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to describe his experience so far. How did you learn about the Legislative Internship Program? Professor Maria Chavez informed students in her State and Local Government J-Term class last year that no PLU students were accepted into the program during the 2014 legislative session. I knew then that I needed to apply and represent fellow Lutes. What made you want to apply? It is, in the words of Professor Sid Olufs, a “Cadillac internship.” For any policy nerd like myself, there is probably no

discuss their careers, their motivations, and why Amazon is a fit for them. The Curious StorytellerRegan Zeebuyth ’01 has always been curious. Curious about words, about ideas, and about systems. He’s always trusted that curiosity to guide him. Even when, as a second-year Lute, it led him to rethink plans to follow his parents into medicine and toward a major in communication. Even when it nudged him out of a burgeoning early career in public relations and into the world of corporate internal

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

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

September 9, 2011 Bashair Alazadi, who helped form the Muslim Association and Allies this fall, spoke of Islam and its similarities with Christianity and Judaism at the service. (Photo by John Froschauer) Remembering 9/11 and looking to the future By Barbara Clements It is right to remember the tragic events of 9/11 and remember the victims who lost their lives when the towers fell in New York, and planes slammed into the Pentagon and a lonely field in Pennsylvania. But it is more important now

April 11, 2012 PLU receives grant from Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council awarded PLU a $1,200 to help fund the habitat restoration efforts in the Fred L. Tobiason Outdoor Learning Center. In the past three years, more than $20,000 has been secured for the restoration project, in addition to the $1,200 from this grant. The grant from the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council will be used entirely for native plants to extend the habitat

PLU becomes the second Washington university to join prestigious international studies organization Posted by: Silong Chhun / June 3, 2022 June 3, 2022 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & Communications The Global Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University recently established a chapter of the Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies. PLU is just the second university in Washington to become a member of the prestigious organization. Sigma Iota Rho works to advance the service and

Paid Electrical Engineering Intern, Tacoma Water Posted by: nicolacs / February 6, 2023 February 6, 2023 Are you looking to apply and grow the skills you are learning in school in a professional environment while serving your community with clean, reliable water? If you answered “yes,” be sure to apply to Tacoma Water’s electrical engineering internship opportunity! Tacoma Water has an internship opportunity to join our Electrical and Control Systems team under the Planning and Engineering

His Majesty King Harald V of Norway’s Commencement Speech at Pacific Lutheran University Posted by: Lace M. Smith / May 23, 2015 May 23, 2015 TACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2015)— As part of his official visit to Washington and Alaska in May, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway spoke at Pacific Lutheran University’s Commencement ceremony, where he received a Doctor of Laws jure dignitatis.His Majesty King Harald V of Norway's Commencement Speech President Krise, Dear students,  Distinguished guests

New program, SaLUTE, matches veteran, ROTC students for dual mentorship opportunities Posted by: Kari Plog / February 7, 2018 Image: Michael Farnum, director of military outreach, talks with an ROTC cadet in the Center for Military Support at PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 7, 2018 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 7, 2018)— Michael Farnum, director of military outreach at Pacific Lutheran University, is playing matchmaker.“It’s sort of like a