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November 18, 2010 PLU student and prof head to Antarctica for global warming research through study of rocks and ice By Barbara Clements In a lab littered with Hostess snack bars and French fry wrappers, geosciences student Mike Vermeulen ’12, turns to his computer and pops up a map of Antarctica, then points to a grid in the upper part of the frozen continent. PLU geoscience professor Claire Todd and PLU student Mike Vermeulen head to deep into Antarctica to study rocks that may help explain

May 8, 2012 PLU profs and pastry professionals pack a presentation profoundly full of pickles Come learn the mysteries behind pickling and get a few free samples during Pickled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 in Rieke 103 (Leraas Hall). The pickled plates to pick from will include kimchi, sauerkraut and, of course, pickles. Pickled will be presented by Ann Auman – associate professor of biology, Erica Fickeisen – lead baker, and Justin Lytle – assistant professor of chemistry. Along

to Maria Schneider, and covers all styles of jazz from early swing to jazz/rock. House doors open at 11:15 a.m.  Early arrival is strongly suggested due to festival seating.  More information, including directions, campus map and printable parking pass, is available at www.kplu.org. Read Previous Honoring our veterans Read Next Follow your dreams and say “yes” to opportunities, Patricia Krise advises COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad

June 12, 2013 Career Connections Opportunities Board continues to bring employers and job-seekers together Career Connections connects students with PLU’s best academic and career planning services, but one of the most popular resources is an essential online tool – the Career Connections Opportunities Board. According to Executive Director of Career Connections Bobbi Hughes, the new Career Connections Opportunities Board is the central location for all job-search, internship and volunteer

September 16, 2013 Constitution Day: How national policy and the U.S. Constitution influence Northwest communities The Director of the Office for Immigration and Refugees in Seattle will speak at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 17. Leno Rose-Avila will discuss how national policy and the United States Constitution influence communities in the Pacific Northwest. The event will be held on Sept. 17, marking the 226th anniversary of the United States Constitution. A panel discussion involving

PLU Sends Thoughts and Sympathy to Northwest Colleges Coping with Recent Tragedies Posted by: Zach Powers / October 2, 2015 October 2, 2015 TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 2, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University students and staff gathered outside Leraas Hall in the Rieke Science Center on Oct. 2. to write and sign sympathy cards for the communities of North Seattle College and Umpqua Community College. Five students of North Seattle College were killed Sept. 24 in a collision involving an amphibious tour

Christmas Concert Gala to Feature Two Musical Premieres and a Superstar Headliner Posted by: Zach Powers / November 2, 2015 Image: Dr. Richard Nance conducts The Choir of the West at a 2014 PLU Christmas Concert. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) November 2, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 2, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University’s annual Christmas Concerts have entertained and inspired audiences across the Pacific Northwest for decades. For 2015, PLU is making

Dual major brings passion for archaeology to life at PLU and abroad Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 1, 2016 Image: Megan Wonderly ’16 traveled to Ethiopia to observe Professor Neal Sobania conduct research with his partner, Raymond Silverman. February 1, 2016 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- When she was 17 years old, Megan Wonderly had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up. One afternoon, her teacher had the class look through a

International partnership helps unite young musicians here and abroad on PLU’s campus Posted by: Kari Plog / June 28, 2016 Image: Miho Takekawa teaches during a workshop with the Tamana Girls High School band from Kumamoto, Japan on June 7. The band visits the U.S. every other year with its sister band Graham-Kapowsin High School. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) June 28, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (June 28, 2016)- There were lots of tears as band members from

Prof. Gregory Youtz talks transitioning classrooms and teaching styles to distance learning Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 19, 2020 Image: PLU professor of music Gregory Youtz teaches a distance-learning music course from his home. (Photo/John Froschauer) March 19, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 19, 2020) — Switching a campus-based curriculum to a distance-learning model mid-semester in the face of a pandemic is no easy feat. Luckily, PLU