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  • audiophile. So, during his senior year when he was taking an audio production class, he found himself thinking that he’d like to learn more about it. It didn’t matter that it didn’t have anything to do with his major. More >> Paris Cochran ’13 Major: Environmental Studies and Hispanic Studies Internship: HELPS International (Oaxaca, Mexico) Every student who participates in PLU’s Gateway study-away program in Oaxaca, Mexico, has to participate in a four-week internship. In Paris Cochran’s case, she was

  • October 1, 2013 Our Middle Name: People of Wondrous Ability Editor’s note: This essay is the first in a series of writings in Scene from various authors on Lutheran outreach in the world, and the impact and meaning of a Lutheran higher education. By Professor Samuel Torvend, Chair of Lutheran Studies In 1524, monasteries across Germany had closed, their property confiscated by greedy rulers. And with this, education of the young was abandoned. In desperation, Martin Luther wrote a heartfelt

  • Community Learning Through Endowed LecturesEach year, the Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture is arranged by the Scandinavian Area Studies program.  This endowed lecture series, made possible by generous donations by descendants of PLU’s first president and friends of the Harstad family, offers the campus and local community a diverse range of topics intended to further our understanding of Scandinavian culture and society.  Topics in recent years have included migrant literature of Norway, the

  • Expertise Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystal synthesis Colloidal metallic nanoparticle synthesis Ligand exchange studies Responsibilities Dr. Munro often teaches General Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, but has taught courses throughout the chemistry curriculum including: CHEM 103: Food Chemistry CHEM 115:  General Chemistry 1 CHEM 116: General Chemistry 2 CHEM 341: Physical Chemistry (kinetics & thermodynamics) CHEM 342: Physical Chemistry (quantum mechanics) CHEM 343: Physical Chemistry Lab CHEM 344

  • A Semester in OaxacaAlexis Stauffer, a junior Hispanic and Global studies double major, spent the fall of 2012 studying the southern state of Oaxaca, Mexico. She remembers struggling to decide between Granada, Spain and Oaxaca before hearing Tamara Williams, director of the Oaxaca program, say that we must get to know our neighbors. “That got me hook, line, and sinker,” Alexis says with a smile. She had been to Mexico three times before to tourist destinations along the coast, but she insists

  • A Semester in CopenhagenBailey Smith is a junior Environmental Studies major and Sociology minor who studied away during Spring Semester of 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark. While exploring various study away options with Carmen at the Wang Center, Bailey discovered the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS). While she was originally interested in studying away in other European countries such as France or England, she soon came to realize that DIS was the right program for her. She relates how

  • 206 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 Divisional Links College of Professional Studies School of Music, Theatre & Dance Music Social Media Contact Information Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble Phone: 253-535-7609 Email: gerharrc@plu.edu Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Room 206 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 Divisional Links College of Professional Studies School of Music, Theatre & Dance Music Social Media DISCOVER About Calendar Campus Map Land Acknowledgement Careers at PLU Lute Locker PLANNING Student

  • Economics Alum Receives Award TACOMA – Michael Spiedel, PLU alum in Economics and Hispanic Studies, was announced as one of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Under Forty” award recipients. Michael combined his interest in Spain and Economics by writing his economics capstone on the impact of trade policies of Francisco… June 24, 2019

  • Britt Board Assistant Director of Donor Communications Professional Biography Education M.A., Medieval Studies, University of York, 2010 B.A., Anthropology, DePaul University, 2009 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Content Development Annual Giving Campaign Coordination Multi-Channel Communications Responsibilities Britt started working at PLU in 2022. In her role as the Assistant Director of Donor Communications, Britt executes multichannel fundraising campaigns, serves as the staff liaison for

  • Namibia Student Blogs 2015! Posted by: Craig Fryhle / March 3, 2015 March 3, 2015 Here are links shared by PLU chemistry students Alice Henderson and Kalie Saathoff reflecting on their ongoing studies in Namibia this spring.  They are studying at at the University of Namibia along with 9 other PLU students.  Check out their blogs.  Alice and Kalie are having some incredible experiences!   If you want to study in Namibia next spring (2016):  Submit your application to the Wang Center by Friday