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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2017)- Community leaders behind the Pierce Center for Arts & Technology (PCAT) have big plans to create a wide variety of new opportunities for both youth and adults in the South Sound region. The recently established nonprofit organization is working toward…
Arts and technology center would bring new opportunities to Parkland Posted by: Zach Powers / February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2017)- Community leaders behind the Pierce Center for Arts & Technology (PCAT) have big plans to create a wide variety of new opportunities for both youth and adults in the South Sound region. The recently established nonprofit organization is working toward raising the funds needed to renovate
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2018) — The Mayer family has a long, storied history of philanthropic endeavors with Pacific Lutheran University. Natalie Mayer wanted to build on that good work by endowing a lecture series that addressed what she saw as a growing need —…
Natalie Mayer endows new Holocaust and Genocide Studies lecture series Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / May 2, 2018 Image: Natalie Mayer has endowed a new lecture series at Pacific Lutheran University, the Natalie Mayer Holocaust and Genocide Studies Lecture, with the hopes of connecting the lessons of our past to the issues of the present. May 2, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2018) — The Mayer family has a long, storied history of philanthropic
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Pacific Lutheran University and President Allan Belton are excited to announce Mike Snyder as the new Director of Athletics and Recreation, following a national search. “I’m thrilled to welcome Mike to the Lute family,” said Belton. “He brings proven experience and an exciting vision for…
Meet Mike Snyder, PLU’s New Director of Athletics and Recreation Posted by: Zach Powers / May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021 Pacific Lutheran University and President Allan Belton are excited to announce Mike Snyder as the new Director of Athletics and Recreation, following a national search.“I’m thrilled to welcome Mike to the Lute family,” said Belton. “He brings proven experience and an exciting vision for PLU athletics and recreation that will build on tradition, focus on the student experience, and
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Nearly a year into his new role as PLU Associate Vice President of Advancement, George Zeno and I took a walk through Parkland and discussed one of my favorite questions, #WhyPLU? Zeno is essentially a community matchmaker for social progress. Mentored at the University of…
nuances of life and combine them with critical thinking to lead impact in their own communities. When students learn to problem-solve through community action, whether it’s in Parkland or Lima, they are developing lifelong skills that help us better understand how Lutes contribute to the development of a more equitable and just world. Can you think of a recent effort that exemplifies this sort of mentality? Yes. I think PLU’s role in supporting this region’s vaccination plan for COVID-19 is a great
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PLU Director of Multicultural Outreach and Engagement Melannie Denise Cunningham has an uncanny ability to get folks talking. In 2016, she noticed the community was yearning to discuss one pressing topic in particular. That summer, the news of Philando Castile, a Black man fatally shot…
People’s Gathering fosters timely conversations about race, perspective and inclusion Posted by: Logan Seelye / November 1, 2021 November 1, 2021 By Silong ChhunResoLute WriterPLU Director of Multicultural Outreach and Engagement Melannie Denise Cunningham has an uncanny ability to get folks talking.In 2016, she noticed the community was yearning to discuss one pressing topic in particular. That summer, the news of Philando Castile, a Black man fatally shot during a traffic stop by a police
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The 14th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will occur on October 26-28, 2022 at Pacific Lutheran University. This year the conference theme is “Jewish Life in Poland: Before, During and After the Holocaust.” The keynote speaker is professor of history Jan Grabowski from the…
Powell-Heller Conference explores before, during and after the Holocaust Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 7, 2022 October 7, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsThe 14th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will occur on October 26-28, 2022 at Pacific Lutheran University.This year the conference theme is “Jewish Life in Poland: Before, During and After the Holocaust.” The keynote speaker is professor of history Jan Grabowski from the University of Ottawa
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Do you ever worry about history-tracking web browsers, “smart” kitchen appliances, and the even smarter phones we sleep next to? PLU Assistant Professor of Communication Marnie Ritchie thinks about these things. She thinks about them A LOT. Ritchie is an award-winning researcher and writer in…
. Interesting. I feel like that rhetoric is still common in airports. Yes, absolutely. You’ll encounter it a lot when you travel. This rhetoric is trying to make us lower the threshold for reporting what we see or what we hear in our everyday environment to law enforcement.Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts A strategic and creative curriculum to prepare students for careers in diverse fields including print and digital design, journalism, PR & advertising, film & media production, and studio
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Pacific Lutheran University has been named one of the best colleges in America by Money.com and a “Hidden Gem” by College Raptor. PLU once again made the list of Money.com ’s Best Colleges in America, receiving four out of five stars. This list ranks more…
PLU receives top accolades for quality, affordability and student experience Posted by: Jeffrey Roberts / August 29, 2023 August 29, 2023 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has been named one of the best colleges in America by Money.com and a “Hidden Gem” by College Raptor.PLU once again made the list of Money.com’s Best Colleges in America, receiving four out of five stars. This list ranks more than 700 four-year colleges based on quality, affordability
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“Our place in this world is to be of service to other people,” notes Eric Watness, a descendant of PLU’s founder and first President, Rev. Bjug Harstad. Bjug is also the namesake of Bjug Day , PLU’s day of giving, which started in 2013 and…
A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service Posted by: mhines / September 27, 2024 Image: Eric and Carolanne Watness celebrating Bjug Day in Red Square. (Photo by PLU / Sy Bean) September 27, 2024 By Britt BoardConstituent Engagement“Our place in this world is to be of service to other people,” notes Eric Watness, a descendant of PLU’s founder and first President, Rev. Bjug Harstad. Bjug is also the namesake of Bjug Day, PLU’s day of giving, which started in 2013 and happens every year
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CCES welcomes Kristin Menson as new Director In late August, PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service (CCES) welcomed Kristen Menson as its new Director. Kristin comes to PLU from Louisiana State University (LSU) where she was the Program Manager in the Center for Community…
PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service welcomes new Director Posted by: hassonja / September 6, 2018 September 6, 2018 CCES welcomes Kristin Menson as new DirectorIn late August, PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service (CCES) welcomed Kristen Menson as its new Director. Kristin comes to PLU from Louisiana State University (LSU) where she was the Program Manager in the Center for Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership. Her work at LSU centered around supporting
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