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  • Hacker with Chelsea Clinton, then another of her with Venus and Serena Williams. Then there’s one with Mia Hamm. And one with Billie Jean King. On her bookshelf is a picture with Hillary Clinton. “I live in a different world when I’m away from PLU,” said Hacker, Ph.D. Hacker is an elite mental skills trainer. She works with the best athletes in the world, sharpening their mental prowess and psychological approach in competition. When she is not on campus as a full-time faculty member, she is in a

  • represents PLU in Olympia as an intern at the Washington State Senate. As a member of Sen. Manka Dhingra’s (D-45) office, Huynh actively participates in the legislative process by meeting with policy stakeholders and communicating with constituents. Although the shift to professional life can challenge any college student, Huynh, who aspires to become a lawyer and uplift her community, serves as the president of PLU’s Pre-Law Club and is double majoring in political science and philosophy. She expanded

  • Why must the adoption cycle be complete by registration?Knowledge of course material requirements helps students proactively balance course load based on reading demands and the cost of course materials. Timely posting of textbook adoptions is required by the HEOA and has the strong support of the student body. PLU students continue to endorse the availability of textbook information online and have indicated it aids in course selection and managing the costs of their education at PLU. Why do I

  • Thank you for supporting Lute Athletics! It’s a great day to be a Lute! This last year was exceptional, and not just because of the success of our PLU Athletic teams (though we do enjoy a well-deserved win). The dedication of our coaches, resilience and fortitude of our student-athletes, and love from our fans – including you! – have made this year better than I ever could have imagined. To say the aspirational bar has been set high is probably an understatement. Looking forward, I know that we

  • Curricular MappingThe curriculum map is an essential second step in program assessment. Once learning outcomes have been designed and finalized, the curriculum map presents the program with an opportunity to align instruction with learning outcomes. Additionally, the curriculum map is a useful tool for visualizing the curriculum. Via this method programs can better understand what is being taught and how well the curriculum matches stated learning goals.Benefits of the Curriculum MapSource

  • Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Posted by: nicolacs / January 4, 2023 January 4, 2023 Sanford Research offers the Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), which provides opportunities for undergraduate students interested in research careers to participate in research. This dynamic summer program allows you to apply your classroom knowledge by working in a laboratory under the supervision of a principal investigator and interacting with research teams that include

  • Building ConnectionsThe mobility of U.S. society is, perhaps, the most significant influence on relationships in the United States. People frequently do not reside in the same communities for their entire lives. Many large corporations require their employees to move often if they want to advance in the company. This mobility influences how people interact and form friendships. Americans tend to be very friendly on a casual basis and open to meeting many new individuals, but these interactions

  • Why Statistics?Statistics provides a strong career path with excellent opportunities, and statisticians are in high demand. Statistics is a branch of mathematics which involves collecting and analyzing data to estimate, model or predict real world phenomena. Statisticians help to design experiments; they then collect, analyze, and test the experimental data to summarize and present the results so that they can be understood in a meaningful manner. Statistically correct experimental design

  • ‘Dance 2015’ will be the last performance under Dance Director’s tenure Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / April 1, 2015 April 1, 2015 The annual dance concert, Dance 2015, once again leaps onto the stage of Eastvold Auditorium on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm. This year’s concert will be Associate Professor and Dance 2015 Director Maureen McGill’s last show after 35 years. Dance 2015 is a repertory concert comprised of dances created by PLU student choreographers, PLU’s Dance Team

  • February 17, 2010 Sports brings the world to PLU – The Wang Center Symposium By Barbara Clements International sports will be on everyone’s mind as first the Winter Olympics wraps up in Vancouver BC next week, which will be followed a month later by the Paralympics in March. Tucked in between these two events, PLU will host the 2010 Wang Center International Symposium on March 4 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and on the PLU campus. The event will feature numerous international thinkers