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district I grew up in,” Helle says. After several years of teaching, she became a learning specialist, then an assistant principal and principal. She moved to Northwood Elementary, the school she attended as a child and where her son Dane also attended school. He’s now at PLU, majoring in communications and minoring in religion, with plans to graduate in December 2023. One lesson Helle took away from PLU — something she also hears about from her son — is the value of collaboration and working together

Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend UW’s Public Health Epidemiology program Posted by: mhines / June 19, 2023 Image: Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 19, 2023 By By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but

Fred Hutch Summer Research Internship Posted by: nicolacs / November 21, 2022 November 21, 2022 The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status. The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of

Summer REU Opportunities – Clean Energy & Materials Research Posted by: nicolacs / December 12, 2022 December 12, 2022 Applications open December 15, 2022 for the Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates and the Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR) Summer Program! Applications for both programs are due February 15, 2023. University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) aims to accelerate the development of future

New program, SaLUTE, matches veteran, ROTC students for dual mentorship opportunities Posted by: Kari Plog / February 7, 2018 Image: Michael Farnum, director of military outreach, talks with an ROTC cadet in the Center for Military Support at PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 7, 2018 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 7, 2018)— Michael Farnum, director of military outreach at Pacific Lutheran University, is playing matchmaker.“It’s sort of like a

October 27, 2011 Four years ago, Assistant Chemistry Professor Justin Lytle started the “Chemistry of Food” series with Erica Fickeisen, lead baker with PLU’s Dining and Culinary Services.(Photo by John Froschauer) The right recipe for fun and learning The recipe for how Assistant Professor of Chemistry Justin Lytle teaches looks a little like this: Add two-parts enthusiasm and a love of teaching, one-part knowledge of the sciences, and a heaping scoop of passion for the chemistry of food. Then

-Degree Engineering Program. In addition to math and science courses, students will complete an internship/industry experience and/or courses in business, economics, history and ethics. “Project-based learning is a different kind of learning than in-class learning and adds a different kind of value to a student’s degree,” said Bogomil Gerganov, associate professor of physics. “Internships and apprenticeships are extremely valuable training for future engineers, and students with such experience are

You Ask. We Answer. How is your Biology program? Posted by: mhines / April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024 Curious about our Biology Program at PLU?Want to know more about the types of lab work a Lute does? In this session, Matt Smith, Chair of Biology, walks you through the biology program and what it means to study biology here at PLU! Read Previous You Ask. We Answer. How is your Education program? Read Next You Ask. We Answer. What are my opportunities in the Music Program? LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for

You Ask. We Answer. How is your business program? Posted by: mhines / March 20, 2024 March 20, 2024 How will working with real-world clients in PLU’s classrooms support your success as a business professional? In this session, Professor Fang Lin from the School of Business answers students’ most frequently asked questions and the experience you’ll get through the Business Program! Read Previous Major Minute: Psychology Read Next Brian Sung ’24 talks business, econ majors, Oxford adventure, and

You Ask, We Answer: How is your Honors Program? Posted by: shortea / March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024 Professor Seth Dowland, director of our International Honors Program (IHON for short), along with a couple current IHON students answer questions submitted by prospective PLU students about what it means to be an IHON student. Read Previous YouTube Short: Exploring Oceanography in the Pacific Northwest Read Next What’s in our room? With Jess Mason ’24 LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay