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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 19, 2016)- Scholars and thought leaders from a broad range of disciplines will gather at Pacific Lutheran University on February 25-26 to explore the concept of “resilience” during the seventh biennial Wang Center Symposium. Officially titled The Countenance of Hope: Toward s…

    Thought Leaders From All Over the World Gather at PLU for Symposium on “Resilience” Posted by: Zach Powers / January 19, 2016 Image: Award-winning scholar, anti-globalization author and environmental activist Vandana Shiva will deliver the keynote at the 2016 Wang Symposium. January 19, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 19, 2016)- Scholars and thought leaders from a broad range of disciplines will gather at Pacific Lutheran University on February 25-26 to

  • One smoky August afternoon Dr Beth Kraig and I decided to beat the heat and take shelter in the cooling confines of the University of Washington, Tacoma library, to have a cheery chat about plagues. We thought this would be a fun topic to discuss,…

    When Two PLU Historians Sit Down to Chat Posted by: shimkojm / October 8, 2018 Image: History professors Beth Kraig and Rayne Allinson enjoy yet another lively conversation October 8, 2018 By Dr. Rayne AllinsonOne smoky August afternoon Dr Beth Kraig and I decided to beat the heat and take shelter in the cooling confines of the University of Washington, Tacoma library, to have a cheery chat about plagues.We thought this would be a fun topic to discuss, given that most of last year’s graduating

  • Daniel Hachet ‘20 might be graduating this spring, but his green initiatives will continue on at PLU. On-campus restaurants now recycle thousands of cereal bags—and are even getting paid to do so. Residence Halls now offer recycling during summer camps. Reusable dishes and compostable straws…

    will be in Kelley Café, after it reopens. All in place thanks to sustainability initiatives led by Hachet.The second-youngest of five siblings, Hachet grew up in Orient, Ohio (population: 252), where climate change isn’t always widely accepted as a fact. After taking AP Environmental Science, Hachet became fascinated by sustainability—and also joined the gardening club. He started “Operation Green,” a student group that collected recycling from classrooms for recycling and canceled school junk mail

  • Georgia Tech will be hosting 10 undergraduate researchers this summer at Georgia Tech in their REU program focused in Aquatic Chemical Ecology.  The program website  includes program details, contact information, and instructions for application.   The application deadline is February 15, 2017 .  The full-time,…

    an excellent choice for undergraduates majoring in any field of biology, chemistry, earth/ocean science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and related bioengineering areas who want to apply their classroom learning to an interdisciplinary research environment to solve complex scientific problems and learn about the importance of chemically-mediated processes. Visit http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergrad/reu for more information and to apply. Read Previous Spend

  • NSF REU Program Summer 2019 “Polymer Innovation for a Sustainable Future” School of Polymer Science and Engineering The University of Southern Mississippi Details:  https://www.usm.edu/polymer/nsf-research-experience-undergraduates-reu The ten-week REU in Polymer Science and Engineering will be held May 20th – July 26th, 2019.  Participants will be engaged…

    span the complex, interdisciplinary facets of materials sustainability, including polymer synthesis from renewable sources, materials with enhanced properties and lifetime, materials to improve utilization of natural resources, reduced energy polymer processes, and biodegradable materials, while gaining the tools to assess the environmental impact of new material development.  In addition to their research project, REU participants will participate in short courses in polymer fundamentals, ethics

  • Modern space Throughout the summer, construction has progressed steadily on the Martin J. Neeb Center, KPLU’s new headquarters on lower campus. The 13,000-square-foot building, named for the station’s longtime general manager, will more than double the size of the station’s current home in Eastvold Hall.…

    long overdue for technological upgrades. The new modern broadcast center will include state-of-the-art facilities, environmentally stable storage for classic records, and improved workspace for employees. It also keeps with PLU’s sustainable building practices, adhering to stringent environmental standards in the design and construction. It’s expected the new station will qualify for a gold rating under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program

  • A group of PLU students interning with the Tacoma Tree Foundation spent the summer increasing the number of trees in the city to reduce polluted stormwater runoff and heat during the summer months and improving the livelihoods of those who live in urban areas. The…

    summer months and improving the livelihoods of those who live in urban areas.The team consisting of Dalen Todorov ’23, Elijah Paez ’24, Autumn Johansen ’23, and Zoee Kooser ’22 began distributing trees near the Tacoma Mall before moving into the Parkland area. “The reason that it is so important to focus on areas like Parkland is that there are significant disparities in tree canopy cover when it comes to race and income demographics,” environmental studies major Paez said. “Poor health is correlated

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 8, 2017)- Last semester, master’s students in Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business got their hands dirty and counted craft breweries, farms and grocery stores as their classroom. The MBA Marketing Management course brought them to the agricultural community of Skagit County,…

    how many different ways that this can touch people economically.” Mulder attributes the success of the PLU course to the diverse group of students enrolled. “We have so many students coming from so many different disciplines and that’s a point of celebration for us,” he said. “Education, philosophy, environmental science and it’s a great chance to celebrate the diversity and thought that comes into the MBA program. And that’s who PLU is.” And Miller is pretty happy with the results. “At PLU, the

  • Here are a few upcoming career events! WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE VIRTUAL CAREER TREK  –  Feb 11th, 2:30-4:30pm  The Washington State Legislature Virtual Career Trek is hosted by the Alumni & Student Connections Office in collaboration with Colleen Rust, Director of Civic Education at the state…

    inclusion and advancement of women in science positions at all levels, from early career to senior leadership. Free and open to all. Registration required. FREE VIRTUAL WOMEN IN TRADES EVENT – March 3rd from 3:30-7:00PM (PST) This is an open house forum where you will have the opportunity to discuss a potential career path of Trades! Here at the City of Tacoma we have many amazing opportunities within Power, Water, Rail, Environmental Services, Planning Development Services & Public Works! This will be

  • What: There is a new Testing Center where students can make up a course exam in a proctored environment. Where: Mortvedt Library, room 332. The room is on the third floor in the southwest corner of the building. (See maps outside the third floor elevator…

    accommodations that involve alternative testing. Questions: Contact Testing Center Coordinator Leslie Foley, 253-535-7520, foleylj@plu.edu. For more information about students and faculty scheduling exams, see the Testing Center website. Read Previous On Exhibit – Black History Month: Black@PLU Read Next On Exhibit – Pandemics: History & Responses LATEST POSTS Black History Month: Black Art Matters Exhibit January 31, 2023 Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL symposium