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February 13, 2012 In 2010, Thorleif Thorleifsson and BØrge Ousland spent 80 days sailing around the Arctic Ocean. (Photos courtesy/Norwegian Embassy) Exploring the Arctic In 2010, Norwegian explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson and BØrge Ousland, became the first to sail around the Arctic in one, short season. Thorleifsson and Marit Archer Saether, environmental counselor with the Norwegian Embassy, will come to PLU on a lecture tour to discuss arctic exploration, climate change and its effect on the

have the capacity to be or create a positive impact or outcome. No matter what one is doing, they can change the situation they are in for the better to be able to leave a brighter legacy behind them.” -Mindy Tieu ’23 Business Major Rieke Scholar “Innovation can also be failure. In tech we often talk about ‘failing fast’ in innovative pursuits. Failure can be progress because it allows you to test your assumptions and failing fast prevents false assumptions from getting too entrenched.” -Matthew

systems change that offer meaningful solutions.” Brian Lloyd ’88 is a vice president at Beacon Development Group, a Seattle-based operation that provides affordable housing consulting services to nonprofits and public housing Authorities. “PLU instilled the idea that I could serve the community,” says Lloyd, who double majored in history and global studies at PLU before earning a master of public policy degree from Harvard University. “After grad school, I realized the place for my service was the

Two PLU football players #makeithappen This spring, two PLU football players stepped up and became bone marrow matches for people in need. Posted by: mhines / July 28, 2023 Image: Jai Alapai ’24 and Erik Bainter ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) July 28, 2023 Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s

PLU places second in National Science Foundation’s COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. Posted by: vcraker / July 15, 2022 July 15, 2022 Pacific Lutheran University was named a winner in the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. PLU received a $15,000 prize for its work in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. “This important challenge rewards institutions for

Student-athlete shares how PLU has impacted his life Posted by: vcraker / November 5, 2021 Image: Connor Lemma November 5, 2021 Student-athletes at PLU earn how to build on their teammates’ strengths, overcome failure and achieve collective goals. We spoke with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) officer Connor Lemma ’23, —who is also a philosophy and Hispanic studies major —about the impact athletics has on their development at PLU. Lemma is from Walla Walla, Washington and plays

Interested in the Field of Environmental Public Health? Posted by: alemanem / February 22, 2018 February 22, 2018 If you would like to investigate this field which protects the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and other environmental factors that may impact human health and well-being the  2018 WSEHA Student Scholarship application is now open.  See the 2018 WSEHA Scholarship Flyer or visit https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for more information and to apply.   March

PLU awarded $15,000 from NSF for COVID-19 DEI Challenge Posted by: nicolacs / June 12, 2022 June 12, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University was named a winner in the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. PLU received a $15,000 prize for its work in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.“This important challenge rewards institutions for