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Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 29, 2017)- The names of 7,500 Japanese Americans will soon be displayed at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, just 9 miles from Pacific Lutheran University.The banners bearing the names of those interned at the Puyallup Assembly Center during World War II mark a dark chapter of Pierce County’s history, when the federal government seized control of the fairgrounds for the forced relocation of its citizens. Stephen Kitajo ’12 is working to

fragment of our history here at Pacific Lutheran University.” (Exhibit closed March 10, 2020.) Read Previous On Exhibit: Books in Support of Disarming Polarization Symposium Read Next Where’s the New Testing Center? LATEST POSTS On Exhibit: Veterans Day: A Salute to Service November 1, 2022 Black History Month: Seeking (a Supreme Court) Justice February 2, 2022 Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL symposium February 16, 2022 On Exhibit: Women’s History Month

students the opportunity to engage in experiential learning opportunities. For instance, MBA students participate in a 10-day, embedded International Experience. As members of a global community we value the benefit our students gain from stepping out of the United States and exploring other countries. For the Marriage and Family Therapy program, students have access to The Couple and Family Therapy Center. This on-campus clinic allows you to train as a student therapist with a faculty member as your

Wenatchee to Seattle to earn her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the Cornish College of the Arts. She toured extensively with the off Broadway show “The Masterpiece,” which included appearances in China for the International Festival of the Arts. In all, the performance featured 13 choreographers, 57 dancers and musicians, with lighting design by Dave Wehmhoefer. The additional pieces featured in Dance 2008 were arranged by student artists and include: PLU dance team co-captain Kristen Martensen, whose hip

PLU Psychology Professor Regarded as a Pioneer in Crowdsourcing Science Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 25, 2019 June 25, 2019 By Pacific Lutheran UniversityTACOMA, WASH. (June 27, 2019) — Dr. Jon Grahe's reach extends around the globe as an open science ambassador. Nearly a decade ago, Dr. Grahe declared that he wanted to change how we study social science. Because of his tireless efforts, a new approach to conducting research and training students is underway.For over 20 years, Dr. Grahe

the mechanical, physiological, and psychological components of movement. The study of kinesiology involves deep understanding of various biological systems as well as behavioral theories. Many people are introduced to the concept of kinesiology through a sub-field like physical therapy or sports medicine, but kinesiology is the larger umbrella term for the theory and practice of human movement. Let’s talk specifically about options for jobs with a master’s in kinesiology and what responsibilities

, said Jennifer Warwick, Victim Advocate and Voices Against Violence Project Administrator for the PLU Women’s Center, first-year students, especially, face challenges learning to navigate a new social life away from family or known support systems. “PLU has many ways in which it equips students to manage high-risk situations, such as educating incoming students about campus norms and expectations around alcohol and sexual consent, while also focusing sexual-assault prevention efforts on addressing

Around the PNW: Rock-climbing in Central Washington Posted by: vcraker / October 26, 2022 October 26, 2022 Join PLU student videographer Matt Shaps ’24 as he travels with Outdoor Rec on an epic rock-climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington. Learn about Outdoor Rec’s upcoming day and weekend trips at plu.edu/recreations/outdoor-rec. Read Previous Around the PNW: Evening hike to Mt. Rainier Read Next PLU Honors Dia de los Muertos LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024

Student Internship: Annica Stiles ’25 studies in Iceland Posted by: mhines / December 12, 2023 Image: Annica Stiles ’25 spends the summer interning with Global Treks & Adventure in Iceland. (Photo provided by Stiles) December 12, 2023 Embarking on a journey to study in Reykjavik, Iceland, during the summer is a unique and life-changing experience that offers an extraordinary blend of academic enrichment and natural wonder. Imagine being immersed in a land of fire and ice, where the midnight sun

Students return to in-person research at PLU Posted by: vcraker / December 9, 2021 December 9, 2021 Thanks, to a $213,500 three-year research award from the National Science Foundation, four undergrad PLU students spent 10 weeks this past summer participating in intensive lab research. “The first week or two of working in the lab was very stressful. I, like my coworkers, lacked lab experience due to the pandemic and everything was intimidating at first,” engineering major Sandy Montgomery ’23