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  • Professor Joanna Gregson did research into writers of romance novels and found herself intrigued and surprised. (John Froschauer, Photographer) Romancing the readers isn’t that easy, prof discovers in research project By Steve Hansen It all started when a box of pink and lavender romance novels…

    August 20, 2013 Professor Joanna Gregson did research into writers of romance novels and found herself intrigued and surprised. (John Froschauer, Photographer) Romancing the readers isn’t that easy, prof discovers in research project By Steve Hansen It all started when a box of pink and lavender romance novels arrived at Professor of Sociology Joanna Gregson’s office. The box came from a friend and fellow sociology professor with whom Gregson attended graduate school. It was in response to a

  • Life-Changing Connections Across Time and Continents The ‘Namibia Nine’ film crew on location, from left: Andrea Capere, Princess Reese, Joanne Lisosky, Melannie Denise Cunningham, Shunying Wang, Maurice Byrd. PLU Film Team Spends a Month in Namibia Exploring Transformative Experiences in Higher Ed—Including Their Own By…

    this journey,” said Lisosky. “We have elders, African-American alumni, Chinese and nontraditionals participating. A variety of perspectives in an entirely new environment makes this a very rich experience.” And, in some cases, a very personal one. “Being in Africa has given me a great perspective on how I have developed as a person, given my background as a black American, and how beautiful it is to meet Africans who have been to America,” said Reese. The film crew visited ‘Namibia Nine’ narrator

  • A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math.  For more information open the SAS_flyer  or visit:   http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/

    The Science Ambassador Scholarship Posted by: alemanem / November 6, 2017 November 6, 2017 A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math.  For more information open the SAS_flyer or visit:  http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/ Read Previous 2018 UNT Chemistry NSF-REU Program Read Next Summer Research Opportunities at Clemson LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU Environmental Science Applications November 15, 2024

  • 4 days of adventure!

    Off to the Faeroes! Posted by: wardei / August 18, 2016 August 18, 2016 By Dr. Elisabeth I. WardDirector, Scandinavian Cultural Center4 days of adventure! Read Previous PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center selected for Registrars to the Rescue service project LATEST POSTS PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center selected for Registrars to the Rescue service project July 28, 2016

  • Maria Surla has traveled a long and rewarding road. The 39-year-old recently graduated with PLU’s Class of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. “The difficult experiences I’ve had made me who I am now,” Surla says. Born and raised in the Philippines, Surla…

    Born and raised in the Philippines, Maria Surla ’23 is now a PLU grad and a nurse at MultiCare Good Samaritan Emergency in Parkland Posted by: Zach Powers / June 9, 2023 Image: Maria Surla ’23 presents at an event she co-organized titled “Tubes and Lines.” The event was planned and run by PLU’s Delta Iota Chi Nursing Service Club and invited students from University of Puget Sound’s Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy program to learn the proper way to move and ambulate patients who have

  • Pacific Lutheran University hires new Vice President of Marketing and Communications to promote the university’s vision of service, sustainability and leadership. Donna Gibbs, a marketing and communications leader for over 20 years , will become the new Vice President of Marketing at Pacific Lutheran University.…

    Radio. Read Previous Learning to Brew Read Next PLU choral conductor winner of The American Prize for 2013 COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate

  • The Role of Water Among Women in Shillong, India By Katie Scaff ’13 Water is a prime resource, a basic human need, and a precious asset, according to Sister Helen Puwein, a native of Shillong, India and head of Bellefonte Community College. “Every living thing…

    the social role women and water in India. (Photo by John Froschauer) Meghalaya is a matrilineal society, which means that family inheritance is passed down through the women, but this doesn’t mean their rights are guaranteed, according to Puwein.“Decision-making resides with the males in the family,” Puwein explained. “Women are suffering, are victims of violence. Women are abandoned by their fathers.” The women also do a significant amount of work. In addition to looking after the children, women

  • The American Chemical Society Bridge Program (ACS-BP) is an effort to increase the number of chemical science PhDs awarded to underrepresented minority (URM) students, defined by the project as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. The ACS-BP does this by creating sustainable transition (bridge)…

    ACS Bridge Program Posted by: alemanem / January 8, 2020 January 8, 2020 The American Chemical Society Bridge Program (ACS-BP) is an effort to increase the number of chemical science PhDs awarded to underrepresented minority (URM) students, defined by the project as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. The ACS-BP does this by creating sustainable transition (bridge) programs and a national network of doctoral granting institutions that provide substantial mentoring for

  • When Jessi Marlow ‘16 was brainstorming ideas for the season’s featured Alpha Psi Omega production she finally decided that above all, she wanted to direct a show that was both topical and relevant to today’s audiences. She finally settled on a darker comedy that explores…

    tackles how we as a society view mental illness,” Marlow commented. “The script does an awesome job at tackling the bigger issues while also still allowing for some humor.” The story follows Artie Shaughnessy, a Queens native,  zoo-keeper by day, and lounge player by night. Shaughnessy dreams of life in Hollywood with his mistress, but is held back by his mentally unstable wife, Bananas. Things get interesting when the Pope makes his first visit to New York City, and their son makes a bomb intended to

  • When Jessi Marlow ‘16 was brainstorming ideas for the season’s featured Alpha Psi Omega production she finally decided that above all, she wanted to direct a show that was both topical and relevant to today’s audiences. She finally settled on a darker comedy that explores…

    tackles how we as a society view mental illness,” Marlow commented. “The script does an awesome job at tackling the bigger issues while also still allowing for some humor.” The story follows Artie Shaughnessy, a Queens native,  zoo-keeper by day, and lounge player by night. Shaughnessy dreams of life in Hollywood with his mistress, but is held back by his mentally unstable wife, Bananas. Things get interesting when the Pope makes his first visit to New York City, and their son makes a bomb intended to