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July 24, 2014 In the Business of Making Connections Dan Rosales, left, and Daniel Smith, both ’07, are on the board of PLU’s Business Network Alumni Association. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Marketing graduates’ paths bring them together—again— on the board of PLU’s Business Network Alumni Association By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications It’s not surprising that Dan Rosales ’07 and Daniel Smith ’07 discovered their life paths at Pacific Lutheran University—that’s just what

Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities Posted by: alex.reed / May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022 By Charles BergmanOriginally published in 2005For two weeks of March, 2000, in the vast jungle along Mexico’s southern border with Belize, I joined a team of biologists and hounds in chasing and capturing a wild jaguar. I was in Mexico as a Fulbright Scholar. It took us nearly two weeks of hard work and unflagging persistence to locate, track, and finally tree this jaguar in the

Using EDpuzzle for making engaging video lessons Posted by: Jenna S / March 27, 2017 March 27, 2017 EDpuzzle is an online tool that enables an instructor to add interactivity to educational videos. Instead of having students simply watching a video assigned for a class, EDpuzzle lets them engage with the content they watch while they watch it. Using this platform, it’s possible to add annotations, audio notes or interactive quiz elements to a video found online, such as documentaries or other

September 7, 2009 Making an art out of giving of oneself Melinda Cox ’71, has never been shy about volunteering her time to help others. As an art professor at Tacoma Community College and Pierce College, Cox regularly juggles teaching and volunteer work. “I have always volunteered my time,” said Cox, who graduated from PLU with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. “I spent many years with the Washington State University/Pierce County Clothing and Textile advisors teaching kids to sew, among other

Senior Profiles: Class of 2019 Is Making a Difference Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / May 23, 2019 Image: April Rose Nguyen ’19, an Act Six Scholar, International Honors student and Rieke Scholar, was this year’s Commencement student speaker. May 23, 2019 By Vince SchleitwilerMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2019 ) — Judging by its accomplishments, Pacific Lutheran University's Class of 2019 is poised to make an immediate impact on the world — mostly because they already have

Senior Profiles: Class of 2019 Is Making a Difference Posted by: Lace M. Smith / May 24, 2019 Image: April Rose Nguyen ’19, an Act Six Scholar, International Honors student and Rieke Scholar, is this year’s Commencement student speaker. May 24, 2019 By Vince SchleitwilerGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2019)—With Commencement on May 25, Pacific Lutheran University sends its next class out into the world—more than 800 Lutes are eligible to graduate, with 700

Entrepreneur Justin Foster ’02 on making meaningful relationships with faculty Posted by: Lace M. Smith / August 13, 2019 Image: Justin Foster ’02, and School of Business Dean Chung-Shing Lee photographed in the Morken Center for Learning & Technology at PLU, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) August 13, 2019 By Vince SchleitwilerGuest WriterLutes often find ways to show gratitude to the community that supported their education, but Justin Foster ’02 got started early. An

Social Sciences/political science major “Making Waves” at State Capitol Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 18, 2019 March 18, 2019 By Go LutesWomen's Rower Making Waves at State CapitolTACOMA, Wash. - Junior Ashley Stiles has been a member of the three-time defending Northwest Conference Champion Pacific Lutheran University women's rowing team for the past three years.Last year, Stiles was an alternate for the Lutes at the NCAA Division III Championships where the team finished seventh in the

to assist in making this transition as smooth as possible,” Soltis said. “But I believe this is a great decision, and students and their families have nothing to worry about all the best people in the financial aid community  are working on making this a smooth transition.” More information on the PPY program and NASFAAOffice of Financial AidThe process of applying for, understanding and accepting financial aid can be a bit overwhelming. PLU’s Office of Financial Aid is here to help! Read

do not become involved or we as a community do not become involved with decision making, somebody else makes the laws and you are left out,” Franklin said. Franklin’s activity in public service only continued. In 1990, after years of volunteer and community work, Franklin decided to run for the state Legislature. With strong encouragement from her friends, Franklin began a successful grassroots campaign. "I’m no Harriet Tubman. Let’s get on with it and bring people together to solve problems