All are welcome. Breakfast with Santa  Dec. 3 | 9 – 11 a.m.  | Scandinavian Cultural Center Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3 on campus. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or other future Lutes in your life for

vocalist Sommer Stockinger on Thursday, July 12. The university event is in its 14th year and has featured returning and new artists every summer. The concerts are free to the public and a perfect way to enjoy jazz in the setting of the Mary Baker Russell building’s outdoor amphitheater. Along with the series being free, refreshments are provided and star charts are passed out for those interested in viewing the night sky from the campus’ observatory. Keck Observatory nights are planned for Aug. 2, 9

Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021 Brandon Nguyen '21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies.1. Can you give us an introduction about yourself? My name’s Brandon Nguyen. I was born in Hawaii, and I lived there for four years. Then the Military PCS’d my family

Benson Research Fellows Study Terminal Illness Posted by: halvormj / July 6, 2018 Image: Photo by Simon Rae on Unsplash July 6, 2018 By Michael Halvorson.  Each year, the Business and Economic History program at Pacific Lutheran University awards summer research fellowships for innovative work that aligns with the mission of the University. Sarah Cornell-Maier, Benson Fellow In 2018, a student-faculty research team led by Sarah Cornell-Maier and Mark Mulder are looking for community help to

‘Strong link of three’: PLU graduate’s life — suddenly cut short — is remembered through legacy scholarship Posted by: Kari Plog / February 26, 2018 Image: Panayotis (Panago) Horton ’12 February 26, 2018 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 26, 2018) — Panayotis (Panago) Horton ’12 tattooed a three-link chain on his forearm: one link each for himself, his mother and his brother. The family emigrated from Greece when he was just 2 years old. They were his rock.And

Music of Carnival: J-Term 2020 Study Away in Trinidad Posted by: Reesa Nelson / January 3, 2020 January 3, 2020 Dr. Youtz has been part of the Trinidad Gateway Program since its beginning in 1993 and he began taking students to Trinidad and Tobago in 1999. This jewel of a country in the Southern Caribbean has a rich diversity of the world’s peoples and a vibrant arts scene. “Trinidad is a wonderful place for students to experience a culture where the arts are not just entertainment but are in

September 21, 2012 Pacific Lutheran University was named a top Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine. PLU among top ‘Military-Friendly’ schools Pacific Lutheran University was named a top Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine. According to the magazine’s publisher Victory Media, inclusion on the list of top Military-Friendly Schools represents the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service

discuss her exciting internship and to offer suggestions for anyone looking to land their own internship working in conservation.Why did you want to pursue an environmental studies degree? I’m a tree hugger, so naturally this major caught my eye. Genuinely, though, I chose Environmental Studies because it teaches me to use multiple fields of study to approach environmental issues. That’s a pretty useful skill for anyone to have. Pursuing this degree also allows a thorough focus on multiple interests

supplies, office supplies, children’s toys, games for adults and, of course, books. But those will be easier to browse through too, Dopp said. Rather than just a mishmash of products, different boutiques or departments can be found throughout the store. Looking things for children from books to games, go to the children’s section. “We wanted to bring it all together to make it easier for all our customers to shop,” she said. The Fair Trade Shop has become the Scandinavian Shop, but the Fair Trade items