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Support for VHS Videos Playback in Classrooms Posted by: Jenna S / May 14, 2013 May 14, 2013 by Steve Sosa For over 25 years and the clear winner of the videotape format wars, VHS tapes have earned their place in history. Now though, VHS tapes are practically given away as DVDs have replaced this aging format. What this means at PLU is that what was once standard classroom technology is becoming obsolete. As of this spring, we are no longer able to purchase VHS video tape players for classrooms

Charitable Trust will fund three student-faculty research projects. Each year, the trust funds dozens of projects that will enhance the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to organizations seeking to strengthen the region’s educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. In 2009, the trust funded 43 scientific projects with $2.9 million in grants. “The foundation feels it’s important to support scientific exploration of the

PLU hosts celebration of life to honor Tom Pfeifle Posted by: Kari Plog / September 14, 2016 Image: Tom Pfeifle died Aug. 29 just before coming back to PLU for his sophomore year. A celebration of life will be held in Lagerquist Concert Hall on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. (Photo courtesy of PLU Athletics) September 14, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 14, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University will host a celebration of life for Tom Pfeifle on Sept. 22 in Lagerquist

2016-17 Spotlight Series: Re•forming 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 PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes Dean Stephanie Johnson July 24, 2024 Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in

Sven Beckert of Harvard University to Deliver Benson Lecture Posted by: halvormj / July 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 On October 9, 2019, the PLU community will welcome Sven Beckert of Harvard University to give the 15th Annual Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Chris Knutson Lecture Hall, located in the Anderson University Center. Professor Beckert is Laird Bell Professor of American History at Harvard, where he teaches the history

Starbucks’ Use of Market Research Propels the Brand Posted by: wagnerjc / November 7, 2017 November 7, 2017 Starbucks expertly employs market research to craft marketing messages and stay informed about consumer sentiment. Businesses in the coffee industry are susceptible to many external risks, most of which they are not able to control or even influence. The list of external threats is long, ranging from vagaries in the weather to ethically sourced coffee, and Starbucks must develop agile

with the status quo. “It’s about engaging in difference,” she said, stressing that the university as a whole must ask big questions — including asking why there isn’t more faculty of color. “We all own this,” Brown said. “That is critical.” To do that, she explained, PLU must do two things: embrace implicit bias training across the board and critically look at hiring practices to see what’s missing. She says implicit bias training combats the tendency of people to hire those who look like them and

Tacoma News Tribune continues support of MediaLab in their 10th year Posted by: Todd / February 10, 2016 Image: MediaLab’s filming their 2015 documentary “These Four Years” February 10, 2016 The success of MediaLab has given students an opportunity to gain valuable skills in a real-world setting. It’s been a goldmine of experience, leading students to internships and jobs and winning them an Emmy and multiple nominations. In addition to faculty and university support, outside organizations have

individual contact and canvassing, something that isn’t as prominent in national presidential races. “If you’re a volunteer on a presidential election, you’re one of thousands,” Sill said. “If you’re working on a bond initiative, you’re one of 20.” The last time Franklin Pierce voters approved a bond was 1998. The PLU students working to generate voter interest stress that the district’s buildings are severely outdated; one dates back to 1927. And it isn’t enough for school bonds to gain majority support

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