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Communication professor makes mentorship matter Posted by: Todd / May 5, 2015 May 5, 2015 Joanne Lisosky, professor of communication, wins 2015 Silver Circle awardThe Silver Circle is one of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences [NATAS] most prestigious awards, honoring a lifetime of dedication to the television industry. PLU Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky will be inducted into this prestigious circle on June 6, 2015. Nominees for this honor must have at least 25 years

September 23, 2009 ‘We were made to move’ By Chris Albert When Professor Colleen Hacker was lecturing on the psychology of marathon running, a student in the audience began to think: “I can do that.” “Being able to share what you love with someone who also loves it is one of life’s greatest joys,” Hacker said. “To me it’s the best part of being a life-long learner.” In her spare time, PLU Professor Colleen Hacker runs marathons. In her spare time, Hacker runs marathons and hikes across

June 28, 2010 Even after graduation, a way to stay involved – 65 years later By Chris Albert When Annabelle Birkestol ’45 was deciding which college to go to, her mother gave her an offer she couldn’t refuse. Check out Pacific Lutheran University and, if you go there, I’ll pay for it, Birkestol was told. It was also a good fit for Birkestol, who describes her experience on campus as one of the happiest times of her life. Annabelle Birkestol ’45. Plus, she found her calling as a teacher. That

:30 a.m. Friday, June 22 (breakfast included) and returning to Seattle at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 24 (lunch included). Two-night stay at the four-star Hotel Grand Pacific on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Tickets to two concerts at Jazz Fest in the Royal Theatre: Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22  and Traditional New Orleans jazz performed by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and funky soul from Trombone Shorty with Orleans Avenue, beginning at 7:30 p.m

Master’s Industrial Internship Program Info Session Posted by: nicolacs / January 20, 2021 January 20, 2021 The Master’s Industrial Internship Program at the UO’s Knight Campus invites you to join us for a virtual panel exploring how to earn a master’s degree and launch your career at the same time. TO LEARN MORE:(If you missed the fall session, feel free to join us) VIRTUAL Alumni Panel & Info Session Friday, February 5th on Zoom Noon Pacific / 3PM Eastern RSVP for Zoom Info: https://forms.gle

Recycling Education Outreach Intern Posted by: nicolacs / March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022 The WM Recycle Corps collegiate intern program is a nine-week internship focused on the latest strategies in engaging residents and businesses in waste reduction and recycling behavior change. The internship is designed to provide a diverse group of responsible students with experience as recycling educators. This position provides an opportunity to work with communities across the Puget Sound. Primarily in

July 30, 2012 Thomas W. Krise arrived as Pacific Lutheran University’s 13th president on June 1. He was chosen for his passion for a liberal arts education, as well as being a strategic thinker and first and foremost a teacher and an academic. (Photos by John Froschauer) What’s He Like? By Barbara Clements Details say a lot about a person, and that’s certainly true when you meet Thomas W. Krise, Pacific Lutheran University’s new president. First, there’s the greeting. “Call me Tom.” As he works

Forensics expert to give notable presentation on campus Posted by: Todd / April 29, 2015 April 29, 2015 Dr. David Zarefsky to speak on the 1858 public debatesRenowned argumentation scholar David Zarefsky will bring his expertise to Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) to speak on “Lincoln, Douglas, and Slavery: In the Crucible of Public Debate” on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theater of the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. In the book under the same name, Zarefsky

to know them, she said. “It’s nice to just reach out to the people around you everyday,” Pershall said. It’s a mission the Rieke Scholars hope to accomplish. The group of students aims to bring global issues to light by raising awareness and promoting diversity in all its forms. Everyone is diverse, Pershall said and worth getting to know. Plus it’s fun, she added. “Everyone has had an experience that is unlike yours,” Pershall said. Read Previous It’s time to vote Read Next Are you ready to rock

February 14, 2012 Posters aim to bring awareness to campus By Chris Albert This June, PLU will become a tobacco-free campus, but in the meantime posters and postcards are on display to spark conversation about the campus-wide change. “To gear up we’ve decided to do several educational initiatives to raise awareness,” said Matt Munson, Health Educator at the Health Center. Posters illustrating the negative outcomes of tobacco use are displayed throughout campus. PLU becomes a tobacco-free campus