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” application. Normally, one student per year is chosen from a nationwide pool, said Rich Louie, chair and professor of physics at PLU. Anderson is one of two students chosen this year out of 173 applicants from 92 institutions. “Michele is an extraordinarily talented student who has excelled in a broad range of advanced courses in physics and mathematics,” said Bill Greenwood, dual-degree program director at PLU. “We’re delighted that she is one of this year’s Harold P. Brown Engineering Fellowship winners
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first time in the university’s history that a master’s program will be offered online. Plans to move the program online began prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was formally tested when the pandemic forced students to remote learning. The School of Business faculty trained via PLUTO (PLU Teaching Online) courses, to ensure the same level of quality that is offered in the face-to-face setting. “The MSMA features smaller class sizes and faculty who get to know their students, their dreams
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class sizes and strong academic support— throughout past schooling, Burris had struggled with dyslexia. “Ultimately, they accepted the risk and let me into the school, which was the best thing to happen to me. I love PLU, and I still talk to the friends I made in school daily in a group text chat. PLU is a big reason I’m here today.” PLU offered learning accommodations during his time in school, academic coaching and mentorship. He later found leadership courses and executive coaching at Sound, as
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Dean of Health Professions David Ward. “Our MSW program is designed to nurture compassionate leaders equipped with the necessary skills and grounded in a strong ethical framework. We’re excited to provide a platform for our students to make tangible, positive changes in the lives of those they serve.” Diverse Learning Pathways and Global Focus The curriculum will immerse students in social work theory, practice, and ethics with practical applications. To accommodate working students, courses will
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valuable thing you learned from PLU? “Honestly, the most valuable thing I think I took away from PLU was a knowledge of who I was–what I wanted, how I thought, what I wanted to pursue, what issues were important to me, and in what conditions I could best work. A series of amazing professors and courses all contributed to helping me begin to formulate my answers to these very difficult questions. Not to mention, I gained an invaluable knowledge and appreciation for the theatrical process as a whole
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focus of the program but rather a small part that stresses rich opportunity, diversity and education for students and the community. Ultimately, the program aims to help students expand their creativity and grow as artists. “The dance concert in the spring… was one of the greatest opportunities I’ve had in university so far,” junior Dance minor Anna Wells said. Another student, junior Luke Gienger, said knowledge from previous courses has equipped him with tools for performing. “My natural love for
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much of my attention this year will be on research and writing, I am still developing my teaching and thinking ahead to the courses I’ll teach upon my return. This includes the second outing of my new History at the Movies class and I’m especially thrilled not to have to teach this one over Zoom again! I am also excited to be preparing a course (new to me), Hist 247: U.S. Capitalism. This course is a great opportunity for us to consider the changes and continuities in the development of capitalism
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to academic projects. They get excited to work together and excited to share what they learned.”Some projects lead to journal publications, some to books or presentations, others become new courses here and abroad. In 2015-16, English Professor Wendy Call collaborated with Hillary Vo, a writing major, to study the ways places can influence writing and writers. Using Kelmer Roe funds, they spent much of the summer traveling to places like Mt. Rainier and writing about their experiences. This led
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Study away returns to PLU Posted by: vcraker / March 2, 2022 Image: Lutes from the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean course in Greece (Photo by professor Antonios Finitsis) March 2, 2022 After a hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 65 undergraduate and 22 graduate students from Pacific Lutheran University were able to participate in January term study away trips this year. The program took PLU students all over the world, with courses designed and taught by PLU professors offered
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Spencer Ebbinga – “Office Hours” Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / September 14, 2016 September 14, 2016 In our new series, “Office Hours,” faculty open their doors and give you a look into their creative spaces. Join these faculty for their own office hours at PLU. Come in, sit down, have a conversation, you might just learn something new! Associate Professor Spencer Ebbinga Office: Ingram 138A Email: ebbingsk@plu.edu Courses taught: Upper level Ceramics, Sculpture, Rhino 3D Office Hours: Tuesday
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