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TACOMA, WASH. (March 10, 2016)- Bradford Andrews has spent a decade inviting his students to participate in archaeological research in the Mount Rainier area. This year, the work helped uncover details about prehistoric hunting groups. “This is the sort of opportunity that can only come…
Geosciences Peter Davis. After graduation, Holm hopes to get her master’s degree and move into land research for the government. Students say Andrews inspires them to do research. Andrews says they do the same for him, pushing him to keep publishing papers on this research. “(Holm) is a great student,” Andrews said. “These research opportunities are perfect for motivated students like that.” Read Previous PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health Read Next PLU to
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 31, 2016)- The state Legislature has adjourned, following a 60-day regular session and a 20-day overtime session. The budget adopted by lawmakers maintains current funding levels for the State Need Grant program, despite earlier proposals to cut as much as $9 million.…
-called “tuition backfill”). $1.4 million to address the teacher shortage issue. Finally, two new studies related to higher education were funded in the budget. The first is a study by the Student Achievement Council. It’s designed to objectively analyze and make recommendations about systemic overlaps and gaps in jurisdiction regarding for-profit, degree-granting institutions and private vocational schools in the state, as well as make recommendations to improve oversight and accountability of these
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Established in 2011, the PLU Peace Scholars Program is designed to deepen understanding of central issues and theories of dialogue, peace-building, conflict, and war.
weekend, virtually or in-person, with other Peace Scholars. In Norway, students begin their study at a student cabin for intensive dialogue training. There they engage in structured dialogue sessions with students from the Balkans/Caucasus regions, Middle East, and South America.Peace Scholar StudiesPeace scholars participate in an interdisciplinary six-week undergraduate level course in peace studies at the Oslo International Summer School. The course includes both classroom instruction and visits
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Acting Provost Joanna Gregson discusses how PLU faculty members embrace their identity as teacher-scholars, and the value of “learning by doing” for students who engage in collaborative research
Lutes will continue to engage in together. Joanna GregsonActing provost and professor of sociology This issue of ResoLute offers a glimpse into this world of educational exchange, which not only informs the scholarship of students and faculty members alike, but also embodies the university’s mission of service to and care for others and the planet. From scholarly research about unethical medical studies targeting marginalized populations to field research on the effects of vessel traffic on whale
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By Michael Halvorson, Professor of History. Welcome to our blog—the place for learning everything about History at Pacific Lutheran University! Today’s post is about PLU History major Michael Diambri ‘18 , a Lute who graduated in May with a B.A. in History along with minors…
Michael Diambri Receives Gilder Lehrman History Award Posted by: halvormj / July 31, 2018 Image: Michael Diambri receives award in New York City, June 2018. July 31, 2018 By Michael Halvorson, Professor of History. Welcome to our blog—the place for learning everything about History at Pacific Lutheran University! Today’s post is about PLU History major Michael Diambri ‘18, a Lute who graduated in May with a B.A. in History along with minors in Women’s and Gender Studies and Literature. Like
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
The social app where you can meet and chat with current PLU students and other high school students considering PLU. Join ZeeMee Join the PLU Family Portal The information you need when you need it, and help you as you support your student’s success in applying and enrolling at PLU. Join the Family Portal 2024-2025 COSTSMore affordable than you think. College costs can be intimidating. PLU has multiple scholarship opportunities and initiatives like our fixed tuition guarantee to reduce financial
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questions! Find Your Admission Counselor Create Your Custom ViewbookGet a personalized look at what PLU can offer you.Start now Join ZeeMee The social app where you can meet and chat with current PLU students and other high school students considering PLU. Join ZeeMee Join the PLU Family Portal The information you need when you need it, and help you as you support your student’s success in applying and enrolling at PLU. Join the Family Portal 2024-2025 COSTSMore affordable than you think. College costs
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Sarah Seder’s passion for dance has taken her all over North America. Now, she returns home to the Seattle area bringing with her unique experiences, a vast repertoire of skills, and an effervescent personality. She will lead PLU students through Ballet 1, Contemporary Dance 1…
Social-Emotional Learning and incorporating executive functioning skills in dance curriculum. With this training, I started a dance class for children with special needs. From 2016-2018, I attended Smith College in Massachusetts and earned a Master of Fine Arts in dance choreography and performance. What made you choose PLU?One of the co-founders of Sapience Dance Collective held this position at PLU years ago–which is a fun full-circle. She had told me about the job and how much she loved working at
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- When she was 17 years old, Megan Wonderly had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up. One afternoon, her teacher had the class look through a list of possible careers. At the top of that list…
focused on finishing her senior year and graduating in May, after studying at PLU for three years. “I think some people think ‘What can you do with a social sciences degree?’” Wonderly said. “But it’s really expanded my mind and I wouldn’t be who I am today without (the Anthropology and History) departments.” Read Previous Ed Hrivnak ‘96: Firefighter, Flight Nurse, Veteran Read Next Students from PLU and Tacoma’s Lincoln High School work together to fight racism COMMENTS*Note: All comments are
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U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen shares how interactions with constituents has changed him.
admitting that he doesn’t have an answer to every constituent question. Often, he says, that sort of honesty can come at a cost. ListenIt is a collection of individual stories that provide multiple perspectives on what it means to be a community that not only embraces diversity, but also works to promote social change. “I’ve learned that sometimes you have to say you don’t know the answer, and you have to prepare people for that,” Larsen said. “Sometimes it may be difficult for people to accept, because
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