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  • Graduate students from a range of disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Geo/Planetary Science) have a unique opportunity to study the response of materials at extreme conditions with the internationally renowned scientists at Washington State University (WSU). Working within their respective academic departments,…

    Scholarships for Graduate Studies at the Institute for Shock Physics Understanding Materials at Extreme Conditions Posted by: alemanem / November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020 Graduate students from a range of disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Geo/Planetary Science) have a unique opportunity to study the response of materials at extreme conditions with the internationally renowned scientists at Washington State University (WSU). Working within their

  • Organized gatherings are an opportunity for students to give collective voice to issues and concerns that matter to them.

    Froschauer/PLU) Black Student Union sponsored “Die-In” on Red Square to raise awareness of racial inequality on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Lutes center community. We foster belonging by engaging in meaningful dialogue, seeking authenticity, building connections, and opening minds to see community in new, expansive ways. Students, faculty, and staff “Standing in Solidarity” for all marginalized identities as part of a demonstration in Red Square at PLU, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016

  • Anthony Chan Bounleurt – spinning on his head. (Photo by John Froschauer) There’s a faith club for that By Barbara Clements It could be any evening on the ground floor of the University Center: A group of young men and women – about 25 of…

    July 27, 2011 Anthony Chan Bounleurt – spinning on his head. (Photo by John Froschauer) There’s a faith club for that By Barbara Clements It could be any evening on the ground floor of the University Center: A group of young men and women – about 25 of them – drift into the lounge area, greeting each other. Some chat; others open their laptops – all as if they are waiting for something. Then, someone cranks up the hip-hop, and its steady thrum echoes through the building. They start stretching

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2019) — Pacific Lutheran University has been recognized for substantial conformity with the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad as established by the Forum on Education Abroad, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and…

    to achieve this recognition required participation in an external review process known as QUIP (Quality Improvement Program for Education Abroad). QUIP is the only independent review system for education abroad and requires a multi-step process that begins with a self-study conducted by the applying institution and site visits by a Forum Peer Review Team to the PLU campus and to one of PLU’s Gateway programs abroad. It ends with a final determination by the members of the Forum Review Panel (FRP

  • For some, summer is a time for play. For others, it’s a time for work. But for many at PLU, it’s a time for a little bit of both — through science.

    of green algae whose genes can be isolated and used for biofuel production. The team uses a fluorescent screen to identify high-producing algae strains, then puts those particular genes into an E. coli host to optimize the gene production. “I have been interested in biofuels and the optimization of biofuels for a while,” Freeman said. “So I had this idea of trying to enhance the enzymes using this fluorescent screen and I wanted to try it out.” (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) This research project

  • Pacific Lutheran University has announced the intention to return to in-person learning for Fall 2021. The news was shared with campus last Friday in an email from President Allan Belton. “Like every action we’ve undertaken as a community during the pandemic, this decision is being…

    PLU announces plans for a full return to campus this fall Posted by: Zach Powers / March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has announced the intention to return to in-person learning for Fall 2021. The news was shared with campus last Friday in an email from President Allan Belton.“Like every action we’ve undertaken as a community during the pandemic, this decision is being made in full consideration of public-health guidelines and

  • By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Jan. 28, 2015)—If you can’t make it to the Seattle Seahawks’ pre-Super Bowl rally in Arizona on Jan. 31, you can take comfort in the fact that at least one Pacific Lutheran University graduate will…

    for another team’s huge public celebration. “I can’t believe the Seahawks are giving us the chance to travel down to Arizona and help with their big 12Fest Rally at Chase Field,” Dilts said. “To have my team down at the Super Bowl and be working under a national spotlight is super exciting!” Speaking of exciting, Dilts has a Super Bowl-sized surprise in store for the Pyramid Staging rally team (far be it for us to spoil that)—and an optimistic business plan for the immediate future. “Hopefully

  • After more than 25 years performing piano, Oksana Ezhokina opens a new chapter of her life as an Assistant Professor of Music and Chair of Piano Studies at PLU. Ezhokina performed in Lagerquist Concert Hall as a guest artist in 2000 for the very first…

    ,” Ezhokina says. “It’s actually very much a highlight of my semester.” Ezhokina says she’s looking forward to working with her colleagues and building upon PLU’s great music tradition. She hopes to help the music department continue to become one of the most coveted places to come and study piano and music in general. Ezhokina was formerly with Cornish College of the Performing Arts where she taught for four years as an adjunct professor. She has also served as Co-Artistic Director of Icicle Creek Music

  • The Common App to apply to PLU is officially open for the Class of 2025—so it’s time to start thinking about your college essay. Your essay is your moment to show colleges what makes you unique. Ready to get started? Here are five tips to…

    5 Tips for Writing a College Essay Posted by: mhines / August 21, 2024 August 21, 2024 The Common App to apply to PLU is officially open for the Class of 2025—so it’s time to start thinking about your college essay. Your essay is your moment to show colleges what makes you unique. Ready to get started? Here are five tips to help you write a standout college essay that truly reflects who you are. Let’s dive in!Be YourselfColleges want to know you, not just your grades. Share your story in a way

  • Duke Paulson ‘93 graduated from PLU in 1993 with a major in biology and a minor in psychology. While at PLU, he was on the swim and rowing teams, played soccer for a bit, and was heavily involved in Young Life. Today, he’s executive director…

    Tacoma Rescue Mission Executive Director and PLU alumnus Duke Paulson on adapting through the pandemic Posted by: Marcom Web Team / July 13, 2020 July 13, 2020 By Lora ShinnMarketing & Communications Guest WriterDuke Paulson ‘93 graduated from PLU in 1993 with a major in biology and a minor in psychology. While at PLU, he was on the swim and rowing teams, played soccer for a bit, and was heavily involved in Young Life. Today, he's executive director of Tacoma Rescue Mission where COVID-19 has