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Really? PLU profs debate questions of the day https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/04/26/really-plu-profs-debate-questions-of-the-day/

April 26, 2010 REALLY?! Six PLU professors tackle common assumptions, age-old wisdom, folklore and controversies of the day. With a nod to the “Really?” column that frequently appears in the New York Times, we asked six faculty members from disparate disciplines to prove – or debunk – some common ideas of the day. You’ll be surprised what you think you know. A carbon tax will reduce pollution You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover The unexamined life is not worth living Nuclear weapons always

PLU’s School of Business ranked as one of the best https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/10/11/plus-school-of-business-ranked-as-one-of-the-best/

Business Schools. The Review also ranked PLU’s business school as one of the Best in the West. “We recommend Pacific Lutheran University as one of the best institutions a student could attend to earn a business school degree,” said Robert Frank, Princeton Review senior vice president of publications. “We chose the schools we profile in this book based on our high regard for their academic programs and our reviews of institutional data we collect from the schools.” The Princeton Review’s survey asks

Associate Director of the Peace Corps Visits PLU https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/05/02/associate-director-of-the-peace-corps-visits-plu/

: Can Darwin and Eden Coexist?’ LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016

Understanding the Transition to College https://www.plu.edu/wsr/documents/understanding-the-transition-to-college/

Telemental Health (TMH) Informed Consent (pdf) view download PLU’s Counseling Center is offering Telemental Health (TMH) counseling services for students residing in Washington state, due to licensing restrictions. Information about Telemental Health is provided here, and for clients who desire to use the service, consent is required.

From pre-med to classical singer, new faculty member Soon Cho’s positive impact on the PLU music dep https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2017/10/16/from-pre-med-to-classical-singer-new-faculty-member-soon-chos-positive-impact-on-the-plu-music-department/

From pre-med to classical singer, new faculty member Soon Cho’s positive impact on the PLU music department Posted by: Kate Williams / October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerSoon Cho has traveled throughout the country and world as a lyric mezzo-soprano. Today, you can find her teaching to music students at PLU. What is your background? I began my musical training as a pianist and a violinist and never had aspirations of being a professional classical singer (I

From pre-med to classical singer, new faculty member Soon Cho’s positive impact on the PLU music dep https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2017-18/01/18/soon-cho/

operas in Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Canada, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States. I have previously taught at Texas State University in San Marcos and Baylor University in Waco, Texas. I am also on the faculty at Cornish-American Song Institute in England, a summer three-week intensive study of art songs for singers, composers and pianists. I received my education and training from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (D.M.A. and A.D

Lute Chemists and the PLU Day of Vocation Apr 5th-6th https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2016/04/05/lute-chemists-and-the-plu-day-of-vocation-apr-5th-6th/

Lute Chemists and the PLU Day of Vocation Apr 5th-6th Posted by: yakelina / April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 The PLU Day of Vocation is almost here! PLU Chemists are a big part of it this year! (i) Keynote: Michelle Long, ’85 PLU Regent and chemistry alumna, Tues 4/5, 7 – 8 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Join PLU Regent and alumna Michelle Long as she kicks off this year’s Day of Vocation with a talk that addresses the challenges of finding purpose in life. Michelle claims that experiences

New Center for Media Studies takes the classroom into the community https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/09/05/new-center-for-media-studies-takes-the-classroom-into-the-community/

September 5, 2014 PLU Center for Media Studies and MediaLab students Amanda Brasgalla, Olivia Ash and Valery Jorgensen (L to R) conducting a video interview. New Center for Media Studies Takes the Classroom Into the Community By Natalie DeFord ’16 Communications Major Like many college students, Olivia Ash ‘15 was uncertain about her future when she first arrived on the campus of PLU back in the fall of 2011. “I’ve always loved music, and so I knew I wanted to get involved with PLU’s student

Social Impact Projects (cors error) https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/social-impact-projects-test/

We believe that social impact starts when we listen to the needs of a community, share and collaborate with others, and then show that we care by taking action with systemic social innovation. Have you been counted?We have been collecting data on social impact initiatives at PLU, across all academic disciplines and non-academic programs. Have you been counted yet? During Spring 2022, three student ambassadors from Innovation Studies have searched campus websites and resources for data on social

Desmond Tutu urges Tacoma community to “Be the Spark” that changes the world https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2011/05/15/desmond-tutu-urges-tacoma-community-to-be-the-spark-that-changes-the-world/

May 15, 2011 Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke to a crowd of 15,000 at the Tacoma Dome urging them to change their world for the good, one act at a time. Tutu urges 15,000 in Tacoma Dome to be the spark that changes a community, a life. By Barbara Clements If you see people who are hungry, feed them. If they need pants, give them a pair. After all, Levi’s are not just going to float down from above. And, in the end, our humanity is ultimately defined by our relationship to each other. These clear