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Throw a dart at a world map, and it’s likely to hit a location where Pacific Lutheran University students or faculty members have conducted research.
Center for Global Education opened in 2002 to fulfill the vision of donors Peter and Grace Wang. Their endowment has emphasized the role education can play in building a more just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world. The Wangs recognized an opportunity to further PLU’s academic reach, and their gift has helped prepare students for lives of leadership and service in an interconnected world. Both are first-generation Americans. Peter Wang graduated from PLU in 1960, and later earned a Ph.D. in
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One smoky August afternoon Dr Beth Kraig and I decided to beat the heat and take shelter in the cooling confines of the University of Washington, Tacoma library, to have a cheery chat about plagues. We thought this would be a fun topic to discuss,…
History majors chose John Kelly’s The Great Mortality: An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time (2006) as their parting gift from us. Had the state of the world degraded so badly that our students had developed morbid obsessions? Or did they see a connection, as Beth (who specializes in 20th Century US History) did, between global anxieties about AIDS, Ebola, and flu pandemics, and the devastating bubonic plague, which wiped out 25 million people in Asia and
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The Alumni and Student Connections can help you explore possible majors and careers!
studying the disciplines they teach. Ask about employment of recent graduates in this area and internships that majors have completed or are completing. Consult with a member of the Academic Advising staff about planning for your possible major. Meet with an advisor to review degree plans to determine the time line for completing major and General University Requirements. Ask Yourself Without thinking about a future career: Am I interested in a subject matter? Do I enjoy reading and learning about this
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In the dynamic realm of the internet, where hashtags reign supreme and viral moments unfold at the speed of a double-tap, staying in the loop is both an art and a necessity. We’ve curated a roundup of the top five most buzzworthy and unmissable Top…
your move to PLU: A packing checklist. Both posts give great insight into what it is like to live on campus at PLU. One even includes a surprise Peppa Pig cameo. 🐷 Whether trying to navigate the nuances of campus life, planning what your room will look like, or learning more about athletics at PLU, our Top 5 posts are a guide to embracing life as a Lute. Read Previous Video: BIOL 387’s Greenhouse Fieldtrip Read Next How Community Meals bring people together at PLU LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out
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Whether you are coming back for a class reunion, or driving by while on summer vacation, we’d love for you to stop by for a chat and cup of coffee.
Marriott Courtyard Downtown, Tacoma253-591-9100 800-321-2211 Shilo Inn, Tacoma800-222-2244 Silvercloud Inn, Tacoma866-820-8448 TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Tacoma253-582-1055 Other hotels in the area NamePhone Best Western Tacoma Dome253-272-7737 1-800-528-1234 Chinaberry Hill253-272-1282 Holiday Inn Express, Tacoma1-800-Holiday Hotel Murano888-862-3255 253-238-8000 Return to TopAirportSeaTac International Airport is approximately 45 minutes north of PLU. If you are a prospective student planning to
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On Thursday, April 11th from 9-10pm, the MBR Amphitheater will transform into a glowing globe. As part of Reconciliation Day, students are encouraged to place a candle on a conflict or peace-building effort that is taking place in the world. Alongside peers, faculty and fellow…
students Sydney Barry, Sarah Johnson, Anna McCracken, Chelsea Paulsen and Rachel Samardich currently lead the organization. “In this already stressful and fast paced world, this event is meant to be a refreshing break to instill hope and peace about our ever-changing world,” Paulsen writes. This is the first Reconciliation Day being celebrated and is planned to become an annual event. The organization is already planning the second annual Community Dialogue Day (formally the Day of Dialogue) for the
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Pacific Lutheran University students and faculty have found the perfect recipe to fill empty bowls around Pierce County. The sixth annual Empty Bowls will be held from 4-6 p.m. November 18 outside Old Main Market in the Anderson University Center on the PLU campus. Each $10…
Center on the PLU campus. Each $10 ticket supports the hungry in Pierce County and includes an artist-made bowl and soup from PLU’s culinary staff. “The proceeds go to those who have less than we do,” said Steve Sobeck, a resident ceramics professor at PLU. “In years past, we’ve had lines of people waiting to get these bowls.” In 2014, the ceramics program created around 150 bowls for the event, and this year, they are planning on having about 200 bowls. Representatives said they hope the increase
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These Four Years, MediaLab’s newest documentary, will have its on-campus premiere Thursday, April 28, 2016, in the Studio Theater. The film has recently received both the Award of Merit from the Accolade Competition of Southern California and a National Broadcasting Society Award in the documentary…
–winning, applied research and media production organization housed within the Center for Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Arts and Communication. MediaLab students work on projects across the media spectrum, including market research, photography, graphic design, web design, writing, video, public relations, event planning, filmmaking, and more. Read Previous Student travels to NYC to speak on media convergence Read Next ‘In Flux’ shows snapshot of art students in transition
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Relationship Self Test Does your partner: Put you down and make you feel ashamed? Tell you what to do and who to see? Ever threaten to hurt you or your family? Ever push or hit you or force you
. Report an incident to campus safety and/or law enforcement, if you choose. Get the legal help you need. Feel understood and believed. The Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability is located within the Anderson University Center, Room 150.Local ResourcesFamily Justice Center Victims Services including: victim advocacy, protection orders,support group referrals, safety planning, safe housing referrals, and legal assistance. 718 Court E, Tacoma, WA 98402 familyjusticecenter@co.pierce.wa.us
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The Big Idea: Interested in joining PLU’s Anthropology and Geoscience Departments in a fun day long field trip to explore the intersection of geology and anthropology? Two sites will be explored through this lens: Alder Lake was formed as an impoundment dam in the 1940’s to generate the electricity we use as a society. What...
Park has been a hotbed of Anthropological research for decades. At issue are the very well preserved geological strata of volcanic ash that provide age constraints on human artifacts!! All that is required of you is to: Email Dr. Peter Davis with the intent to participate ASAP!! First come first served as we are planning to take only two vans (22 passengers). Arrive at the west side of Rieke Science center by 7:30 am. A short 20 min presentation will be given that will more explicitly outline the
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