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From an early age, Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 always thought he’d be a wildlife biologist. He’d pore over issues of National Geographic and One World magazines his dad purchased, studying photos and text of exotic animals. Chontofalsky is now an environmental scientist with the City of…
everything from stormwater to soil samples to industrial waste.The outdoorsy trail from National Geographic to analyzing waste makes surprising sense. As Chontofalsky grew older, he thought he’d go into state wildlife biology after graduating from PLU with a biology degree in 2003. But, two days after finishing up his senior project, Chontofalsky wound up interviewing with a private environmental science lab. He took the job and found that he loved his new field. “I spend a lot of time running or hiking
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 25, 2019) — The academic rigors of higher education provide a rich, well-rounded foundation for students preparing for a professional career. Sometimes, however, it’s the reassuring helping hand of an experienced mentor that best smooths the ensuing transition from classroom to the…
workforce.That’s where PLU’s new Economics Mentorship Program comes into play. Students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU econ graduate to gain insight into the vast array of career possibilities. Those mentors will give advice, assist with networking and bridge the connection from PLU to real job opportunities using their skills. Chloe Wilhelm ‘20, a double major in economics and political science, has been working with mentor Tim Graciano ‘09, a Senior Manager at Amazon up in Seattle, for the past
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TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 17, 2015)— “We’re all a bunch of nobodies, trying to tell everybody, about somebody who can save anybody,” Rev. Dr. Arthur Banks told the congregation at Eastside Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 15. It was “PLU Sunday” at the predominantly black faith community…
celebrating God’s blessings and somberly reflecting on recent heart-wrenching acts of violence and prejudice both in Tacoma and across the world. Including students, staff, faculty, and President Thomas W. Krise and his wife Patricia, visitors from Pacific Lutheran University were welcomed with open arms into the hallowed space and invited to share songs, reflections and even the morning’s homily. Listen Now ( ) Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent
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What do you want to be when you grow up? This is the question that almost every student gets asked, especially once they hit their senior year of high school. When I was a senior, I had no idea what to answer. There were so…
knew exactly what they wanted to do. I entered college undecided because I knew that I had time to explore and change my mind. I wanted to leave college with a major that allowed me to help others on a daily basis, but I was unsure about what that major would or could be. In my first year seminar class, our TA spoke about a friend who came into college undecided. After multiple major changes, she ended up getting a sociology major; something she hadn’t even heard of prior to entering college. Funny
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Pacific Lutheran University was selected to host a 2018 U.S. Senate Debate on October 8 by the Washington State Debate Coalition.
Snapshots from the recent Senate Debate October 8 Posted by: Todd / October 25, 2018 October 25, 2018 Pacific Lutheran University was selected to host a 2018 U.S. Senate Debate on October 8 by the Washington State Debate Coalition. Read Previous Q&A with Kelly McLaughlin ’14 Read Next Giving back to the community by filling empty bowls LATEST POSTS Meet Professor Junichi Tsuneoka August 20, 2024 Pacific Lutheran University Communication students help forgive nearly $1.9M in medical debt in
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Two classrooms, Xavier 150 and Ramstad 206, received classroom technology upgrades over the summer. The technology podium was replaced with a smart classroom podium and equipment that includes a document camera and Smart Sympodium smartboard display.
Xavier 150 and Ramstad 206 Classrooms Receive Technology Upgrades Posted by: Jenna S / September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 Two classrooms, Xavier 150 and Ramstad 206, received classroom technology upgrades over the summer. The technology podium was replaced with a smart classroom podium and equipment that includes a document camera and Smart Sympodium smartboard display. Read Previous Twelve Classrooms Funded for Technology Upgrades in 2012-2013 Read Next Where’s my Sakai course? LATEST POSTS
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An appealing new concentration awaits incoming PLU students this fall after a restructuring of departments opened the door for change. Effective September 1, the theater and dance programs will combine forces and become the Department of Theatre and Dance. One immediate benefit? The introduction of…
minted department chair Tom Smith says prospective students have been clamoring for. “There’s something in the industry that’s happened in the last 10 years or so that we sort of dubbed ‘The Glee Effect,’” Smith said. “A lot of high school students were watching that show and really wanting to get more involved in musical theater.” Hit Broadway shows like Hamilton and Wicked built on that interest, Smith said, further rejuvenating the genre and fueling demand for musical theater programs. This
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Professor Seth Dowland, director of our International Honors Program (IHON for short), along with a couple current IHON students answer questions submitted by prospective PLU students about what it means to be an IHON student.
You Ask, We Answer: How is your Honors Program? Posted by: shortea / March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024 Professor Seth Dowland, director of our International Honors Program (IHON for short), along with a couple current IHON students answer questions submitted by prospective PLU students about what it means to be an IHON student. Read Previous YouTube Short: Exploring Oceanography in the Pacific Northwest Read Next What’s in our room? With Jess Mason ’24 LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus
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PLU provides a well-rounded education that helps students prepare for a professional career. Sometimes, however, it’s the reassuring helping hand of an experienced mentor that best smooths the transition from classroom to the workforce. That’s where PLU’s new Economics Mentorship Program comes into play. Backed…
partnership with Alumni & Student Connections and the Department of Economics, students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU econ graduate to gain insight into the vast array of possibilities. Those mentors will give advice, assist with networking and bridge the connection from PLU to real career opportunities using their skills. To Alumni & Student Connections, an essential part of student success is providing avenues for connections with alumni — meaningful internships, mentoring experiences
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OAKLAND, CA – PLU Students & Faculty Attend Pacific Sociological Association Annual Meeting/Conference A group of PLU Sociology majors (Morgan Hanseen, Christina Easley, Robert Gallagher, Aziza Ahmed, and Michele Matthew) and Professor Laura Fitzwater-Gonzalez, recently had the opportunity to attend the Pacific Sociological Association Annual…
, Aziza Ahmed, and Michele Matthew) and Professor Laura Fitzwater-Gonzalez, recently had the opportunity to attend the Pacific Sociological Association Annual Meeting in Oakland, CA. More Read Next American Sociological Association’s Honors Program LATEST POSTS J-Term 2020 – Study Away in Ireland March 9, 2020 20 Minutes Can Make All The Difference March 9, 2020 Palmer Scholars Builds Hope and Opportunity Through Education March 9, 2020 American Sociological Association’s Honors Program March 9
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