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PLU nominates physician Donald Mott for Nobel Peace Prize Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020 TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 26, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University President Allan Belton recently submitted a Nobel Peace Prize nomination of Dr. Donald Mott to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Dr. Mott is the founder and leader of the China Network Partners (CPN), a group of physicians and physical therapists dedicated to training Chinese pediatric therapists in more advanced
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Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 23, 2022 Image: Biology major Monya-Dawn Wilson ’22 (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) May 23, 2022 By Isabella DaltosoPLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterMonya-Dawn Wilson ’22 is a DJS Fellow and Rieke Scholar who came to PLU as a transfer student. Wilson is a Biology major, and dreams of becoming a pediatrician.“I’ve always liked science and learning,” said Wilson. “I like learning about the
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convincing. He pivoted, disappearing into the market crowd. Bergman wondered if he would come back. But he did, in his car. He flipped open the lid, and there were 25 parrots, stuffed in grocery sacks. Available to anyone who would pay. Bergman, who was working for Audubon Magazine on illegal bird trafficking, also happened to be helping out the U.S. Customs agents, who confiscated the birds and arrested the man. But as Bergman pointed out, this small sting didn’t even make a dent in the 150,000 parrots
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February 18, 2010 A leap of faith: one Lute finds that one person can make a difference By Barbara Clements Matt Kennedy ’07 sat in front of his computer screen and tried not to hyperventilate. On one side of the screen was his bank account, on the other side was the airlines Web site where he planned on purchasing his ticket to Uganda. Matt Kennedy ’07 traveled to Uganda between 2008-2010 to organize soccer tournaments. He held his breath and hit “buy” and watched his bank account shrink
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single today, that may not be the best practice anymore. Sure, the lovey dovey holiday hasn’t lost its momentum — in fact, Valentine’s Day sales reached an all-time high of $19.7 billion in 2016. Yet, that’s because it’s become a holiday that both couples and singles celebrate. Many people are buying gifts and experiences for friends, co-workers and pets rather than that special someone. So if you’re thinking romance is the best way to boost your sales, think again — it’s time to switch gears and
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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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, March 20th at 8pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall in the Mary Baker Russell Music Center. There will be two students featured this year– Meagen Gaskill and Dalton Rouse. Meagan Gaskill will be performing Bernhard Molique’s Flute Concerto. Dr. Svend Ronning, Chair of Stringed Instruments, was one of the professors to hear Meagan’s audition in the Student Showcase Competition. “I first met Meagan at her high school in Niwot, Colorado when I was on sabbatical and she was on spring break from PLU. During her
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October 12, 2012 Study Away opportunities at PLU take students around the world. (Photo of Greek coast by Markelle Lance) Study away offers students endless opportunities By Katie Scaff ’13 For PLU students like Global Studies and Anthropology double major Hailey Jung ’13, studying away is essential to the college experience. The Billings, Montana native has spent a semester in Norway and j-terms in Neah Bay and Martinique. “You get such a completely different experience than if you were just
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Sen. Maria Cantwell visits PLU classroom, talks with students Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / October 24, 2018 Image: PLU Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (Photo/John Froschauer) October 24, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsBefore debating challenger Susan Hutchison in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts on Oct. 8, Sen. Maria Cantwell took time to stop by a classroom and field questions from some inquisitive PLU students.My dream job is Sen. Cantwell’s job,” said
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Out To Innovate Scholarships Posted by: nicolacs / April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023 The Out to Innovate™ Scholarships, established in 2011, are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. We are pleased to announce that Motorola Solutions Foundation has funded the Out to
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