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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 18, 2015)—The Pacific Lutheran University Athletics Department introduced a brand-new member during halftime of the men’s basketball game on Feb. 6. His name is Lancelute, and he is the knight that leads the charge for Lute spirit. (His arrival was well-timed: The…

    the charge for Lute spirit. (His arrival was well-timed: The Lutes beat Lewis & Clark in a thrilling overtime battle, 55-51.) Under the new plush exterior, Lancelute has a student underneath it who drives this energy. While his secret identity cannot be revealed, his thoughts can.  “Being inside the mask itself is a whole new world,” Lancelute said. “You can see everyone, but no one can see you. I just got really into it, into a whole new world. It was an awesome experience.” He wants the PLU

  • TACOMA, Wash. (April 22, 2015)—According to research by the American Association of University Women, women earn 82 percent of what their male counterparts earn one year after graduation, and the gender wage gap widens over the next 10 years. Over the course of her life,…

    information: Contact Nellie Moran at moranhc@plu.edu. Helen “Nellie” Moran ’15 (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Pacific Lutheran University student Helen “Nellie” Moran ’15 finds that frustrating—and, in typical Lute fashion, decided to do something about it: She has coordinated with the AAUW to host $mart $tart, a salary-negotiation workshop focused on overcoming that wage gap. The April 24 workshop is free, open to all students and co-sponsored by Career Connections. “As a student who is graduating in a

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 10, 2015)—Being a Lute sure does come with perks: unlimited access to lectures, free previews to PLU productions and on-campus leadership opportunities, just to name a few. Here are a few student-specific perks you may not have heard about: Music Lessons Have…

    two credits, and an instructor will get in touch. Students taking lessons must attend six concerts throughout the semester and must play for a panel of faculty members at the end of the semester.Camera Equipment For Lutes aspiring to be the next Spielberg, Instructional Technologies has the equipment you need: Just visit the Instructional Technologies counter on the first floor of the library to check out equipment such as cameras and tripods.Clubs and Involvement PLU has 70 different clubs, which

  • Dance collaboration has many meanings. Traditional collaborations include choreographers and composers working together to create a soundscape, or providing costume ideas for designers. Many choreographers collaborate with dancers to create the movement for a dance. Dance 2019 – Collaborations will feature two choreographed pieces by…

    with the dancers to create the original movement material, I arranged that movement with specific staging choices to create a cohesive dance. I enjoy collaborating with the dancers in this way because I find that each dancer is able to shine when they create the movement themselves. They also tend to feel more connected to the theme of the dance if they helped to create the dance material,” Sarah Seder, Choreographer and Resident Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance. Sam Picart is featured as the

  • The University of Washington has a new Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD). This NSF funded program is offering paid summer REU positions at UW and at a dozen other institutions around the country.  The focus is on cutting edge…

    , and control light underpin the modern information-technology era. Society is increasingly reliant on such devices for efficient lighting, information display, and optical data transmission. Furthermore, the study of optoelectronics is enabling new technologies ranging from ubiquitous sensors and photorealistic virtual reality displays to quantum-based information technologies that promise to produce exponential increases in computing power and secure communication networks from hacking. Such

  • Dallas Gordon ’14: ‘Kraft and Betty Crocker ain’t got nothing on my dad.’ Gordon checks the step-by-step instructions on the back of her box of Hamburger Helper to make sure she doesn’t overcook her noodles. Gordon moved into a house off campus with her friends…

    holiday get-togethers, I would help him in the kitchen.” Where she gets her food: Saars, QFC and Winco Grocery List: almond milk, yams, onions, garlic, spinach, Idahoan dehydrated potatoes, Annie’s macaroni and cheese, and turkey burgers Breakfast: half of a sandwich or a granola bar Lunch: a bowl of soup or a sandwich Snack: pretzels Dinner: macaroni and cheese or a turkey burger Read Previous Follow your dreams and say “yes” to opportunities, Patricia Krise advises Read Next Snow much fun COMMENTS

  • Relay for Life at PLU Raises Money—and Awareness Students walk during a previous Relay for Life at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Valery Jorgensen ’15 The international fundraiser Relay For Life, for the American Cancer Society, will be held at PLU beginning Friday, April 25.…

    April 24, 2014 Relay for Life at PLU Raises Money—and Awareness Students walk during a previous Relay for Life at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Valery Jorgensen ’15The international fundraiser Relay For Life, for the American Cancer Society, will be held at PLU beginning Friday, April 25. Relay For Life is an overnight event that raises money for cancer awareness. It takes place in more than 20 countries around the world. Relay For Life has been held at PLU for a number of years, and

  • By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)— The Garfield Book Company at Pacific Lutheran University will host Seattle-based novelist Tracy Weber on Friday, Feb 6, at 6 p.m.   Weber will read from her new novel, A Killer Retreat , the…

    , New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva and Paws and Claws mysteries. “A well-crafted whodunit with an intriguing mystery and a zinger of a twist at the end!”  Weber is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, The Pacific Northwest Writers Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. Weber’s first-time visit to PLU will be the only Pierce County stop on a ten-city tour of Washington state. Read Previous PLU Idol Competition Takes to the Stage During J

  • Now that you’re officially a Lute, the next big step is New Student Registration (NSR), where you get your get your fall class schedule. NSR appointments happen throughout June, but there are some smaller steps you need to complete before a) you can request your…

    your NSR appointment in June! This week’s to-do: set up your PLU ePass and start checking your PLU email. Your ePass gives you access to your PLU student email (and full Google suite), Banner Self-Service (your student account, financial aid, grades, etc.), Sakai Learning Management (for classes), PLU library resources and more. If you have already claimed your ePass, great! If you haven’t, you can claim your ePass here. Now that you’ve got your ePass, check your PLU email consistently. Your New

  • Now that you’re officially a Lute, the next big step is New Student Registration (NSR), where you get your get your fall class schedule. NSR appointments happen throughout June, but there are some smaller steps you need to complete before a) you can request your…

    your NSR appointment in June! This week’s to-do: set up your PLU ePass and start checking your PLU email. Your ePass gives you access to your PLU student email (and full Google suite), Banner Self-Service (your student account, financial aid, grades, etc.), Sakai Learning Management (for classes), PLU library resources and more. If you have already claimed your ePass, great! If you haven’t, you can claim your ePass here. Now that you’ve got your ePass, check your PLU email consistently. Your New