Search

most urgent needs,” said Thomas W. Krise, PLU president. United Way of America is a non-profit organization that works with more than 1,200 local United Way offices throughout the country in a coalition of charitable organizations to pool efforts in fundraising and support. “I LIVE UNITED by working with and donating through my workplace,” said Rick Eastman, co-campaign coordinator. “The PLU community is committed to the belief that we can make a difference by participating in strong, effective

last year PLU was recognized with a Nation Top Ten Award for money raised per-capita. “I love Relay because it is the biggest fundraiser on campus,” said Rebecca Goulson, TurboWalkers team leader. “And I think we all know someone affected by cancer.” Students, faculty, administrators and friends form teams and set up tents around the PLU campus as their home base for the night. Walking is continuous for the duration of the event, showing support for those lost and those still fighting cancer. “The

are moderated Read Previous Response to PolicyMic article: ‘The Obama Administration Finally Has An Answer to Student Debt — And Colleges Hate It’ Read Next Reading Recommendation | ‘Stop Blaming Colleges for Society’s Problems: The value of an elite education remains unparalleled’ LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about

videos of 16 PLU students, faculty and staff on listening, microaggressions, the classroom and belonging. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous What election season reminds us about higher education Read Next An Open Letter on Access for All Students LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016 An Open Letter

about three and a half weeks. Because of the time frame and the low budget, set design stays fairly minimalist, with just enough to enhance each script. “We don’t have a full production team, like most shows would, so as a director, we oversee each area of our One Act and receive help from other students,” Heinecke says. “I have been involved in selecting each set piece and each costume… luckily the professors are happy to help and support student productions when we need them.” Tickets are

you received already, we hope to give you an opportunity to grow and develop with us! Responsibilities: In the biochemistry department, we provide our expertise to optimize the sequencing reaction that uses the novel chemistry Sequencing by eXpansion (SBX). We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who will provide support in multiple quality, technical, and administrative tasks. Perform quality control assessments on various biochemistry reagents and components of SBX

of all the hard work that goes into improving technologies such as batteries,” she says. “It was exciting to work on a project that could help to support the switch away from fossil fuels.” The work centers on polymers — large molecules made up of smaller molecules linked together like a chain — which make up everything from nylon and polyester clothing to Teflon pans. In the future, it may improve lithium-ion batteries.Currently, most lithium-ion batteries use an organic liquid (made of

: New members will participate in orientation. May 12: Formal induction ceremony during the Celebration of Leadership. “Having a Mortar Board chapter at PLU will allow students from across campus to meet together on a regular basis to perform service projects around Tacoma with the support of a nationally recognized organization,” said ASPLU president Aaron Steelquist ’14.Students not only will benefit from Mortar Board—they also helped bring the chapter to PLU. Amber Baillon, Associate Director of

community leaders to engage the college campus and their communities at home. PLU is one of just five Act Six affiliated universities. Melannie Cunningham, director of multicultural outreach & engagement, helps support the Act Six students who come through PLU.  “The Act Six students are already leaders when they come, they already have that in them,” Cunningham said. “To have them come with that energy, with that spirit and that perspective on campus mixes things up.” After hearing about Act Six

technology skills and higher education knowledge, along with his desire to uplift others, and forge his own career path at PLU. We chatted with him to learn more.What do you love most about your job? Because my position is systems-focused, I get to look at and help contribute to PLU improving the student experience on campus. How do the PLU residential life teams support students with mental, physical and social health? Our whole Campus Life department does a lot to support students. Through our learning