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  • PLU alum gets a ringside seat to history as U.S. plays in World Cup Last month By Barbara Clements PLU alumna Kelsey (Dawson) Goodson, ’08, accompanied her husband and U.S. soccer player, Clarence Goodson IV, to South Africa to represent the U.S. team at the…

    . State Department security marched through the streets into our seats. The typical “uniform” for any given match was a classic American get-up – jeans, tennis shoes, and the jersey of our family member. Face paint with “USA” and the number of our special player were often worn on the cheeks of mothers and (wives)WAGS, but I have to say the men of our group stayed away from anything remotely resembling makeup. As our troop of families made our way into each match, other U.S. fans would cheer us on

  • We all have our own definitions and expectations of what it means to truly be and feel safe. In short, I would say PLU is a safe campus. The amount of work and preparation Campus Safety and other departments around the University does to accomplish…

    Safety employs professional staff and students to patrol the campus, monitor video cameras and respond to calls. PLU also contracts Pierce County Sheriff’s Department Deputies to provide patrols around the perimeter of campus on weekend nights during the school year. This is an extra layer of security and commitment by the University. We also understand that the whole community contributes to a safe environment. As Director, I have been working with our neighbors and local organizations to ensure PLU

  • Mycal Ford ’12 deep dives into global challenges for a living. A double major in political science and Chinese studies at PLU, Ford is now an international affairs and economics analyst who has worked for both private firms and government agencies, including the U.S. Department…

    , and the Department of Defense. He shared a bit about his approach to embracing complexity.What excites you about diving into a complex puzzle, conflict or policy? International issues, such as ethnic and territorial conflict, WMD proliferation, terrorist financing, money laundering, human trafficking, forced labor — all represent some of the most intractable and complex problem sets. Nevertheless, my interest in these international security and economic issues is fueled by my passion for public

  • An exciting new MS program has started at the University of Oregon in Electrochemical Technology: https://electrochemistry.uoregon.edu/masters-internship-program/ Electrochemistry underlies critical clean-energy devices including batteries, fuel cells, super capacitors, and electrolyzers that generate green hydrogen fuel. It is used to prevent corrosion, deposit nanoscale interconnects in computer…

    is used to prevent corrosion, deposit nanoscale interconnects in computer chips, and to interface electronics with neural circuits. Electrochemical technology is an area of rapidly growing importance and commercial activity, but almost no graduates have the requisite skills. To address this need, we started the first and only MS program in the US dedicated to electrochemistry. The core program consists of 6-months of accelerated, immersive coursework (including foundational theory, team-based

  • Getting Support for Computers and Software - How to get help with your computers, peripherals, and software. What We Support - A description of the hardware and software supported by the Help Desk.

    Computers & Software Getting Support for Computers and Software – How to get help with your computers, peripherals, and software. What We Support – A description of the hardware and software supported by the Help Desk. Finding the PLU Barcode Number – For some requests you’ll need the PLU barcode number of the equipment. This page describes where to find the barcode. Purchase Recommendations – Minimal computer purchase recommendations for students. Computer Purchases – Information about

  • Innovation Studies news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Celebrate Computer Education Week By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org… December 5, 2018 Benson LectureCode.orgComputer Science Education WeekHour of CodeInnovation StudiesMichael Halvorson

  • The university, its employees and students, strive to provide a safe and secure learning, living and work environment in an atmosphere which respects each person’s dignity.

    workers; students include any enrolled student. The prohibitions in this policy apply to all members of the campus community, including employees, students, and volunteers. Prohibited BehaviorWhile it is not possible to describe all the actions which might constitute threatening or violent behavior or a risk to safety and security, the following behaviors are strictly forbidden in the workplace or on the PLU campus:  Using threatening, intimidating, or abusive language and/or gestures.  Using or

  • Director for User Services / Instructional Technologies | Instructional Technologies | rebardm@plu.edu | 253-535-7463 | I grew up in the Tacoma area and began working for PLU in the fall of 2000, shortly after graduation from Western Washington University.

    : Instructional Technologies, User Support, Classroom and Event Services, and Web Development. Develops agile, customer-focused technology services that include the Help Desk, computer and software support, classroom technologies, instructional technologies and systems, and technology workshops. Enables faculty and staff with technology, skills, and support for teaching and learning. Accolades ITIL Certification, 2012 PLU Distinguished Staff and Administrator Award, 2009 PLU Leadership Seminar Graduate, 2007

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    Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Director for User Services / Instructional Technologies | Information & Technology Services | rebardm@plu.edu | 253-535-7463 | I grew up in the Tacoma area and began working for PLU in the fall of 2000, shortly after graduation from Western Washington University.

    : Instructional Technologies, User Support, Classroom and Event Services, and Web Development. Develops agile, customer-focused technology services that include the Help Desk, computer and software support, classroom technologies, instructional technologies and systems, and technology workshops. Enables faculty and staff with technology, skills, and support for teaching and learning. Accolades ITIL Certification, 2012 PLU Distinguished Staff and Administrator Award, 2009 PLU Leadership Seminar Graduate, 2007

    Contact Information
    Office Hours
    Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Internet Connection Resources: Free bandwidth testers (speedof.me, speedtest.xfinity.com, speedtest.net, etc.

    and software: VPN access VPN alternatives Remote Desktop Software: Zoom, Office 365, Google Apps, SPSS, Qualtrics, Adobe Acrobat Data Security: Netstor vs. cloud storage for files Meetings: Zoom (Zoom Sakai integration) – Zoom Add-ons Google Meet Setting up Appointment slots for Office hours Using Break-out rooms for Office hours Equipment Checkout and availability: Laptops (Mac and Windows) – avoid bringing equipment home without approval Webcams Voice Amplification Devices Headsets and