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TACOMA, WASH. (May 12, 2015)— The 2015 Celebration of Leadership recognized students who live lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care while empowering their peers to do the same. On Monday, May 11, the Division of Student Life welcomed PLU faculty, administrators, staff and…
others. Andrew Allen, Dani Andrews, Sam Angel, Olivia Ash, Leah Butters, Emma DaFoe, Ariel Esterbrook, Anne-Marie Falloria, Naomi Forward, Aubrey Frimoth, Nomium Gankhuyag, Elizabeth George, Christina Hayes, Mitchell Helton, Gregory Hibbard, Nicole Jordan, Evan Koepfler, Kevin Long, Gavin Miller, Isaac Moening-Swanson, Johanna Muller, Aiko Nakagawa, Thea (Clara) O’Brien, Hallie E. Peterson, Avelon Ragoonanan, Allie Reynolds, Jesus Rosales, Farah Schumacher, Sarah Smith, Reland Tuomi, Shelby Mae
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University seniors, Cara Gillespie and Elise Anderson, publicly premiere their documentary, “More Than A Mission,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Ingram 100. The documentary shares the story of a woman who escaped the bonds of human…
transform lives. “These women are my age: we have similar interests, hopes and dreams. But we’ve had remarkably different lives, and my journey has been far easier. I knew I had to use this privilege to help them any way I could,” Gillespie said. “This project has truly been a transformational journey for me.” The documentary focuses on Kenny Sacht’s organization, Wipe Every Tear. The story includes the Christian organization’s unique mission work that surprisingly doesn’t evoke the name of Jesus as it
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TACOMA – Michael Spiedel, PLU alum in Economics and Hispanic Studies, was announced as one of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Under Forty” award recipients. Michael combined his interest in Spain and Economics by writing his economics capstone on the impact of trade policies of Francisco…
detrimental to the well-being of both businesses and consumers during this historical period. Congrats Michael!MORE Read Previous National Conference on Undergraduate Research Read Next Combating Global Steel Excess Capacity LATEST POSTS Meet Cameron Emerson ’08 April 14, 2019 PLU Alum Visits Department of Economics April 15, 2019 National Conference on Undergraduate Research April 16, 2019 Combating Global Steel Excess Capacity July 16, 2019
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Today many of us are considering our lives, loved ones, and our way of being in the world in relation to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The course of this pandemic can be changed by people who have reliable information, make decisions that consider others, and…
On Exhibit – Pandemics: History & Responses Posted by: Holly Senn / March 17, 2020 March 17, 2020 Today many of us are considering our lives, loved ones, and our way of being in the world in relation to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The course of this pandemic can be changed by people who have reliable information, make decisions that consider others, and remain hopeful and diligent. These books from the Mortvedt Library collection document historical and current pandemics, their effects, and
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By Michael Halvorson, ’85. The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of three student-faculty research teams for Summer 2021. The fellowships are selected by the Innovation Studies steering committee and funded through the generous support of Dale E.…
history, innovation, and media studies via a new podcast series that will be piloted over the Summer. The “Innovation in History” project will investigate important moments of creativity in the disciplines of History and Innovation, from historical scholarship on video games, to the use of portraits in contemporary society, to exploring music as an historical source. The faculty mentor for the project is Prof. Michael Halvorson (History/Innovation Studies), who will co-host the podcast. The team will
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By Michael Halvorson, ’85. The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of three student-faculty research teams for Summer 2021. The fellowships are selected by the Innovation Studies steering committee and funded through the generous support of Dale E.…
Fulton Bryant-Anderson (History, Communication) has received funding to pursue the intersections of history, innovation, and media studies via a new podcast series that will be piloted over the Summer. The “Innovation in History” project will investigate important moments of creativity in the disciplines of History and Innovation, from historical scholarship on video games, to the use of portraits in contemporary society, to exploring music as an historical source. The faculty mentor for the project
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 26, 2016)- Roche Harbor, Washington, sits on the northwest side of San Juan Island at the edge of the Canadian border. For one week over the summer, Roche Harbor served as a site of discovery for a handful of Lutes interested in…
of the workshop. Taylor and PLU students camped on site and conducted a dig designed to unearth the history of the land and the lives of its past residents. “You don’t often find information about daily life in history books,” Taylor said. “That is something historical archaeology can provide to help us learn more about the past.” The homestead consisted of two structures. Students focused on the smaller building, creating an excavation unit by digging a square around the perimeter. Students then
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PLU professor selected as Chair of the Curti Prize committee PLU Professor E. Wayne Carp has been selected by the Organization of American Historians as Chair of the 2013 Curti Prize Committee. The Merle Curti Prize is awarded annually by the Organization of American Historians,…
October 22, 2012 PLU professor selected as Chair of the Curti Prize committee PLU Professor E. Wayne Carp has been selected by the Organization of American Historians as Chair of the 2013 Curti Prize Committee. The Merle Curti Prize is awarded annually by the Organization of American Historians, the most prestigious and influential U.S. historical organization, for the best book in American social and/or intellectual history. Carp is a professor of history at PLU and holds the Benson Family
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PLU Professor Lenny Reisberg uses a smart board during instruction for a course he teaches. (Photo by John Froschauer) Technology opens the door By Chris Albert As the snow and ice closed campus during the end of January, the challenge of getting to class was…
opportunity for all the students to be together to talk with the instructor at the same time,” he said. “With the cameras, laptops, webcams, we can see each other, talk to each other.” “It opens up what is possible,” Reisberg said. “It’s not face-to-face, but it’s virtual face-to-face.” Read Previous Posters aim to bring awareness to campus Read Next “Did Jesus believe in God?” COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are
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Follow Professor Egge’s biology class as they reconstruct a massive gray whale skeleton in a new Rieke Science Center classroom as part of BIOL 352: Comparative Anatomy. In BIOL 352, you take an evolutionary approach to understanding the complexities of vertebrate morphology. Through hands-on examination…
secrets of the natural world. From the tiniest cells to the largest organ systems, we dissect, analyze, and compare to unravel the mysteries of life. But it’s not just about memorizing facts and figures. The class emphasizes the importance of analyzing similarities and differences across vertebrate groups to unlock the true significance of adaptations. By exploring the historical and present diversity of vertebrate morphology, you gain a deeper understanding of the intricate web of life surrounding us
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