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Wild Hope Center, and we look forward to learning from him and celebrating his commitment to human and ecological flourishing,” said Faculty Fellow in Humanities and Wild Hope Director for External Relations Samuel Torvend. In 2019, Steves was featured in PLU’s ResoLute magazine and shared insights about the political and spiritual benefits of international travel. “The whole idea about traveling is to get out of your comfort zone, and to gain an empathy for the other 96 percent of humanity

June 29, 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0eHyaJ26Ks Patience and a good ear essential in studying elusive crossbills, which live, breed and sing in the canopy By Barbara Clements Having a conversation with Julie Smith is a stop and go affair. In mid-conversation, she’ll stop, and listen. And then pick up the thread without missing a beat. Smith, an assistant professor of biology, and biology major Aaron Grossberg ’12, are picking their way on a muddy trail to a beach near La Push, Wash

Mississippi State University Summer REU Posted by: nicolacs / November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023 The Mississippi State University Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an interdisciplinary NSF-supported summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program occurring in 2024. Students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in the Food, Energy and Water Security Summer Research Program activities and work on a research

elimination rounds and earning individual speaker awards,” Assistant Director of Forensics, Calvin Horne said, “I’m very pleased with the work the team has put in this month, and I anticipate great things as we progress toward the national tournament in April.” The PLU Speech and Debate Team will continue its competitive season at Hatfield Debates in Salem, Oregon the last weekend in February.TOH Karl Forensics Forum Spring 2016 SchedulePacific University – January 29-31 Hatfield Debates – February 27-28

Maintaining Student Engagement Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer    The Northwest has experienced some beautiful weather lately and the effects of spring fever are soon to appear in the classroom. It can be difficult to focus on work when sunshine and warmer temperatures are beckoning us outside! Perhaps this is a good time to consider ways to keep your students interested and engaged in class activities. Below I have listed some

March 31, 2010 From the opposite sex, to light refraction to puppies – all is explored at regional science fair By Loren Liden ’11 Hundreds of students, of all ages, and from schools all across the region, participated in this year’s South Sound Regional Science Fair on March 27. “I think that it’s [the science fair] important because students need to be recognized for good science – for what they do as far as problem solving, for asking questions, for being curious about the world, ” said

departments and programs. The college engages students in the critical study of human existence and social systems across diverse cultures, time periods, and environments using a range of academic tools and methods.“Within the humanities and social sciences, we have tremendous opportunities to nurture and inspire students for lives of purpose,” says Johnson. “I’m excited to embrace those opportunities with this stellar faculty and see what we can accomplish together.” Prior to chairing the English and

Parkland’s Advocate Posted by: Logan Seelye / September 3, 2024 Image: Jani Hitchen ’96 visits with constituents. (Photo courtesy of Pierce County) September 3, 2024 By Zach Powers '10, MFA '24Resolute EditorJani Hitchen ’96 has lived in Parkland for more than 30 years. “I moved here to go to PLU and never left,” she says with a chuckle.Hitchen majored in education and enjoyed a long career teaching in Lakewood’s Clover Park School District and Spanaway and Graham’s Bethel School District. She

‘UnPLUgged’ to Conclude With Recycling Fashion Show on Oct. 30 Posted by: Zach Powers / October 23, 2015 Image: Sustainability sweater swap in the Anderson University Center at PLU on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) October 23, 2015 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 23, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University’s UnPLUgged series aims to entertain, educate and make a difference on campus. UnPLUgged is a series of events that encourage students

Pierce County or in approved zip codes. Is at least 20 years of age on or before September 1 to be exempt for the academic year, or on or before February 1 to be exempt for the spring semester. Enrolled in and completed at least 4 full semesters at PLU. Living with a spouse or child [copy of marriage or birth certificate required]. You can find more detailed information on this Residency Requirement webpage. Some students joining us from around Pierce County and other local communities may wonder