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TACOMA, WASH. (June 28, 2016)- There were lots of tears as band members from Tamana Girls High School in Japan said farewell to their new friends from Graham-Kapowsin High School, located about 13 miles southeast of Pacific Lutheran University. Miho Takekawa, percussion instructor at PLU…
study and perform together at the university. Learn more about PLU musicVisit the music department's website for more information about programs, facilities and more.Tamana and G-K are a perfect match, Takekawa said, mainly because both schools are located in rural areas (Tamana is based in Kumamoto on Japan’s southernmost island). Members of the all-girls high school stayed with host families, all households that G-K band students call home. The Japanese students attended classes at the Graham high
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You might be thinking… “But I’m not creative. I don't have any experience in entrepreneurship and innovation.”
problems. It was entirely planned and led by the Spring 2023 Innovation Seminar team. What happens when students free their minds from pre-conceived notions and work together to innovate? Leadership team at PLU's first PLUreka event, April 28, 2023. (Morken Building) You might be thinking… “But I’m not creative. I don’t have any experience in entrepreneurship and innovation.” To which we say… Yes! That’s why we ESPECIALLY want YOU to participate in this event. Creative thinking is a skill, and it is
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Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) ( https://labs.wsu.edu/rise/) is a 9-week residential summer research experience at Washington State University, targeted to undergraduate students in chemistry, education, life sciences, mathematics, or physics. Participants will join interdisciplinary teams mentored by WSU faculty to investigate STEM learning across formal and informal environments…
environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. This summer we have an exciting portfolio of research projects for REU students to join, led by a supportive and collaborative group of faculty mentors who are committed to building students’ knowledge and skills in educational research – as well as provide a rewarding and fun summer experience in the lovely Palouse! Deadline for applications is February 21, 2023! Please contact Dr. Erika Offerdahl
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 26, 2016)- Joel Zylstra said Pacific Lutheran University’s partnership with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity began with a cup of coffee at 208 Garfield four years ago. Zylstra, director of Center for Community Engagement & Service (CCES), said his perception of Habitat…
transportation to Habitat builds, as well as Habitat T-shirts. Munson got involved with Habitat for Humanity as a high school student in her hometown of Portland. As a Lute, Munson strives to stay involved with Habitat by working with PLU’s campus chapter and building with Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. "I really enjoy being involved with Habitat through our campus chapter because I can be one of the people who connects students to their passions and different ways to get involved with the Tacoma
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PLU alumnus came for the hoops, stayed for the connections By Kari Plog ’11 Steve Maxwell, ’90, always knew he wanted to be in business, but that isn’t what originally attracted him to Pacific Lutheran University. “I came to PLU to play basketball,” Maxwell said.…
extraordinary caliber of person.” That extraordinary caliber of person followed Maxwell into his professional life, where his college friendships turned into professional competition. He said some of his friends from college now work in executive positions for competing banks. Maxwell said learning how to build those relationships was one of the most important things he gained from his PLU experience. He stressed that building those skills is important in such a competitive economy, and that fewer people
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Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) ( https://labs.wsu.edu/rise/) is a 9-week residential summer research experience at Washington State University, targeted to undergraduate students in chemistry, education, life sciences, mathematics, or physics. Participants will join interdisciplinary teams mentored by WSU faculty to investigate STEM learning across formal and informal environments…
environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. This summer we have an exciting portfolio of research projects for REU students to join, led by a supportive and collaborative group of faculty mentors who are committed to building students’ knowledge and skills in educational research – as well as provide a rewarding and fun summer experience in the lovely Palouse! Deadline for applications is February 21, 2023! Please contact Dr. Erika Offerdahl
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Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) ( https://labs.wsu.edu/rise/) is a 9-week residential summer research experience at Washington State University, targeted to undergraduate students in chemistry, education, life sciences, mathematics, or physics. Participants will join interdisciplinary teams mentored by WSU faculty to investigate STEM learning across formal and informal environments…
environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. This summer we have an exciting portfolio of research projects for REU students to join, led by a supportive and collaborative group of faculty mentors who are committed to building students’ knowledge and skills in educational research – as well as provide a rewarding and fun summer experience in the lovely Palouse! Deadline for applications is February 21, 2023! Please contact Dr. Erika Offerdahl
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PLU’s student-athletes understand what it means to be part of a team. They learn how to build on their teammates’ strengths, overcome failure and achieve collective goals. Lutes are showcasing these skills both in and out of the classroom, and both on and off the…
team travel. It helps empower student-athletes to lead lives of impact. We spoke with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) officers Danny Samson ’22 and Bridget Duven ’22 about the impact athletics has on their development and for the PLU community as a whole.What things have you learned about being an athlete and a student? How do they benefit one another? Danny: Being a student-athlete has taught me numerous lessons. I have learned how to be a more responsible individual, work in a team with
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Tacoma, Wash. (July 15, 2015)— After negotiations concluded and legislators from both sides of the aisle reached agreements on an operating budget, transportation bond and a number of education issues, the third and final special session of the 2015 Washington Legislative Session, the longest in…
Good News for Lutes: Washington Legislature Elects to Maintain Funding for the State Need Grant Program Posted by: Zach Powers / July 15, 2015 Image: Legislative session now adjourned, the floor of the Washington State Senate will be vacant until lawmakers return this January. [Zach Powers/PLU] July 15, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTacoma, Wash. (July 15, 2015)— After negotiations concluded and legislators from both sides of the aisle reached agreements on an operating
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 9, 2016)- Silence blanketed the Ness Family Chapel during Wednesday’s service. Thomas W. Krise, president of Pacific Lutheran University, told students, faculty and staff — some with tears in their eyes — that now is a time to reflect on where to…
PLU creates space for listening, offers support for Lutes seeking meaning and healing amid 2016 election results Posted by: Kari Plog / November 9, 2016 Image: PLU President Thomas W. Krise speaks to Lutes at Wednesday’s chapel service. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) November 9, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 9, 2016)- Silence blanketed the Ness Family Chapel during Wednesday's service. Thomas W. Krise, president of Pacific Lutheran University, told
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