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South Sound colleges lead way to green future PLU has teamed up with South Sound colleges and universities to promote sustainability in Pierce County at the first “Tacoma Sustainability Summit: Education and Action.”The University of Washington Tacoma, located at 1900 Commerce Street, will host the…
a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It will provide information about local sustainable services and products, including transportation alternatives, green construction, energy conservation and alternative energy sources, waste minimization and recycling, and global climate change initiatives. The event will feature an array of speakers and exhibitors. Those scheduled to speak include the group Bridging Urban Gardens Sustainably (BUGS) to discuss community gardens in Tacoma, and
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Go vote. And take a picture. Vote. Doesn’t matter what party or on what issue. Just get registered and get to the polls on Nov. 4 and vote! Student Involvement and Leadership has joined up with the Washington Secretary of State’s “I Will Vote” campaign…
campaign. Student Involvement and Leadership has the right to use or edit any submitted content, or deny any submission. Look for the best of the best in the Nov. 3 gallery of Campus Voice. And whether you take a picture, or not, get out and vote. This presidential election is expected to be close, and the 18 to 24-year-old block is expected to make a significant difference in the finally tally. So go vote! Read Previous Documentary offers look at drug, weapons trade Read Next Conservation is God’s
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A scene on the Li River in Guilin China. (Photograph by Tiffany Endicott in 2005) A rather soggy ride convinces professor to take a look at water By Barbara Clements Terje Tvedt didn’t expect to become immersed in the issue of water, but the professor…
essays. The following is an email conversation we had with Professor Tvedt last week: Q: How did you first become interested in the issue of water conservation? Tvedt: I can identify this moment quite clearly. I got a “water shock.” I had moved from Oslo in Norway to Bergen in the summer of 1981. In Oslo the climate is comparatively dry, while Bergen is what I would call the capital of the Scandinavian rain coast. I had never given much thought to this fact, but then, in the autumn of 1981, http
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While at PLU, Margaret Chell ’18 decided to join the Peace Corps after a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer visited her global development class. She was excited about the idea of putting her global studies major to work to help others. In March of 2020, she…
disparities, like folks who live in the middle of nowhere and their closest doctor is an hour away and the closest specialist is eight hours away,” Chell said. “So, to see this free clinic situated across the street from a phenomenal hospital and people need to access it, was fairly eye-opening to urban health disparities.” Her passion to understand and help create health equity began while she was a student at PLU. As a global studies major and biology minor, Chell says she thrived in the
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Audrey Borloz ’24, Fani del Toro ’24, Aidan Donnelly ’25, Grady Lemma ’25, and Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 spent the summer focused on synthesizing organic compounds called antenna ligands for lanthanide ions. When these molecules interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit…
methods, deepened my love for organic chemistry, and gave me confidence for the challenges ahead. This summer research experience has directed me towards my desired path in chemistry, where I aspire to make significant contributions to creating complex organic molecules.” Grady Lemma ’25 | Biology and Chemistry major Learning problem-solving “Along with the technical experience that I gained, I think that my experience with Dr. Yakelis helped me understand the type of problem-solving that research
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The PLU Dual-Degree Engineering Program is a 3-2 Engineering Program – three years soaking up the PLU experience and two years diving deep into engineering at a top-notch engineering school. While many schools offer dual-degree engineering programs, PLU’s program is exceptionally active, regularly sending 5-6…
Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024
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So, … what can you do with an English major? Endless possibilities await! Proficiency in critical and creative reading and writing is crucial in today’s information-driven economy. An English major will equip you for any path that demands, effective communication, appreciation of diversity, and creative…
Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024
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Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s life. Check out Erik…
November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024
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“I’m confident that here at PLU we can give you an experience that will make you a much better player, whether you choose to pursue music passionately or professionally.” – Svend Rønning, PLU Professor of Music – Violin; Coordinator of String Studies PLU offers the…
November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024
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Will Reichel ‘20 knew what he wanted to major in even before stepping foot on a college campus. But even with a strong desire to pursue Kinesiology as his major, he still needed help to make that dream a reality. Fortunately for Reichel, he found…
: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024
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