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  • Alum introduces a little titration magic, of sorts, into the PLU chemistry labs With a click of a mouse, magic – chemically speaking – seemed to happen in a lecture room at the Morken Center recently . Students and professors gathered around a new spectrophotometer developed…

    department by alum and MicroLab president John Amend ’60. Amend is also professor of chemistry, emeritus, at Montana State University. John Amend ’60 explains the use of a spectrophotometer he donated to the PLU Chemistry Department.(Photo by John Froschauer) Lab supply costs have soared in recent years, Amend said, and he sees this new tool as one way to engage students in chemistry, while keeping down costs as the same time. Amend made his point, as he worked through an experiment that looked at the

  • Parker Simpson ’24 is spending his summer working at an assisted living facility in his hometown of Spokane, Washington. He comes from a family of healthcare professionals and has always wanted to help people. We sat down with him to discuss his experience taking classes…

    . Those are projected onto a screen while Professor Crites is dissecting. She had to move a projector every time so everyone could see it. So eventually, there will be a camera over the dissection tray broadcasting video onto a screen. There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the improvements provide future health professionals with training and exposure to the practical use of connected health technologies in a team-based environment. You likely won’t benefit from all the future upgrades

  • More than 850 students will graduate from PLU for the 2011-2012 academic year. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 27 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a…

    Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) so I will have the opportunity to work with staff scientists from NREL as well as use the facilities. The Ph.D. program will take 5-6 years to complete and following the completion of my degree I plan to either enter a teaching position or work in public policy relating to renewable energy. Caitlin Walton – Bachelor of Arts in elementary education Caitlin Walton ’12 is from  Colorado Springs, Colo. Why PLU? My decision to come to PLU is both eclectic and similar to many

  • In their own words By Chris Albert Soon new PLU graduates will go out into the world. In the following, some Lutes share their stories of why they came to PLU, what their experiences have been and what’s the next chapter in their lives. More…

    success to the opportunities PLU has provided me. What’s next? I am currently seeking weekly and daily newspaper jobs in the greater Pacific Northwest region. I have a passion for community journalism, and hope to connect with people by telling their stories through whatever outlet I am given the opportunity to use. I hope to eventually go back to school after gaining some practical experience and get a masters in education and teach media literacy and journalism in local public schools. Lauren

  • Leanne Emmi ’25 shows us around her room in Kreidler Hall. Kreidler, located on upper campus right next to the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, is home to our unique Global Community , which has a focus on global studies and language immersion. CLICK HERE…

    What’s in our room? Take a tour in Kreidler. Posted by: shortea / May 8, 2023 May 8, 2023 Leanne Emmi ’25 shows us around her room in Kreidler Hall. Kreidler, located on upper campus right next to the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, is home to our unique Global Community, which has a focus on global studies and language immersion. CLICK HERE to learn more about Kreidler. Read Previous Kara Atkinson ’23, transfer history major and former military linguist, on her PLU experience Read Next You

  • Kayden Hulquist ’25 shows us around her room in Pflueger (pronounced ‘flee-gur’) Hall. Pflueger houses around 200 students, and is on lower campus, right next to the outdoor sand volleyball court and fire pits. It’s a short walk to the Anderson University Center. Pflueger Hall…

    What’s in our room? Take a tour in Pflueger. Posted by: shortea / April 28, 2023 April 28, 2023 Kayden Hulquist ’25 shows us around her room in Pflueger (pronounced ‘flee-gur’) Hall. Pflueger houses around 200 students, and is on lower campus, right next to the outdoor sand volleyball court and fire pits. It’s a short walk to the Anderson University Center. Pflueger Hall is home to both First Year Communities and New Transfer/Returner Communities. CLICK HERE to learn more about Pflueger. Read

  • Like with most things senior year, Jasper Sortun’s capstone project came to her all at once, in a moment of inspiration, after her original plan fell through. Sortun, along with 24 other seniors will be spending many hours in the coming weeks prepping for the…

    In Flux’ shows snapshot of art students in transition Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Like with most things senior year, Jasper Sortun’s capstone project came to her all at once, in a moment of inspiration, after her original plan fell through. Sortun, along with 24 other seniors will be spending many hours in the coming weeks prepping for the 2016 Senior Exhibition, In Flux. Everyone is invited to see the fruits of their labor at an opening reception on Wednesday

  • PLU Theatre presents an exciting new production, The Shape of Things, opening May 3rd. The story is a twisted tale that explores what people are willing to do for love and what can happen when love takes things too far. The play written by Neil…

    PLU Theatre focuses on growth in upcoming Shape of Things Posted by: Kate Williams / April 10, 2018 April 10, 2018 By Helen Wilmot ’19 and Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerPLU Theatre presents an exciting new production, The Shape of Things, opening May 3rd. The story is a twisted tale that explores what people are willing to do for love and what can happen when love takes things too far. The play written by Neil Labute, has been widely produced since its premiere in 2001. In 2003, it was made into

  • PLU Theatre presents an exciting new production, The Shape of Things, opening May 3rd. The story is a twisted tale that explores what people are willing to do for love and what can happen when love takes things too far. The play written by Neil…

    PLU Theatre focuses on growth in upcoming Shape of Things Posted by: Kate Williams / April 10, 2018 April 10, 2018 By Helen Wilmot ’19 and Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerPLU Theatre presents an exciting new production, The Shape of Things, opening May 3rd. The story is a twisted tale that explores what people are willing to do for love and what can happen when love takes things too far. The play written by Neil Labute, has been widely produced since its premiere in 2001. In 2003, it was made into

  • For the 2012-2013 academic year, 877 students will have graduated from PLU. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 26 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a chapter…

    connected with my professors, especially within the economics department. They helped me grow intellectually and personally. I will continue to keep in contact with them and use them as mentors for years to come. Friendship was most impactful during my time as an undergrad. I am forever grateful for a few select people I now call my best friends. My life has changed for the better because they are in it. What’s next? I will be attending law school in the fall at the University of Montana. I am extremely