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  • As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm, supportive and an intimate community, which made it an easy place to fit in,”…

    Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Posted by: nicolacs / February 17, 2023 Image: Image: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) February 17, 2023 By By Lisa Patterson ‘98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 19, 2016)- Hosted by the Pacific Lutheran University Transformative Learning Club and Associate Professor of Communication Amanda Feller, the XII International Transformative Learning Conference is Oct. 20-23 at PLU. Devoted to embracing and engaging difficulties and challenges through learning, the conference is…

    Scholars gather at PLU for International Transformative Learning Conference Posted by: Zach Powers / October 19, 2016 Image: (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) October 19, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 19, 2016)- Hosted by the Pacific Lutheran University Transformative Learning Club and Associate Professor of Communication Amanda Feller, the XII International Transformative Learning Conference is Oct. 20-23 at PLU.Devoted to embracing and engaging

  • As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm, supportive and an intimate community, which made it an easy place to fit in,”…

    Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 17, 2023 Image: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) February 17, 2023 By Lisa Patterson ‘98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterAs a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm

  • Dr. René Carrasco is the new Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, who began at PLU in Fall of 2019. Originally from Mexico City, René came to the United States when he was 15. After he graduated high school, he went on to community college and…

    “Opening Crazy Worlds”: Learning about Language with Professor René Carrasco Posted by: hoskinsk / May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020 By Hannah Stringer '22English MajorDr. René Carrasco is the new Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, who began at PLU in Fall of 2019.Originally from Mexico City, René came to the United States when he was 15. After he graduated high school, he went on to community college and studied history and literature. From there, he went to the University of California and

  • Get Experience is a NEW ACS platform that allows you to search and apply for the latest opportunities including research experience, internships, co-ops and fellowships. Internships Internships are short-term positions that offer practical, professional learning experiences in a field of interest. You can apply classroom knowledge…

    ACS “Get Experience” Platform Posted by: nicolacs / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 Get Experience is a NEW ACS platform that allows you to search and apply for the latest opportunities including research experience, internships, co-ops and fellowships. Internships Internships are short-term positions that offer practical, professional learning experiences in a field of interest. You can apply classroom knowledge to a real-world work environment and build new skills that can lead to a full

  • For many college students, residence halls are the fertile grounds of first-year camaraderie from which lifelong friendships spring. At Pacific Lutheran University, students get to roll that experience over to the classroom by enrolling in courses thematically linked to their Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) —…

    If you lived with your classmates, what would learning look like? Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardPLU Marketing & CommunicationsFor many college students, residence halls are the fertile grounds of first-year camaraderie from which lifelong friendships spring. At Pacific Lutheran University, students get to roll that experience over to the classroom by enrolling in courses thematically linked to their Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) — an

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 19, 2020) — Switching a campus-based curriculum to a distance-learning model mid-semester in the face of a pandemic is no easy feat. Luckily, PLU professor of music Gregory Youtz and his faculty peers have proved to be up for the challenge. Under…

    Prof. Gregory Youtz talks transitioning classrooms and teaching styles to distance learning Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 19, 2020 Image: PLU professor of music Gregory Youtz teaches a distance-learning music course from his home. (Photo/John Froschauer) March 19, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 19, 2020) — Switching a campus-based curriculum to a distance-learning model mid-semester in the face of a pandemic is no easy feat. Luckily, PLU

  • Professor Mark Mulder works at a well during one of his recent visits to Central America. (Photo courtesy of Mark Mulder.) Nicaragua: Lutes Get Their Hands Dirty for Clean Water By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Instead of lazing around on beaches during Spring…

    it will be interesting to see how this affects their lives later on.” Mulder said he appreciates how Living Water handles the relationships with the village residents. “There is relationship-building going on before we get there,” he said. “It’s not like we swoop in and say, ‘Here’s your well.’” Near the end of the trip, the group also visited a cooperative farm that raises honeybees, selling the honey for profit. PLU has participated in the micro-financing venture for the business. Mulder became

  • Much more than event planners Student Involvement and Leadership isn’t just a department that plans events, but rather a partner and active participant in learning, in supporting the complete college student. That couldn’t be truer than at Pacific Lutheran University and a lot of that…

    October 28, 2009 Much more than event planners Student Involvement and Leadership isn’t just a department that plans events, but rather a partner and active participant in learning, in supporting the complete college student. That couldn’t be truer than at Pacific Lutheran University and a lot of that has to do with the leadership of Eva Johnson ’95, director of Student Involvement and Leadership. She’s been a leader in integrating how the department integrates learning into campus life, as

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2016)- Kevin O’Brien has been teaching at Pacific Lutheran University for about a decade. But last summer was the first time the associate professor of religion taught Christian ethics to students in the U.S. and abroad — at the same time.…

    PLU Teaching Online program incorporates technology into learning, enhances brick-and-mortar experience Posted by: Kari Plog / February 22, 2016 Image: Craig Cornwall reviewing watercolor paintings for his PLUTO online class at PLU on Monday, March 9, 2015. (Photo/John Froschauer) February 22, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2016)- Kevin O’Brien has been teaching at Pacific Lutheran University for about a decade. But last summer was the first time the