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October 22, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbzzLNVje0 Three PLU MediaLab students went from Canada to the Gulf to explore the issue of oil for their documentary “Oil Literacy.” Understanding oil By Chris Albert This past summer, students from PLU’s MediaLab embarked on a journey to learn, ask and explore oil and energy consumption in the United States. “It’s not about the either or debate,” said Lorna Rodriguez, a senior communication major who worked on the film, along with Kari Plog and

economy. More than 10,000 PLU alumni make their home in the area. And more than 3,500 students enroll at PLU every year and the university employs 700 faculty and staff. “I thank you for recognizing and holding up the essential and critical role of education in the context of economic development,” he said. “And, there is much to celebrate.” But he expressed pause in celebrating. As the PLU president nears the end of his 20 years at the university, he expressed concern about the future of a “new

picking papayas and mangos from a grocery, we either fell asleep on the bus or attempted to on the asphalt of the parking lot. All of us are boarded at Makerere University in apartments on the edge of campus. The students are currently out for summer break, but even so the campus is alive with students and professors. The school houses about 13x as many people as PLU, numbering around 39,000 people and we were given the opportunity to learn from professors and students about the history and culture of

November 12, 2012 A group of nine Computer Science and Computer Engineering students competed at an international computer programming competition Nov. 3. Team sets sights on next year By Jesse Major ’14 A group of nine Computer Science and Computer Engineering students competed at an international computer programming competition Nov. 3. First time competitor, Ben Landes ’14, described the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest as “sports for nerds

Communication and the Office of Development, open up many doorways. Family and friends from across the country can now watch students perform in our many renowned ensembles. In addition, any student interested in attending PLU, despite location, can watch our students and faculty perform. “We have such talented faculty and students in our music department, we’re excited for the world to see and hear them,” Dean Cameron Bennett says. “This also dramatically enhances the visibility of our exceptional music

Seattle’s Belltown district. Twenty students, ranging from first-years to seniors, will grace Tula’s stage throughout “PLU Jazz Day.” For most of them, the showcase will be their debut performance at an authentic jazz club. “Seattle has a vibrant jazz scene, both on the professional and student level,” says PLU Professor of Music David Deacon-Joyner, who will perform at the event with the Jazz Sound Trio. “For students to present themselves at one of Seattle’s premier jazz venues is a thrill.” “We are

, Cuba, Northern Ireland, and Liberia – have space availability. And five domestic programs also have availability, including a program in Washington, D.C. (To see a complete list of course offerings available, click here.) “J-Term study-away courses offer students the opportunity to earn academic credit and explore different academic disciplines in exciting locations across the globe,” said Megan Grover, manager for the short-term study-away programs at the Wang Center. For those who are still

years to continue his research with students into polymers and ion conductors that could revolutionize the lithium-ion batteries used in cars and other vehicles.Polymers that can conduct ions are important for many emerging technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries and next-generation batteries, as well as new types of polymer-based transistors that could be used as sensors in biological systems. These materials may lead to increased safety and performance of batteries, which is crucial as their

Rhapsody in Zoom: Recap of Fall Master Classes Posted by: Reesa Nelson / December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020 Online learning during the pandemic has presented multiple challenges to professors and students alike. But one of the shining diamonds to grow out of this pressured environment has been the creation of new opportunities for virtual master classes. Guest artists from around the state and nation “zoomed” into the homes of students this semester to impart wisdom, know-how, and advice. Over

exhibiting and graduating with a BA or BFA in Art and Design this May. The exhibition will show a variety of artistic mediums including book arts, graphic design, painting, printmaking, letterpress, photography and ceramics. Students are expected to produce a significant body of work that reflects their best independent work, not just class assignments. Students submit a body of work, and the best of the best will be displayed. In some cases, students have been preparing for a full year. These students