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Grant supports environmental research With a $90,000 grant, the Environmental Studies Program intends to provide students and faculty members with more opportunities for research and creative projects. The program received the funding from the Wiancko Charitable Foundation in December 2007. The program’s faculty determined the…
easier for faculty members to work with peers across campus. This interdisciplinary approach is evident in the first round of student-faculty research projects funded by the grant: one led by assistant biology professor Michael Behrens, another by Claire Todd, visiting assistant geosciences and environmental studies professor, and the third by philosophy professor Erin McKenna. Announced on March 14, the awards include a faculty stipend that follows the compensation guidelines of the natural sciences
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When Leah Butters ‘15 decided to major in environmental studies she didn’t have healthcare marketing in mind. Actually, she didn’t have any specific professional sector in mind. The PLU Softball stand-out just knew she wanted to be in the business of service and care. “What…
great patient care. “Thinking like that always motivates me and reminds me how crucial our work is.”ALUMNI & STUDENT CONNECTIONSAlumni & Student Connections supports each Lute in utilizing the PLU network to help make their visions a reality.Lute Powered is a new series highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations in the Puget Sound region. Leah Butters ’15 is the third and final Lute being featured from MultiCare Health System. The series also included profiles of Terri
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PLU has added a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree to its offerings and is now accepting applicants for the fall of 2024. Rooted in PLU’s tradition of academic excellence and community engagement, the new MSW program will equip aspiring social work professionals with the skills…
sessions where faculty members will introduce the program and its curriculum and answer queries. All dates and details for these sessions are on the MSW website. Learn more about PLU's MSWThe MSW at PLU will prepare you to become a skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leader and change agent, committed to advocate for social and economic justice and equality for individuals, families and communities. Read Previous Therapeutic Leadership: David Ward discusses his approach to leading PLU’s
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During his senior year, computer science major Adrian Ronquillo ’22 filled out 203 job applications. Despite already having a job offer from a tech company he was interning with, he wanted to see what other opportunities were available to him. One of those applications included…
to him. One of those applications included a position at Netflix, the popular streaming service based out of Los Gatos, California. “I was like ‘I’m definitely not going to get this,’ but I was doing the shotgun approach, so I really didn’t care,” Ronquillo said. About a week later he received a notification that his resume had been processed and he was invited to take a technical assessment. One application and many hoops later, Ronquillo was hired at Netflix as a user experience developer
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 18, 2015)- As summer approaches, moving out is on the mind, and Pacific Lutheran University’s Office of Sustainability and Office of Residential Life are partnering with Goodwill for the second straight year to make sure that sustainability is on every Lute’s mind…
salvageable goods were delivered to Goodwill thrift stores, the Trinity Food Pantry, commingled recycling, and e-waste — just to name a few. Each residence hall will have donation bins for reusable items, non-perishable foods, any toiletries (including partially used) and a bin to collect dishes from The Commons. Utilizing these bins during move-out week helps to both save the earth and benefits the surrounding community by keeping waste out of landfills. Leigh Ann Myhre, Director of Donor Serves for
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In the recently published Prophets, Gurus, and Pundits: Rhetorical Styles and Public Engagement , associate professor of communication Amy Young addresses the shortcomings in university academia, mainly that intellectuals are not encouraged, and in some ways, don’t know how, to become engaged in public dialogue. “I’m…
important, research is important, service is important. That is true here. It is not true in a lot of places.” Young believes the solution lies in the way we approach teaching future scholars. “Our mechanisms for deliberations are really broken,” Young says. “We’re given a platform and we’re given cultural authority because of our expertise and we’re only using it with each other and not really to better our world or our local community.” Young explains that it is difficult for scholars to get exposure
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When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Kaila read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood…
utilizing her PLUS year to graduate in 2024, she has every intention of staying here to continue to work and to support the local community. Read Previous Newberry Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly to speak at Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture Read Next PLU announces new mathematics major, engineering minor 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
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Campus Safety responsible for keeping small city of 4,500 safe By Barbara Clements They will give you a ride home too. New students coming to Pacific Lutheran University this fall might be thinking about classes, their roommates, their majors or just how did mom say…
patrol duty, juvenile investigations, special assault and as the supervisor of crime analysis. Berger’s team was responsible for the creation of a Web site that lists were registered sex offenders live and another site that maps crime trends in various neighborhoods. During the summer, things generally slow down a bit, although Berger and his staff remain on duty, regardless. This fall, the efforts to keep the small city that is PLU, kicks into high gear again. For more tips on public safety, check
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Associate Professor of Biology Jacob Egge works with students during a summer semester research project. (Photo by PLU Photographer John Froschauer) Faculty-Student Research Provides a Cornerstone of the PLU Mission By Pacific Lutheran University Marketing & Communications and the Office of the Provost This year’s…
great public interest. Knowing more about these acquisition processes can lead to better drug therapy treatments for infections and cancerous cell growths. Adaptive mutagenesis occurs in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (budding yeast cells) when selective pressure causes a state of suspended growth. In this research we wanted to know the survival rate of yeast cells in Canavanine. Tina Saxowsky, Ph.D., and Alicia Worley Department of Chemistry Biochemical Characterization of Truncated Mitochondrial DNA
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PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more! R.J. Tancioco R.J. Tancioco has served as the music…
. Her choreography has been commissioned by many festivals and programs throughout the region. She is also the owner and founder of Seattle Ortho Arts Physical Therapy, a physical therapy clinic for performing artists. With her professional focus on the health of the body, Alana’s master class will focus on alignment and joint health specifically for dancers.Ashley RodbroAshley Rodbro is the Associate & Resident Director for Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. She was previously the Resident
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