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  • These Four Years, MediaLab’s newest documentary, will have its on-campus premiere Thursday, April 28, 2016, in the Studio Theater. The film has recently received both the Award of Merit from the Accolade Competition of Southern California and a National Broadcasting Society Award in the documentary…

    –winning, applied research and media production organization housed within the Center for Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Arts and Communication. MediaLab students work on projects across the media spectrum, including market research, photography, graphic design, web design, writing, video, public relations, event planning, filmmaking, and more. Read Previous Student travels to NYC to speak on media convergence Read Next ‘In Flux’ shows snapshot of art students in transition

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 25, 2020) — Distance learning and teaching can feel isolating at times. PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Bridget Yaden has been combating these potential limitations by using different technological tools to make her virtual classroom as accessible and accommodating as possible. The…

    Prof. Bridget Yaden on using technology to make remote learning inviting and accessible Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 25, 2020 Image: PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Bridget Yaden works on class slides for a course she’s now teaching remotely this semester. (Photo courtesy of Anderson Smith) March 25, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 25, 2020) — Distance learning and teaching can feel isolating at times. PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Bridget

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 31, 2016)- Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Steve Shumaker ’16 spent 12 years in the military, serving as a crew chief for Black Hawk helicopter mechanics. He now works at Pacific Lutheran University as the Vet Corps Navigator, connecting military-affiliated students with on-…

    extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight,” and the Gold Cross of Honour, Germany’s equivalent of the Medal of Honor. Shumaker, who majored in politics and government at PLU, is part of the committee of PLU staff and faculty members planning the university’s annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11. What does Veterans Day mean to you, personally, and what is the day like for you, emotionally? For me as a veteran, it’s not different than any other day. All day, every day there are

  • When Mark Miller ’88 enrolled at PLU he planned to become a math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in information and technology has spanned three decades and included chapters…

    are securing the network using the tools we have, and also thinking about what new pieces of technology could help us be more efficient in that work. When you were a PLU student, what drew you toward the emerging field of computer science? I came to PLU planning to be a math teacher and a basketball coach, but I was forced to rethink that plan when I got into my second semester of calculus. I remember thinking, “I don’t think I can do this for four years.” I also took a computer science class and

  • Together, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022. Both students are majoring in environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to create art, transforming audience perspectives on…

    Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 discuss their climate science musical Posted by: mhines / June 8, 2023 Image: Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 8, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterTogether, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022.Both students are majoring in environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to

  • Together, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022. Both students are majoring in environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to create art, transforming audience perspectives on…

    Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 discuss their climate science musical Posted by: nicolacs / June 8, 2023 Image: Dylan Ruggeri and Kenzie Knapp pose for their Senior Spotlight portraits, Friday, May 19, 2023, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 8, 2023 By By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterTogether, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022.Both students are majoring in

  • OLYMPIA, WASH. (Nov. 22, 2019) — When asked the simple question “What’s an average week at work like for you?” Justin Kjolseth ’10 doesn’t have a clear answer. “It varies,” they say. “There really is no average work week for me.” Kjolseth isn’t dodging the…

    Justin Kjolseth ‘10 on law school, PLU debate and life as an Assistant Attorney General Posted by: Marcom Web Team / December 13, 2019 December 13, 2019 By Zach PowersMarketing & CommunicationsOLYMPIA, WASH. (Nov. 22, 2019) — When asked the simple question “What’s an average week at work like for you?” Justin Kjolseth ’10 doesn’t have a clear answer. “It varies,” they say. “There really is no average work week for me.” Kjolseth isn’t dodging the question, they’re just being honest. An assistant

  • While not new to PLU, Sue Loiland (parent of a 2012 graduate) and Jennie Griek have recently joined the planned giving team, bringing with them extensive experience in major gifts. Planned giving allows donors to make impactful contributions through their estate plans or financial strategies,…

    , new awareness programs like National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Make-a-Will Month, and digital tools like FreeWill have broadened the audience for planned giving.  FreeWill, a trusted free digital platform for creating wills, enables individuals to easily include PLU in their estate plans. This has led younger alumni and friends, even in their 30s, to plan their estates with PLU in mind.  Jennie: FreeWill users are typically younger and may not fit the traditional planned gift donor profile

  • PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more! R.J. Tancioco R.J. Tancioco has served as the music…

    in SpongeBob SquarePants, and in Spring Awakening. Her additional credits include The Wildness, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Noir. She is also the creator and star of the web series It’s Not Okay. Lilli will host a Q & A about Broadway to answer any questions of our Broadway-bound students.Max MendoncaMark Mendonca’s extensive career as a performer and choreographer includes Broadway’s Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk and numerous televised appearances with Gregory Hines

  • PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more! R.J. Tancioco R.J. Tancioco has served as the music…

    in SpongeBob SquarePants, and in Spring Awakening. Her additional credits include The Wildness, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Noir. She is also the creator and star of the web series It’s Not Okay. Lilli will host a Q & A about Broadway to answer any questions of our Broadway-bound students.Max MendoncaMark Mendonca’s extensive career as a performer and choreographer includes Broadway’s Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk and numerous televised appearances with Gregory Hines