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By Zach Powers & Mandi Brady PLU Marketing & Communications and the School of Arts and Communication TACOMA, Wash. (Jan. 30, 2015)— Inspired by his passion for theater and children’s literature, Director Mitchell Helton ’15 is hoping to help kick-start a revitalization of the PLU…
that talks about how being a friend ultimately makes one’s life more meaningful, and I think that is an important message to pass on to children. How did your Children’s Literature minor play into your decision? My Children’s Literature minor has encouraged me to look deeper into the meaning of stories, and I feel that Charlotte’s Web has a very deep message. Most children’s books do not deal with death, and Charlotte’s Web handles it so delicately. During my studies, I came to the realization
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Zach Willis ’19 earned a BA in kinesiology with a concentration in health and fitness promotion and minored in sport and exercise psychology while playing on the football team at Pacific Lutheran University Last year he returned to the university to serve as the football…
, I think my graduate studies prepared me to be patient and to truly listen to understand what each student-athlete needs from a coach to be successful. For me, being able to take a tactical pause rather than instantly react has translated well to coaching and processing the game in a new way. How do you coach a student when they’ve made a mistake? Zach Willis ’19 Mistakes are normal and I actually encourage student-athletes to be willing to mess up because that shows me they are willing to learn
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Parker Simpson ’24 is spending his summer working at an assisted living facility in his hometown of Spokane, Washington. He comes from a family of healthcare professionals and has always wanted to help people. We sat down with him to discuss his experience taking classes…
you can support the success of the health sciences at PLU in service of others, please contact advancement@plu.edu. Read Previous Lute Powered: City of Tacoma Read Next Summer Internship: Environmental Studies major works as a bio tech at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela
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Emily Struck ’23 made the most of her chemistry major at PLU, conducting individualized research with professors and tutoring other students on campus. As she takes her next step in the fall pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Purdue University, Struck reflects on her…
communications for Sound Physicians Read Next Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend UW’s Public Health Epidemiology program 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 23, 2018) — After living in the U.S. for seven years, Sunny Huang ’18 took the oath of allegiance Jan. 29 against a backdrop of American flags. She completed the yearlong naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen. The ceremony came months…
advocacy for undocumented students Read Previous PLU student leads effort to raise awareness of gun-violence threat in Washington state schools Read Next PLU Department of Communication launches Film and Media Studies concentration, beginning fall 2018 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition
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Audrey Borloz ’24, Fani del Toro ’24, Aidan Donnelly ’25, Grady Lemma ’25, and Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 spent the summer focused on synthesizing organic compounds called antenna ligands for lanthanide ions. When these molecules interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit…
. Aidan Donnelly ’25 | Chemistry major with minors in biology and Hispanic studies The importance of collaboration “A memorable task that stood out during summer research was working with our collaborators. It was an incredible experience to meet and work with other professors and students in different fields of study and connect their research to ours as well as the overarching project.” Read Previous Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center Read Next PLU students
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As Pacific Lutheran University welcomes the Class of 2028, the university celebrates not just a new academic year but a new generation of students defined by the spirit of innovation, resilience, and transformation. The Admission staff has dubbed this cohort “Trailblazers” due to their distinctive…
commitment to fostering trailblazers who will shape a future defined by inclusivity, innovation, and lasting impact. Visit PLUExplore PLU this fall through in-person visits, virtual sessions, and events, and discover firsthand our caring campus community. Read Previous Ethos in Action Read Next PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 14, 2020) — In a parking lot outside Stony Brook University Hospital, two tents allow physicians to triage up to 100 patients per day. They discern between the “worried well” and those showing more severe symptoms of cough, fever and low oxygen…
, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024
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Back to Normal By Barbara Clements A sense of relief. That seems to be the common reaction from cab drivers, shop keepers, bureaucrats and baristas around Anchorage when Gov. Sean Parnell’s name comes up. It has been a tumultuous two years for Alaska. Its new…
couldn’t text their friends before the news became public. Don’t expect Parnell, who never disagreed with Palin publicly, to criticize her now. He simply won’t. He stressed when he took over, that he shared her “core values” of fiscal and social conservatism. That includes taking a staunchly conservative position on the budget, abortion, stem cell research, oil drilling and gay rights issues. As for Palin herself, Parnell stresses he respects and admires her, and said he was initially surprised – but
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbzzLNVje0 Three PLU MediaLab students went from Canada to the Gulf to explore the issue of oil for their documentary “Oil Literacy.” Understanding oil By Chris Albert This past summer, students from PLU’s MediaLab embarked on a journey to learn, ask and explore oil and…
. And the issues that surround energy consumption cover the economic, environmental, social and political spectrum. There are a lot of politics involved when a country, the U.S., which makes up two-percent of the world’s population consumes more energy than any other country by a large margin, she said. “Politics plays a huge role in it,” Plog said. This summer, their quest for facts and knowledge led them to Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. “It’s a small town, but it’s a boom town,” Plog said. It’s
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