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Arts and technology center would bring new opportunities to Parkland Posted by: Zach Powers / February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2017)- Community leaders behind the Pierce Center for Arts & Technology (PCAT) have big plans to create a wide variety of new opportunities for both youth and adults in the South Sound region. The recently established nonprofit organization is working toward raising the funds needed to renovate
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Scott Rogers, PhDDepartment of EnglishWordPress for Blogs and Portfolios Scott Rogers at desk in office. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) WordPress Product Website: wordpress.com Cost: FreeScott Rogers is an assistant professor in the English Department and primarily teaches courses related to writing, research, and professional communication. Because Composition Studies is so closely tied to the classroom, he spends a lot of time thinking about pedagogy, especially the unique challenges presented
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2. Freedom for expression and protection of learningFree inquiry shapes effective worldly intelligence and service in the world. Martin Luther’s free investigation of scripture led to his breakthrough and the posting of the ninety-five theses on October 31, 1517. Luther argued against the sale of indulgences (church-sanctioned spiritual favors) based upon his understanding of God’s free and unearned gifts of life, community, forgiveness, and peace as revealed in the life of Jesus of Nazareth
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Connections Opportunity Board will be the central location for all job search and internship opportunities across campus. “Opportunity” is the operative word, because Hughes says the site will eventually include volunteer opportunities as well. Executive Director of Career Connections Bobbi Hughes “We really see it as a centralized resource to develop professional skills and experience,” she said. The online resource will be the main location for all on-campus jobs, state work-study jobs, internships and
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Lutheran University students traveled to New York to attend the student media conference hosted by the CMA, an organization that offers education, research and resources for student media members and advisors nationwide. For five days, we each got to delight in the two “conferencing” perks: education and adventure. Our PLU group attended conference sessions geared toward fine-tuning our skills and inspiring our creativity. Students, advisors and professionals from all over facilitated conversations on
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February 12, 2013 Editor’s note: PLU students will be live Tweeting the event, join in the conversation by following the hashtag #rockthecasbah from the PLU News Twitter account. If you are not able to attend checkout plu.edu for a live webstream of the event. Ambassador Chris Stevens Memorial Lecture Award-winning journalist Robin Wright will share her views on the Islamic world and talks about her friendship with Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed in Libya on the anniversary of 9-11
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Oregon. In December, 2017, Teresa Hackler graduated from PLU with a History degree. Since then, she has presented her research in several venues, including the 2018 National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Oklahoma (April). Karen Travis is an Associate Professor at PLU and serves as Chair of the Economics Department. Her research focuses on the economics of health care access. Research Goals Halvorson: “Good morning, Teresa and Karen! Thank you for sitting down with me and letting our blog
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. “Vote. Vote. Vote,” she added. “And then run for office. That’s what we need. That’s what PLU is all about. We need people like you.” Gregoire was the keynote speaker at PLU’s Earth Day celebration and was introduced by U.S. Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash.), who called PLU one of the jewels of the 10th District. During her lecture, Gregoire recounted a famous quote from the cartoon Pogo: “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” On the 44th anniversary of Earth Day, Gregoire noted that the days are long gone
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intent of being a history major and possibly an English minor. Still, she loved her English classes so much that her English minor quickly became a second major. Einan’s love of books made literature a natural fit. “I’ve always been a book nerd. I read multiple books in a week,” says Einan. “I have piles of books at home. I go to the used bookstore all the time.” Einan loves many books, making it impossible for her to choose a favorite. She has a special passion for classic literature, including
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The Women’s Center at 25: Stories of Inspiration and Impact Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 5, 2015 Image: People gather at the Women’s Center for a retreat. (PLU file photo) March 5, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and
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