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deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year.   That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much homework, she had to work, too busy. “He finally told me that if I didn’t try out I’d regret it, so I gave in and did, and got the part of

PLU President Thomas W. Krise: “A hearty congratulations to Friends of 88.5” Posted by: Zach Powers / May 26, 2016 Image: Neeb Center at PLU as seen from Tingelstad Hall. (John Froschauer/PLU) May 26, 2016 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLU COMMUNITY FROM PRESIDENT TOM KRISE (5.26.16)Dear Colleagues and Friends: We heard the news today that the Friends of 88.5 — the community group seeking to raise funds to buy KPLU and create a community-supported station – has reached its fundraising goal of $7

compassion towards the global circumstance that would one day become manifest in the body of his work. In Katmandu, Youtz and Unsoeld landed a gig housesitting for John Seidensticker who was, at the time, conducting post-doctoral research on tigers and jaguars in the Tibetan backcountry. Seidensticker, who is now the head of the Conservation Ecology Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park, subsequently introduced the pair to another survey tracking nearby rhino populations. Assisting in both

government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas? If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research Program (HS-POWER) for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science

fellowship is open to U.S. citizens who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a doctoral degree at an accredited U.S. university; senior undergraduates and first- and second-year graduate students may apply. Benefits include a $38,000 yearly stipend, payment of full tuition and required fees, yearly program review participation, an annual professional development allowance, and a 12-week DOE laboratory research practicum experience. You’ll find application details and a downloadable poster here, and

September 1, 2012 LOCK-DOWN DRILL THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-21, 2012 Pacific Lutheran University will be conducting a campus-wide lock-down drill during the week of September 17-21. This is a critically important drill. Your participation and cooperation are essential. The drill will be initiated by Campus Safety and notification of a lock down will be issued via PLU Alert!, phone trees, TV emergency alert system, emergency blue phone speakers, and word-of-mouth. Please review the lock down

Turner Bryk ’17. (Photo courtesy of MediaLab) October 17, 2016 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 17, 2016)- MediaLab at Pacific Lutheran University, the multimedia, applied research organization that celebrates 10 years of success this fall, counts more than 200 students as participants throughout the decade. Those participants are invited to mark the organization’s milestone anniversary Nov. 5 at the Tacoma Art Museum.The fundraising event, hosted by the Center for

, April 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in PLU’s University Gallery. Sortun is on track to submit an edition of hand-printed, wood-bound books dedicated to her grandfather and memories of his lake house. The books will be displayed on a pedestal, inspired by planks of the dock. “People should expect to see the results of countless hours of grueling study – of frustration and elation – of blood, sweat and tears,” Sortun says. “Personally, and I think this will apply to others, my works displayed in the show

initiative focused on the theme that everyone is a welcome member of the athletics department and teams, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. It previously had earned a Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation from PLU. In May, SAAC’s scene in PLU’s Tunnel of Oppression, which, in partnership with Special Olympics, focused on the derogatory use of the word “retard(ed),” was selected as the Outstanding Tunnel of Oppression Scene by PLU’s Diversity Center and received

Appreciation and Alumni Awards Dinner.     Descending to the lower level of the Anderson University Center after 7 p.m. on a typical Saturday, you might find a sprinkling of dedicated students hanging out in the Diversity Center, ASPLU or one of the other student organization offices. Music may even drift out of the student radio station from a LASR DJ. But Homecoming didn’t offer a typical Saturday night in the lower AUC. This weekend, PLU on Tap took over. The buzz of conversation and soft jazz music