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  • Claim: A carbon tax will reduce pollution In general, a tax on an action induces people to do less of the action. A “carbon tax” would raise the price of consuming goods like fossil fuels that cause carbon dioxide emissions, thus giving incentive to consume…

    change, but also those of several other pollutants that affect human health. A carbon tax would make those who cause the emissions from their consumption pay something for it directly and, in the process, lead to fewer emissions. For an electorate that hates new taxes, one could offset the carbon tax increase by lowering some other existing tax such as payroll taxes. This way, the bottom line for most households need not change, but the incentive for conservation is preserved. To address equity

  • Aaron Hushagen’s cool internship: 88.5 KPLU-FM By Steve Hansen Aaron Hushagen is a sociology major. He’s also an audiophile. So, during his senior year when he was taking an audio production class, he found himself thinking that he’d like to learn more about it. It…

    meeting with Joey Cohn, the assistant general manager of the National Public Radio affiliate 88.5 KPLU-FM. Soon thereafter, he was interning at the studio. Hushagen started producing the on-air “comedy drops” – the little breaks between songs – and helping with the in-studio sessions when jazz performers would come to the studio. Aaron Hushagen ’11 says his internship at 88.5 KPLU was an experience he didn’t expect to have. But when he started doing it, he thought, “this is exactly what I want to do

  • This year’s recipient of the Enrico Jones Award in Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychology has been presented to Dr. Tiffany Artime, Associate Professor of Psychology. The purpose of this award is to recognize the scholarship of a WPA member who is an early career psychotherapy researcher,…

    . Dr. Artime, whose research interest is in the area of Traumatic Stress, completed a 2-year collaboration with the University of Washington, funded by PCORI. Her project developed a stakeholder learning community, composed of college clinicians, administrators, student life professionals, community members, and students who investigated evidence-based trauma focused treatments for use in university counseling centers. Dr. Artime engages her students in research which is timely, and bridges the gap

  • In 1967, University of Washington requested the men’s rowing crew return of the famed “Husky Clipper,“ which the Huskies had used to win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The Huskies committed to loaning another in trade, but there was one significant issue. The Lutes were…

    significant issue. The Lutes were responsible for retrieving it.The estimated moving cost to transport the new boat was far beyond the team’s resources and shell trailers were unheard of in those days. Needing the shell for the program to survive, they responded positively when somebody asked: “Why not row it down?” That’s what they did. The Lutes endured a marathon paddle from Seattle’s Union Bay to Tacoma’s Point Defiance—an estimated 45 miles. It took more than 15 hours to complete, in the chill of a

  • We are pleased to announce we are once again accepting submissions for an in-person Juried Student Art Exhibition. Last year our show was completely virtual due to the pandemic so we are excited to be able to solicit submissions for a show in the University…

    between 10 AM and 12 PM. Up to three works may be submitted per student. Entries must have been created after October 2020. About displaying your work: 2D work must be framed and must include a mat or frame spacers (no artwork against the glass or plexiglass). 2D work must have a professional quality wire for hanging (no sawtooth hangers). 3D work must be suitable for display on a pedestal. Works that are not selected for the exhibition must be retrieved by noon on Monday, November 8. Please contact

  • By Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies The Innovation Studies program is pleased to announce the graduation of ten more Innovation Studies minors. On May 27, 2023, our students joined the Class of 2023 at the Tacoma Dome for the University’s annual commencement activities. This…

    graduation of ten more Innovation Studies minors. On May 27, 2023, our students joined the Class of 2023 at the Tacoma Dome for the University’s annual commencement activities. This year, many INOV minors wore brightly colored “Innovate” buttons on their graduation gowns. Please join the Innovation Studies faculty and steering committee in celebrating the graduation of another talented cohort of minors, including: Christian Cambridge Charlie Cutter Nick Etzell Sean Kauffman Ava Nelson Drake Nguyen

  • Freedoms “When I’m in a press conference at the U.N., I feel like the world is literally at my fingertips. I find it is impossible to be apathetic when I have the awesome opportunity to be a first witness to history.”While at PLU, Jennifer Henrichsen…

    ’ European headquarters. She parlayed that experience into a prestigious Fulbright grant, where she studied press freedoms in regions of global conflict, with a focus on the increased intimidation, and sometimes assassination, of journalists. Meet other PLU graduates who are leading a life of service Read Previous A ‘Twilight’ experience Read Next LEED Gold for Neeb COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing

  • TACOMA, Wash. – Junior Ashley Stiles has been a member of the three-time defending Northwest Conference Champion Pacific Lutheran University women’s rowing team for the past three years. Last year, Stiles was an alternate for the Lutes at the NCAA Division III Championships where the…

    nation. Not only successful on the water, Stiles takes that same energy outside of the athletic atmosphere into her daily life. As a political science major, Stiles is doing an internship at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. “I’m getting a really deep understanding of state government, of policy, and of law making. I’m also getting to essentially “job shadow” for about four months. It has really solidified my desire to work in politics in the future,” said Stiles.More Read Previous Dr. Maria

  • The McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis is not only a partner in our Dual Degree Program – they also offer 11 doctoral programs that may interest students who have a strong motivation to contribute to STEM research. They frequently admit…

    application for the Ph.D. programs opened Sept. 1 and they’ll be waiving the $75 application fee for all current students at Dual Degree affiliated schools applying to a graduate program in the McKelvey School of Engineering. McKelvey Engineering will be hosting multiple virtual info sessions this fall for students to explore their programs and meet faculty and Ph.D. students. View their upcoming recruitment schedule. If you’re interested in research but are not sure about pursuing a PhD program, they

  • Curious about what it’s like to major in Political Science at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Michael Artime breaks down the essentials of the program, from the dynamic courses you’ll take to the real-world skills you’ll gain. Whether you’re into studying American government institutions,…

    make an impact in today’s political world. Watch this one-minute video to get the inside scoop from one of PLU’s professors! For more details, check out the PLU Political Science program.PLU Political Science graduates from the last 5 years and their current jobs: Intern at Congresswoman Strickland’s District Office, U.S House of Representatives Volunteer Coordinator, Galvanize USA Hearings Specialist, Employment Security Department Executive Legislative Assistant for Senator Marko Liias