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  • In a world that is so hyper-focused on economic success and finding the “right” career, many students tend to think of their education solely in terms of concrete professional goals. In my conversation with Visiting Assistant Professor Luke Parker in the Classics department, though, I…

    at least as much about seeking meaning and purpose in life.A New York native, Professor Parker first found his love for Classics as a freshman at Vassar College, studying ancient Greek and western philosophy for his undergraduate degree. This inspired him to enter graduate school in the subject. After defending his doctoral dissertation at the University of Chicago, he began teaching courses in Classics here at PLU and has been finding ways to incorporate his passion into his teaching while

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 26, 2016)- Joel Zylstra said Pacific Lutheran University’s partnership with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity began with a cup of coffee at 208 Garfield four years ago. Zylstra, director of Center for Community Engagement & Service (CCES), said his perception of Habitat…

    with Habitat, both through the chapter and CCES. “That’s been unique from what I’ve seen,” Stockstad said. “I feel like we’ve had some great small victories, and there is lots of potential not just for this one development, but ways for students and faculty to lend expertise in other ways.” Both Zylstra and Stockstad say they believe community service is especially crucial to college students gaining a broader worldview and discovering themselves through service. Zylstra, in particular, says that

  • Breakfast at Tahoma Market & Cafe Sausage, egg and cheese sandwich and a venti chai tea latte Located on Lower Campus, Tahoma Market & Cafe is the one-stop shop for everything food-related. From snacks to smoothies to made-to-order sandwiches, Tahoma’s got everything any hungry college…

    , Tahoma’s got everything any hungry college student could want for a study-break snack. Tahoma also serves up an excellent variety of breakfast foods to get Lutes good and ready to face a day of conquering classes. My go-to choice is the classic sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, which features a hot sausage patty, fluffy egg and melted cheese wedged between two English muffins. The sausage, egg and cheese sandwich is simple and delicious, but those who like a little spice in their breakfast

  • What do you want to be when you grow up? This is the question that almost every student gets asked, especially once they hit their senior year of high school. When I was a senior, I had no idea what to answer. There were so…

    , and identify your vocation. While there are some majors that require you to jump right into coursework your first semester, such as nursing and music education, most majors take less time to complete and allow for a bit of exploration. Being undecided should not keep you from attending college. Your options are even more open! Guest Blogger: Mary Gerhardstein, Admission Counselor Read Previous PLU Business student compiles survey for SnoValley Chamber of Commerce Read Next YouTube Short: Week 1 in

  • Pacific Lutheran University was recently selected to participate in the second cohort of the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project. Through this initiative, 25 eligible PLU students who have never had a U.S. passport, will get one free of charge. PLU was one…

    PLU selected for American Passport Project Posted by: vcraker / June 28, 2022 Image: Photo courtesy: Emily Metzler in Oxford June 28, 2022 Pacific Lutheran University was recently selected to participate in the second cohort of the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project. Through this initiative, 25 eligible PLU students who have never had a U.S. passport, will get one free of charge. PLU was one of 40 institutions in the United States to be selected. “We’re honored

  • Applications are now being accepted for  SCI Scholars , a summer internship program supported by  Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) , the  American Chemical Society (ACS) , and the  American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) . In this prestigious program, up to 32 chemistry and…

    Accepting Applications for 2017 SCI Internships Posted by: alemanem / October 5, 2017 October 5, 2017 Applications are now being accepted for SCI Scholars, a summer internship program supported by Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). In this prestigious program, up to 32 chemistry and chemical engineering majors will be selected for 10-week Summer 2018 internships at 14 companies. Winners will receive

  • Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB 2 )  provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics and composite materials. See…

    Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Internship Posted by: alemanem / February 1, 2018 February 1, 2018 Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2) provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics and composite materials. See the REU flyer-2018 for more information

  • DEDICATION FOR 3 GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE ANTENNAS Feb 3rd, 8:30-10:00am (PST ) This international event will be held online on when a prestigious IEEE Milestone in Electrical Engineering and Computing will be dedicated for the massive Gravitational-Wave Antennas in Hanford, WA, Louisiana and Italy. They collectively confirmed…

    DEDICATION FOR 3 GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE ANTENNAS Posted by: alemanem / February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021 DEDICATION FOR 3 GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE ANTENNAS Feb 3rd, 8:30-10:00am (PST) This international event will be held online on when a prestigious IEEE Milestone in Electrical Engineering and Computing will be dedicated for the massive Gravitational-Wave Antennas in Hanford, WA, Louisiana and Italy. They collectively confirmed Albert Einstein’s 1916 General Theory of Relativity which predicted the

  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) focuses on optoelectronic and quantum research in a multidisciplinary manner, with the goal to transform quantum optoelectronics by developing atomically-precise semiconductor materials and additive manufacturing processes. This science and…

    IMOD Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Posted by: nicolacs / December 19, 2023 December 19, 2023 The National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) focuses on optoelectronic and quantum research in a multidisciplinary manner, with the goal to transform quantum optoelectronics by developing atomically-precise semiconductor materials and additive manufacturing processes. This science and technology center is based at

  • The Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) focuses on optoelectronic and quantum research primarily in the areas of chemistry, physics, and engineering. Our goal is to transform quantum optoelectronics by developing atomically-precise semiconductor materials and additive manufacturing processes. Students who…

    IMOD Summer Research Opportunity for Undergrads Posted by: nicolacs / October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024 The Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) focuses on optoelectronic and quantum research primarily in the areas of chemistry, physics, and engineering. Our goal is to transform quantum optoelectronics by developing atomically-precise semiconductor materials and additive manufacturing processes. Students who attend receive a competitive stipend ($7000