Page 2 • (11,387 results in 0.05 seconds)

  • Willie Stewart , who earned a Masters in Education from PLU in 1969, became the first black principal in Tacoma School District history when he was appointed principal of East Tacoma’s Lincoln High School in 1970. After decades of leading Lincoln, in 1999 Stewart was elected…

    Teacher, Veteran, Mentor: Willie Stewart ’69 Posted by: Zach Powers / November 11, 2015 November 11, 2015 Willie Stewart, who earned a Masters in Education from PLU in 1969, became the first black principal in Tacoma School District history when he was appointed principal of East Tacoma’s Lincoln High School in 1970. After decades of leading Lincoln, in 1999 Stewart was elected to the Tacoma School Board where he would serve through 2005. Earlier this year, Stewart was honored by the Tacoma

  • The mission of the Division of Student Life is “to promote the holistic development of students and steward a dynamic campus community.

    Welcome to Student LifeThe Student Life supports students to succeed to the best of their ability in and out of the classroom by providing them resources to reach their academic and personal goals and preparing them for a lifetime of community-engagement, through their their careers and beyond, in service to others.Call Us: 253-535-7200 Visit Us: Anderson University Center, Suite 161 Office Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 8:00am-noon, 1:00-5:00pmOur MissionThe mission of the Division of Student Life is “to

    Student Life Office
    253-535-7137
    Anderson University Center Room 161 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Mr. David De La Vega | PLU ROTC | david.delavega@plu.edu | 253-535-5108 | Mr.

    Military Science Instructor Mr. David De La Vega Phone: 253-535-5108 Email: david.delavega@plu.edu Biography Biography Mr. David De La Vega serves as a Lute Battalion Assistant Professor of Military Science at Pacific Lutheran University ROTC since 2024. He enlisted as a 19D Cavalry Scout and later earned a commission as an Air Defense Officer through Officer Candidate School (OCS). During his last 10 years in the U.S. Army, Mr. De La Vega switched over to the Armor Corps. And spent most of his

    Contact Information
  • By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 16, 2015)—PLU community members are encouraged to attend a “community listening session” regarding proposed cuts of 11,000-16,000 active-duty and civilian positions from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The session will take place at the McGavick Conference Center…

    driver for not only the City of Lakewood, but for the City of Tacoma and the entire south Puget Sound region. Perennially named one of the “Best Colleges and University for Veterans” by U.S. News & World Report, PLU long has been committed to creating a multitude of opportunities for veterans, active-duty personnel, ROTC students, and military spouses and family members. Highly aware of the challenges that often face veterans when entering a university community, PLU has created a student veteran

  • Pacific Lutheran University has recently been recognized by several college guides for its dedication to military students and families. This recognition includes PLU being named one of the top colleges in Washington for veterans by Intellegent.com and one of College Census’s best universities for veterans…

    the military and into a new career field.” said Michael S. Farnum, director of military outreach. “What makes us great is our commitment to the veteran, assisting them with finding their passion, then getting after achieving it. We do this by having founded our PLU Center for Military Support which can help with any needs students may have.” “Our staff members include veterans who serve as our Director of Military Outreach and Washington State Vet Corps Navigator” continued Farnum. “In fact, for

  • SFC Casey Cox | PLU ROTC | casey.cox@plu.edu | 253-535-5108

    Military Science Instructor SFC Casey Cox Phone: 253-535-5108 Email: casey.cox@plu.edu

    Contact Information
  • Highly Decorated U.S. Army Veteran Shares His Journey From Service to PLU Steve Shumaker, a Political Science major at PLU who served in the U.S. Army for 12 years, tosses the coin at the Nov. 8 Military Football Game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. (Photo:…

    November 5, 2014 Highly Decorated U.S. Army Veteran Shares His Journey From Service to PLU Steve Shumaker, a Political Science major at PLU who served in the U.S. Army for 12 years, tosses the coin at the Nov. 8 Military Football Game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Now a Political Science Major, Steve Shumaker Will Speak at PLU’s Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11 By Shunying Wang ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 6, 2014)—Steve

  • Thanks for your interest in the Chorale and our 2015 spring tour. This website contains information about the choir and interim conductor Lauren Whitham, as well as print media designed to help

    Spring 2015 Chorale Tour: Dances to LifeApril 15-19, 2015 to Southern Washington and OregonThanks for your interest in the Chorale and our 2015 spring tour. This website contains information about the choir and interim conductor Lauren Whitham, as well as print media designed to help spread the word about our tour concerts. Our tour repertoire will feature a wide variety of styles and genres–something for everyone! We hope you will explore this website to find out more information about our

  • Military BenefitsContact our Veterans Affairs CoordinatorTo find out more about benefit eligibility and how to best use what is available to you to attend PLU you can contact PLU’s Veterans Benefits Coordinator Neshell Henkel Chabot by phone at 253-535-7161 or by email at henkelnd@plu.edu.Veterans Affairs BenefitsVeterans, their spouses, children, widows, widowers and the children of deceased or disabled veterans who wish to find out about their eligibility for benefits should contact their

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 7, 2018)— Michael Farnum, director of military outreach at Pacific Lutheran University, is playing matchmaker. “It’s sort of like a dating site,” Farnum said. But Farnum is not talking about the next OKCupid or Match.com. Instead, he’s connecting students through SaLUTE, a…

    dating site,” Farnum said. But Farnum is not talking about the next OKCupid or Match.com. Instead, he’s connecting students through SaLUTE, a new two-way mentorship program he launched that pairs ROTC cadets with military veterans. “I collect everyone who is interested and where they are at in life and in the university,” Farnum said, “and I read that and I compare it to the others.” Then, the matchmaking happens. The result: cadets direct veterans to useful resources on campus, help them with study