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  • The field of medicine offers a challenging, yet rewarding career. If you are attracted to helping people and have the aspiration to use scientific knowledge to serve society, then a career in

    So You Want to be a Physician?The field of medicine offers a challenging, yet rewarding career. If you are attracted to helping people and have the aspiration to use scientific knowledge to serve society, then a career in medicine might be the right choice for you. As you think about a possible vocation as a physician, ask yourself the following questions: Are you interested in science and how the body works? Do you care deeply about other people, their problems, and their pain? Are you a good

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2016)- Kevin O’Brien has been teaching at Pacific Lutheran University for about a decade. But last summer was the first time the associate professor of religion taught Christian ethics to students in the U.S. and abroad — at the same time.…

    classes. “Teaching with technology is a delivery choice, not a curriculum choice,” she said, adding that PLUTO breaks the stigma that online learning isn’t as rigorous or valuable. PLUTO offers high-quality learning opportunities, Lewis said. “We want to help (faculty) do it well,” she said. “We’ve tried to put all the things in place to make it successful and accessible.” The idea for PLUTO was born about three years ago, when an administrative team called Teaching and Learning with Technology

  • A happy accident landed Sandra Estrada ’20 in her “Global Human Rights” course. It resulted in research on child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which she presented at an academic symposium at

    , she struggled to find a landing spot. She quickly learned that her next choice, chemistry, wasn’t in the cards either. Then, with the help of Hames’ class, she discovered the depth and breadth of global studies. Public health quickly rose to the top of her interests within the field. She plans to continue exploring that topic on a global scale through study away. She’s considering enrolling in the semester Gateway program in Oaxaca, Mexico. “This definitely catapulted my interest into doing

  • The Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts offers a strategic and creative curriculum to prepare students for careers in diverse fields including print and digital design, journalism,

    PLU experience.CommunicationThe communication curriculum at PLU balances communication theory with practical application. All communication students take a core sequence of courses before breaking off into disciplines for further study. Application outside of the classroom is integral to students’ development. All of our students complete at least one internship at organizations of their choice and many students complete more than one. With knowledge of communication comes responsibility. Students

  • PLU’s University Gallery will be home to the art of promising, young artists from the Parkland neighborhood and surrounding Pierce County area Saturday, January 10 – Friday, January 16. The PY// Art from Parkland’s Youth third annual juried art exhibition showcases work of young artists…

    students on Saturday, January 10 from 6-8 p.m. Each accepted artist received a participation certificate, and prizes were awarded for artwork showing exemplary artistic merit. Nine awards were handed out including ‘Best In Show,’ ‘Best Use of Medium’ (Graphite, 2D Color, Painting, 3D), three ‘Judges’ Choice’ awards, and ‘Most Artistic Potential.’ PLU also gave four Faculty Awards: 1st place (including a $500 Artistic Achievement Award in Art and Design at Pacific Lutheran University), 2nd place, and

  • By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer On June 15, instructors who request new Sakai sites will be prompted to select from three different templates options: Standard, Minimal, and Legacy. Sakai templates contain general tools and pages that must be updated by the instructor before publishing the…

    New Sakai Templates – Released June 15 Posted by: bodewedl / April 11, 2018 April 11, 2018 By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer On June 15, instructors who request new Sakai sites will be prompted to select from three different templates options: Standard, Minimal, and Legacy. Sakai templates contain general tools and pages that must be updated by the instructor before publishing the site to students. Instructors will now have a choice in which template is applied to new course sites. What

  • A computer virus is a program that replicates by copying or attempting to copy itself to another program or computer.

    will send a message to our server to notify us that a virus was found. In most cases you will be contacted and notified about what will need to be done. Personally Owned Computers An important first step: purchase, install and regularly update a reputable anti-virus software program. Purchased programs come with continued support to assist you with any problems you may encounter. Students and employees are welcome to use their choice of anti-virus software. Those seeking free anti-virus software

  • My Academic Pathway provides you with the basic tools for planning your pathway to academic success at PLU.

    Lutheran University provides a wide range of resources to guide students in their exploration and choice of majors and minors, including Four-Year Advising Guides.  The most important resource is your academic advisor. The resources listed (Academic Advising, Advising Guides, Career Connections, Departmental websites and faculty advising, and CAPP report) are designed to assist in your conversations with your advisor to plan your pathway to academic success.Career ConnectionsCareer Connections embodies

  • Harmony invites campus into the discussion There are a lot of people listening about how candidates are going to address issues that are important to them this election. With concerns like the economy being at the forefront of political discussion, the Harmony Club wanted to…

    support of gay issues were invited to draw on the dress with their choice of colored markers. “We just thought that it was a very stark image,” Mikheyev said. “Also we felt it was a very strong and unusual activism piece to get participation in the event.” But club members weren’t beyond giving those that disagree with them a chance to express themselves. A white board was placed near the wedding dress display to give those that oppose supporting gay issues a voice. A few students signed. “We wanted

  • We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…

    from our Diversity Center’s My Language/My Choice campaign: “That’s so gay.” “Retarded.” “What are you?” These phrases all lead to one overarching question: Do I belong here? It’s a question we have to address for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, physical disability—everyone.And, while PLU has addressed issues of diversity in our campus community through robust discussions and events, reminders of the need