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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2016)- Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 studied political science and French languages and literature at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, she’s a published author and artist. Below is an edited discussion about her vocational journey and her experience creating hand-lettering books. Question: How…

    outlets and publications.  I am very excited to see where this new book will lead. Q: What is the best advice you can give an undergraduate student pursuing a career in the arts? A: Make yourself and your work visible online from day one. Use social media to put your work out there. You never know who might see it. If I hadn’t put my work on Facebook and Etsy, I never would have been given the opportunity to write my books. (My success is a direct product) of my online visibility. I have received

  • What is Management? The Management concentration prepares students for entry level management positions and the opportunity to specialize in human resources.

    442: Leading Organizational Improvement (4) BUSA 444: Project Management (4) ECON 325: Industrial Organization, Management Strategy, and Market Structure (4) Approved BUSA Special Topics Courses Return to Curriculum & Concentrations

  • Global health: Why does it matter? If public health was a fashion show, global health would be the new black. It’s hot. But what is global health, exactly? And why does it matter? Mark Twain once complained that everybody talks about the weather but nobody…

    then, all this really didn’t much matter – at least when measured in terms of money, political will or media attention. AIDS, of course, has been a big and highly visible part of the global health scene for the past quarter century. But the AIDS pandemic exists in its own category, with a unique set of political and social circumstances that have guaranteed this particular infectious disease a high level of public attention and concern. In a way, AIDS both helped educate people about the global

  • PLU students in Professor Amy Young’s strategic communication class have spent the fall semester working with RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit organization that competes with collections agencies to purchase unpaid medical debt for a fraction of the cost and helps folks run crowdfunding campaigns to…

    debt for a fraction of the cost and helps folks run crowdfunding campaigns to settle their medical debt. For Young, part of the appeal of working with RIP Medical Debt was the work the organization is doing in Washington and nearby states. “They own about 15k of debt in Washington and significantly more in Idaho and Montana, so we are working to raise money to settle as much of this as possible,” Young says. Young’s students worked with a representative from the RIP Medical Debt to design a social

  • The Anthropology Department is thrilled to present our senior capstone presentations. Students will share their projects and will answer questions.

    via Zoom Link to join: https://plu.edu.zoom.us/j/98043835250 Join by phone: (253) 215-8782  Meeting ID: 940 4383 5250 10:00 AM - Introduction10:05 AM - Liz Hunt10:20 AM - Imani Aikai Keyes10:35 AM - Sean Purcell10:50 AM - Nicolaus Finerty11:05 AM - Harper Bolz-Weber10:00 AM - Introduction10:05 AM - Liz Hunt “From Sidewalk to Curb: Public Space, Agency, and the use of Social Media for Food Security during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tacoma, WA” 10:20 AM - Imani Aikai Keyes “See There is No Planet B

  • The following list of things will well help your application process go smoothly: Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), created especially for research  Letters of Recommendation (usually 2) Personal

    PLUInternships and Research Experiences in PhysicsPre-Health Sciences Diversity & Equity ResourcesCollege of Natural Sciences Social Media Linktree - Stay Connected!

  • The Port of Tacoma is seeking an Executive Leadership Intern. Job Summary This internship will assist the Port’s Executive Leadership team with the Port’s 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan and Special Projects. Tasks may include developing and delivering executive level presentations to well informed audiences,…

    qualitative and quantitative strategy data, and learning the intricacies of public sector work. The intended outcome of the intern’s work would be an updated strategic plan action tracker, refreshed goals and targets across the enterprise, integration of updates on strategic goals as the Port’s way of working with a regular reporting frequency and format, and Department Heads have a process and deadline on providing plan implementation updates. Intern will be afforded the opportunity to work closely with

  • It would take hours to describe all the ways to get involved at PLU. In fact, we make it easy to participate.

    involved. They lead. You can change the world with Advocates for Social Justice or work side-by-side with faculty to implement earth-friendly practices on campus. Some clubs are tailor-made to apply lessons from the classroom like the Investment Club, where you meet each week with students and business professors to invest real money in the Stock Market. Of course, there are clubs that allow you to recharge your spirit with others who share similar interests, belief systems or cultures, such as the

  • Music is a big deal at PLU. Each year, more than 140 concert performances present students, faculty artists and exciting guest performers with an incredible array of musical styles and media. Kylie Cordero ‘23 and Noatak Post ‘23 discuss their passion for music and how…

    Students share why they love studying music at PLU Posted by: vcraker / December 8, 2021 December 8, 2021 Music is a big deal at PLU. Each year, more than 140 concert performances present students, faculty artists and exciting guest performers with an incredible array of musical styles and media. Kylie Cordero ‘23 and Noatak Post ‘23 discuss their passion for music and how their journey at PLU inspires them to pursue careers in music. Learn more at plu.edu/music. Read Previous How to be a Lute

  • Curious about PLU’s art & design program? With courses ranging from drawing to 3D digital modeling, our art and design program provides you hands-on experience to hone and expand your craft. In this session, hear from Dr. Heather Mathews, Chair of Communication, Media & Design…

    You Ask. We Answer. How is your Art & Design Program? Posted by: shortea / May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024 Curious about PLU's art & design program?With courses ranging from drawing to 3D digital modeling, our art and design program provides you hands-on experience to hone and expand your craft. In this session, hear from Dr. Heather Mathews, Chair of Communication, Media & Design Arts and Associate Professor of Art History, who talks about the art and design opportunities at PLU! Read Previous You Ask