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PLU students premiere sex trafficking documentary Posted by: Kari Plog / May 2, 2017 May 2, 2017 By Matthew Salzano '18Contributing writerTACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University seniors, Cara Gillespie and Elise Anderson, publicly premiere their documentary, “More Than A Mission,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Ingram 100.The documentary shares the story of a woman who escaped the bonds of human trafficking in the Philippines, shining light on how thoughtful activism can

a wide-leg stance. “Next, you want to look your attacker in the eyes. You can tell everything from the eyes.”For the next hour and a half, 30 Pacific Lutheran University students and community members gazed into the eyes of invisible threats as they practiced lunge movements, punches and blocks. It was the first class in a free five-week series focused on self defense practices and principles. Cordice — the instructor also known as a shihan — is teaching the classes, which are sponsored by the

UW Summer REU Programs Posted by: alemanem / November 27, 2019 November 27, 2019 The University of Washington is offering two summer REU programs that are open to rising sophomores and rising juniors.  The Clean Energy Bridge to Research focuses on new solar materials, energy storage and grid integration of renewable energy. Learn more at:  https://www.cei.washington.edu/training/cebr/ Or view the program flyer for more information cebrflyer2020 The Molecular Engineering Materials Center REU

International Research Experience in France Posted by: nicolacs / January 3, 2024 January 3, 2024 The International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a 11-12 week program based in France. Participants will spend most of their time working with graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, staff, and other undergraduates on a well-developed research project under the mentorship of an experienced faculty member sponsored by the University of Florida and is funded by the

Anderson University Center and on the phone at 253-535-7411.  Tickets are $15 General Admission, $10 Senior Citizens (55+) and PLU Alumni, and $5 for PLU community, students, and 18 and under. Shows on January 23-25 start at 8pm with a final matinee at 3pm on Sunday, January 26. Read Previous PLU choral conductor winner of The American Prize for 2013 Read Next Angela Meade Vocal Performance Scholarship Underway LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of

/undergrad/reu and includes program details, contact information, and instructions for application. The application deadline is February 15, 2016.  The full-time, 10-week program will start May 22 and run until July 29.  Participants will receive a stipend of $5000 plus accommodations with kitchen facilities in university housing, and help with travel expenses to and from Atlanta. Students can go to our website to get more information and to apply.  Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently

benefits. PLU has A LOT of active clubs (more than 50!) where you can build your communities, connect with an affinity group, explore interests and talents, and develop your leadership skills. Two student-led clubs with a specific focus on mental well-being are Active Minds and the Student Neurodiversity Club. Active Minds is a club dedicated to changing the conversation surrounding mental health. They host yoga sessions and painting classes to connect with other Lutes. The Student Neurodiversity Club

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship 2017-2018 Posted by: nicolacs / December 16, 2016 December 16, 2016 Want to earn up to $22,500 towards your degree in science and technology? The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is helping remove barriers to opportunity for students across the state. 1,850 new applicants will be selected in 2017, and eligible students may attend 67 Washington institutions–PLU is on the list! WSOS scholars also receive access too professional development, career

Wind Ensemble’s World Premiere of Echo Chambers Posted by: Kate Williams / March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 By Kate Williams '16The PLU Wind Ensemble performed the world premiere of Echo Chambers on March 10, 2019. Echo Chambers came about after a conversation during a national conference in 2017 between Ed Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at PLU, and Peter Van Zandt Lane, Assistant Professor of Composition and Director of the Dance Center for New Music at the University of Georgia

Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 23, 2022 Image: 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