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Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader Posted by: Zach Powers / April 15, 2021 Image: Andrew Schwartz ’07, the director of sustainability and global affairs at The Center for Earth Ethics, walks through Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon. (photos and video by Silong Chhun/PLU) April 15, 2021 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterWhen we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he's

, 2024 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterTwo PLU professors were recently invited to teach a summer intensive course at Sichuan University, a 70,000-student public university in Chengdu, China. PLU and Sichuan have a decades-long relationship that dates back to the 1980s. PLU faculty visits took place in 2023, and in summer 2024, Biology Professor and Dean of Natural Sciences Ann Auman, and Bridget Yaden, Professor of Hispanic & Latino Studies and Associate Provost for

March 10, 2014 A National Honor for ‘Digging into Cancer’ ‘Fast Company’ magazine names Hunt one of its 100 Most Creative People of 2014. A Survivor in the Global Spotlight Katie Hunt ’11 fought cancer at PLU, leads the emerging field of paleo-oncology and wowed the crowd at TED2014 By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications After hearing Katie Hunt’s story—of survival, determination, success, worldwide acclaim and infinite promise—you’re likely to experience one of two powerful

‘19 along with Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus Communications Specialist (and former PLU debater) Aaron Sherman ’11 and University of Washington-Tacoma Assistant Professor of Security Studies and Conflict Resolution Ben Meiches.  Sponsored by the PLU Speech and Debate Team. Opening of “Nordic Explorers: A Legacy Beyond the Horizon” exhibition Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Scandinavian Cultural Center Special guest lecture by Norwegian journalist Ragnar Kvam, about people who pushed themselves to new

Teaching in the Pandemic: How Three Teachers Made the Best of an Unprecedented Time Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 27, 2021 Image: Alonso Brizuela ’14, Sarah Lord ’00, Caitlyn Zwang ’09 May 27, 2021 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterHigh school choir and guitar teacher Alonso Brizuela ’14 was in Spokane at a national choral directors conference in mid-March of 2020. Just a day and half days into events, the conference shut down early—due to a mysterious new illness that

Senior Profiles: Class of 2015 Already Has Made a Difference Posted by: Sandy Dunham / May 22, 2015 May 22, 2015 By Taylor Lunka ’15PLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterTACOMA, Wash. (May 22, 2015)—With Commencement on May 23, Pacific Lutheran University sends its largest class ever out into the world—more than 800 Lutes are eligible to graduate, with 755 expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class of 2015, we’re guessing those Lutes

large pieces of paper with a hurtful word or phrase on them.  They are tearing the papers to indicated their disapproval of the expressions.  Examples include “Retard,” “That’s So Gay,” “You’re Too White,” “You’re Too Black,” “Homo,” and questions like “No, where are you REALLY from?” and “What Are You?”—and even one that left me nonplussed, because I hadn’t thought about how it might be offensive to someone who is disabled: “Lame” or “That’s So Lame.” We then approached Clear Channel Communications

“Sigma Delta Chi” award for a remarkable series on the impact of war on children; only five such awards were given. U magazine – our new magazine-style view book concept that was developed jointly by admission and university communications – was feted as the most improved publication in the nation and received a gold medal in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education 2009 Circle of Excellence Awards Program.  And, just weeks ago, in June, the Council announced that PLU has been selected to

on campus. KPLU’s trophy case expanded once more with significant awards and record listenership. Executive Director Greg Brewis and his staff in University Communications are on the move, and the transition to flash messaging and a Web-based communications platform is well under way. If you have been watching, you will note our Web sites features new design, enhanced content and smoother functionality as we bring the PLU story to thousands of prospective students, donors, alumni and friends

guarantee disrupts the general practice of higher education institutions, especially private universities, of routinely announcing three to five percent tuition increases each spring.Ferguson and her colleagues in admissions have been working closely with the university’s marketing and communications department to ensure that the language, branding, and outreach campaigns for these initiatives reach their intended audience. “We’re always thinking about things like what words will cut through the noise