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December 1, 2012 Ashley Dell’Osa ’13: ‘Smart Ones for the smart one.’ “I feel like I’m constantly on the go. I wish I had more time and money to cook and have healthier food,” Dell’Osa said. “[Cooking] definitely goes on the back burner just because I’m so busy during the day. I’m trying to eat healthy and it’s difficult because I’m always on the go.” Major: environmental studies Hometown: Enumclaw, Wash. What home cooked meal she misses most: beef stroganoff Craziest food she’s tasted: Pickled

*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 another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal

December 1, 2012 Joey Glahn ’12: ‘You can never have enough chicken.’ Glahn makes a pit stop between his classes and work for lunch in the Anderson University Center. As a member of ROTC, Glahn has lived on campus and enjoyed the benefits of having a meal plan since coming to PLU. He said it saves him time and money–both of which a college student can’t spare, especially when he’s working 12-hour shifts at Madigan Army Medical Center as part of his capstone. Major: nursing Hometown: Federal Way

December 1, 2012 Katye Griswold ’13: ‘Quinoa, quin-what?’ Griswold and Eric Olson ’14 prepare the filling for Griswold’s famous Strawberry Champagne cupcakes. Griswold’s perspective on food drastically changed after reading a diet book written by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin during her sophomore year. She cooks a lot more, buys fresh ingredients, avoids processed foods, and is a vegetarian on most days. But being a foodie in college is hard, so she relies on sales and specials to make the

December 1, 2012 Rebecca Goulson ’15: ‘I’ll have the soup.’ Goulson admits that she doesn’t really know how to cook, but, as a sophomore who lives on campus and has a meal plan, she doesn’t need to. She can get everything she’s looking for, whether it’s cereal, pasta, soup, veggies, or a quick snack on campus. “it’s really convenient and easy,” Goulson said. Major: math Hometown: New Prague, Minn. What home cooked meal she misses most: dad’s homemade chili Staple Food: soup Specialty: bowl of

December 1, 2012 Staci Ferrin ’13: ‘A microwave is a girl’s best friend – in college at least.’ Between her classes, working at Facilities Management on campus, and volunteering at Tacoma Rescue Mission Preschool, Ferrin has little time to spend cooking quality meals for herself. “I feel like food is my last priority, especially healthy food,” Ferrin said. “I do a lot of soup and Cup-of-Noodles. I’ve found I can have it any time of day.” Ferrin checks to see if her clam chowder is just right

April 22, 2013 PLU recognized for community service In March, PLU was named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions that demonstrate exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. PLU was one of two universities in the state to receive this recognition. The other school was Western Washington University in Bellingham

October 15, 2013 He Speaks for the Trees By Valery Jorgensen ’15 Pacific Lutheran University’s Sustainability Department has a new Sustainability Lead with a suiting name for the profession: Lorax. Nick Lorax, a 2011 graduate, joined the PLU staff in May and has found a home here—for the second time. “I love it in a whole different manner now,” said Lorax, who graduated with an Environmental Studies major and Biology minor. Lorax, known as Nicholas Steele as a student, said he discovered his

Opening Remarks for Convocation 2016 Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 10, 2016 September 10, 2016 2016 CONVOCATION | President’s Remarks | September 6, 2016 On behalf of the whole university community, I welcome all new members of the PLU community: students, faculty, staff, administrators, regents, and the voting members of the PLU Corporation.  We’re all delighted that you are part of our family of Lutes.  This ceremony opens our academic year and gives us an opportunity to welcome

Grant opportunities for education research Posted by: hassonja / December 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 Spencer Foundation invites proposals for education research projectsDeadline: February 1, 2018 Award: up to $50,000 The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived