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  • RAIN is presently recruiting interns for our Spring 2024 program. www.rainincubator.org/intern RAIN is a biotechnology incubator located in downtown Tacoma, WA. It’s primarily set up for molecular and cellular biology research, although there is limited space for chemistry work. We are currently incubating two young…

    on molecular biology, biotechnology, and bioengineering. Interns will work with two different scientists – one will teach basic molecular biology techniques as well as the business end of biotechnology, and the other will teach the production of proteins for commercialization. This program will require 15 – 20 hours per week during regular work hours (9 am – 5 pm) and will accommodate the student’s class schedule. The internship includes a stipend for the duration of the internship. Deadline to

  • Last week, student artists at PLU turned in their two dimensional and three dimensional artworks for inclusion in the Juried Student Art Exhibit. This yearly event happens each fall and focuses on recent work by talented students in any discipline. The juried exhibit is open…

    exhibition will run until December 11. The gallery will be open to the public Monday through Friday during business hours (8 AM – 4 PM). For more information, contact the Department of Art and Design at artd@plu.edu or 253.535.7573. Read Previous Pacific Lutheran University’s 2019 Empty Bowls Event Read Next How Museums Make Meaning: Study Away J-term 2020 LATEST POSTS Meet Professor Junichi Tsuneoka August 20, 2024 Pacific Lutheran University Communication students help forgive nearly $1.9M in medical

  • Cody Uehara is a senior computer science major at Pacific Lutheran University. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he came to PLU to play football, and eventually found his passion for computer science. We talked with Uehara about his experiences at PLU and the exciting things he…

    internship with NASA. How did you first become interested in computer science? I originally came to PLU as a business major, and to play football. I had to quit football because of an injury, and I discovered that being a business major was not for me. I spent some time exploring other things and found that I have a passion for computer science. One of my friends who was taking a computer science class at the time recommended I try out an introductory course. After taking that first course, I was hooked

  • Cunningham’s life of service honored For Melannie Cunningham, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has always been special.“Martin Luther King Jr. Day is really the only day that America has where we focus on unity,” she explained. “That’s why it’s important to me.” Cunningham, associate director…

    focused on the children. When she received her award last week, several of the children who attended the first celebrations –now in their late 20s – spoke about their memories of Cunningham and the event. “They still remembered,” Cunningham said. “That makes me feel like we did it.” Cunningham lives her life with purpose, and she always knew she wanted to serve others. She’s currently working towards her master’s of business administration and the next chapter in her life: helping people understand

  • Hong Kong native Winston Zee rises in global law firm while retaining close PLU ties By Dwight Daniels ’79 Attorney Winston K.T. Zee ’76 says he has learned one truth in decades of practicing law on the international level from his office in Hong Kong.…

    Arbaugh. “His basic philosophy class opened my eyes to ideas I’d never considered,” Zee said. Zee remained at PLU after his BA studies to earn an MBA. “For me, it was not just the perfect way to understand complexities of business and problem solving, it improved my English.” At the time, Watergate and the opening up of China inspired Zee to go to law school. He was accepted at Georgetown, earning a J.D. and second master’s degree (taxation). At Baker & McKenzie, he progressed through the ranks on

  • PLU Economics Professor Dr. Martin Wurm addresses the Pierce County Economic Index forum on Jan. 9, 2014, as fellow Professor Neal Johnson looks on. PLU Professors Deliver Pierce County Economic Forecast Pacific Lutheran University economists Drs. Neal Johnson and Martin Wurm delivered the 2014 Pierce…

    is brightening the sales prospects for many local business owners,” the economists reported. The report noted that factors outside the region will contribute to downside risk, including the potential for a slowing Chinese economy, the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tax and budget policy, the potential for a slowdown in the U.S. housing recovery, and European economic and debt problems. Pierce County will benefit from stronger employment growth, stronger retail sales and slightly more robust real

  • After weighing in on the new proposed minimum wage at the Ruth Anderson Debate in early October, PLU Debater Angie Tinker ’16 took her argument to a much bigger audience when she taped a segment for KBTC’s Northwest Now. At a large news-show desk in…

    large news-show desk in front of cameras, Tinker discussed Initiative 1 on the 2015 ballot with Don Hansen, a local small business owner, and the show’s host, Chris Anderson. The show originally aired on Friday, October 30 at 7:30pm. Participants talked about the costs and benefits of raising the minimum wage in Tacoma to $15/hour. Tinker was confident during the interview as she realized her preparations for the Ruth Anderson Public Debate gave her more than enough experience and skill to handle

  • The Department of Art & Design is proud to announce the creation of the Design Research Lab in Ingram Hall. A student-led project supported by faculty member Samer Fouad, Visiting Assistant Professor of Design, the space includes a design library, work tables, a printer, and…

    New Design Research Lab Opens Posted by: Reesa Nelson / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Department of Art & Design is proud to announce the creation of the Design Research Lab in Ingram Hall. A student-led project supported by faculty member Samer Fouad, Visiting Assistant Professor of Design, the space includes a design library, work tables, a printer, and various consumable resources. The lab is located in room 106 and is open during business hours during classes or by student request

  • By Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies. For December graduation, the Innovation Studies program is excited to profile one of our program graduates. Kaleb Cenci has completed his minor in Innovation Studies and plans to put the curriculum to work this year in the growing…

    . Kaleb graduates with a degree in Business Administration and has it on his list to pursue an MBA eventually. But he took time to reflect on his PLU experience. “My preparation at PLU taught me to think critically in everything I do,” writes Kaleb. “The Innovative Studies Minor strongly reinforced these concepts and taught me to effectively use these skills when problem-solving with teams. I had many opportunities to apply the minor’s content during hands-on projects with different organizations

  • Cody Uehara ’22 is a senior computer science major at Pacific Lutheran University. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he came to PLU to play football, and eventually found his passion for computer science. We talked with Uehara about his experiences at PLU and the exciting things…

    his senior year, including his capstone project about autonomous cars and his internship with NASA. How did you first become interested in computer science? I originally came to PLU as a business major, and to play football. I had to quit football because of an injury, and I discovered that being a business major was not for me. I spent some time exploring other things and found that I have a passion for computer science. One of my friends who was taking a computer science class at the time