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since the beginning of the year to use the machine. With good reason. Undergraduate students like Dottl and Johnson usually do not have access to such a powerful instrument. They know full well that having used the spectrometer – one of the first of its kind located in a West Coast undergrad institution – will help them land future jobs. “You can say (on your resume) that this is another piece of equipment you’re familiar with,” Dottl said. Not only for the students, but for the professors of PLU’s

try in 2015 and we went back to successfully finish what we were trying to do in 2011.” Ryan’s trip focused on conservation and documentation of several largely ignored but significant tombs that he has been excavating. He and his fellow Archaeologists helped install doors over the tombs, so that visitors could walk over them without damaging their entrances. Additionally, the team labeled all of the tombs. “For each of the tombs that we worked on, we made bilingual signs in Arabic and English

to centering community? One of the barriers that comes to mind is access. Using traditional systems to connect, inform, educate or solicit feedback from the community can risk leaving out the voice, wisdom and opinions of populations in our community who do not have ready or easy access to those modes. Many traditional systems for engagement ask the community to come to decision makers. So creating systems that meet people where they’re at removes some of those barriers. This can apply to

BOEING Engineering Internship Program Summer 2022 Posted by: nicolacs / January 14, 2022 January 14, 2022 At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with

A message from President Belton Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 1, 2020 June 1, 2020 Traducción EspañolaDear PLU community, I’m heartbroken over the continued loss of Black lives across our country. With the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery, I’m angry at a system that collectively excuses and perpetuates racist violence. As frustrations and calls for action continue to manifest in the streets, I mourn with families and communities who have lost

Get out of the classroom: Study Biology at PLU Posted by: vcraker / December 15, 2020 December 15, 2020 If you love learning about animals and plant life then a career in Biology might be for you. The PLU Biology program encourages its students to question, probe, experiment and experience the natural world in-person as well as under a microscope. In this video, Professor of Biology Michael Behrens covers daily life in the program to opportunities in research, study abroad, and hands-on lab

Lute Fest Recap: 2023 Posted by: mhines / June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 PLU’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted the second annual Lute Fest on PLU’s Foss Field. This year it featured an inflatable obstacle course, bungee run basketball, a dunk tank, Sugar and Spoon cookie dough truck, Jed’s Big Slice pizza truck, live music, carnival games, prizes, and so much more. It is a fun way for Lutes to gather and celebrate the end of a great year! Read Previous 10 ways to take care of your mental

What’s in our room? With Jess Mason ’24 Posted by: vcraker / April 13, 2023 April 13, 2023 Portland native, Jess Mason gives a tour of their room in Hong Hall. Hong Global Hall is for local, national, and international students. Located in the middle of upper campus, it is home to a unique living/learning community consisting of six language and global engagement houses: Chinese, French, Global Studies, Indigenous Languages, Spanish, and the International Honors program. CLICK HERE to learn

Mole Day Eve 2014 Posted by: Dean Waldow / November 19, 2014 November 19, 2014 The PLU Chemistry Department & Chem Club are hosting our annual celebration of Mole Day during National Chemistry Week. Our celebration is Mole Day Eve and is held at 7pm the night before Mole Day and is open to the PLU community. We begin with desserts – including a periodic table of brownies in the Rieke Lobby. Then we transition to the Rieke Open Lab for hands-on science activities hosted by the PLU Chem Club and

Summer REU-INFEWS Program Posted by: alemanem / November 21, 2019 November 21, 2019 For students interested in Research Experiences this NSF-REU program focuses upon Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Security (INFEWS) with emphasis on biofuels, biochars and clean water treatment.  This ten-week program provides $500 per week stipend, free housing/travel and meal stipend.  Program dates are from June 2nd 2020 through August 6th 2020 at Mississippi State University.  See the REU