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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 10, 2016)- On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union, which is comprised of alumni of the PLU choral program, will be performing “Beyond Walls,“ a program consisting of music and texts dedicated to peace and reconciliation. PLU Director of…

    peace and reconciliation.PLU Director of Choral Activities Richard Nance says the concert, at 3 p.m. in Lagerquist Concert Hall, is an opportunity for PLU community members to continue to process the results of the 2016 election and reflect on the social conflicts that currently divide the United States.Music is often turned to in times of heightened emotion. What qualities of music, and perhaps especially the experience of music performed live, makes it so cathartic? Music speaks to the heart in a

  • There are nine Educational Service Districts (ESDs) in Washington state. Created in 1969, the ESDs help local school districts by providing academic support, business services, educator training and more for local school districts. Capital Region ESD 113, based in Tumwater, WA, works with 44 public…

    also offers resources for parents so they can help their children thrive at home. “We want to give all kids the ability to attend free, quality preschool,” she says. “We provide services for the whole child.” That includes social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language learning, as well as physical activities and nutrition. Read our full profile of Tracye Ferguson The Communications SpecialistKate Hall ’17 remembers the job interview that landed her in a communications role at ESD 113. It was

  • The 2019-2020 academic year marks the 15th anniversary of the Visiting Writers Series, the English department’s annual program bringing writers from various backgrounds to Pacific Lutheran University. Most visits consist of an afternoon conversation called “The Writer’s Story” and an evening reading followed by question…

    students’ interests in pursuing a career in writing. Barot described several other ways that DJS has been integrated into the Series, one being a focus on bringing writers who are thinking and writing about contemporary issues. “Once these people are on campus,” Barot explains, “they walk, and talk, and celebrate these values…They are writing about social justice issues, or they’re writing stories that touch upon those issues.” The visiting writers are invited to campus not just as visiting artists

  • If you’re an admitted student and you cannot find your  eight digit  PLU Student ID Number to work through next steps (such as setting up your ePass to see your financial aid updates), here are two places to look: Log in to your PLU student…

    Admission Read Previous What’s in our room? With Jess Mason ’24 Read Next Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her senior capstone LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024

  • The Nebraska Summer Research Program is a consortium of NSF funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and other summer research opportunities programs (SROP). One unique feature of the Nebraska Summer Research Program is the partnership between the REU and SROP programs and the Office of…

    university. Participants all receive competitive stipends, room and board, travel/transport, graduate school preparation workshops, social and networking activities, and more. We remain hopeful that we will be providing an in-person experience this summer. Should that change, applicants will be notified as soon as possible and a virtual experience will still be offered. Our online application is open until Monday, March 1, and students may apply for up to three different research groups. Read Previous

  • The Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) focuses on optoelectronic and quantum research primarily in the areas of chemistry, physics, and engineering. Our goal is to transform quantum optoelectronics by developing atomically-precise semiconductor materials and additive manufacturing processes. Students who…

    ), covered housing, covered travel up to $550, professional development seminars, and the opportunity to participate in networking, social events, and research presentations. Optoelectronic devices that generate, sense, and control light underpin the modern information-technology era. As society is increasingly reliant on such devices, the study of optoelectronics enables new technologies ranging from ubiquitous sensors and photorealistic virtual reality displays to quantum-based information technologies

  • Psi Chi, the International Honors Society for Psychology Psi Chi, the International Honors Society for Psychology, recently announced a Network for International Collaborative Exchange (NICE) research proposal (https://osf.io/gdske/) to study beliefs and coping responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This proposal was authored by Dr. Corey…

    Collaborative COVID-19 Research Posted by: guerreay / July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020 By Anna Leon-GuerreroDean, Division of Social SciencesPsi Chi, the International Honors Society for PsychologyPsi Chi, the International Honors Society for Psychology, recently announced a Network for International Collaborative Exchange (NICE) research proposal (https://osf.io/gdske/) to study beliefs and coping responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This proposal was authored by Dr. Corey Cook (PLU Psychology) and

  • For more than a month, geosciences professor Claire Todd and her geosciences student, Michael Vermeulen ’12 lived and worked on the ice in Antarctica. (Photos by Claire Todd) Editor’s Note: For the past two research seasons, Assistant Professor of Geosciences Claire Todd and two students,…

    would wander from scientific topics to story-swapping, to books we’re reading, to singing favorite songs, to post-field-season plans and beyond. The only six people within hundreds of miles, we were not only work colleagues, but also each other’s friends and family. Finally, we would say our good nights and head to our tents for a much-needed night’s sleep. Even with the 24-hour daylight of the Antarctic summer, we rarely had trouble falling asleep. Several hours later, we would begin a new day’s

  • If you polled people, chances are few would raise their hands and volunteer to go back to middle or high school. For many, those were awkward times in just about every way imaginable. For folks that struggled with reading, writing, communication or other subjects, even…

    prestigious Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award 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 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

  • Curious about what it’s like to major in Global Studies at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Ami Shah breaks down the essentials of the program, from the interdisciplinary courses you’ll explore to the analytical and practical skills you’ll develop. Whether you’re interested in understanding…

    Major Minute Monday: Global Studies Posted by: hiro.nagahama / November 18, 2024 November 18, 2024 Curious about what it’s like to major in Global Studies at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Ami Shah breaks down the essentials of the program, from the interdisciplinary courses you’ll explore to the analytical and practical skills you’ll develop. Whether you’re interested in understanding transnational issues, development and social justice, or international affairs, this major is all about