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Palmer Scholars builds hope and opportunity through education. Jonathan Jackson, Class of ’12 sociology alum, a member of the PLU Alumni Board and a current MBA student at PLU, is executive director of Palmer Scholars. The organization was founded in 1983 by Tacoma businessman R.…
Palmer Scholars. The organization was founded in 1983 by Tacoma businessman R. Merle Palmer.Read more Read Previous American Sociological Association’s Honors Program Read Next 20 Minutes Can Make All The Difference LATEST POSTS J-Term 2020 – Study Away in Ireland March 9, 2020 20 Minutes Can Make All The Difference March 9, 2020 American Sociological Association’s Honors Program March 9, 2020 Pacific Sociological Association Annual Meeting March 9, 2020
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Interested in studying Political Science at PLU? This department provides pre-professional training leading to careers in teaching, law, government, and related fields. Take a moment to hear from Dr. Michael Artime, the poli-sci department chair, as he explains why this is the best time to…
Discipline Dash: Professor Michael Artime on Political Science Posted by: vcraker / April 8, 2021 April 8, 2021 Interested in studying Political Science at PLU? This department provides pre-professional training leading to careers in teaching, law, government, and related fields. Take a moment to hear from Dr. Michael Artime, the poli-sci department chair, as he explains why this is the best time to study political science at PLU! Thinking about Pre-Law?Pacific Lutheran University’s Pre-Law
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Interested in PLU’s Global Studies program? This degree offers courses and experiences designed to equip students with the skills and analytical methods needed to comprehend and engage with contemporary global problems and possible solutions, particularly those related to development and social justice, transnational movements of…
from Dr. Ami Shah, as she explains why this is a great time to study Global Studies at PLU! Read Previous Women’s Rowing Places 5th in NCAA Championships Read Next PLU’s Kinesiology Team takes third at national sports medicine knowledge bowl 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
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The Department of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) is hosting a virtual Open House on October 5th for students interested in graduate school. Students who attend the Open House will learn about the Chemistry Ph.D. program at WUSTL, hear from faculty about…
faculty and graduate students questions about research, grad school, and the application process. Students can register at https://chemistry.wustl.edu/openhouse. Read Previous UO Job Opportunity Read Next Graduate Study in Applied Chemistry at UC Davis LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU Environmental Science Applications November 15, 2024 Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship October 30, 2024 2025 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program
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Travis McDaneld ’23 is entering his fourth year at PLU as an economics major, minoring in data science. When he enrolled at PLU, he had every intention of majoring in business, although he admits to not having any idea about what he wanted to do…
Summer Internship: Economics major finds family environment with global company Posted by: tpotts / October 28, 2022 October 28, 2022 Travis McDaneld ’23 is entering his fourth year at PLU as an economics major, minoring in data science. When he enrolled at PLU, he had every intention of majoring in business, although he admits to not having any idea about what he wanted to do after graduation. But when he took a microeconomics class, he says it all clicked, and he knew what he wanted to study
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When it comes to full-ride scholarships, these are far and few between at most colleges and universities. A full-ride scholarship would mean that every expense associated with going to school would be covered – tuition, student fees, housing, food, etc. The reality is that very…
year Supporting Success Scholarship, and a $1,500 per year Housing Grant (if you live on campus). Additional financial aid in the form of work study and loans may be applied to room, meals, and other expenses. Regents’ Scholarship (one of our Presidential Scholarships) Each year, eligible students are encouraged to apply for our top academic and leadership Presidential Scholarships (by the December deadline). The first of these awards is the President’s Scholarship ($34,000 per year), and on
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Meet the Communications department’s most recent faculty member, Dr. Marnie Ritchie. Dr. Ritchie joined PLU in 2018 and has taught a variety of communications classes since then, from introductory communications to courses covering complex topics like gender and ethics. Dr. Ritchie’s other interests for her…
. What is your educational background? I received a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Vermont, M.A. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies from Syracuse University, and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. I found the study of communication through collegiate debate. Why did you want to teach at PLU? What PLU does best is mentorship. PLU encourages instructors to teach creatively and inspires students to tap into their strengths and passions. Here, I get
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Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies get a second look in Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) at Pacific Lutheran University. The Shakespearean-inspired production runs in Studio Theater on March 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30pm and March 20 at 2pm. Constance, a quirky professor, attempts…
study.” While the Elizabethan language requires some study and understanding, Anderson teaches students that Shakespeare is more about improvisation. “The secret to good Shakespeare is finding a sense of play between actor and audience within that structure,” Anderson explains. “One popular stereotype of Shakespearean acting often invokes a stodgy and impenetrable formality. This comes with a false label of theatre as ‘high culture.’ Shakespeare’s work was always meant for a mixed, popular audience
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The tallest building in Parkland Tingelstad Hall will not be ignored. At a whopping nine stories, it proudly bears the title of Parkland’s tallest building. Naturally, Tingelstad is also Pacific Lutheran University’s largest hall. The sheer size, though, was not what surprised first-year student Madeline…
spiraling staircase joins the two floors that open up into a lofty central lounge complete with comfy couches, study tables, hall decorations, and even a kitchen. Here, residents can study, chat or just have a midnight snack. “The house communities are a good way to meet people from other floors that you might not normally talk to. It gives people a place to congregate other than their rooms. Tingelstad is really big, so you have a lot of opportunities to meet new people,” Gunter said. And there are a
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Alumni Kevin Anderson ’80, Holly Foster ’96, Andrea Sander ’05, and Stephen Alexander shares their thoughts on vocation during the Meant to Live conference’s alumni panel. (Photo by John Froschauer) ‘Follow your bliss’ By Chris Albert The resounding advice from a panel of social sciences…
Center. “Trust your instinct to follow what inspires you.” When Anderson was finishing his degree in religion at PLU he wondered what he should next. He was advised to work with old people. Anderson wasn’t sure how to make that a vocation, but his advisor told him, “It’s alright. Ill teach you what to do.” When it was time for Alexander to choose his major, it came down to the study of people for him. Anthropology was a chance to explore how people function and work within society. He applied to work
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