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November 12, 2012 Leannna Davis, President of the Student Veterans Association, and who served in the US Air Force, talks about the importance of duty and integrity. (Photo by PLU Photographer, John Froschauer). Honoring those who serve and protect Leanna Davis doesn’t see anything extraordinary about signing up in the U.S. Air Force and volunteering for three tours of Afghanistan after 9-11. It was part of her duty, and her honor to serve her country, she told the assembled crowd on Monday, as

June 12, 2013 It is not too late to decide where you will study away this January Tibet 2012, submitted by Evan Koepfler It may be summer, but it is never too late to start thinking about January Term 2014 – particularly, where you want to study away. The Wang Center for Global Education has extended its deadlines to make it easier to apply. Of the 25 dynamic faculty-led study-away programs offered this January, more than 15 international programs – including those in Antarctica and Argentina

and received a finalist award in a field of 32 teams. PLU debaters who competed at Linfield College include, top row, left to right: Hannah Bates and Matt Aust and, bottom row, left to right: Angie Tinker, Brendan Stanton, Austin Ballard and Caila Fautenberry. (Photo: Kaitlyn Porter) Junior division teams Hannah Bates/Matt Aust and Caila Fautenberry/Austin Ballard received awards for debating in the semifinals in a field of 28 teams. “Seeing PLU get so far in both divisions was exhilarating,” said

Science Association Latino Caucus.The book, Latino Professionals in America: Testimonios of Policy, Perseverance, and Success, combines rich qualitative interviews, auto-ethnographic accounts, and policy analysis. It explores the converging oppressions that can make it difficult for Latinos to become professionals and to envision themselves as successful in those professions. “Receiving the Latino Caucus Best Book Award for this book is an honor because it shows me that the discipline of political

Renzhi Cao innovates in the classroom Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 By Lisa Patterson ’98ResoLute ContributorIf you search for the CV of Assistant Professor of Computer Science Renzhi Cao, Ph.D., you’ll find a list of published research papers longer than Foss Field. He says it’s a great feeling when a new piece of research is published. But what he finds most rewarding is bringing his students alongside and sharing with them the value of hard work, hands-on learning and

Powell-Heller Conference explores before, during and after the Holocaust Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 7, 2022 October 7, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsThe 14th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will occur on October 26-28, 2022 at Pacific Lutheran University.This year the conference theme is “Jewish Life in Poland: Before, During and After the Holocaust.” The keynote speaker is professor of history Jan Grabowski from the University of Ottawa

Intersections: Learning Love of Neighbor Posted by: abryant / May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 Cover art Good Samaritan by Dr. He Qi Intersections, Number 53, Spring 2021Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It is published by the NECU, and has its home in the

artist, Philip Lacey, directed the show alongside Assistant Director, Andrew Corse (Class of ’18), Music Director, Tyler Dobies (Class of ’16) and Choreographer, Rachel Winchester, who is also the Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance at PLU.TicketsMarch 9, 10, 15 (student discount performance), 16 and 17 at 7:30pm and March 18 at 2pmBuy“The ability to direct a musical has been a dream role of mine since coming to PLU. I believe I can speak for everybody in the show by saying that being able to work

YouTube Short: Exploring Oceanography in the Pacific Northwest Posted by: mhines / March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024 Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of oceanography? If you’re looking for a unique class offering that perfectly embodies the Pacific Northwest (PNW to locals) experience, look no further than ESCI 102: General Oceanography at PLU. This class is also a requirement for the Earth Science major. ESCI 102 goes beyond the surface level of oceanography, encompassing a wide

Fred Hutch Lab Tech Training Internship Program Posted by: nicolacs / March 13, 2017 March 13, 2017 Lab Tech Training Internship Program Overview: This internship opportunity will provide job training for students interested in pursuing biomedical research after graduation. Labs in the Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Division at Fred Hutch (e.g. Lund Lab, HVTN, McElrath Lab, Schiffer Lab) are seeking PLU, SPU, Seattle U and local undergraduate military veterans for this nine week internship