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restricted to OR or WA. The remaining scholarships are available to students at any level, and at least three of these scholarships will be awarded to first-generation college students, students with disabilities as defined by the ADA, and/or students from underrepresented or historically marginalized groups (including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities). Each scholarship is a cash award of $2500 with

Director Search Update Posted by: rosenbjp / May 11, 2017 May 11, 2017 By John P RosenbergInterim Director for Congregational EngagementDuring our recent search for a half-time Director of Congregational Engagement, we heard from a variety of stakeholders as well as the candidates that the Director for Congregational Engagement sounded much more like a full-time rather than a half-time position.Given that reality along with other leadership changes at PLU, the Search Committee expressed its

with Seattle’s, and as a result, many local residents cannot keep up with the rising cost of housing. Given these trends, Dr. Justin Eckstein, Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of Debate, said “This topic is essential for our community to explore. The cost of housing affects people of all types and Tacoma has seen major changes in the last five years. Our debaters bring with them different viewpoints and ideas, and I’m eager for their opinions and potential solutions to be heard by

February 1, 2008 Alum to address changing face of global health Epidemiologist William Foege will speak on campus Feb. 22 at the Wang Center for International Programs’ symposium “Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations.”The symposium will highlight the work of non-governmental organizations that are searching for global solutions to control disease. These organizations, many from the Pacific Northwest, are stepping up to meet a need where governments cannot or have not. A

Life Under Drones Symposium Posted by: halvormj / September 12, 2019 September 12, 2019 On September 18th and 19th, 2019, the Innovation Studies Program co-sponsored the Life Under Drones Symposium, which took place on the PLU campus and featured students, faculty, and an array of national experts on the subject. Life Under Drones was the first of its kind: a gathering of leaders in scholarly, military, artistic, and technology industries who worked to assess the influence of drones on

September 21, 2012 Pacific Lutheran University was named a top Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine. PLU among top ‘Military-Friendly’ schools Pacific Lutheran University was named a top Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine. According to the magazine’s publisher Victory Media, inclusion on the list of top Military-Friendly Schools represents the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service

The News Tribune continues support of MediaLab Posted by: Todd / October 19, 2012 October 19, 2012 This September, The News Tribune committed to a generous pledge to MediaLab, allowing them to continue to grow both at PLU and within the community. It is the News Tribune’s intent to continue the partnership with MediaLab for the next three years, through the 2014-2015 academic year. MediaLab’s relationship with the News Tribune began six years ago, when the News Tribune became the first major

program has been highly effective at placing students into related industries.  The 2022 cohort have accepted job offers from Boeing, Cuberg, ESS, HRL, NEL Hydrogen, NREL, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Sila Nanotechnologies, Twelve, and QuantumScape, EnZinc, among others,  with average compensation >$82,000 / year. Students in the program complete 6 months of integrated electrochemistry science and engineering coursework and laboratories followed by a 9 month paid internship selected by the student. Details

Colleges.“PLU has long been recognized as a leader in defining the work of sustainability in higher education,” said PLU Sustainability Lead Nick Lorax. “It is our privilege and our challenge to discern how we translate our leadership into action on campus and beyond.” Tree Campus USA is a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. PLU achieved this

LISTEN Forum Posted by: Thomas Krise / December 6, 2016 December 6, 2016 Dear Campus Community: I am writing to remind you of an invitation I made earlier this semester to participate in the first Listen forum on understanding and responding to implicit bias. The forum will be held this week on Wednesday, December 7, from 3:45-5:00 pm in CK West, and is open to all faculty and staff members and all students. Objectives for the forum are to: Develop a shared definition of, and framework for