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  • State association recognizes student When she started her undergraduate degree at Western Washington University, Amanda Montgomery decided to major in physics. However, she quickly realized that while she liked studying electrons, fission and atomic numbers, it wasn’t what she wanted to do for the rest…

    secure during therapy sessions. “She truly is someone who desires to understand people, she wants to make significant and meaningful change in the lives of people who sometimes are missed in society,” said David Ward, assistant professor of marriage and family therapy. In the past four years, a PLU student has received the award three times. “It’s a validation for our belief that we’re providing students with quality education,” Ward said. “We continue to attract student who will have an impact in

  • OLYMPIA, Wash. – WA State Legislative Internship Faculty Coordinator Day PLU Political Science students (and their Prof. Maria Chávez-Pringle) attended Washington State Legislative Faculty Coordinator Day at the legislative building in March. Among some of the activities, “ Stepping into Roles “, where interns discussed…

    the role of a legislator or advocate during the Budget Negotiations, Mock Committee Hearing, and Mock Floor Debate. Some interns presented short speeches about their path and experiences, as well as attended a public symposium. What a great opportunity to see it all in action. Read Previous Social Sciences/political science major “Making Waves” at State Capitol Read Next Political Science Dept. Chair Maria Chávez speaks out on ‘college scandal’ LATEST POSTS PLU Professor announced as Keynote

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 31, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University will welcome about 3,000 people for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics, which the university is hosting for the first time. Roughly 800 athletes will stay on campus through the weekend as they participate in events…

    Technology, Olson Field House and more.Special Olympics WashingtonLearn more about the organization, participation and eventsThis isn’t the first time this year that PLU has hosted Special Olympics athletes. In January, the Department of Athletics and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) saw a record turnout at the sixth annual Special Olympics Basketball Clinic, a tradition that began in 2012. More than 70 athletes from Metro Parks Tacoma and Joint Base Lewis-McChord participated in the event

  • JP Avila, Associate Professor of Art & Design, and Chad P. Hall ’10, PLU alum, have been busy at work with the release of season 4 of their podcast, This is Design School . This release welcomes amazing guests in the design world and beyond.…

    “This is Design School” Podcast Posted by: Kate Williams / April 11, 2019 April 11, 2019 By Kate Williams '16JP Avila, Associate Professor of Art & Design, and Chad P. Hall ’10, PLU alum, have been busy at work with the release of season 4 of their podcast, This is Design School. This release welcomes amazing guests in the design world and beyond. This is Design School is a podcast for those interested in design, starting a career in design, or needing a reminder of why they went into design

  • PLU professor presents keynote at premier sports and exercise psychology conference PLU Professor, Colleen Hacker presented the keynote at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in Atlanta, Ga. Her speech, “Gold Medal Partnership: Collaboration and Integration for Sustained Excellence,” was…

    October 22, 2012 PLU professor presents keynote at premier sports and exercise psychology conference PLU Professor, Colleen Hacker presented the keynote at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in Atlanta, Ga. Her speech, “Gold Medal Partnership: Collaboration and Integration for Sustained Excellence,” was delivered to a standing room only crowd of more than 800 sports and exercise psychology professionals. Her keynote was received with a rare and

  • The PWX 2019 Futures Program event will be held on September 9, 2019. This will be a one day program for students, recent graduates, and young professionals, hosted by the American Public Works Association (APWA) on the first day of its national conference, PWX 2019…

    PWX 2019 Futures Program Event Posted by: alemanem / May 2, 2019 May 2, 2019 The PWX 2019 Futures Program event will be held on September 9, 2019. This will be a one day program for students, recent graduates, and young professionals, hosted by the American Public Works Association (APWA) on the first day of its national conference, PWX 2019 (in Seattle this year!). This event is a great opportunity for students to find out what Public Works is all about and what it has to offer. They will get

  • Farewell Reception 2012 Please take the opportunity to join your friends and colleagues who will be leaving the university at the Farewell Reception. The reception will be held in the Scandinavian Center on Monday, May 21 from 3-4:30 p.m. There will be comments by President…

    May 7, 2012 Farewell Reception 2012 Please take the opportunity to join your friends and colleagues who will be leaving the university at the Farewell Reception. The reception will be held in the Scandinavian Center on Monday, May 21 from 3-4:30 p.m. There will be comments by President Loren J. Anderson at approximately 3:15 p.m. Take a few moments to stop by and sign memory books and enjoy coffee and cookies. A list of the honorees who are attending is available on the Human Resources website

  • By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 16, 2015)—PLU community members are encouraged to attend a “community listening session” regarding proposed cuts of 11,000-16,000 active-duty and civilian positions from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The session will take place at the McGavick Conference Center…

    at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Army officials from the Pentagon will be on hand to capture community input as part of the Army’s overall force-structure analysis prior to making decisions on reductions. The Army is hopeful that participants will discuss “a full spectrum of issues” that will be used in making difficult decisions about structure and personnel cuts. “My fellow Lutes should come to the listening session because thoughtful

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbzzLNVje0 Three PLU MediaLab students went from Canada to the Gulf to explore the issue of oil for their documentary “Oil Literacy.” Understanding oil By Chris Albert This past summer, students from PLU’s MediaLab embarked on a journey to learn, ask and explore oil and…

    October 22, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbzzLNVje0 Three PLU MediaLab students went from Canada to the Gulf to explore the issue of oil for their documentary “Oil Literacy.” Understanding oil By Chris Albert This past summer, students from PLU’s MediaLab embarked on a journey to learn, ask and explore oil and energy consumption in the United States. “It’s not about the either or debate,” said Lorna Rodriguez, a senior communication major who worked on the film, along with Kari Plog and

  • 2022 CNF REU Program Announcement During the summer of 2022, the Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility will host a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (CNF REU) Program from June 7th through August 12th. Engineering and science students with broad interests across disciplines focusing on nanotechnology…

    . Convocations are held in August to allow interns the opportunity to present their work to their peers in concise scientific presentations. Interns also must complete a written report, akin to a research paper, summarizing the findings of their research project. These reports are published and distributed to the interns and sites, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and many others. CNF REU interns receive a $6,000 stipend, plus housing and reasonable travel expenses. Full participation in the ten-week