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  • The university sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service.

    forefront of theoretical physics, seamlessly navigating the intersections of Einstein’s general relativity, cosmology, high-energy physics, string theory, and loop quantum gravity. His outstanding achievements are not only reflected in his 28 refereed publications since 2006 but also in the recognition earned through three invitations to serve as a keynote speaker at major conferences and workshops. Bret’s exceptional problem-solving skills, coupled with his humble and patient approach, have not only

  • Course Development Stipends For new or existing courses in the Innovation Studies Minor With the generous support of donors to the Innovation Studies program, the INOV Steering Committee invites all PLU faculty to submit a proposal for a stipend to support the development of a new or existing course in the Innovation Studies minor. Options...

    ): ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics Business principles (4 credits from the following): BUSA 201: Introduction to Business in a Global Environment Design and Communication principles (4 credits from the following): ARTD 110: Graphic Design 1- An introduction to design through the study of basic techniques, color theory, and composition. COMA 215: Writing in Communication Careers- Introduces students to the fundamental standards and expectations in communication writing. 3) Elective Four Semester

  • Meet John F. Paul, the new Chair of the Department of Music and Associate Professor at Pacific Lutheran University. Before joining the PLU family at the start of the 2014-15 school year, Dr. Paul served for 13 years as Chair of the Department of Music…

    future informed by the school’s ideals of “competence, leadership and service”.  During the 11 years I was there, we were able to increase our standards and enrollment, adding faculty positions in music theory, choir and music therapy. About the time the job opening at PLU was published, we hosted noted composer Morten Lauridsen in a sell-out concert at Trinity Cathedral (Portland). I realized the department had accomplished most of the what we had attempted to do, and decided it was a good time to

  • A National Honor for ‘Digging into Cancer’ ‘Fast Company’ magazine names Hunt one of its 100 Most Creative People of 2014 . A Survivor in the Global Spotlight Katie Hunt ’11 fought cancer at PLU, leads the emerging field of paleo-oncology and wowed the crowd…

    potentially huge impact. “She is on the ground floor of a relatively new field that has the possibility of making all kinds of great insights into cancer in the evolution of history,” Ryan said. As Hunt and other researchers unearth more and more ancient evidence—breast cancer in 3500 B.C. Egypt, osteo-sarcoma in a T. rex femur—Hunt has formed an intriguing theory: She believes cancer is inherent in human beings and is aggravated by—rather than caused by—environmental factors. Her goal now is to gather

  • The traditional undergraduate program is designed for students who do not hold licensure in practical or registered nursing. The L.P.N. to B.S.N.

      Foundations of Care Delivery & Health Promotion (3) NURS 307  Health & Physical Assessment (3) NURS 308  Clinical Practicum I (3) NURS 309  Professional Foundations & Principles of Leadership (2) NURS 310  Scholarly Writing Concepts (1) NURS 311  Patho/Pharm II (2) NURS 314  Care of Chronic Conditions (3) NURS 315  Psych/Mental Health (2) NURS 316  Clinical Practicum II (5) NURS 317  Theory & Evidence (1) NURS 318  Research Methods (2) NURS 319  Healthcare Technology (1) NURS 401  Care of Complex

  • Jillian graduated with a BA in Economics and a BBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She is starting work at Ann Clark Ltd as their Digital Marketing Analyst.

    . Johanne (Jo) Madsen, 2016Jo is currently working for State Farm as a claim handler and is excited about learning more about insurance hands-on. She is still working towards going back to school for her masters, but is enjoying learning about economics outside “theory land” as it is a great way for her to find out what topics she wants to dive into when she returns to school. Elizabeth (Molly) Maloney, 2016Elizabeth (Molly) Maloney is continuing her studies at University of California, Irvine, where

  • For the 2012-2013 academic year, 877 students will have graduated from PLU. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 26 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a chapter…

    experience: My PLU experience has been truly life-changing. As a first year, I would have never been able to guess what kind of journey I was about to embark on. During my time at PLU, I met many lifelong friends – including the girl that I get to marry! On top of that, I had learning opportunities that challenged me both academically and as an individual. Zachary Grah ’13 is from Puyallup, Wash. The school of business combined theory with relevant projects involving real organizations. This education

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 15, 2017)- Classes are over, tests are on the horizon and therapy dogs are waiting in the wings. It’s the end of spring semester, and for several hundred Lutes that means life after college beckons. Pacific Lutheran University students are fast approaching…

    .” Hofrenning was born in Colombia and adopted by parents in Northfield, Minnesota. He said he gravitated toward Hispanic studies as a way to study his native culture. His religion minor is a nod to his mother’s career as a Lutheran pastor. The latter, he believes, can act as a force for progressive action. “I just think religion is a really important part of my theory of social change,” he said. “I had to understand the theology of different religions and how they play out in terms of liberating people

  • PLU’s Master of Science in Nursing Ranked as one of the top 150 graduate nursing programs in the US by US News and World Report, the PLU MSN program is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge

    partner providers in surrounding communities, where they often help underserved patients in areas facing health care shortages. Tracy Pitt — associate director of advising, admission and student support in the School of Nursing — said that by the end of the 27-month program, each individual has completed more than 1,000 clinical hours. Seavor said the community-based experience graduate students gain increases their confidence and makes for a smoother transition from theory to practice after

  • Ed.D Courses

    theory and frameworks used by educational organizations, particularly in the creation and maintenance of organizational identity; (b) knowledge and skill of policy formulation, evaluation, and advocacy; including, methods of influence, building strategic alliances, and setting policy agendas; (c) the role of the educational leader in working with multiple constituencies (government, legislature, lobbyists, special interest groups, media); and (d) purposes and effective strategies for building teams