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April 26, 2010 REALLY?! Six PLU professors tackle common assumptions, age-old wisdom, folklore and controversies of the day. With a nod to the “Really?” column that frequently appears in the New York Times, we asked six faculty members from disparate disciplines to prove – or debunk – some common ideas of the day. You’ll be surprised what you think you know. A carbon tax will reduce pollution You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover The unexamined life is not worth living Nuclear weapons always

August 24, 2010 Endowment support ensures the growth of ‘intellectual capital’ Throughout PLU’s history, thousands of alumni and friends of the university have been remarkably generous in providing the financial resources that have helped the university succeed. This kind of broad support made possible the construction of the first building on campus, Old Main (now Harstad Hall), and the latest, the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, as well as many of the buildings in between. Similar

March 30, 2011 Port of Tacoma CEO sees strength in community Northwest native and Port of Tacoma CEO John Wolfe ’87, prides himself for being part of an organization that creates jobs. Established by the citizens of Pierce County, Wash., in 1918, The Port of Tacoma is among the largest container ports in North America. But Wolf sees the port as so much more than that – as a catalyst for community vitality, and a creator of economic growth for both the county and the state.“At the end of the day

September 1, 2011 Book project gives voice to the past The memories of 60 years of the School of Nursing are being brought together for a book, being released this fall. The book examines the history of the school, the people who make up its pulse and personal perspectives from alumni. In it, the journey of a growing institution is captured and the memories of the people who are called to lives of care and service are recalled. The School of Nursing has alumni that serve in all corners of the

June 3, 2014 MESA at PLU Celebrates 30 Years of Success Students gather at PLU for the 2014 MESA Day engineering competition. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) June 17 Luncheon Celebrates Achievements and Looks Toward the Future By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications When the MESA program was established at Pacific Lutheran University in 1984, it served about 20 students. Today, 30 years later, the program has worked with more than 14,000 students, said JR Nobles, director of Tacoma

Dr. Maria Chávez APSA Member of the Month Posted by: Marcom Web Team / January 24, 2019 Image: Image: The Makerspace seats 30 people and offers opportunities for students to gather, collaborate and stretch their creativity. January 24, 2019 By American Political Science AssocationPLU Social SciencesDr. Maria Chávez American Political Science Association Member of the MonthFounded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of

Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Marie Rodrigues '20English Writing MajorWhen asked how her students are persevering in times of distance learning, Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies responded, “They inspire me daily.”Transitioning to online learning has been a lengthy process for all involved, but Professor Urdangarain is grateful to have students who remain courageous, flexible

NSF-REU at Univ. of North Texas reminder Posted by: yakelina / January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016 Just got a reminder about the Summer Chemistry REU Program at the University of North Texas in Denton:   The Chemistry Department, at the University of North Texas, invites applications for our Summer 2016 NSF-REU Program.  The ten-week program will begin on June 6, and participants will be given a $5,000 stipend, plus housing.  Funds are available to help defray travel costs to and from the REU

University of Pittsburgh 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Posted by: alemanem / January 12, 2018 January 12, 2018 The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program (SURF Pitt 2018).  Summer research opportunities are available for up to five female and/or minority undergraduate students in the STEM disciplines who are expecting to graduate in 2019.  Students selected for the program will

University of Washington Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program Posted by: alemanem / December 8, 2021 December 8, 2021 The University of Washington PREP (Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program) is currently accepting applications for the class of 2022-2023. They seek individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences, including those with disabilities, who are US citizens or hold permanent resident status, have great potential and enthusiasm for science