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UPDATE (10.15.15): Please join the PLU community in dedicating the Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse . A reception and opportunity to explore the greenhouse will follow the dedication ceremony. We hope to see you there! Date: Monday, October 19, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Between Rieke…
Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program, so PLU hopes to have elementary-, middle- and high-school students use the greenhouse in the future to learn about the importance of plants. The idea for building a new greenhouse began in the late 2000s, when the Department of Biology hired two new faculty members who were specifically interested in botany, and then-Biology Chair Smith realized they would not be properly equipped for their teaching and scholarship. Currently, PLU’s facilities include a 325
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Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,…
environmental catastrophes. Rep. Derek Kilmer speaking to PLU students in a politics and government class.× Similarly, if we are to have internet software developers who understand the principles of information privacy and access, it follows that our computer engineering students would benefit from courses in philosophy, and the increased empathy and understanding that comes from engaging low-income communities that lack access to high-speed internet services. Of course we know that two or three 200-level
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As you know, PLU went through a difficult process of prioritization this year, responding to lower enrollments and seeking to proactively budget for a sustainable future rather than wait until we reached emergency conditions. This led to hard conversations and hard choices, ultimately made by…
professions. A 2016 Classics major who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering wrote this about his degree: My Classics degree, to me, exemplifies every virtue and value of a liberal arts education, and also everything unique and exceptional about PLU as an institution. . . . By studying holistically the culture, life, and beliefs of another society, I could step outside, if only partially and momentarily, of my own cultural biases, customs, and predispositions; I think that is the epitome of what
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More than 850 students will graduate from PLU for the 2011-2012 academic year. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 27 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…
Chambers Bay, in order to work up to my dream career. Joseph Olson – Bachelor of Science in physics, minor in mathematics Joseph Olson ’12 is from Boise, Idaho. Why PLU? I decided to come to PLU because it was the right fit for me. Coming into college, I knew that I wanted to do something in physics or engineering while still continuing music. Going to a state school for science or engineering meant I would have had to give up guitar, which was unacceptable. The broad education offered at PLU appealed
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During his senior year, computer science major Adrian Ronquillo ’22 filled out 203 job applications. Despite already having a job offer from a tech company he was interning with, he wanted to see what other opportunities were available to him. One of those applications included…
done. That grit would come in handy when it came to applying for his role with Netflix. “Software engineering interviews are pretty brutal. There’s a lot of different steps that you have to do,” Ronquillo said. “The technical assessment is a coding assessment. Honestly, it’s pretty much an exam that’s like 60 to 90 minutes. You have to complete it before you can get a face-to-face interview.” To prepare for the assessment, Ronquillo sought help from his friend Cody Uehara ’22, a fellow computer
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Biology major Elizabeth Larios ’21 was awarded a Fullbright scholarship for her work in Namibia. When she was in fourth grade, Larios wanted to be a neurosurgeon. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about…
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology programs. It also offers dual-degree engineering and pre-health sciences advising. Keep reading to learn more.Pre-Health Sciences Advising at Pacific Lutheran University provides advising and support to students and alumni who are interested in exploring careers in the health professions including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine and other related fields. Learn more at
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During his senior year, computer science major Adrian Ronquillo ’22 filled out 203 job applications. Despite already having a job offer from a tech company he was interning with, he wanted to see what other opportunities were available to him. One of those applications included…
major, Cody Uehara ’22, to prepare for the Netflix coding assessment. Caley witnessed Ronquillo’s diligence with his assignments, with the student oftentimes working ahead to get his work done. That grit would come in handy when it came to applying for his role with Netflix. “Software engineering interviews are pretty brutal. There’s a lot of different steps that you have to do,” Ronquillo said. “The technical assessment is a coding assessment. Honestly, it’s pretty much an exam that’s like 60 to 90
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On day one of PLU Professor of Mathematics Daniel Heath’s Designing a Starship class, students have no idea what they have signed up for — and that’s exactly how Heath wants it. The course is part of PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON), which means it…
, but soon discovered the physics and engineering aspects explored in the first few weeks of the class were not the important concepts. “Sure, the starship needed fuel, life support, and artificial gravity, but what about food? Livestock? Clothing and music? Body modification and medicine? What about the crew themselves? Who would be selected, and how?” Hyra, a music major, recalls. “It didn’t take me long to realize that the class was just disguising itself as a thorough, analytical look at our
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Attaway Lutes: Peer Tutors On any given weekday afternoon you will find James Crosetto and Lexie Miller engrossed in athletic endeavors. Look for Crosetto on the tennis courts hitting reaction volleys or working up a sweat while playing a challenge match against a men’s tennis…
course that meets College Reading and Learning Association guidelines. For Crosetto and Miller, both CRLA certified, training to become a tutor has similarities to training for athletic success. MEN’S TENNIS – JAMES CROSETTO A smile comes easily to the face of James Crosetto, a senior from Eatonville, Wash., who is majoring in computer science and computer engineering. The tall, blond-headed Crosetto is justifiably proud of the classroom acumen that has led to a 3.88 grade point average. His natural
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Aminda Cheney-Irgens is a smart, driven, and globally-minded Pacific Lutheran University senior who, like her peers, spent her spring adjusting to a new way of doing college. She’s learned to record Zoom lessons, sharpened her Google Docs skills, and misses the real-life campus interactions. She’s…
environmental engineering. I’ve loved my chemistry and environmental studies coursework at PLU and am really happy about this opportunity to continue developing these skill sets through engaging in coursework and research around environmental concerns.What advice do you have for other students who want to create their own paths at PLU? First, get to know your professors — I was really grateful to have fantastic professors in my courses at PLU. Through their guidance and support, I was encouraged to present
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