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  • Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 Welcome! We, Rose McKenney and Adela Ramos, are excited to share with you the work of the 2020 class of Environmental Studies students.

    Kirkland-Woodward I would like to thank the entire Environmental Studies Department for helping me through this process and all of my time at PLU. From my first day to my last, I have learned invaluable lessons from some of the best professors. I would also like to thank my parents and grandparents for allowing me the opportunity to attend PLU and always providing for me; I cannot thank you enough.Environmental Degradation at the Hanford Nuclear Site.My capstone studies the Hanford Nuclear Site in

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses,…

    have something to do with travel and aviation. What are some ways in which you’ve grown your professional skills this summer? My writing has definitely matured, and I’ve learned to handle myself in meetings; meeting new people; and working with people with different views, opinions and agendas. Will you be applying any lessons you’ve learned this summer to your work as Editor and Chief of Mast Media? I’m bringing back a lot of ideas for Mast Media and have already been working a bit on them through

  • JOIN OVER 500,000 PEOPLE TODAY AND START LEARNING WITH EDX FOR FREE!  edX is a largely free online learning resource where anyone can audit online courses from top universities for free.

    .  FallJanuaryLEARN ANY OF 40 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES FOR FREE WITH DUOLINGO! duolingo is the world’s number one language learning app. In their own words, duolingo provides a “free, fun, and effective” way to learn different languages from around the world. Within the app, the user progresses through interactive bite-sized lessons which helps the user stay motivated through the learning process. The service offers lesson reminders, fun challenges, and game-like features. The free version offers everything a user

  • More than 850 students will graduate from PLU for the 2011-2012 academic year. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 27 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a…

    LOT of theater. I have learned a lot, both through academics and activities/involvement on campus. I have grown as a person and really come into my own; I have sought and I believe found my vocation through the experiences I’ve had with the theater. PLU has shaped and prepared me for my life post-graduation and I can’t wait to take these lessons and experiences with me as I go forward. What’s next? I will be spending the summer working at the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company in Weston, Vt. and

  • By Makaela Whalen The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed is enhanced by the wildlife it offers a sanctuary to.

    showcase how salmon are valued in Western Washington. After one of these lessons “Ten-year-old Elliot Hougardy, in Hull’s class, said he’s interested in fish because he likes to eat fish and go fishing. ‘It’s cool because you can see all the organs in the fish,’ Hougardy said about the Wednesday presentation. ‘You see how they’re like us and how they’re different’” (Johnston). There is already a great interest in salmon that is also being passed on to the children as they are given a chance to interact

  • In their own words By Chris Albert Soon new PLU graduates will go out into the world. In the following, some Lutes share their stories of why they came to PLU, what their experiences have been and what’s the next chapter in their lives. More…

    experience: My experience at PLU has been unforgettable. I have been blessed with opportunities to get involved in many parts of campus, participating in Red Carpet Club, Campus Ministry, choir, intramural sports, and Psi Chi, the psychology honors society. I also studied away for J-Term of my sophomore year in Quito, Ecuador. It’s hard to sum up my experience, because I feel like in each of my four years I have learned new life lessons with new people and in new places. My favorite parts of PLU have

  • See Dr. Artime's profile Michael Artime is Assistant Professor & Chair of the Department of Political Science. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Political Science.

    inequalities. November 4 It’s Like Herding Chickens:  Social Psychology and the Understanding of Non-compliance with Pandemic Health-Directives Dr. Michelle Ceynar, Professor of Psychology Dr. Corey Cook, Assistant Professor of Psychology Lecture Description: Why is it so difficult to get people, particularly Americans, to follow health directives? This lecture will apply core lessons from Social Psychology such as persuasion, compliance, social identity and prejudice to help understand why people fail to

  • See Dr. Artime's profile Michael Artime is Assistant Professor & Chair of the Department of Political Science. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Political Science.

    inequalities. November 4 It’s Like Herding Chickens:  Social Psychology and the Understanding of Non-compliance with Pandemic Health-Directives Dr. Michelle Ceynar, Professor of Psychology Dr. Corey Cook, Assistant Professor of Psychology Lecture Description: Why is it so difficult to get people, particularly Americans, to follow health directives? This lecture will apply core lessons from Social Psychology such as persuasion, compliance, social identity and prejudice to help understand why people fail to

  • From Diversity Abroad: Minority & Students of Color Abroad In the U.S. you might be classified by your ethnicity, but abroad, you may be identified first as an American.

    Studying Abroad Do Not Let Disability Hold You Back Abroad Facing Disabilities Abroad: A Few Steps Six Tips Every Diabetic Should Read Before Studying Abroad 6 Things Every Celiac Should Know (and Consider) About Study Abroad Special Mobility Series: 4 Tips on Traveling as a Student in a Powered Wheelchair Group Dynamics and Access in Asia Making the Most of First Experiences Abroad Trinidad & Tobago: Explore the World Around You Travel Your Heart Out Cane Travel and Hindi Lessons Translating the

  • three have made it to #1. Eric was voted as being one of the year’s “Favorite Alto Sax Players” in Jazziz Magazine’s Reader’s Poll along with David Sanborn and Phil Woods. Since 2015 Eric has maintained an online saxophone school with ArtistWorks. In Eric’s school there are over 200 video lessons, tracks, songs, exercises and more for every level of player from beginners to advanced players. Students can also take advantage of the Video Exchanges where they can submit a video of whatever they are