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Leanne Emmi ’25 walks us through her room in Harstad Hall, to show how it’s organized to be a comfortable place to study, hang out with friends, and enjoy the view. Harstad Hall is the most historic building on campus, named after Bjug Harstad, PLU’s…
programming, activism, education, leadership opportunities, and reflection. Harstad has some of the largest rooms on campus, with varying room sizes that add character to the five-story hall. It is conveniently located between the library, University Center and Garfield Street, which is home to numerous stores and restaurants. Click here to learn more about Harstad Hall. Read Previous Around the PNW: Students hike to Cherry Creek Falls Read Next Six Lutes headed to NCAA Championships LATEST POSTS PLU
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PLU’s forthcoming Innovation Studies minor was in the news this month, a new academic program that is being sponsored by the Benson Program in Business and Economic History. Acting PLU President Allan Belton describes Innovation Studies as one example of how PLU prepares students for life…
highlights PLU’s Doctorate in Nursing program, which stresses the advanced training in high technology that graduates receive. Innovation Studies combines PLU’s unique offerings in the liberal arts and the professional schools, as well as curriculum and programming offered by Benson Chair Michael Halvorson. Innovation Studies is especially supportive of, and connected to, PLU initiatives that encourage diversity, justice, and sustainability. For full text of the article in the Tacoma News Tribute, see
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Pacific Lutheran University is proud to announce the establishment of the Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance, thanks to the generosity of longtime university supporter Paul Fritts, owner and founder of Paul Fritts & Co. Organ Builders. Fritts has pledged $2 million…
Department of Music, the fund will support programming that uplifts and enhances rich musical traditions at PLU, including organ, choral, orchestral and interdisciplinary music studies. The endowed chair will also prioritize strengthening and building relationships for increased partnership and engagement with the local community and other music organizations. “My vision for the PLU organ endowment is to enable a world-class organ program to flourish,” Fritts said. “If implemented skillfully, this can
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The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics of Virginia Commonwealth University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in graph theory and computational mathematics. The REU will provide 8 undergraduates a hands-on introduction to computational research endeavors and improve their problem-solving, communication and…
programming skills. The REU will be conducted online with most meeting times during 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT. The program will run May 30 – July 21, 2023. Selected students will receive a $4,800 stipend ($600 per week). Additionally, students will be funded to present their work at conferences after the REU. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and must be undergraduates in fall of 2023. Applications are especially encouraged from students who identify with populations currently
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Danish Resistance and Rescue Scandinavian Cultural Center During the Powell-Heller Holocaust Conference, a educational display about the Danish Resistance and rescue will be available or public viewing. Prepared by the Danish Resistance Museum in Copenhagen, the exhibit tells the story of the effort by Danes…
those Jews, well over 90 percent, were transported by small boats to nearby Sweden. In terms of percentages, this represents the most successful rescue of Jews during the Holocaust. The exhibit will be in Pacific Lutheran University’s Scandinavian Cultural Center. Photo courtesy of US Holocaust Museum. Read Previous Service in Between Schooling Read Next PLU’s High School Programming Contest Clicks Into Overdrive COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you
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An exciting new MS program has started at the University of Oregon in Electrochemical Technology: https://electrochemistry.uoregon.edu/masters-internship-program/ Electrochemistry underlies critical clean-energy devices including batteries, fuel cells, super capacitors, and electrolyzers that generate green hydrogen fuel. It is used to prevent corrosion, deposit nanoscale interconnects in computer…
applied laboratory projects, Python programming/data-analytics, and professional development in interview skills, leadership, and project management). The degree is completed by a 9-month paid internship in industry or a national laboratory, typically leading to permanent employment. They have clean-tech companies interested in taking interns across the country. They can waive the application fee with a short pre-application. Don’t hesitate to email Shannon directly at swb@uoregon.edu if you are
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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Computer Science, and NSF ACE Data Science and Analytics Program (DSA) at North Carolina A&T State University are hosting a ten-week Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Data Science and Analytics for science, mathematics and…
and machine learning. Applicant qualifications: Applicants for the Summer REU Program should meet the following requirements: Be a full-time STEM, business, or social science major with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Have an interest in pursuing a summer research project on data science and machine learning. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A familiarity with statistics and machine learning, as well as computer programming in MATLAB, R or Python is preferred. Prior research training experience is a
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PLU Earns Prestigious Mortar Board Chapter By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU is populated with outstanding student leaders and meaningful, campuswide ways to recognize them—from Emerging Leaders to the Ubuntu Award and Pinnacle Society—but until now, there was no opportunity for national recognition. That’s where Mortar…
Student Involvement and Leadership, contacted Steelquist and other student leaders about working on the Mortar Board application. In October, PLU hosted a Mortar Board representative, who met with students, administrators and President Thomas W. Krise. At the same time, PLU submitted a formal petition, which included proposed Mortar Board programming shaped by Steelquist and fellow students Molly (Elizabeth) Maloney, Mackenzie Deane, Thomas Flanagan, Pamela Barker, Danay Jones and Katy Leonard-Doll
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TACOMA, Wash. (May 24, 2023) – Tacoma high school students will be able to earn a college degree and teaching credential debt-free as part of a new program to help build the next generation of teachers in Washington. Tacoma-based nonprofit Degrees of Change is teaming…
prepares diverse, homegrown leaders to succeed in college and career to build vibrant and equitable communities through three innovative programs: Act Six, Seed Internships and Seed Teachers. The organization partners with community organizations, high schools, colleges and employers; working together to provide cohort-based leadership training, college success support and career development programming to underrepresented students and graduates. The organization also utilizes research-based
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In June, PLU’s Kinesiology Team—Emily Whittaker ’21, Alyssa Pociernicki ’22, and Brianna O’Malley ’21—finished third in the 2021 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Knowledge Bowl. “This achievement is significant to us and PLU because it shows how great our undergraduate program is and…
the study of human movement. It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related professions. An undergraduate degree in Kinesiology will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge you need to successfully pursue graduate programming or entry level professions in the field. Read Previous Discipline Dash: Professor Ami Shah on Global Studies Read Next PLU Media Lab students win Emmy for
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