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TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 29, 2017)- The names of 7,500 Japanese Americans will soon be displayed at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, just 9 miles from Pacific Lutheran University. The banners bearing the names of those interned at the Puyallup Assembly Center during World War…
Lute reflects on his Japanese-American identity through pilgrimage, community event Posted by: Kari Plog / August 29, 2017 Image: Stephen Kitajo ’12 serves on the board for the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). His role in organizing the fair’s 75th Remembrance event in September includes sifting through archival records to confirm the names of the Japanese Americans once confined to the fairgrounds. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 29, 2017 By Brooke
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In light of the shootings in the greater metro Atlanta area earlier this month, we yet again mourn in the wake of an act of senseless violence. The impact on Asian and Asian American women nationwide — in conjunction with the rise in hate crimes…
Standing with our Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander community members Posted by: Silong Chhun / March 26, 2021 March 26, 2021 In light of the shootings in the greater metro Atlanta area earlier this month, we yet again mourn in the wake of an act of senseless violence. The impact on Asian and Asian American women nationwide — in conjunction with the rise in hate crimes directed at Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander community members — cannot and should not be ignored. We mourn
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Just south of Denver, Colorado, tucked beneath the vast mountain range, lies Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance . Their vision soars high above the Rocky Mountains as they unite communities and ignite a passion for wildlife like never before, relentlessly working to deepen public understanding, resolve…
Breana Downs ’24: A summer soaring with native birds at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance Posted by: Ava Edmonds / October 4, 2023 Image: Breana Downs ’24 is glove training one of Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance’s ambassadors, Kingston! Kingston is a Red-Tailed Hawk who was admitted as a patient just over a year ago after running into a second-story window on one of his very first flights. (All photos in this article are provided by Breana Downs.) October 4, 2023 By Ava EdmondsPLU Marketing
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The Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS PSS) awards two $1500 scholarships to chemistry majors studying at 4-year colleges and universities in the Puget Sound Section of the ACS. This scholarship is named after Julia Rutherford, a PLU chemistry major who was…
Scholarships from the American Chemical Society Puget Sound Section – Deadline April 1 Posted by: Craig Fryhle / March 15, 2015 March 15, 2015 The Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS PSS) awards two $1500 scholarships to chemistry majors studying at 4-year colleges and universities in the Puget Sound Section of the ACS. This scholarship is named after Julia Rutherford, a PLU chemistry major who was very active in the American Chemical Society and who died in 2011. The
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PLU can connect you to out-of-this-world professional experiences through internships ! PLU even offers scholarships for internship-related expenses so you can get the internship experience without worrying about funding. Downs is weighing a severely emaciated juvenile Golden Eagle about two weeks after he was first…
Internships: Breana Downs ’24 spends the summer with native birds at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance Posted by: mhines / November 22, 2023 Image: Breana Downs ’24 is glove training one of Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance’s ambassadors, Kingston! Kingston is a Red-Tailed Hawk who was admitted as a patient just over a year ago after running into a second-story window on one of his very first flights. (All photos in this article are provided by Breana Downs.) November 22, 2023 PLU can connect
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The Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West, Choral Union and the University Symphony Orchestra perform the North American premiere of the “St. Matthew Passion” by Sven-David Sandström, one of the world’s best-known composers, on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 at 8:00 pm…
Pacific Lutheran University Choirs and Orchestra close “Passion Week” with North American premiere Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach Manager The Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West, Choral Union and the University Symphony Orchestra perform the North American premiere of the “St. Matthew Passion” by Sven-David Sandström, one of the world’s best-known composers, on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 at 8:00 pm in Lagerquist
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The most recent book by Maria Chávez, professor of political science, has been honored with the Latino Politics Best Book Prize by the American Political Science Association Latino Caucus. The book, Latino Professionals in America: Testimonios of Policy, Perseverance, and Success , combines rich qualitative…
New book by Prof. Maria Chávez honored by American Political Science Association Latino Caucus Posted by: bennetrr / August 18, 2020 Image: Associate Professor of Political Science Maria Chávez speaking at TEDxTacoma on Saturday, March 21, 2015. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) August 18, 2020 By Rosemary Bennett '21Marketing & CommunicationsThe most recent book by Maria Chávez, professor of political science, has been honored with the Latino Politics Best Book Prize by the American Political
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Blog Post: Caps and gowns and tassels … Oh, my! Dear Class of ’15: We heard you. My thanks to those students who have reached out to share concerns about graduation caps being distributed at the Tacoma Dome, separate from gowns and hoods. Rest assured that you…
adhere to the Academic Costume Code, which was first codified in 1895 and has been maintained by the American Council on Education (ACE) since 1932. The academic regalia is complete in itself and is not intended to be a canvas for messages, humor or items unrelated to the dress that symbolizes the academic profession. The Academic Costume Code allows for certain exceptions, such as religious clothing or military uniforms. For instance, it is perfectly appropriate for someone to wear a headscarf
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The 2018 New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) Summer Institute will be held at Pacific Lutheran University June 19-21. The Summer Institute theme is Engaging Civility: Leading Dialogue In and Beyond the University. PLU is excited to welcome colleagues from across NAC&U institutions to campus…
New American Colleges and Universities Summer Institute to be held at PLU – Call for proposals Posted by: hassonja / February 8, 2018 February 8, 2018 The 2018 New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) Summer Institute will be held at Pacific Lutheran University June 19-21. The Summer Institute theme is Engaging Civility: Leading Dialogue In and Beyond the University. PLU is excited to welcome colleagues from across NAC&U institutions to campus this summer and we encourage faculty and
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TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 31, 2017)- The Rev. Jen Rude, campus pastor, says interfaith work lies at the heart of what it means to be a Lutheran institution of learning. The new Multifaith Meditation and Prayer Space is one in a series of efforts to acknowledge…
people from a variety of faith traditions. Hopefully their college education will give them the tools to do that in a thoughtful, respectful and open way.” Read Previous Lute reflects on his Japanese-American identity through pilgrimage, community event Read Next Firmly Committed: In Response to DACA decision 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 Caitlyn Babcock
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