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How the PLU School of Business is adapting with the times Posted by: vcraker / May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing and CommunicationsSomaye Nargesi, a second-year business professor, came to PLU from a large research institution. She immediately noticed a stark difference in how her new institution approached the field.“At PLU, the business curriculum is mostly designed around soft skills, meaning how you build insightful inquiries, how you’re able to connect the dots

April 22, 2010 New Holocaust Studies Chair announced at Pacific Lutheran University By Steve Hansen When the third annual Powell and Heller Holocaust Conference wrapped up its last session on March 20, organizers viewed the three-day event as nothing short of a success, especially with the announcement of a new chair at PLU. The conference was also a time to celebrate important milestones that will ensure the Holocaust will be studied at PLU for years to come. New gifts in support of the Kurt

January 14, 2013 At PLU, students get the chance to explore the depths of the Puget Sound – for class credit. Diving for an A, at the bottom of the Puget Sound Katie Baumann ’14 A native of the land of 10,000 lakes, James Olson ’14 never imagined he would be a certified scuba diver, getting college credit to take a dip in the Puget Sound. But through the scuba diving physical education class at PLU, collegiate credit and an unforgettable experience is exactly what he got. For Olson, taking

high considering there were 80 college level musicians selected. The University Wind Ensemble will tour to Eastern Washington and Portland this spring and return for a homecoming concert on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 8pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall. Read Previous PLU Opera ushers you into the dark underworld Read Next ‘A Christmas Invitation’ broadcast LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition

Cheney Stadium to represent Pacific Lutheran University and throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Tacoma Rainiers game Aug. 20, kicking off the annual PLU Night.Lutes will take over the ballpark and celebrate with fellow students, staff, faculty and alumni. Tickets are $12.50 and include a hot dog, bottled water and chips. Guests will also have a chance to run the bases and take a PLU group photo in center field immediately following the game. Holding up a “Proud Alum” pin and a small “Lutes

education was what made the difference in who we are, how we treat other people, and how we see the world. Brian was always connected to people through service to his fellow man and community. The Brian Bradshaw ’07 Endowed Scholarship will make the difference in providing the opportunity to have an education. “He was always reaching out to other people,” Mary said. And he still is today. Read Previous Journalist and author examines IBM’s role in the Holocaust Read Next Adapting to the advancements of

make a country more secure You are what you eat The jury is still out about global warming Read Previous New Holocaust Chair at PLU Read Next Lost Boy of Sudan COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and

people who want to make a difference. There’s no time like the present to invest in your teaching career and invest in the next generation of American students. An advanced degree in education prepares you to be an excellent teacher, offers you greater opportunity and flexibility long-term, and allows you to create a career and a life of deep impact, one child and one classroom at a time. If you are interested in learning more about joining a community of education experts at PLU, we encourage you to

Kristen Jaudon ’94: Picturing the possibilities Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 15, 2022 Image: Kristen Jaudon ‘94 is the senior director for communications at ESD 113, a Washington state agency that helps ensure that students in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties receive an excellent and equitable education. (Photos by John Froschauer/PLU) August 15, 2022 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterKristen (Vold) Jaudon ’94 likes to keep her options open

system reform. When it comes to the comparative importance of different issues in deciding their vote, health care has consistently been among the top three issues chosen by American voters. Numerous voter polls indicate that the majority of Americans would like to transform health care to minimize inefficiencies, but there is no broad consensus on a fix. Compared to other industries providing products of similar sophistication, health care delivery is extremely fragmented in both structure and