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  • Pacific Lutheran University is excited to welcome Dayna Baumeister, a professor at Arizona State University who holds a doctorate in organismic biology and ecology, to deliver the 2022 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture. Baumeister will present “(Re)Buiding a Thriving World–Mentored By Nature’s Genius”…

    Genius” on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center at PLU.  Baumeister is co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a bio-inspired consultancy offering biological intelligence consulting, professional training, and inspirational speaking. Her work has been critical to the biomimicry movement, establishing it as a new and innovative practice and a philosophy to meet the world’s sustainability challenges.  She has helped more than 100 companies consult the natural world for elegant and sustainable

  • The field of medicine offers a challenging, yet rewarding career. If you are attracted to helping people and have the aspiration to use scientific knowledge to serve society, then a career in

    osteopathic, who hold a DO degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Both degrees offer the opportunity to be fully qualified to practice medicine in the United States. Both allopathic and osteopathic doctors attend 4 years of medical school, 3-8 years of residency, and must pass multiple licensing exams. According to the American Osteopathic Association, “osteopathic medicine is a parallel branch of medicine with a distinct philosophy and approach to patient care which focuses on holistic patient care

  • Faculty news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Faculty Feature: Meet Amanda Sweger, Associate Professor of Theatre The PLU Theatre & Dance Department is lucky to have Amanda Sweger as a faculty member. Amanda has taught at PLU since fall 2012. She focuses on lighting and scenic design and has a professional practice outside the classroom. Continue reading to get to know… April 9, 2020 FacultyTheatre

  • Faculty news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Faculty Feature: Meet Amanda Sweger, Associate Professor of Theatre The PLU Theatre & Dance Department is lucky to have Amanda Sweger as a faculty member. Amanda has taught at PLU since fall 2012. She focuses on lighting and scenic design and has a professional practice outside the classroom. Continue reading to get to know… April 9, 2020 FacultyTheatre

  • 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 never sets,…

    was my admiration for how Icelanders view the earth and how those values affect their conservation efforts. When there is a deeply rooted connection to your land and its history, there is a stronger motivation and passion for protecting it at all costs, and that was so cool to experience firsthand.What an amazing takeaway! How has this internship informed your future?AS: This internship has offered me incredible experience for what I want to do. The way I describe my niche is environmental

  • TACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2015)— As part of his official visit to Washington and Alaska in May, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway spoke at Pacific Lutheran University’s Commencement ceremony, where he received a Doctor of Laws jure dignitatis. His Majesty King Harald V…

    , Ladies and gentlemen,   Thank you for another memorable day here in Tacoma and at Pacific Lutheran University. This is my second visit, and I really appreciate to be back in the state of Washington and at this great institution. When the Queen and I visited PLU 20 years ago, she received an Honorary Doctorate – of which I have been informed quite a few times. I am therefore particularly proud to have been awarded an Honorary Doctorate myself. Finally, the Queen and I are equal – at least on your

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 15, 2016)- An anthropology and global studies double major from Kalispell, Montana, Ellie Lapp ’17 is passionate about a wide variety of social justice issues. She’s hopeful that her tenure as president of Associate Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) will be…

    the year my personal goals are to continue some of the initiatives we started last year. We’re continuing our work around Title IX and continuing conversations around sexual assault and making sure the response process is as victim-centered and trauma-informed as possible. We have a series called “Let’s Talk About It” that we started last year that’s basically a forum to talk about difficult social issues. We’ll continue to do that this year and talk specifically about religious diversity. We also

  • 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 never sets,…

    was my admiration for how Icelanders view the earth and how those values affect their conservation efforts. When there is a deeply rooted connection to your land and its history, there is a stronger motivation and passion for protecting it at all costs, and that was so cool to experience firsthand. What an amazing takeaway! How has this internship informed your future? AS: This internship has offered me incredible experience for what I want to do. The way I describe my niche is environmental

  • Troy Storfjell is a member of the Sámi community, the only indigenous group in Norway that’s been historically marginalized. It’s why Storfjell, who passes as white in the U.S.

    oppression when in Norway. “It’s difficult for me, on an emotional level, to identify as white,” said Storfjell, who has spent significant time in both countries. In Norway, he said, “I always knew I was Sámi.” This experience informed his passion project: a new Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) program and minor at Pacific Lutheran University, set to launch in fall 2018. In fact, the opportunity to create such a program was part of what convinced Storfjell — now the chair of the school’s

  • For some students, studying sociology at PLU will only be part of the academic journey. Many options exist for students to pursue graduate studies related to sociology.

    , and particularly those interested in pursuing a Ph.D., to only attend programs that offer funding. Your PLU faculty advisor will work with you to help you identify options for graduate school and make informed decisions about enrolling in a graduate program. Graduate School Advising Deciding whether or not to continue your education beyond a Bachelor’s degree is an exciting process, but it can also be overwhelming. Feel free to ask your major advisor or your sociology professors any questions you