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  • Occasionally, we are fortunate enough to find things that are more exciting than what we are searching for. This is certainly true for Dr. Jen Jenkins, Associate Professor of German in the Languages and Literature Department at Pacific Lutheran University. Dr. Jenkins spent the 2016-2017…

    October 2016, She had access to the Hermann Broch Archive at Yale, the largest such archive dedicated to Broch’s work in the world. The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons) Before the final day of October, Dr. Jenkins believed she had reviewed everything necessary to take the next step on her project. “I had spent all of October collecting materials. On my very last day in the archive, I had basically looked at everything I thought I had to look

  • By Michael Halvorson, Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History The following excerpts were gathered from an April 24, 2018 conversation between Michael Halvorson, PLU student Teresa Hackler, and Economics professor Karen Travis. Hackler and Travis completed a Benson Summer Research project together in…

    us how Dr. Travis helped you with this project?” Hackler: “I could not have done this work without Dr. Travis’ constant support, energy and instruction.” “Dr. Travis and I met for months before the summer began, sharing articles and books we found pertaining to our topic and meeting biweekly to discuss new findings. During the summer, she braved several of the six trips to Salem, Oregon with me to record information from over 400 death records of black and white residents from 1940, 1950, and

  • As a first-generation college student, Georjina Soliai ’23 of Lakewood, Washington wasn’t certain how she would be able to afford college. While going through the college admissions process she learned about the Act Six Scholarship. Act Six is a leadership program that connects local community…

    support offered by Act Six helped Soliai navigate those first months of school. “I think it definitely had a really big impact on my transition,” Soliai said. “Coming into college, unless you have friends going with you, you don’t really know much. Coming in new and having the Act Six group take you under their wing —they were like your big buddy and It was nice to have a set community that you automatically belonged to.” Founded and run by the Tacoma-based nonprofit Degrees of Change, the Act Six

  • We’re proud to offer on-campus housing to more than 1,300 students yearly, with nearly 72% of our first-year students choosing to live in the residence halls! If you’re wondering, “Do I have to live on campus?” while attending PLU, our answer is “Yes, unless…” PLU…

    about the benefits of living on campus rather than with their families! We get it – that is a fantastic question to consider. PLU provides quality on-campus living and learning environments that encourage and enhance engagement in and enjoyment of your college experience. Residential students are supported academically and socially when they make their home on campus so they can thrive holistically while at PLU. Furthermore, at PLU, every residential student (including first-year, new transfer

  • WSU is recruiting interns for the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) that is connected to the NSF center on Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2). This is a great opportunity for students to gain hands on research experience in the fast-growing field of sustainable materials.  This…

    industry mentors that are directly engaged in each project. The application for Summer 2019 REU program is now open. The application deadline is February 22, 2019. Read more & apply at:  http://www.cb2.wsu.edu/reu.html. Since the summer of 2017, the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2), has established a new Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site designed to provide undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields

  • The Division of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine currently has five lab technician positions opening and six Postdoc positions opening . If you are interested in applying for a technician position in Dr. Li’s lab, you may submit your online…

    and Molecular Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Director, Center for Immunity and Musculoskeletal Diseases Tulane University School of Medicine Tulane University 1441 Canal St, Room 318 | New Orleans, LA 70112 Email:  yli81@tulane.edu |  Phone: 504-988-0475 (o) Lab Webpage: https://medicine.tulane.edu/yi-ping-li-laboratories Read Previous Keck Graduate Institute Read Next Green Chemistry Internship LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU

  • Come discover the natural beauty of  Earth, Sea, Sky,  the University Gallery’s current exhibition. The survey of works comes straight from Pacific Lutheran University’s Permanent Art Collection and offers views of the rural and the urban landscape in styles ranging from abstract to realist.  PLU…

    landmark with a logo-like inscription, relying on our associations with the bridge to complete an image of New York City.  Others like Constance Evan’s Untitled (Landscape with Clouds) draws the viewer into a contemplative state, creating a mood while remaining vague in its reference. “Images of the landscape capture our imagination by reminding us of beloved places,” Mathews says. “Whether or not we know the specific location, an evocative landscape can awaken memories tied to home or to travel, the

  • The Department of Art & Design congratulates all students whose art was included in the Juried Student Art Show! The juror, Lauren Boilini , selected a variety of works to be included in the show and called out several for prizes and honorable mentions. Lauren’s…

    , and was impressed with the scale and ambitious use of materials. Honorable Mention #2: Gender Euphoria in Mayhem by Mackenzie Mayhem ’23 (digital print) This piece really intrigued me and the title itself just blew me away. I sincerely appreciate the play on the term gender dysphoria vs euphoria. This concept will stay with me. Beautiful craftsmanship and intriguing use of techniques. This would make a fantastic billboard or mural. Keep scrolling for more photos from the opening! Read Previous New

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Image courtesy of Ron Gerhardstein, 2017 Efforts to increase student retention have highlighted the importance of supporting student success. While grades are not the be-all and end-all of college learning, it is still important for students to be able to…

    syllabi, and we can build your gradebooks together in a one-on-one meeting. Using the Sakai Gradebook is a simple strategy that your students will appreciate. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Summer Sessions: On-Budget, On-Time, Online Read Next New Sakai Templates – Released June 15 LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students During Remote Learning March 16, 2020 How to

  • PLU opens their 2017-18 season with the West Coast premiere of Aunt Raini . Aunt Raini is a production loosely based on the life of Leni Riefenstahl, a documentarian of Adolf Hitler’s political rallies. The play is a combination of reality and artistic construct: everything…

    . Read Previous Some people build fences to keep people out… and other people build fences to keep people in. Read Next Dancing to new levels: PLU’s Dance minor program celebrates 40 years LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe: A Theatre/Radio Collaboration May 16, 2021 Theatre Guest Artists in Spring 2021 February 16, 2021 Hints and Help for Your Virtual Theatre Scholarship Application January 18, 2021