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senior year at Pacific Lutheran University, and majoring in social work. She's preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone.“As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the odds,” she says.  Lucas lives in Tacoma with her 6-year-old daughter and is preparing to attend graduate school this fall for social work, with the University of Washington and Seattle University already extending offers.  Lucas

Major Minute: Brian Galante on Music Posted by: vcraker / January 13, 2022 January 13, 2022 The PLU Department of Music is a nationally-recognized center for music education and performance in which you’ll experience an incredible array of musical styles and media. Our graduates are accepted into the most prestigious graduate programs in the country and enjoy successful careers in major performance venues, teach at other universities, and serve in arts administration roles across the nation

Suit Up For Senior Year: College Essay Webinar Posted by: vcraker / November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022 Does a college essay really make a difference? Absolutely! But deciding where to start and what to write about is often one of the most challenging places to start. We will cover how to pick a topic, how to sound authentic and engaging, and how to engage a reader while at the same time staying within the word count! Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, and hopefully, you will

Suit Up for Senior Year: The College Search Process Posted by: vcraker / November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022 How do you choose a college? How do you pick the right type of school? What questions should you be asking to narrow down your search, and how to decide where to apply? These questions and more are common ones we hear at the beginning of the college search process. The search process can be overwhelming and daunting, and our goal is that after you join this webinar, you will know where

Renewable Energy Scholarship Posted by: nicolacs / September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022 September marks the beginning of application season for the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation.  We are now soliciting applications for the scholarships to be given in 2023.  Last year we gave twelve $2000 scholarships; this year we anticipate 16 or more.  There will be at least one for an early undergraduate (preferable community college), at least one other undergrad scholarship, one for an early grad

How Keegan Dolan’s PLU Mentor Helped Land Him A Dream Internship In Boston Hard work pays off. Networking is key. Relationships are everything. Just ask PLU's Keegan Dolan '22. Posted by: tpotts / July 13, 2022 July 13, 2022 While this advice might sound cliché, people give it often, and for good reason. Just ask Pacific Lutheran University’s Keegan Dolan ’22. Dolan, a double major in philosophy and economics, is in the midst of a prestigious summer internship at the Analysis Group’s

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will be furnished with a smart podium and equipped with a computer, computer projector, speakers, VCR/DVD player, and a smart switcher. The “plug and play” switcher will make it very easy to use and switch media in classes by pressing one button for on-off and another to select the media to be projected on the screen.   Read Next Xavier 150 and Ramstad 206 Classrooms Receive Technology Upgrades LATEST POSTS Major Sakai Upgrade in August March 1, 2022 Fall 2023 Technology Workshops February 3, 2022

September 7, 2009 Making an art out of giving of oneself Melinda Cox ’71, has never been shy about volunteering her time to help others. As an art professor at Tacoma Community College and Pierce College, Cox regularly juggles teaching and volunteer work. “I have always volunteered my time,” said Cox, who graduated from PLU with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. “I spent many years with the Washington State University/Pierce County Clothing and Textile advisors teaching kids to sew, among other

deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year.   That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much homework, she had to work, too busy. “He finally told me that if I didn’t try out I’d regret it, so I gave in and did, and got the part of