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Friends of 88.5 FM and Pacific Lutheran University reach agreement for the sale of KPLU Posted by: Lace M. Smith / June 28, 2016 Image: Neeb Center at PLU as seen from Tingelstad Hall. (John Froschauer/PLU) June 28, 2016 Friends of 88.5 FM and Pacific Lutheran University reach agreement for the sale of KPLUContributions of $7 million from 18,000 donors preserve KPLU as an independent, community-licensed public radio station Tacoma, WA — Pacific Lutheran University and Friends of 88.5 FM, a

Former State Superintendent joins PLU as interim dean of the School of Education and Kinesiology Posted by: Zach Powers / July 7, 2016 Image: Terry Bergeson, interim dean of the PLU School of Education and Kinesiology. (photo by John Froschauer/PLU) July 7, 2016 By Donna GibbsPLU Marketing & Communications Former three-term State Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson, Ph.D., succeeds, Frank Kline, Ph.D.TACOMA, WASH. (July 7, 2016) – Terry Bergeson, Ph.D., has joined Pacific

social threats. Cook says these motives, such as establishing social ties, gaining status, self-protection, and finding and retaining mates, were essential for human survival throughout evolutionary history and still drive social behavior today. For Cook, the award feels like a significant milestone marking the next step in his research career. “The Fulbright is a very prestigious award, and to be a recipient constitutes recognition of leadership and expertise in my field of research,” he said. “As a

literature and history, says “I basically do all my research on the internet, the PLU library database list is my best friend right now.” Regardless of whether students currently reside on or off campus, they find a use for Mortvedt Library’s resources. But as useful as the library is, in the Humanities there’s also great merit to be found in the input of one’s peers. James notes that “interacting with other students is super useful.” Discussion and collaboration might seem harder to partake in during

Former Foss Hall Resident Reflects on the End of an Era Posted by: Zach Powers / August 17, 2015 Image: Opened in 1965, the sun will soon set on PLU’s Foss Hall. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 17, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsMy best friend and I met in our residence hall at Pacific Lutheran University. The band he and I started performed for the first time in its lobby. I can remember with equal fondness all-nighters spent cramming for finals and all-nighters

have it this morning? Kory Brown: It’s usually a cold cereal buffet. I will bring out three or four boxes and pour little pieces or a little bit of cereal in there. Yes, I did have that this morning. Amy Young: A mixer of sorts. Kory Brown: Yes. Well, not all at the same time. I mean, I’ll have a small portion. Then, go to the next portion, get a little nice portion. Three or four bites of three or four different types of cereal. Yes, I did today. Amy Young: Have you ever had the mini boxes of all

September 30, 2011 Featured speaker Benjamin Stewart, a professor and chair at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, gives the example of the Chicago River as a waterway that is viewed in a different light by varying parties.(Photo by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) The deep and powerful flow of mercy and justice. A debate on water in today’s world By: By Barbara Clements Evidence of water as a force for destruction can be easily found, both in the headlines and the Bible. There are the floods

Recording of Glory M. Liu’s 2023 Benson Lecture Released Dr. Liu Explored the Legacy of Adam Smith's Writings on Capitalism in America Posted by: halvormj / November 21, 2023 November 21, 2023 By Michael Halvorson ’85 On Thursday October 19, 2023, the PLU community welcomed Glory M. Liu of Johns Hopkins University to present the 17th Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. The lecture took place in the Regency Room of the Anderson University Center. There was also a pre-lecture

of self, rather than a dreamed-of salary. In short, discovery of the authentic I inspires professional creativity, and compassionate, reflective citizenship.Creating an environment that promotes lifelong honing of the I is what liberal education is all about. As such, the undergraduate “liberal arts” skills that students learn, be they history, biology, a foreign language, or psychology, should in praxis be a mere framework through which an attentive teacher lays a path for students to discover

PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health Posted by: Kari Plog / March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues.Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever. Blakney isn’t at the forefront of Zika research, at least yet, but she’s