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President Loren J. Anderson gives his 20th Convocation address, opening the 122nd year of PLU. Convocation 2011: “Lead Boldly” By Chris Albert President Loren J. Anderson welcomed students – new and returning, faculty, staff, regents, PLU corporation representatives and local ELCA clergy to the opening…
change the world. He also reminded the incoming first-years of others who have sat in the same seats in past decades, such as Brad Tilden ’83, the president of Alaska Airlines, Seattle Parnell ’84, Alaska’s governor or Joyce Barr ’76, Assistant Secretary of State for Administration. More than 1,000 incoming first-year, transfer and graduate students will join a student body of 3,400 total students. “The mission of Pacific Lutheran University is to educate students for a life of thoughtful inquiry
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 10, 2019) — Governor Jay Inslee will be holding a town hall at Pacific Lutheran University’s Karen Hille Phillips Center auditorium on Monday, May 13th, at 9 a.m. Gov. Inslee will field student-submitted questions from an ASPLU Lute Vote moderator on a…
-submitted questions from an ASPLU Lute Vote moderator on a wide array of topics, ranging from homelessness and the opioid epidemic to his opposition of the Tacoma LNG plant currently under construction, climate change and his presidential campaign. The governor’s visit is part of a three-part celebration of PLU’s student body for winning the state-wide Governor’s Student Voter Registration Challenge this past November — the PLU flag was flown in front of the state capitol building, Lute Vote student
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Cover art by Sheila Agee Intersections, Number 48, Fall 2018 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching…
these intersect with contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. This issue explores “civil discourse in a fragmented world,” and features articles by two of PLU’s own, Dr. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson and Dr. Lynn Hunnicutt! Preview essays in this issue with the individual links below: View the Full Issue Online Vocation and Civil Discourse: Discerning and Defining by Lynn Hunnicutt Polarization, Incivility, and a Need for “Change” by Guy Nave Putting the Kind Back in Human by Sarah Ciavarri
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Not A Sure Thing: Comparing Bayesian and Quantum Models of Decision Making. * Clara Elizabeth College Student Perceptions of Various Target Groups.
& Attitudes Towards Climate Change. * Fiona Larkin & April Sabor The Effects of Childhood Bullying On Adult Life. ** McKenzie Pfeiffer, Carly Dailey, Rudy King Values & The Moral Identity: A Closer Look At Transgression-Relevant Responses. ** Brandon Ishise, Carlos Domingo-Arenas, Dalen Todorov Does The Halo Effect Apply To Non-Heterosexual Men? A Replication & Extension. *** Leah H. Magee & Corey L.Cook* Capstone ** PSYC 242 *** SevertsonZoom Room 3Michelle Ceynar & Jonathan AdamsGrant
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National research and PLU specific data show strong connections between living on campus and academic success. We know how important living on campus is to grades and graduation rates.
On Campus Living is more affordable than ever!National research and PLU specific data show strong connections between living on campus and academic success. We know how important living on campus is to grades and graduation rates. One exciting change is the addition of inclusive laundry to our housing rates. Laundry use on campus will not require any additional charges! For additional savings, check out our Upper Division Single (UDS) rates. The UDS rate gives a per semester discount for
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The PLU Safety Committee typically meets bi-monthly. We come together to discuss recent incidents/injuries, causes, and remedial actions; building safety inspection results; local and state agency
conducts building safety inspections to correct unsafe conditions, change unsafe work practices, reveal the need for new safeguards, involve employees in our safe work program and identify and prioritize funding for capital projects and equipment. Building Safety Inspection reports are available in the Safety Committee Reports section below.Safety Committee ReportsMay 2022 Report to the CommunityRead the May 2022 annual committee reportMeeting MinutesePass required to view Safety Committee reports
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NSCI 350 is a service-learning course with a fieldwork component where pairs of PLU students teach science or mathematics lessons in local K-8 schools.
, delve into the science education research literature, learn about STEM-specific teaching strategies, discuss issues of classroom equity and access, and design assessments of science learning. PLU students must have a 4 hour block of availability during the K-8 school day to complete weekly fieldwork in a classroom. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor. *Note that the fieldwork component may change depending on local public health guidance.What will the course
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Eager to expand your research and establish productive collaborations with renowned scientists at a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory? This is your opportunity! Through SRP, faculty and students contribute to multi- and inter-disciplinary research that is changing the world. Berkeley Lab staff are looking…
renowned DOE national laboratory scientist and other faculty and students. Some of the exciting research areas include: AI for chemistry and materials Science, computer science, and math for quantum computing Acceleration and predictions for climate change Ice sheet modeling Deep phylogeny Gravitationally Lensed Supernovae Multiphysics modeling and simulation Distributed performance analysis and optimization Hardware architectures and accelerators Cybersecurity for high performance computing Machine
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The U.S. Department of State will host its first dedicated virtual career fair featuring applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and STEM policy careers in the Foreign and Civil Service on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. The virtual career…
than 270 diplomatic facilities worldwide. They develop, enhance, and manage interconnected, and secure IT networks and computer systems worldwide. They promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of America’s diplomatic community. They are at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most challenging issues like climate change, sustainable energy, global health, arms control, and nonproliferation. Women, people of color, LGBTQI+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and interested
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The U.S. Department of State is excited to host its second virtual STEM Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This year’s event will again focus on STEM careers in the Foreign and Civil Service as…
and electromechanical technicians, law enforcement and security technology professionals, cybersecurity professionals, data scientists as well as those interested in STEM-related policy issues such as climate change, emerging technologies, global health, and the supply chain among others at home and abroad! During our virtual career fair, you will have the opportunity to engage with Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals across a broad range of STEM fields. Learn how your STEM background
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