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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 2, 2017)- “What makes an American an American?” This is a question Thomas Kim ‘15 thinks about often. As a newly married third-year law student with employment lined up after graduation, an activist philanthropist and an upstanding community member, Kim checks all…

    with undocumented student identities a lot, but it also intersects with so many of our other students on campus,” said Nicole Juliano, Assistant Director of the Diversity Center and task force member. The task force has also created financial support systems to help cover the cost of DACA renewal, and has set aside two Rieke Fellowships in the Diversity Center. “With things like this (the Rieke Fellowship) we are embedding in university culture that this is something we want to make sure doesn’t go

  • Greetings and Happy Spring!  Welcome to the inaugural edition of the PLU School of Nursing newsletter.

    someone may be interested in the program. The School of Nursing faculty have been hard at work revising the Masters of Science in Nursing curriculum, with new degree offerings starting in Summer 2018 to include Nurse Educator and Clinical Systems Leadership. Upcoming DNP Information Sessions Monday April 17th 6:39p-7:30p Center for Graduate and Continuing Education Monday April 24th 6:00p to 7:00p online session Thursday May 18th 6:30p-7:30p Center for Graduate and Continuing Education Tuesday June

  • Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 Welcome! We, Rose McKenney and Adela Ramos, are excited to share with you the work of the 2020 class of Environmental Studies students.

    Bus Rapid Transit model. I consider currently applied public transportation systems, and how they relate to the natural and built environment and interact with the public they serve. Applying geoscience and political science disciplines, I develop a spatial analysis of the route, and demographics that the route would serve, and how this provides insights into how transportation systems can be improved to better serve the population, and benefit the environment as a byproduct of increased public

  • Emily Bond, Senior Capstone Seminar When facing a nonlethal selective pressure, cells are in a state of growth arrest, meaning that they are not able to divide.

    cytometry. Host E. coli systems were used to produce the biofuel precursor of interest. Cells producing squalene and no triterpenes served as a measure against false-positives and as a control. It was found that there was an observable difference in fluorescent intensity for botryococcene producing cells as compared to the squalene and control cells which allowed for fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) to sort botryococcene producing cells from control and squalene producing cells. 3:25 – 3:40

  • Major in Psychology 42 semester hours, including: PSYC 101, 242, 499 One of PSYC 310, 315, 320, or 330 Two of PSYC 440, 442, 448, or 481 At least 2 semester hours from PSYC 495, 496, or 497 12

    implications for counseling. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. (4) PSYC 315 : Clinical Psychology 1: Mental Health and Psychological Disorders This course provides an overview of systems of classifying and diagnosing psychological symptoms and biopsychosocial/developmental models for understanding and treating mental disorders (previously termed Abnormal Psychology). Prerequisites: PSYC101. (4) PSYC 320 : Development Across the Lifespan Biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception through

  • The Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library’s collection policy guides the Pacific Lutheran University librarians’ collective selection, maintenance, and deselection decisions regarding the library

    statement, strategic plan, institution-wide programs and partnerships, and comprehensive areas of emphasis across the curriculum, provide guidance as to which resources are likely to be in demand, and to support the curriculum and students and faculty research in the long term.Library collection development is guided by principles of equity and inclusion.The historical and contemporary priorities, methods of acquisition, and methods of organization of academic libraries reflect hegemonic systems of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 10, 2016)- Typically, summer allows college students to take advantage of free time that’s hard to come by during the academic year. But for many Lutes, summer is a time to work hard and continue their vocational endeavors. Students travel, work internships…

    does and how they operate,” Mejia said. While at Fort Knox, cadets must take exams that help determine whether they will serve in active duty or reserve duty once they graduate. Mejia hopes to be placed in active duty for the Army Signal Corps, which is responsible for Army communication and information systems. Despite the heat, and the 3 a.m. runs, Mejia’s take-away from his summer ROTC commitments is simple: “I learned a lot, and had fun,” he said. Read Previous PLU alumna lands in Yosemite

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 4, 2019) — Pacific Lutheran University has a proud history of producing Fulbrights. The 2018-19 recipients are continuing that tradition by delving into indigenous studies research and education — a field that’s gaining ground at the university. Kaja Gjelde-Bennett ‘17 and English…

    U.S.Interested in becoming PLU's next Fulbright?Check out your options for either the Fulbright Study/Research grant or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) opportunity. While in the field, Fulbright recipients share the experiences of their host country’s people, working, living and learning alongside them in a cultural exchange through interaction. This type of engagement allows for both hands-on education and also an appreciation for different worldviews, belief systems and philosophies in an

  • Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate about teaching, biological research, and increasing diverse representation in science.…

    really small things, like molecular work, or virology, or microbiology, they can take classes on that. If they want to go bigger with the systems, in terms of ecology and organisms, they can do that too, and everything in between. I found it really amazing that students were able to create their own focus in that way. I also had a really good experience talking with students. I had lunch with three students during my interview here, and all of them were double majoring. At my undergrad institution

  • Revised, S. Smith, SoN Dean, Aug 2016

    security of agency computer systems, and failure to maintain patient confidentiality in any forum is considered a breach of professional and ethical standards. For students this will be reported to the RAP Committee and may result in dismissal from the School of Nursing. The use of social media and other electronic communication has become commonplace in our everyday lives. Every day new outlets, platforms, and applications are created and individuals are increasingly participating in blogs, social