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  • /Organizations American Marketing Association The Institute of Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) Digital Analytics Association Academy of Marketing Science Chinese Scholar Marketing Association Biography Qin Zhang is a tenured Associate Professor of Marketing and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Big Data and Digital Analytics, Advanced Research Methods, Qualitative Marketing Research, Marketing Analytics and Principles of Marketing. She also supervises student

  • TACOMA, WASH. (January 12, 2016)- Sylvia May ’18, a doctoral student at Pacific Lutheran University, was one of just eight students in the country to receive the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship in 2015. The prestigious scholarship will cover her tuition, books and other fees…

    serve my country. I just didn’t know how I was going to get there. I heard about this scholarship, did some research and applied. I was convinced this scholarship would afford me the opportunity to reach both my aims at the same time. What was that process like? It was a yearlong process. It entailed three interviews, many essay-style questions, and the patience of Job! There was lots of waiting throughout the process. There were only eight scholarships being awarded in the nation for the 2015

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April. 19, 2016)- “Güeros,“ an award-winning drama set in Mexico City, will screen at Pacific Lutheran University on April 27 at 6 p.m. in room 101 of the Administration Building. The screening was organized by Christian Gerzso, PLU visiting assistant professor of English. He…

    shut down the largest learning and research center of the country for 10 months. Thanks to the strike, the university remains tuition free to this day, but it was a very tense and polarizing moment. “Güeros” explores how students who, for the most part, were not part of the strike lived through those months. What does “Güeros” have to say about socio-political issues in Mexico City? Also, what does the film have to say about youth in Mexico City?  I love Alonso’s idea of making a road movie of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (July 27, 2016)- Amidst crowds of politicians, scientists and international leaders, two Lutes will travel abroad and walk the halls of the annual Conference of Parties for the United Nations in November. They will represent a quarter of a small contingent of college…

    ,” Yakelis said. For now, Henderson and Smith will continue with their summer plans. Smith works at PLU doing summer research and Henderson is applying for jobs in the Puget Sound. Follow along with Smith and Henderson on their adventure at studentsonclimatechange.com. Read Previous PLU named the leading distributor of creative arts scholarships among West Coast colleges Read Next 93-year-old Lute, former softball player to throw first pitch at PLU Night at the Rainiers COMMENTS*Note: All comments are

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 27, 2016)- The scene: a cramped room somewhere in a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall at the beginning of the millennium. The characters: five nerdy dudes, each with a handful of dice and plenty of junk food. This is “The Gamers,” a…

    build upon archaeological research following museum partnership, summer dig in Roche Harbor Read Next DCHAT Podcast: A Discussion with new PLU Interim Dean of Education and Kinesiology Terry Bergeson 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 Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24

  • Louis Hobson ’00 is an accomplished actor on stage and on screen. His next act includes building a production company that he hopes will infuse innovation into the entertainment industry.

    life to the arts and giving artists, entertainers and performers a voice, and an opportunity to do their work,” Hobson said. “It’s been a crazy wild ride and I’ve racked up hundreds of thousands of airline miles.” Hobson’s days are filled with endless emails and phone calls as he works to develop shows for certain markets and audience venues. “We research what the audience is going to love,” he said. Despite his busy schedule running a production company, Hobson still finds time to act. He was in

  • preparation as liberal arts majors is very important. Click here for more ideas about what you can do with a sociology degree.What skills can I gain with a sociology degree?Conduct Research and Analyze Data: Learn both qualitative and quantitative research methods. This will allow you to recognize trends and patterns and produce social statistics such as those used in market research, opinion polling, sales, and countless other applications. Communicate Skillfully: Learn how to convey your ideas

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2015)—As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off across the country on Sept. 15, this year’s observation at Pacific Lutheran University takes on extra emphasis with two new campus-wide components: • the revival of a student organization representing Latino/a and Hispanic students, and…

    Diversity Center, include the Latino Youth Summit on Oct. 3 and a Día de Los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1.Latino Studies LectureLast spring, PLU was invited to partner with the Tacoma Art Museum, Centro Latino and the University of Puget Sound in applying for the Latino Americans grant from the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies Emily Davidson in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during a May 2015 research trip. (Photo courtesy

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 6, 2016)- Kelly Hall couldn’t decide on a major when she first came to Pacific Lutheran University. “I didn’t know for sure what I wanted to do, and several fields I explored just didn’t fit right,” said Hall, a senior at PLU.…

    visited her tribe in 2003 and explored her culture by riding in a traveling canoe with her father. After declaring her major as a sophomore, she received a Wang Center grant to go help research involvement in cultural events. At first, she said she felt like an outsider. She didn’t know anyone and had to learn important aspects of the culture. But then last summer, Hall went on her first youth-led Tribal Canoe Journey, where she met many young people from other tribes who also are interested in their

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 15, 2016)- Kate Deines ’16 is a natural on the soccer field and has a long résumé to prove it. She played at the local, college, national and international level, garnering recognition until her retirement from the sport in 2015. When Deines…

    burst into tears when I found out.”Master of Science in FinanceLearn more about Pacific Lutheran University's program.Deines was busy during her accelerated 10-month MSF program at PLU. She worked part time at Avier Wealth Advisors in Bellevue. She also participated in various student competitions throughout the region, in which she had the opportunity to practice managing a six-figure investment fund as part of a research challenge with the CFA (Charter Finance Analyst) Society of Seattle