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  • The PLU Psychology colloquium series aims to provide PLU students, faculty and staff rich, meaningful exposure to the state of the art in research in psychology.

    , Ph.D."Cultural Inertia and Immigration - or When Theory Goes Applied"The University of Texas at El Paso 2012-13 Colloquium Speakers DateSpeaker NameTitleAffiliation May 3, 2013Laura Kemmer, Ph.D."Behavioral Investigations of Right Hemisphere Contributions to Syntactic Processing"Pacific Lutheran University March 15, 2013Russel Kolts, Ph.D."A Brief Introduction to Compassion-Focused Therapy"Eastern Washington University February 21, 2013Andrea Karkowski, Ph.D. and Erin McKenna, Ph.D."Speciesism

  • Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (1813), describes a society whose members, constantly fearing the loss of personal reputation, ask themselves this question like a reprimand: What will people say? The title’s timeless alliteration also displays how words shape reputation’s near relation–memory. Soniah Kamal’s Unmarriageable (2019),…

    language with comfort and discomfort, Alys delicately forms a path for herself between class and national allegiances. Pride and prejudice around social classes form the basis for Alys and Darsee’s initial dislike of each other as it does between Elizabeth and Darcy, yet Alys’s conflict with language is part of what ultimately makes Darsee so appealing to her. He has studied outside of Pakistan, read international literature extensively, and feels caught between worlds just as she does. His gift to her

  • PLU alum gets a ringside seat to history as U.S. plays in World Cup Last month By Barbara Clements PLU alumna Kelsey (Dawson) Goodson, ’08, accompanied her husband and U.S. soccer player, Clarence Goodson IV, to South Africa to represent the U.S. team at the…

    because of the diversity and multicultural heritages represented here. I have had delicious sushi, curries, pumpkin, bread, beats, and stews, but I have to say that my favorite is butternut squash. It is naturally sweeter to that we are accustomed to in the US without any added sugar. What have you been doing since you left PLU? What’s your job now and where do you live? My PLU graduation gift to myself was a trip to Norway. While on vacation I met Clay (Clarence Goodson IV). Although, we only spent

  • The university sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service.

    in Mentoring was established by a gift from the late Tom Carlson, Professor of Biology, and honors Professor Emeritus of Biology Art Gee who excelled as a mentor to colleagues and students in his many years of service on the faculty. This award recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a personal or professional guide to students or colleagues and who makes a profound difference in the lives of others as a role model, confidant, critic or co-learner. This year we honor Dr. Wendy

  • A PLU education can lead many places by equipping you with invaluable experiences and excellent intellectual skills. Your future career may or may not directly relate to your major.

    DetectiveSears Roebuck & CoWA 2001Maintenance EngineerJones Radio NetworksWA 2005Major Gifts OfficerPacific Lutheran UniversityWA 2009ManagementFoss WaterwayWA 2001ManagerFred Meyer, Inc.WA 2009Manager of Marketing StrategyNordstromWA 2003Manager of Media RelationsPortland Timbers / Portland BeaversOR 1999Manager, LogisticsAmocat Trading LLCWA 2011Manager, Volunteer Services / Gift ShopLegacy HealthOR 1997Managing MemberFirst Western DevelopmentWA 2006MarketingIKEAWA 1995Marketing & Business Development

  • By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 21, 2014)—All over the world, Pacific Lutheran University alumni are serving in a wide variety of roles in hospitals, clinics, research centers and public-health agencies, sharing a steadfast commitment of delivering world-class medical care, treatment and…

    enjoyable piece of medical school is having the ability and time as a student to sit down with patients and learn about them beyond their diagnoses. It truly is a gift to work in an environment where there is the opportunity to meet so many diverse people, make connections and have the chance to make a positive impact on their life during times of hardship. Another enjoyable aspect of medical school is being surrounded by other equally passionate medical students always looking to engage the community

  • How did studying at PLU help prepare you to be an effective teacher? The Education professors at PLU hold you to a very high standard.

    particularly enjoyable piece of medical school is having the ability and time as a student to sit down with patients and learn about them beyond their diagnoses. It truly is a gift to work in an environment where there is the opportunity to meet so many diverse people, make connections, and have the chance to make a positive impact on their life during times of hardship. Another enjoyable aspect of medical school is being surrounded by other equally passionate medical students always looking to engage the

  • Tami Charles is an award winning and New York Times bestselling author of children’s, middle grade, and young adult books.

    DeshlerMoving the Needle on Adolescent Literacy Presented by Dr. Don DeshlerJolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education In 2009, a gift from the Benson Family Foundation of Portland, Ore., created the Jolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education at PLU. The chair position is in honor of Jolita Benson’s tireless work as an educator.  Dale and Jolita Benson, both attended PLU in the early 1960s. The Benson Chair in Elementary Education is funded through the Benson Family

  • President Loren J. Anderson enters the Tacoma Dome on May 27, 2012 to give his last commencement speech. (Photograph by John Froschauer) President Loren J. Anderson’s final commencement address to the Class of 2012 “GRATITUDE . . . WONDER . . . AND COURAGE” Distinguished…

    , brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Living gratefully begins when we recognize and accept in joy the incredible gifts that are ours.  In the faith tradition of Pacific Lutheran University, we believe that God’s greatest gift is life itself, your many talents and abilities are an inheritance.  Each member of the Class of 2012 has been nurtured and loved by a village that cares deeply, and to whom you matter greatly.  And during your PLU time, you have been taught and mentored

  • In Times Challenging and Uncertain: Plans Change – Values and Mission Endure By President Loren J. Anderson Welcome to our 2009 University Fall Conference. This morning we gather and prepare to launch the 120th year in the life of Pacific Lutheran University. We do so with…

    was quickly secured. Last year, when the economy collapsed, it became clear that major changes in strategy would be necessary – so attention shifted to Project Access, the annual fund, and those smaller, strategic projects described earlier. Overall, the support of our donors has been remarkable. But the progress of a comprehensive campaign depends on a relatively small number of “mega” gifts, the once in a life time gift, the multi-million dollar gifts, and, in a period of economic turmoil, those