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By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…
important social impact. Social innovation At PLU, we’ve been studying social innovation all year in our new Innovation Studies program. As part of our work, we invited Alice Steinglass to share her organization’s strategy during this year’s Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. Steinglass participated in a workshop on teaching computer science in local schools (with Heavenly Cole and Laurie Murphy), and she delivered an exciting evening talk for about 180-students, faculty, and alumni
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Stay connected with PLU this summer and enroll in summer courses. Undergraduate PLU and non-matriculated (visiting) students can participate in two, four-week terms* filled with general education
×Summer Sessions at Pacific Lutheran University Enroll in summer courses!Undergraduate PLU and non-matriculated (visiting) students can participate in two, four-week terms* filled with general education and major courses. Summer classes are offered in face-to-face, blended, or online formats. Enjoy a lower tuition rate during Summer Sessions, smaller class sizes, and a variety of classes to fit your schedule! Please check out the Summer Sessions schedule for tentative schedule and contact your
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PLU has one commencement ceremony. This ceremony is held at the end of the Spring term. Students must have completed their degree in the previous August, December or January or be enrolled in their
for Commencement updates.Commencement FAQs Congratulations for the Class of 2024! Find Lute Gear for that special graduate at the LuteLocker. Information about PLU’s 2025 Commencement will be posted at the beginning of the 2024 – 2025 academic year. Degree Completion/GraduationMoreAcademic Regalia InformationMoreDegree Progress/CAPP ReportMore
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Frank Hewins, who leads Franklin Pierce Schools, was named Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators.
tasked with finding the institution’s next leader. He also helps usher the partnership between PLU and Franklin Pierce Schools, which yields community service opportunities that benefit Lutes and Parkland residents alike. Among those opportunities are Club Keithley and Winterfest. The former connects PLU students to young people in the Parkland community through volunteering and mentorship; the latter is a holiday event that provides low-income families access to a free meal, social service resources
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States has guided American citizens to view alcohol from a negative scope. By associating alcohol with lethargic, and oftentimes rude behavior, research has dwindled on the topic. In Ancient Egypt, beer and bread were essentially the bread and butter of their society. Beer was drank by people regardless of their age, gender, or social class. Wine as well was a relative part of their social structure as it became a drink for the elites of society. Yet, across the work of Egyptologists and general
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As a member of the University Student Media, our primary responsibility is to serve the PLU community.
the general responsibilities, Student Media Executive is also committed to the following responsibilities specially to the media outlet that you will lead.The Matrix Editor Collaborate with other student media outlets under a convergence model. Develop a theme for fall and spring issues. Advertise accordingly to gain submission materials. Collaborate with clubs, classes, and organizations to solicit submissions. Edit all submissions and meet with submitters as needed. Update social media sites
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The mission of the Division of Student Life is “to promote the holistic development of students and steward a dynamic campus community.
services that advance the development and well-being of students. We care about the holistic development of students in mind, body and spirit, and cultivate a campus climate that strives to be inclusive and supportive, and models respect for every individual. What you learn in class, you can apply (on campus, in the local community, globally) Accessibility and Opportunity Depth and Breadth Challenge and Support Quick Links Student Care NetworkCalendar Full CalendarOur CommitmentThe people of Student
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PLU’s Theatre & Dance Department prides itself on our dynamic and challenging curriculum supported by a season of up to 10 productions each year.
find endless opportunities to interact with professors in class, in the scene shop or costume shop, on stage and backstage, and within the PLU community. Faculty are mentors, leaders, and champions of their students. Click on a faculty member’s photo to learn more about them! VIEW ALL PERFORMANCE GALLERY × × × × × × × × × × × Interested in learning more about our programs? Click one of the buttons below to request more information about Theatre or Dance. Request Theatre Info Request Dance InfoMake
Office HoursMonday: 8:00am-4:00pmTuesday: 8:00am-4:00pmWednesday: 8:00am-4:00pmThursday: 8:00am-4:00pmFriday: 8:00am-4:00pmPLU Theatre & DanceKaren Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447 -
TACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues. Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever. Blakney isn’t at…
contributing to work that aims to educate and inform people about infectious diseases. The third-generation Pacific Lutheran University graduate conducts backyard surveillance of mosquitoes in Atlanta, where she works as a field manager at Emory University. Her team collects and identifies the insects, working in and outside the lab studying the spread of West Nile virus. Blakney said it was PLU’s commitment to global citizenship, social justice and environmental conservation that helped her discover her
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 22, 2015)- The third episode of ‘Open to Interpretation’ features a discussion of the word ‘climate’ among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill. “Open to…
meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu. Previous EpisodeDr. Young discusses the word “violence” with Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin. Read Previous Thomas Kim ’15 Meets Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at Law School Read Next
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