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Present & Future Providers Posted by: oharasm / September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024 After graduating from PLU, Melissa Wollan Francis ’02 spent two years in a University of Washington genetics lab before joining the Air Force and attending Yale School of Medicine, where she became a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)."I’ve always been drawn towards challenges that allow a greater impact on the world around us. I always wanted to do something that was mission-driven, like research or
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2017-18 Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture “ Bjug Harstad – A Man For All Seasons“ Bjug Harstad was a remarkable man- sturdy, plain-spoken, determined, and administratively able. Without his leadership, the Lutheran church among Norwegian Americans in the Pacific Northwest would have been much slower to develop and Pacific Lutheran University might not exist. He was a man of many parts, a man for all seasons.Dr. Phil Nordquist, Professor Emertius of HistoryPhilip Akerson Nordquist is the grandson of
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Notification of Bake Sale form to PLU Catering at least two weeks in advance of the sale. PLU Clubs, Organizations and Students participating in class projects related to marketing/entrepreneurship may hold bake sales with homemade baked goods that do not require temperature control. The items must be prepared and individually wrapped in a sanitary manner. A clearly visible sign at the point of sale must read, “Food was prepared at a kitchen that is not inspected by the Health Department,” download a PDF
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MissionInformation & Technology Services provides technology and a wide range of services, planning, and leadership in support of the university’s core teaching-learning mission and for effective conduct of the university’s business.Vision and ValuesA life of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care requires the ability to find and use information and to communicate effectively. I&TS is an active partner in the preparation of PLU students for lives of service in an increasingly digital
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PLU wins Pan-American Debating Championships Posted by: Todd / March 16, 2017 March 16, 2017 PLU returned victorious from the Pan-American Debating Championships March 10-12 at the University of La Verne in Pomona, Calif., where debaters from universities nationwide and more than nine different countries gathered for divisions in English and Spanish Worlds Style debate. In a difficult final round against Cornell University and University of Denver, Pacific Lutheran University seniors Kate Hall
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Charles Bergman: A Most Adventurous ProfessorDr. Charles Bergman begins his phased retirement in Summer 2015 after thirty-eight unusually interesting and accomplished years at PLU. His teaching, leadership, and writing have garnered the highest recognition from within and without the university. The true measure of his achievements, though, must be taken from more than his specific awards. Peering more closely, one sees the truly remarkable character of his life: wildly adventurous, yet so
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Equitable Assessment PracticesIn keeping with PLU’s access, recruitment, and retention goals, we must expand our understanding of “effectiveness” in assessment to include equity-centered assessment practices. According to Montenegro and Jankowski (NILOA 2020) equity in assessment relies on three changes in how we think about data collection, analysis, and action: Assessment should be culturally responsive, meaning it should be mindful of context and the various student populations being served
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December 1, 2008 Science Happens (and Much More) When Monika Maier ’09 was preparing for a month of fieldwork in the remote South Hills region of Idaho a year ago, she made sure to study-up on more than just crossbills, the birds they would be researching. She also prepared for the emergency delivery of a human baby. At the time, the assistant professor of biology who was leading the study, Julie Smith, was seven months pregnant. And Maier, on her own volition, was determined to be ready – just
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November 1, 2010 Ramstad Scholarship a fitting tribute to a PLU leader By Greg Brewis Gifts in memory of a loved one are a cherished part of the close relationship with the university that are often built by PLU families. There is surely no more poignant example of this than the establishment of an endowed scholarship by family and friends in memory of Marvin J. Ramstad ’38. The scholarship is the recognition and reaffirmation of the significance of one young man’s college experience, an
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Flexibility of GSRS Academic PathwaysThe GSRS Major, Gender & Sexuality Minor and Critical Race Studies Minor are some of the more flexible academic pathways you can complete at PLU. As interdisciplinary curricula, our programs include a required sequence of core courses in GSRS and a selection of elective courses from across a range of disciplines. The diverse collection of courses available to fulfill most program requirements means that students can easily pair our major or minors with
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