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  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 14, 2020) — In a parking lot outside Stony Brook University Hospital, two tents allow physicians to triage up to 100 patients per day. They discern between the “worried well” and those showing more severe symptoms of cough, fever and low oxygen…

    PLU alumni husband-wife duo doing their part in New York City’s COVID-19 battle Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 14, 2020 Image: Sean Boaglio ’13 and Chrissy Boaglio ‘14 are both in the thick of New York City’s fight to contain COVID-19 — Sean as a physician and Chrissy as a physician assistant. April 14, 2020 By Lora ShinnMarketing & Communications Guest WriterTACOMA, WASH. (April 14, 2020) — In a parking lot outside Stony Brook University Hospital, two tents allow physicians to triage up to

  • Operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Chief Leschi Schools enrolls 670 students in preschool through high school. Visual representations of Northwest Native culture and art are present throughout the school, and the curriculum is infused with the tribe’s cultural heritage. Chief Leschi is one…

    Lute Powered: PLU alumni help lead Chief Leschi programs dedicated to student support and success Posted by: Zach Powers / April 4, 2023 Image: (From Left) Melanie Helle, Nancy Nelson, and Jenifer Leavens are PLU alumni and administrative directors at Chief Leschi. (Photos by Sy Bean/PLU) April 4, 2023 Operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Chief Leschi Schools enrolls 670 students in preschool through high school. Visual representations of Northwest Native culture and art are present

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 11, 2017)- Kevin O’Brien, dean of the Division of Humanities, acknowledges that programs in his department could be hit hard when Pacific Lutheran University approves final cutbacks in the coming months. Still, he’s as committed as ever to the institution’s mission. On…

    uncertainty.Student ForumsAll interested PLU students are invited to participate in forums that will provide information about current enrollment trends at PLU and why the Faculty Joint Committee process was initiated in winter 2016. The events are a partnership between ASPLU, the Faculty Joint Committee, the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, the Admission and Retention of Students (ARTS) Committee, and the Office for Student Engagement. The first forum is scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5:30-6:30

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Student note taking is usually encouraged to help students process, summarize, and synthesize new information. Some students and instructors are also exploring the idea of collaborative note taking using online tools like Google Docs and wikis. The idea seems great:…

    the collective note taking process at the conference, I found myself reverting back to my own personal note taking strategy instead. In the weeks following, I continued to reflect on the practice of collective note taking and decided that there are indeed benefits to the practice if it is carefully designed. For example, if I were to use such a strategy, I would organize students into smaller groups of maybe three or four, rather than asking an entire class (or large group) to simultaneously work

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 3, 2016)— About 25 miles south of Pacific Lutheran University, lawmakers in Olympia are in the midst of the 2016 Washington state legislative session. While the governor and state legislators direct the proceedings, they are supported and informed by a dedicated legion…

    Lutes at the Legislature: PLU students and alumni contribute at every level of the legislative process Posted by: Zach Powers / March 4, 2016 Image: PLU students and legislative interns Savannah Turner ’16 and Kacie Masten ’17 outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) March 4, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 3, 2016)— About 25 miles south of Pacific Lutheran University, lawmakers in Olympia are in the midst of the

  • Introduction from Acting President Allan Belton Greetings, PLU Friends and Ministry Partners, On behalf of Pacific Lutheran University, I write to introduce our new Director of Congregational Engagement, PLU Alumnus Kendall Jeske (‘08). Kendall returns to PLU after 10 years of congregational ministry in Minnesota,…

    Director Update & Introduction Posted by: Kendall Jeske / February 21, 2019 February 21, 2019 Introduction from Acting President Allan Belton Greetings, PLU Friends and Ministry Partners, On behalf of Pacific Lutheran University, I write to introduce our new Director of Congregational Engagement, PLU Alumnus Kendall Jeske (‘08). Kendall returns to PLU after 10 years of congregational ministry in Minnesota, California, and Oregon. One of Kendall’s primary goals in this position is to be a

  • In the foreground of this picture is Audrey (Coryell) Okuda’78, who came all the way from Japan for the reunion. Next to her is Dominique Lopez Piper, who is singing for her mom, Mary (Piper) Lopez Garelli ’81, who can no longer sing due to…

    July 27, 2012 In the foreground of this picture is Audrey (Coryell) Okuda’78, who came all the way from Japan for the reunion. Next to her is Dominique Lopez Piper, who is singing for her mom, Mary (Piper) Lopez Garelli ’81, who can no longer sing due to a medical condition. (John Froschauer, Photos) Choir of the West reunion and benefit concert draws alumni from across the globe By Barbara Clements University Communications For Audrey (Coryell) Okuda ’78 traveling 5,000 miles to be with her

  • During our recent search for a half-time Director of Congregational Engagement, we heard from a variety of stakeholders as well as the candidates that the Director for Congregational Engagement sounded much more like a full-time rather than a half-time position. Given that reality along with…

    Director Search Update Posted by: rosenbjp / May 11, 2017 May 11, 2017 By John P RosenbergInterim Director for Congregational EngagementDuring our recent search for a half-time Director of Congregational Engagement, we heard from a variety of stakeholders as well as the candidates that the Director for Congregational Engagement sounded much more like a full-time rather than a half-time position.Given that reality along with other leadership changes at PLU, the Search Committee expressed its

  • By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Living in the age of digital communication, email inboxes can demand the time and attention of many professionals. While there is no perfect remedy to managing email, one strategy faculty may consider is using an online forum for answering general…

    Managing Student Email with Discussion Forums Posted by: bodewedl / February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Living in the age of digital communication, email inboxes can demand the time and attention of many professionals. While there is no perfect remedy to managing email, one strategy faculty may consider is using an online forum for answering general student questions. The strategy is fairly simple: in your Sakai course site, use the Forums tool to create

  • Professor Kory Brown and five of the six students who will be competing in the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition in Long Beach, Calif., this year. Working Together By Steve Hansen On Kory Brown’s office wall there is a small rectangular plaque. He earned it…

    March 19, 2012 Professor Kory Brown and five of the six students who will be competing in the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition in Long Beach, Calif., this year. Working Together By Steve Hansen On Kory Brown’s office wall there is a small rectangular plaque. He earned it 17 years ago for his participation in a business simulation competition when he was an MBA student. The plaque is a curious memento given Brown’s accomplishments since then: For nearly two decades, he