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“It’s like clicking Legos together,” she says. Except that the Legos are chemical compounds contained in an 1 H NMR tube. Chemistry major Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 lights up when talking about her role in the Murdock Trust-funded research on RNA detection . A collaboration…
science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024
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A group of PLU students interning with the Tacoma Tree Foundation spent the summer increasing the number of trees in the city to reduce polluted stormwater runoff and heat during the summer months and improving the livelihoods of those who live in urban areas. The…
,” Todorov said. Read Previous Saving the World with a Starship Read Next PLU announces Carol Sheffels Quigg Award winners LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic
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PLU officials recently announced the launch of a new data science major, which will commence this fall semester. This strategic addition responds to the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics. The highly collaborative mathematics and computer science departments will…
the Steen Family Symposium Read Next Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to
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From Microsoft to Martin Luther, and back again In 1994, Mike Halvorson was the first one to write a book about something nobody else cared about. The book? How to use a little-known software program called Microsoft Office. We can guess how that turned out.…
Century European history, he is again writing books about things nobody cares about. Hardly. He’s currently working on a book that addresses this “why should I care?” question he sometimes confronts. Tentatively titled “Golden Age: Ten Brilliant Leaps of Imagination,” the book considers some of the ideas that came out of Europe between 1400-1700 that still hold sway today. Inventions like the printing press, discoveries in anatomy and astronomy, and the creation of ideas like humanism and
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Chris Fry ’91, of NW Wood, cuts a plank on his mill in Tacoma. Fry milled the wood from trees cut this summer into panels that now adorn the new Studio Theater. (Photo by John Froschauer) Transforming logs into artwork By: Barbara Clements To the…
had been snapped off by a tourist. Although the wood has been installed in Eastvold, this doesn’t mean Fry will cut his business connections with his alma mater. He still has huge logs stacked up on his back lot – watched over by a bored llama that his former partner left him to take care of – that will also be milled for projects on campus, such as replacing the furniture at Eastvold Chapel, or creating at table for Gonyea House. “I guess that’s what I like about my job,” Fry said. “There’s
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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…
not-for-profit provider of service and care options for older adults. The Meant to Live conference explores the concept of vocation and is sponsored by the Wild Hope Center for Vocation. What brought each of the alumni to PLU varied, but much of it was about finding an environment that fit them and provided an opportunity to explore their passions. “The thing that’s wonderful is there are so many things you can explore,” Foster told the assembled crowd of students in the Scandinavian Cultural
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TACOMA, Wash. (April 27, 2015) — Take Back the Night, an annual internationally recognized protest against rape and sexual assault, will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Red Square at Pacific Lutheran University. The event offers a chance to learn about ending…
, but that doesn’t mean this year is the same-old, same-old. Woodman-Ross said this year will have a strong call to action to make a difference—those in attendance will be encouraged to participate in the “It’s On Us” campaign, and the event will end with a “self-care” aspect to help appropriately deal with such heavy topics. She also said this year “pulled from a wider array of campus communities” to encourage inquiry into “how sexual violence intersects with other identities.” Before Take Back the
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Dear Campus Community: I am happy to share with you the news that the Board of Regents of PLU voted on Saturday to elect Mr. Allan Belton—who currently serves as senior vice president and chief administrative officer—to the post of acting president, effective June 1.…
long-term successor is completed. Allan and Joanna are approachable, trusted leaders whose complementary skill sets are ideally suited to paving the way for a new president. I feel confident that these two individuals, supported by a depth of leadership on the President’s Council and a dedicated and committed faculty, will allow PLU’s mission, to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities and for the Earth, to continue to
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 15, 2018) – Pacific Lutheran University assistant professor of psychology Tiffany Artime has been awarded a $249,309 contract from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for her research titled Treating Trauma in College Students: Creating…
assault, veterans, and active-duty military service-members. There is a wealth of research on trauma-focused interventions in many other settings, but it’s common for there to be a disconnect between research and practice in university counseling centers. This contract makes that campus-specific research and its practical application possible. “First, we will be creating a stakeholder community of individuals involved in providing care for students at PLU and UW, which will create an opportunity for
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 28, 2018) – Looking to get the festivities started early? Check out this roundup of holiday events held on campus this year. Nov. 28: Celebration of Light Pacific Lutheran University’s annual Celebration of light, an exploration of religious and cultural aspects of…
, welcoming Nichols College, Cal Tech and the University of Puget Sound to Olson Gymnasium for some holiday basketball. Read Previous Statement of Community Care Read Next Notes’ Coffee Company: A coffee house seeking community on Garfield COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024
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