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Giving Back Through Graphics Posted by: shortea / April 17, 2019 Image: A group of PLU design students from Impact, PLU’s student-managed design and advertising campus group, traveled up to SuperGraphics for a tour. April 17, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsStaying connected with the university you graduated from isn’t exactly new. But for Zac Thorpe ‘01, that alum connection has blossomed into a working partnership with PLU — and it’s been a labor of love.Today, Thorpe is
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“living rough” in the United Kingdom, “street people” in the United States, “floating people” or furosha in Japan, “beggar tramps” or gepeng in Indonesia, “without shade” or sans-abri in France, or “without a roof” or sin techo in Latin America, the homeless are typically people whom mainstream society would prefer not to see. Although homeless people are often detached from the mainstream of society, they are far from antisocial. Homeless people everywhere have their own sets of skills, specialized
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Upcoming Opera, Le Nozze di Figaro Posted by: Kate Williams / January 14, 2019 January 14, 2019 This pinnacle of classical opera focuses on the marriage of Figaro and Susanna. Together with the Countess Almaviva, they foil the efforts of the philandering Count to seduce Susanna and teach him a lesson in fidelity. Mozart’s comic masterpiece presented by the PLU Opera Workshop, is sung in Italian with English supertitles and orchestral accompaniment- Stage Directed by Barry Johnson and Music
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Snapshot of the recent Honolulu trip Posted by: Kate Williams / February 22, 2019 February 22, 2019 The PLU Wind Ensemble traveled to Hawaii at the end of January for their 2019 Hawaiian Tour. The trip was the groups’ first time touring the islands in over 20 years. The group toured January 23rd – 30th on the island of Oahu, with stops at University of Hawai’i-Mānoa, Mid-Pacific Institute, several local high schools, and many sightseeing stops along the way. Aloha! Here’s an update from the
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. Munro had a question about how I would do one of the steps,” reflected Hopson. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean)“Looking at summer research as a whole, it was a very rewarding experience for me,” says Hopson. “I was unsure if graduate school for chemistry was for me, but after this summer, I gained a lot of valuable research skills that helped me to decide that pursuing chemistry at a graduate level is for me. Outside of research, I was also able to develop many soft skills this summer that will benefit me in
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Lutes give back to community, troops ahead of Thanksgiving Posted by: Kari Plog / November 17, 2016 Image: Army service members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord enjoyed a picture-perfect table setting during annual Thanksgiving dinner at PLU Nov. 25, 2015. (Photo/ Angelo Mejia ’17) November 17, 2016 By Erin Baker '19PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2016)- Thanksgiving break is right around the corner. Pacific Lutheran University students are ready to go home, spend time with
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Connections Opportunity Board will be the central location for all job search and internship opportunities across campus. “Opportunity” is the operative word, because Hughes says the site will eventually include volunteer opportunities as well. Executive Director of Career Connections Bobbi Hughes “We really see it as a centralized resource to develop professional skills and experience,” she said. The online resource will be the main location for all on-campus jobs, state work-study jobs, internships and
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February 1, 2013 Maura Gannon ’10 Erin Jones ’01 chats with Maura Gannon ’10 in her classroom. Maura Gannon ’10 Major: Education Employer: Federal Way School District PLU Connection: Erin Jones ’01, director of equity and achievement at the Federal Way School District Sometimes the connection occurs in the job search, but other times, that key link with a fellow Lute may occur after a career is launched. That was certainly the case with Maura Gannon. During Gannon’s School of Education
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locations to post the announcement. Now, both students and employers can all go to the same place. There are also numerous tools on the site. For instance, there is a suite of short videos that provide tips on everything from crafting a great cover letter to informational interviews. Executive Director of Career Connections Bobbi Hughes You’ll also find a “What Can I Do With A Major In…” database and even a program that allows you to practice interviewing skills via a web cam. You can record yourself in
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Peace Corps volunteers. PLU has produced more than 250 Peace Corps volunteers since 1961—and it seems a natural fit. “PLU graduates are driven toward programs like the Peace Corps because of their orientation toward others, their curiosity about how the world works and their commitment to addressing challenges that impact real people,” said Joel Zylstra, director of PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service. “The Peace Corps provides a framework for graduates to learn about themselves, to
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