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Major Minute: Andrea Munro on Chemistry Posted by: vcraker / November 10, 2021 November 10, 2021 The PLU chemistry faculty has expertise in all of the major disciplines of chemistry: organic, analytical, physical, inorganic, polymer, and biochemistry. Our curriculum will prepare you for a job or for graduate study toward an advanced degree. In this Major Minute, Dr. Andrea Munro, Associate Professor and Chair of Chemistry shares why it’s a great time to study chemistry and why PLU is a great

Ramstad Scholarship Applications Invited – Deadline March 4th, 2015 Posted by: Craig Fryhle / February 20, 2015 February 20, 2015 The Chemistry Department invites applications by March 4th at 5:00 p.m. for the 2015-2016 Ramstad Scholarship.    Applications are due to the Chemistry Department Chair.  A link to the  application form  and further information can be found in the Ramstad Scholarship section of the Chemistry Department  Endowments and Scholarships web page.  The Anders and Emma

Volunteers Needed! Posted by: alemanem / February 1, 2018 February 1, 2018 ACS-GCI is now accepting volunteers for the 22nd Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference in Portland, Oregon! Volunteers are needed in the following areas: onsite conference registration, information assistance, technical and poster session assistance, and more. As a conference volunteer, you will receive complimentary access to the general conference proceedings for the entire day you volunteer. * Slots will

Moving Moments | PLU Commencement 2023 Posted by: Zach Powers / May 27, 2023 May 27, 2023 PLU students, parents, alumni and friends gathered at the Tacoma Dome this afternoon for our 2023 commencement. PLU alumnus and filmmaker Joshua Wiersma ’18 captured moving moments from the ceremony. Read Previous Culture wars are making it harder than ever for the small number of Latino professors (PLU professor Maria Chávez interviewed) Read Next Everything PLU Business Dean Mark Mulder Does in a Day

A PLU Christmas, Winter Rose Posted by: Kate Williams / November 12, 2018 November 12, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerDon’t miss one of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Pacific Northwest, as the Choir of the West, University Chorale and University Symphony Orchestra present our annual Christmas concerts. This year’s theme, Winter Rose, features performances of works by Gerald Finzi, Herbert Howells, Michael Praetorius and others, mixed with traditional carols and seasonal

Washington University Virtual Open House Posted by: nicolacs / September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021 The Department of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) is hosting a virtual Open House on October 5th for students interested in graduate school. Students who attend the Open House will learn about the Chemistry Ph.D. program at WUSTL, hear from faculty about their research, and engage with current graduate students. There will be opportunities for attendees to ask both

PeproTech Diversity Scholarship Posted by: nicolacs / December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020 The Pepro Tech Diversity Council’s seeks to foster a more equitable and inclusive future-within our own walls and in the greater scientific community. The scholarship awards up to $40,000 to one current or incoming college student who self-identifies as a minority. The recipient will demonstrate great passion and potential in the Sciences, with an interest in pursuing a career in the field. Application

Deane ’15, who helped plan the event, raised nearly $1,700. “Quite a few people have donated and that shows they find this cause worthy of their money,” Deane said. Deane mailed cards to family and friends, asking for donations. This brought in the bulk of her donations. “I reached a thousand and thought I could go for more,” Deane said. At that point, she raised her goal from $1,000 to $1,500. At the start of the relay, Karen Andrascik told her story of survival. “The diagnosis feels like the world

traumatizing for some people. But it’s also a space that shows people the realities of certain marginalized groups in the world. So it’s always been an enlightening experience.” Outside of the Diversity Center, Lucas was heavily involved with campus ministry. He worked as a worship facilitator at one point. His experiences with both intersected all the time, and the programs he worked on for one were often influenced by the other. His interest in the two fields was reflected in his double Religion and

Lutes craft handmade face masks, donate them to community members Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 18, 2020 Image: Chair of the Faculty Michelle Ceynar has sewed almost 40 face masks for staff colleagues. April 18, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (April 18, 2020) — Even before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended U.S. citizens use face coverings when in public, there was a national shortage of masks due to COVID-19 — so members of the