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  • The PLU Residence Hall Association, or RHA, brings students together for social events, community forums, and to advocate for residence hall-related issues. RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 thinks of his role in building a vibrant student community as a campus vocation. We met with him…

    dance, mingle, meet new students, and just have a good time. We’re super stoked for that, especially for folks who didn’t really have in-person interactions with other students last year. How does the ongoing pandemic affect the work of RHA? Last year we had to shift mainly to online and social media platforms, which made it very difficult to get a lot of engagement. There just wasn’t a lot of energy. This year, we’re excited to be back on campus, but we’re really being mindful of safety regulations

  • UPDATE: PLU will host a celebration of life for Tom Pfeifle on Sept. 22 in Lagerquist Concert Hall at 6 p.m. The ceremony is one of many ways the campus community is honoring Pfeifle, who was an active member of Outdoor Recreation, as well as the cross…

    in Olson, and will eventually make its way to the Anderson University Center, for Lutes to share memories of Pfeifle. Jane Pfeifle wrote a beautiful tribute to her son for The Mast, PLU’s student newspaper. And members of student media created a Tumblr to collect memories electronically. They also plan to join ASPLU, Campus Ministry and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) to create a multimedia memorial project. ————————————————————————- Dear Campus Community: It is with deepest sorrow that

  • Andre Jones ’22, of Tukwila, Washington, stays busy with his leadership roles in campus clubs and the Act Six program. Founded and run by the Tacoma-based nonprofit Degrees of Change , the Act Six program identifies and rewards scholars who are passionate about learning, eager…

    own way — they have some amazing qualities.” Jones is an advocate for the Act Six program and says he appreciates how it brings students like him into spaces on campus that typically lack representation. “We take up space and we normalize (students of color) presence on campus,” he said. Jones is pursuing a Global Studies major with a minor in Hispanic Studies. While working toward his degree, Jones had the opportunity to study in Mexico. He admits he was hesitant to travel abroad for school

  • By Michael Halvorson, ’85.  Updated December 4, 2020 The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of the student-faculty research team for Summer 2020. The fellowship was awarded to the team of Ben Merrill and Prof. Ralph Flick from…

    . Ralph Flick from PLU’s School of Business. Their research project investigated the use of artificial intelligence in human resource management, with an emphasis on new business practices within the Pacific Northwest region. A summary of their findings can be found in this research abstract. Ben Merrill (left) and Prof. Ralph Flick are the Summer 2020 Benson Research Fellows Dr. Michael Halvorson announced the fellowship and spoke on behalf of the Innovation Studies steering committee, which

  • Recently, chemistry major Jackie Lindstrom found herself in Oxford, England, conducting a series of informational interviews with public health representatives from Oxfam and the International Organization for Migration, a United Nations advisory agency that promotes international cooperation on migration. Traveling under a Wang Center Research…

    From Oxford, England to Oaxaca, Mexico, Jackie Lindstrom ’23 uses math to understand migration Posted by: mhines / June 12, 2023 Image: Jackie Lindstrom ’23 is a chemistry and math major and minor in Hispanic Studies. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 12, 2023 By Emily Holt, MFA ’16PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer Recently, chemistry major Jackie Lindstrom found herself in Oxford, England, conducting a series of informational interviews with public health representatives from Oxfam and

  • New program preps Lutes for service around the world Pacific Lutheran University’s ties to the Peace Corps are impressive, and they haven’t gone unnoticed. More than 260 Lutes have joined the service organization, which sends trained volunteers around the world to help countries meet their…

    completing the program based off their majors. “It was global studies, environmental studies and Hispanic studies,” Zylstra said. “When there is overlap like that it’s kind of like ‘why not?’” Zylstra and Williams were approached by the Peace Corps in 2015, in an effort to reach out to universities that have a history of service. Over the next two years, Zylstra and Williams tweaked the program for PLU, had it approved by faculty and the Board of Regents. Then, they brought Wiley into the fold to direct

  • Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org  on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…

    students participate in Code.org’s computer science learning programs. At 7:30 p.m., Alice Steinglass will deliver the 14th annual Benson Lecture in PLU’s Anderson University Center (Scandinavian Cultural Center). Her lecture will explore historic inequities in the high-tech workforce and her organization’s social innovation strategy to promote computer science. Both events will make connections to PLU’s new Innovation Studies program, which launches this year with exciting new courses and an

  • Following Katherine Voyles’ insightful essay about why nobody can seem to agree on what the 2022 adaptation of Persuasion is supposed to do , this essay explores another question: why do we all keep watching Austen film adaptations, even when we don’t like them? The…

    inconsistent use of dialogue support some of the critiques and how a familiarity with the source material can challenge the popularity of an adaptation. In the end, I came to understand that these two elements exemplify what detracts viewers like me from enjoying Cracknell’s adaption: it does not experiment intentionally or through historically sourced material, as evidenced through the contemporary language and references to popular media. The film opens with a title card stating that it is “based on

  • As a student in PLU’s Mathematics Program, ancient principles merge seamlessly with cutting-edge techniques, equipping you with the skills needed to comprehend and contribute to the latest developments in mathematics and statistics. Every course will empower you with the knowledge and insights essential for success…

    . Studying mathematics and statistics at PLU is not just about theory. It’s about applying these disciplines to real-world problems in science, engineering, economics, or finance. Whether you’re preparing for a career in education or planning to pursue further studies in a graduate program, our courses will challenge, inspire, and inform you about the beauty and power of mathematics and statistics, as well as their practical applications. Learn more about the mathematics program at PLU in one minute from

  • Launched in 2017, the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA LRGF) provides  excellent financial benefits and professional development opportunities  to students pursuing a Ph.D. in  fields of study  that address complex science and engineering problems critical to stewardship…

    including pursuit of thesis studies at a chosen site. This residency requirement opens compelling research opportunities to students and their advisors, including access to unique DOE NNSA experimental and computing facilities. Learn more and apply at:  https://www.krellinst.org/lrgf/ Applications due March 17, 2021 Read Previous Scholarships for Graduate Studies at the Institute for Shock Physics Read Next Chemistry Graduate Programs LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer