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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 10, 2016)- Robin DiAngelo’s presentation at the 15th annual Diversity Institute began with a bold pledge. “If you remain comfortable this entire time, I didn’t do my job,” she told the audience of more than 200 educators, administrators and students at the…
local institutions prioritized discussions about diversity and systemic oppression, but did so in isolation. Lazzari said she and a colleague decided to create a partnership to bring those institutions together to generate high-quality, unified dialogue. “That’s how it started and it’s kept growing and growing all the way up to the 14 schools that are now affiliated,” she said.Steve Smith, an ’81, ’88 PLU alumnus, is the director of the College Success Foundation in Tacoma. He said he’s impressed
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 5, 2018) — Student journalists nationwide get to pick the brains of three Pacific Lutheran University students, who will share their expertise at a national conference in New York City. The Lutes will present at the College Media Association Spring Convention held…
relationships within student organizations in order to strengthen teamwork and retain members. “It’s a presentation on team building and leadership in different campus groups, but specifically in a student-media group,” Mooney said. “So it’s different ways to build relationships in order to keep retention and different activities that build strong groups and teams.” Mooney says good teamwork is essential to producing quality content, and offers steps that groups can take to strengthen their organizations
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How did studying at PLU help prepare you to be an effective teacher? The Education professors at PLU hold you to a very high standard.
positively impact the quality of life of my patients by working collaboratively with them to optimize their health.School of Business Dan Rosales, Class of 2007 Hometown: Anacortes, WA Degree: Marketing These days: Rosales is a financial planner for Northwestern Mutual in Tacoma and vice president of the Business Network Alumni Association board, an eight member group of business professionals that connects current students with PLU Business alumni through four annual core events. Learn more // Go Back
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Major in Computer Science 28 semester hours in CSCI, plus 12 semester hours in mathematics CSCI 144, 270; 367 or 390; 499A, and 499B 12 additional hours selected from computer science courses
are limitless. Software is a fundamental part of modern life. Most of what we do runs on software and the world needs quality people to create that software. We strive to educate our students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and to value life-long learning. Employers value our students for their technical ability, broad education, and excellent communication skills. The Computer Science program at Pacific Lutheran University provides a broad base of
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Membership: Three members elected from the faculty for three-year overlapping terms. Advisory Membership: Provost; dean of students; a representative from the Office of Student Rights and
significant administrative oversight by the director of core curriculum, including communication with the faculty regarding programmatic matters. Structure: The chair of the Core Curriculum Committee works closely with the director of core curriculum and others who directly interact with curricular and assessment decision. Specific Duties: To work in collaboration with the director of core curriculum for the purpose of ensuring programmatic quality and consistency. This occurs through: Initial approval of
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Kinesiology is the study of human movement. It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related
Why Study Kinesiology?Kinesiology is the study of human movement. It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related professions. An undergraduate degree in Kinesiology will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge you need to successfully pursue graduate programming or entry level professions in the field. The primary mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to provide quality academic
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The Mary Baker Russell Music Center includes: choral and instrumental rehearsal spaces; faculty studios, practice rooms; a music library; electronic music labs; classrooms; and the acoustically
used together in pitches from low to high, the organ sounds its “plenum” or principal chorus. The mixture stops-some with seven pipes sounding per key—add sparkle and brilliance to the top of the principal choruses of each division or section of the organ. The StringsThis family of organ comes from open pipes made narrower than principal pipes, thus generating a lighter weight tone with silvery quality. A special combination of string pipes includes the Viole de Gambe plus the void Celeste, where
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 18, 2015)- PLU Economics students past and present have selected their major with a seemingly endless list of vocational sectors in mind. However, most seem to share many of the same core qualities and passions: a penchant for research, a love of…
want to acquire the skills to help tackle them,” says Peterson, who also serves as Department Chair of Economics.PLU Department of EconomicsLearn More Here Economics Major Presents at National ConferenceNellie Moran's capstone research project examines how political candidates’ expenditures affect the outcome of their campaigns. “A common quality among those drawn to Economics that I’ve seen is their immediate interest in connecting what they’ve learned in the classroom to other situations,” says
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When Pacific Lutheran University alumnus Eric Johnson ’83 majored in political science and minored in biology, he wasn’t sure how the two would fit together in a career. After he graduated from PLU, he earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington…
projects include efforts like stream and beach restorations, water quality improvements, and cleanups of contaminated property. We understand that this is an industrial agency with a hundred plus years of history here. We understand that we have a legacy of contamination that was left by private companies and we’re working to clean that up. It seems complicated, an international seaport that’s both in this historically polluted part of the Puget Sound at the mouth of the Puyallup River. That’s right
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As Pacific Lutheran University welcomes the Class of 2028, the university celebrates not just a new academic year but a new generation of students defined by the spirit of innovation, resilience, and transformation. The Admission staff has dubbed this cohort “Trailblazers” due to their distinctive…
these pathways, the initiative effectively removes barriers and ensures that a high-quality education at PLU is within reach for more students than ever before. PLU also offers direct admission pathways for several competitive and high-demand majors, including nursing, business, computer science and education. These pathways provide students with a clear route to their chosen fields of study, eliminating uncertainty and stress over major admissions. Addressing the rising cost of education In
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