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side debating that the Chinese were not to blame for the war, argued that the British at the time classified the Chinese as almost less than human. On the opposing side, students argued that the Chinese repeatedly used the word “barbarians” when referring to the British. For source material, students used dispatches sent between the emperor and his officials and letters between the British merchants. PLU student Zach Ross argued that the Chinese faced internal communications problems that hindered

July 31, 2014 Professor Christine Moon gained national and international attention for her work on how babies learn in the womb by listening to sounds. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) PLU Researcher Gains National Attention on ‘Today’ Show Talking About Babies Learning in the Womb By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing & Communications PLU Psychology Professor Christine Moon was one of the experts cited July 31 in a segment of the Today show called The Secret Life of Babies. Her groundbreaking research

September 22, 2014 First-Ever Demo Theater Shows the Fun of Physics Katrina Hay, Associate Professor of Physics, center, works with Brian Ruggles, left, and PLU Physics Club Michelle Zhai on a demonstration for the Sept. 26 Physics Demo Theater. (Photo: Shunying Wang ’14) By Shunying Wang ’14 PLU Marketing & Communications Student WorkerOn Friday, Sept. 26, Pacific Lutheran University’s Physics Department will host the first-ever Physics Demo Theater to highlight the fun of physics. Physics

PLU receives multiple accolades for its commitment to military students and families Posted by: Silong Chhun / June 10, 2021 Image: Veteran’s day celebration in Lagerquist Hall where vets and military related were given a PLU medal. (Photo/John Froschauer) June 10, 2021 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and Communications Pacific Lutheran University has recently been recognized by several college guides for its dedication to military students and families. This recognition includes PLU being

New York Times best-selling author Tami Charles to speak at annual Jolita Hylland Benson Lecture Posted by: Ava Edmonds / March 20, 2024 Image: The 14th annual Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture will take place on April 15th at 7:00 p.m. March 20, 2024 By Ava EdmondsPLU Marketing and Communications New York Times best-selling author Tami Charles will deliver Pacific Lutheran University’s 14th Annual Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture on April 15 at 7 p.m. Charles’ lecture will be

PLU Welcomes Doctor of Nursing Practice Cohort as First Doctoral Program Posted by: marcom / May 3, 2016 Image: A PLU Nurse Practitioner student works during a health-outreach activity at the Sumner Senior Center. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) May 3, 2016 By PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (May 27, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University welcomes its first Doctor of Nursing Practice cohort to class orientation on May 28. The DNP, which prepares graduates in the advanced-practice specialty

world’s leading research organizations and home to three Nobel Prize winners. Over 11 weeks, SURF students contribute to the ongoing research of one of the six NIST Operating Units which are the Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), Engineering Laboratory (EL), Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), Material Measurement Laboratory (MML), NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), and Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) (which now includes projects in the Center for Nanoscale Science and

Uncomfortable Truths: Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies class examines the past to change the future Posted by: Zach Powers / January 17, 2023 Image: Holocaust survivor Peter Metzelaar speaks with PLU students in a course titled “Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies.” (Photo courtesy of Professor Lisa Marcus) January 17, 2023 By Anneli HaralsonMarketing & Communications Guest Writer“There is nothing comfortable about studying genocide,” Beth Griech-Polelle, a Pacific

Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central Washington Posted by: nicolacs / April 19, 2023 Image: Image: Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 works as assistant director of the emergency department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with the group Sound Physicians. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 19, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer  PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. At first, he thought

Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 23, 2022 Image: Image: Biology major Monya-Dawn Wilson ’22 (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) May 23, 2022 By Isabella DaltosoPLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterMonya-Dawn Wilson ’22 is a DJS Fellow and Rieke Scholar who came to PLU as a transfer student. Wilson is a Biology major, and dreams of becoming a pediatrician.“I’ve always liked science and learning,” said Wilson. “I like learning