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  • Resources & Links https://www.plu.edu/understanding-the-world/resources-links/

    Symposium 2010 Suggested Reading ListJohn Carlin, Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and a Game that Made a Nation (Penguin, 2008) A great introduction to or reminder of what apartheid was and how Nelson Mandela used the 1995 Rugby World Cup to unite South Africans. The new film: Invictus with Morgan Freeman (as Nelson Mandela) and Matt Damon, directed by Clint Eastwood is based on this book. Charles Cumming, Typhoon, (St. Martin’s 2009) In this novel, British and American spies clash in the

  • Appointments https://www.plu.edu/writingcenter/appointments/

    minutes to an hour. Longer papers are scheduled for an hour and we recommend multiple visits.Make An Appointment Online!As part of the new PLU Center for Student Success the PLU Writing Center now accepts appointments via online scheduling. To make an appointment, click below to access the Center for Student Success Website. When you're there click ``Schedule An Appointment``! Easy!Go the Center for Student Success Website Some tips for getting the most out of PLU Writing Center: Bring your assignment

  • Benson Summer 2020 Research Fellowship Team https://www.plu.edu/business-economic-history-program/news/benson-summer-2020-research-fellowship-announced/

    . Ralph Flick from PLU’s School of Business. Their research project investigated the use of artificial intelligence in human resource management, with an emphasis on new business practices within the Pacific Northwest region. A summary of their findings can be found in this research abstract. Ben Merrill (left) and Prof. Ralph Flick are the Summer 2020 Benson Research Fellows Dr. Michael Halvorson announced the fellowship and spoke on behalf of the Innovation Studies steering committee, which

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/author/williake/

    Professor Bea Geller’s sabbatical exhibition and looking back on 33 years at PLU A new exhibition titled, Finding Tacoma: The Changing Faces of the Northwest Environment will feature the latest photographs by Bea Geller, drawn from work completed during her recent sabbatical. The gallery show runs March 7 to April 4, 2018 with an opening reception on March… March 5, 2018 Facultygallery exhibitionUniversity Gallery

  • Keynote Speakers https://www.plu.edu/ourthirstyplanet/keynote%20speakers/

    Water (New Press, 2007). Barlow’s participation in the 2012 symposium is made possible by a generous grant from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peace and Reconciliation Section.Terje Tvedt - Water scholar, advocate, filmmakerProfessor Terje Tvedt will deliver a keynote address entitled “Water and the Development of Human Civilization: Some Perspectives,” at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Tvedt is a professor at the Center for Development Studies at the University of Bergen and a Professor II at

  • PLU Admission Blog in Hispanic Studies https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/hispanic-studies/

    Growing into her own: how Sarah Davis ’23 discovered her passion for plant biology Sarah Davis, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have… May 11, 2023 AcademicsBiologyHispanic StudiesResearchStudy AbroadStudy Away

  • News in Alumni https://www.plu.edu/music/news/topic/alumni/

    Angela Meade Vocal Performance Scholarship Underway On January 18, Soprano Angela Meade ‘01 performed a one-time-only benefit concert at PLU to kick off fundraising for the new Angela Meade Vocal Performance Scholarship. “During my years at PLU, I received about a third of my tuition in scholarships and I know how… January 2, 2014 AlumniOpera

  • News in University Symphony Orchestra https://www.plu.edu/music/news/topic/university-symphony-orchestra/

    Students featured in University Symphony Orchestra season closer The Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra will close its 2015-16 season with a blend of brand new works and twentieth-century masterpieces. The concert on Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm, features violinist Laura Hillis ’17 and composer Emilio Gonzalez ’16, and will be conducted by Jeffrey… May 2, 2016 University Symphony Orchestra

  • PLU’s Lasting Legacy Reception & Dinner https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-impact-of-your-gift/lastinglegacy-remarks/

    students. This past year you helped PLU compile some impressive statistics reflecting our shared goal of investing in the future of this great institution. The endowment is strong, standing at its highest level ever of over $101 million 478 – the number of Heritage Society Members (20 new members in FY17) 537 –  the number of Endowed Funds (increase of 20 in FY17) 426 – the number of Endowed Scholarships (increase of 12 in FY17) PLU received $4.4 million in gifts to endowment in FY17, a number we

  • PLU’s Lasting Legacy Reception & Dinner 2018 https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-impact-of-your-gift/lastinglegacy-remarks2018/

    students. This past year you helped PLU compile some impressive statistics reflecting our shared goal of investing in the future of this great institution. The endowment is strong, standing at its highest level ever of over $101 million 478 – the number of Heritage Society Members (20 new members in FY17) 537 –  the number of Endowed Funds (increase of 20 in FY17) 426 – the number of Endowed Scholarships (increase of 12 in FY17) PLU received $4.4 million in gifts to endowment in FY17, a number we