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Blog Post: Why Do Tuition Fees Increase, and Where Does the Money Go? Posted by: Thomas Krise / February 24, 2015 February 24, 2015 ASPLU President Sarah Smith gave a very good speech to the PLU Board of Regents earlier this month on the subject of tuition fee increases. The gist of her speech was, “We’d like to know more about why tuition fees increase, and where does the money go?” These are great questions, and worthy of being answered. We’re working on having a series of discussions for

.”  Dr. Wiegman was unequivocal in his belief that, as a Christian school, PLU should be deeply engaged in service and community engagement. “I consider one of my greatest accomplishments at PLU the fact that I had students graduate during my administration that were in tune with the times,” Dr. Wiegman told The News Tribune in 1975. “The challenge of the 70s should fill us with a zest for living and a great promise,” Dr. Wiegman said in a 1974 speech. “We are faced with the awesome responsibility to

. The route ends in downtown Tacoma and the adjacent Theater District, putting you right in the middle of restaurants, shops, historical theaters like The Rialto and Pantages Theater, Tacoma’s popular Thursday Farmers Market, and Thea’s Park. Tacoma’s independent movie theatre, the Grand Cinema, is just a short walk away, and offers student discounted tickets for first-run movies. Route 55’s main draw is the Tacoma Mall. In a short distance, you’ll be at the closest mall to PLU, which offers over

company’s office hours in Arkansas, working on a team to develop an app to manage cargo and logistics. “I learned a lot doing an internship with a bigger company,” Holland says. Internships are a great benefit to students, he says. Students often create projects from scratch in school, but you’re usually refining existing systems in the out-of-school world. “You’re just the little cog that keeps the machine going,” he says. The PLU career center connected Holland with the NatSci Mentoring program, which

company’s office hours in Arkansas, working on a team to develop an app to manage cargo and logistics. “I learned a lot doing an internship with a bigger company,” Holland says.   Internships are a great benefit to students, he says. Students often create projects from scratch in school, but you’re usually refining existing systems in the out-of-school world. “You’re just the little cog that keeps the machine going,” he says. The PLU career center connected Holland with the NatSci Mentoring program

was doing. I was in the IHON (international honors) program, and that had a big impact. Eventually, I came around to double majoring in political science and global studies, plus a minor in Hispanic studies. I really connected with global studies at PLU. I had a great IHON experience and I was in the Wang Center a lot. The study away program was one of the main things that drew me to PLU. I studied abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico and completed an internship at a rural development organization that was

said he is also excited to meet and hear from the other speakers. “Surrounding yourself with people who are not only positive, but just have a different outlook on life is a great way to allow yourself to grow and become a better person,” he said. Seelye released his book late last year, and his story has been shared with many over the years, from stories by local TV stations to features in Tacoma and Seattle newspapers. He also travels to schools around the region to share his story and inspire

Rick Barot and Ann Pancake Discuss PLU’s MFA in Creative Writing and the Impact of Creative Writing (Podcast) Posted by: Zach Powers / July 27, 2015 Image: MFA Director Rick Barot and MFA mentor & instructor Ann Pancake at KPLU’s recording studio in downtown Seattle. [Photo by Zach Powers/PLU] July 27, 2015 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (July 27, 2015)- Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop (RWW), Pacific Lutheran University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative

John Evanishyn ‘21 studied environmental science on campus—and in France and Costa Rica—during his four years at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / May 10, 2021 Image: John Evanishyn ‘21 on the CIEE (Council On International Educational Exchange) campus in San Luis Alto, Costa Rica. (Photos courtesy John Evanishyn.) May 10, 2021 By Ernest JasminPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterJohn Evanishyn ‘21 grew up in Tacoma, exploring Point Defiance Park, Ruston Way waterfront and other urban green

all stay in Hong Hall. “It’s a great way to build friendships,” said Torres, a sociology and French double major who graduated from Kent High School and grew up in Burbank, California. “It gave me great perspective about what to expect from a roommate.” Reinmuth also appreciated his time in Hong Hall. “My roommate from Summer Academy is now my best friend today,” Reinmuth said. Both Reinmuth and Torres said they’d strongly recommend Summer Academy to any incoming students who receive an invitation