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  • Visiting Writer’s Series – No Word for Welcome: The Mexican Village Face the Global Economy Author Wendy Call will be on campus Feb. 22. Award winning author Wendy Call will talk about her book No Word for Welcome: The Mexican Village Face the Global Economy…

    : “Call is never dry or academic; rather, she writes lively narrative, detailed description, and engaging scenes that render her subjects – a schoolteacher, fisherman, activists-three-dimensional. By relating the lives and concerns of isthmus dwellers and the struggles they face, the author raises awareness of globalization’s effects on the village economy.” Read Previous Technology opens more collaborative possibilities Read Next Terje Tvedt talks about the sociopolitical nature of water COMMENTS

  • A biochemist by training, Tina Saxowsky, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, is fascinated with how life operates at the molecular level.

    Tina Saxowsky, PhDDepartment of ChemistryPersonalized Learning with Student Video Projects Dr. Tina Saxowsky (PLU Photo/Jenna Stoeber) A biochemist by training, Tina Saxowsky, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, is fascinated with how life operates at the molecular level. “When I started teaching, there were so many cool things that I wanted to teach the students about, but there was never enough time to tackle it all as a class. I started thinking about ways to get the students

  • Director | Tacoma MESA | jzawatski@plu.edu | 253-535-7142 | Jill is a passionate career and technical educator who has worked in secondary education since 2008.

    . She served as a classroom teacher, where she enjoyed teaching Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Computer Applications, and AP Economics. She also worked for a career and technical student organization, Washington DECA, where she trained and supported Marketing teachers across Washington. Jill is driven to help students explore career and college pathways by connecting them with opportunities for experiential learning, mentorships, and internships. As a part of these activities, Jill especially enjoys

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  • Thomas W. Krise arrived as Pacific Lutheran University’s 13th president on June 1. He was chosen for his passion for a liberal arts education, as well as being a strategic thinker and first and foremost a teacher and an academic. (Photos by John Froschauer) What’s…

    July 30, 2012 Thomas W. Krise arrived as Pacific Lutheran University’s 13th president on June 1. He was chosen for his passion for a liberal arts education, as well as being a strategic thinker and first and foremost a teacher and an academic. (Photos by John Froschauer) What’s He Like? By Barbara Clements Details say a lot about a person, and that’s certainly true when you meet Thomas W. Krise, Pacific Lutheran University’s new president. First, there’s the greeting. “Call me Tom.” As he works

  • Pacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund received the American Society for Microbiology’s 2023 Carski Award for Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes a university educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students. What I love about teaching microbiology is that I get to…

    metacognition and learning; the use of self-assessment to increase metacognition; and student theories of intelligence, learning, and failure. Siegesmund is an alumnus of the National Science Foundation Biology Scholars Research Residency and has received PLU faculty excellence awards in service (2019-20) and teaching (204-15). “During her time at PLU, Dr. Siegesmund has proven herself to be an incredibly dedicated, passionate and effective teacher,” said Chair of Biology Matt Smith. “She challenges her

  • Mount Rainier Lutheran High School will make PLU East Campus facility home Mount Rainier Lutheran High School has signed a lease agreement with Pacific Lutheran University for the East Campus building at PLU, starting June 15, 2013. Over the next few months the space will…

    the move starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 at the current Mount Rainier sire, immediately following the girls basketball game. There will also be a day-long open house in the new facility on March 15, where guided tours and be available to answer questions. This will also be an opportunity for prospective families to register students. More will be announced about the collaborative partnership between PLU and MRLH. Read Previous Study away blog roundup Read Next ‘For the love of chocolate

  • Pacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund is the recipient of the American Society for Microbiology’s 2023 Carski Award for Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes a university educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students. What I love about teaching microbiology is that…

    PLU biology professor Amy Siegesmund receives national teaching award Posted by: Zach Powers / September 14, 2022 Image: PLU Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund says she takes great joy in building learning communities with students that explore how the microbial world is intricately tied to our lives. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) September 14, 2022 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund is the recipient of the American

  • The Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.

    Videos Spotlighting Pacific Lutheran University's Graduate ProgramsMaster of Business AdministrationEducating Future Global LeadersThe Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.PLU Offers Many Learning Opportunities“We’re looking at strategy and innovation as the main components of our program, which means that we have to be innovative ourselves…to make sure that we not only talk to them

  • Associate Professor of Music - Voice | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | johnsobw@plu.edu | 253-535-7625 | Baritone Barry Johnson is enjoying a successful career as an opera singer, stage director, concert performer, and voice teacher.

    Voice Lessons, Directs Knights Chorus, Co-Directs Opera Production/Workshop Accolades National Winner, Bel Canto Competition of Chicago Regional Winner, San Francisco Opera Auditions Biography Baritone Barry Johnson is enjoying a successful career as an opera singer, stage director, concert performer, and voice teacher. Having sung roles in more than 20 productions at Seattle Opera, Mr. Johnson has performed as a guest artist with companies throughout the west including Seattle Opera, Tacoma Opera

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  • Pacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund is the recipient of the American Society for Microbiology’s 2023 Carski Award for Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes a university educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students. What I love about teaching microbiology is that…

    PLU biology professor Amy Siegesmund receives national teaching award Posted by: nicolacs / September 14, 2022 Image: Image: PLU Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund says she takes great joy in building learning communities with students that explore how the microbial world is intricately tied to our lives. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) September 14, 2022 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund is the recipient of the American