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  • PLU joins Nobel Peace Prize Forum as a full sponsor The Nobel Peace Prize Forum Pacific Lutheran University is joining the Nobel Peace Prize Forum as a full sponsor. The Forum is the Norwegian Nobel Institute’s only such program or academic affiliation outside of Norway.…

    peacemaking efforts around the world. The Forum features keynote speeches by leading international peacemakers as well as faculty-student led sessions on diverse aspects of peace and peacemaking. The multidisciplinary focus of the Forum is emphasized through designating specific days to address peace in relation to science and health, business and global studies. The keynote speaker for the March 2013 forum is the Yemeni journalist and peace activist Tawakkol Karman. She is one of three women awarded the

  • KPLU names new general manager Erik Nycklemoe has been named General Manager of KPLU/Pacific Public Media , succeeding Paul Stankavich, who will retire at the end of January 2013 after leading the station since 2007. “The quality of applicants was extremely high, reflecting the high…

    .  “We believe Erik’s broad experience and leadership skills will move KPLU forward into a future with many challenges and opportunities for public media.” Nycklemoe has served as Director of Network Initiatives at American Public Media Group in St. Paul, Minnesota, since 2008.  (The Group includes American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio, Classical South Florida and Greenspring Media.) His responsibilities include acquisitions, developing multi-year business

  • PLU Professor/Olympic Coach Colleen Hacker is 1st Female Recipient of Prestigious International Applied Sport Psychology Award By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications Dr. Colleen Hacker, PLU Professor of Kinesiology and five-time Olympic coach, has been selected to receive the prestigious Association for Applied…

    for the Under 16, Under 19 and the Under 21 United States Youth National Soccer Teams. Corporations, business groups, professional sport teams, civic organizations and print and television media seek her strategies for peak performance. With more than 30 years’ experience in higher education, Hacker has conducted extensive, applied research in the field of sport psychology with particular emphasis on peak performance, team building, leadership, mental toughness and psychological skills training

  • Daffodil Royalty Blossoms at PLU Five members of the 2014 Pierce County Royal Daffodil Court are all new Lutes this fall. From left: KayLee Weist, Nina Thach, Marissa Modestowicz (queen), Ji Larson and Kaetlynn Brown. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) 5 Members of the 2014 Court…

    ; and Thach is considering debate, Chemistry Club, Circle K International, Club Keithley and soccer and tennis. Read Previous Business Alum’€™s Startup Gets Huge Boost From Salesforce.com Read Next Talking Sports – €”for a Living 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

  • TACOMA, Wash. (April 27, 2015) — Take Back the Night, an annual internationally recognized protest against rape and sexual assault, will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Red Square at Pacific Lutheran University. The event offers a chance to learn about ending…

    Night, the daylong event Stand in Solidarity (9 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Square) asks men to take a stand against sexual assault by making a silent statement of presence and support. For more information, stop by the Women’s Center or email sapet@plu.edu. Read Previous PLU Marketing Students Win Business Competition Track Read Next PLU Dedicates New Baseball Press Box to Jim Kittilsby ’60 on May 3 COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 23, 2015)- While many students are cranking away on midterms, one Lute’s voice is being heard loud and clear at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Noah Baetge ’08 is making his eleventh appearance on stage at the Met Opera House,…

    experience … make your opportunities.” Tannhäuser will have its final showing on Oct. 31 but it will be streamed in HD in various theaters across the country. (Photo courtesy NoahBaetge.com) Read Previous Seattle Business Magazine Editor Teaching Journalism Course at PLU Read Next ‘UnPLUgged’ to Conclude With Recycling Fashion Show on Oct. 30 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

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 16, 2015)- Classrooms are taking in more students, budgets are decreasing and curricular standards are becoming more rigorous in the modern school atmosphere. With all of the challenges facing today’s educators, one teacher can’t do it alone anymore. Pacific Lutheran University Professor…

    paraeducators, training programs and career ladders for paraeducators. Gerlach has been a driving supporter for legislation to determine these standards and has made national waves with his advocacy for the group. Kent Gerlach, Professor of Education, at PLU on Thursday, July 3, 2014. (Photo/John Froschauer) PLU's Department of EducationPreparing Teachers Since 1894 Read Previous PLU Holiday Photo Recap Read Next PLU Business Students Donate Class Project Revenue to Wounded Warriors COMMENTS*Note: All

  • 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.…

    attending Pacific Lutheran University. The compromise was the result of students, educators, business and community leaders, and university presidents contacting their representatives. Advocates for maintaining the vital funding flooded 91 state House members with more than 790 individual emails and dozens of phone calls. Some held meetings with their representatives, as well, sending a strong message that maintaining SNG funding is a priority. Currently at PLU, 653 students receive SNG funding; 203 of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 5, 2017)- MediaLab, the applied research and multimedia program at Pacific Lutheran University, has won a 2017 Grand Prize Award from the National Broadcasting Society – Alpha Epsilon Rho, for the documentary film Changing Currents: Protecting North America’s Rivers. Changing Currents ,…

    for us,” said Wiersma. “My fellow filmmakers and I worked hard to make the documentary thought-provoking and influential. So, it’s a great feeling to be acknowledged with such a prestigious national award.” Changing Currents was produced by a team that included Wiersma, a Communication major, Communication major Christopher Boettcher ‘17, Art and Design major Kelly Lavelle ‘18, Business major John Struzenberg ‘16, and Digital Media major Rachel Lovrovich ‘18. The film’s original soundtrack was

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 4, 2017)- MediaLab, the applied research and multimedia program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a 2017 Emmy Award nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Northwest Chapter for the documentary film “Changing Currents: Protecting North America’s Rivers.“…

    . “Receiving an Emmy nomination is exciting and humbling,” Wiersma said. “My fellow filmmakers and I worked hard to make the documentary thought-provoking and influential. So, it’s a great feeling to have our efforts acknowledged in this way.” Changing Currents was produced by a team that included Wiersma, a communication major, as well as fellow communication major Christopher Boettcher ’17, art and design major Kelly Lavelle ’18, business major John Struzenberg ’16, and digital media major Rachel