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PLU Philosophy hosts event on civil disagreement amid challenging campus dialogue Graphic created by Sam O’Hara '16 for Disagreement: Strategies for Talking Across Divides. Without question, Pacific Lutheran University’s mission centers on two core concepts: our Lutheran values and our liberal arts curriculum.By Genny Boots ’18These two tenets, Sergia Hay says, make PLU ripe for dialogue, discussion and — inevitably — disagreement. “It is embedded in the liberal arts tradition, but I think it’s
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YOU’LL LIKE TACOMA— OUR LOCAL FAVORITES TACOMA is the third largest city in Washington and proud to be known as both “Grit City” and “City of Destiny.” DOWNTOWN It’s just a 15 minute drive or 25 minute bus ride from campus to check out some great restaurants as well as Tacoma’s amazing museums, including the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Head up the hill on Thursdays for Tacoma’s Farmers Market, and be on the look-out for the bi-monthly Tacoma Night
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PLU places second in National Science Foundation’s COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. Posted by: vcraker / July 15, 2022 July 15, 2022 Pacific Lutheran University was named a winner in the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. PLU received a $15,000 prize for its work in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. “This important challenge rewards institutions for
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The Glee Effect: PLU Adds Musical Theatre & Dance Posted by: shortea / November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationAn appealing new concentration awaits incoming PLU students this fall after a restructuring of departments opened the door for change.Effective September 1, the theater and dance programs will combine forces and become the Department of Theatre and Dance. One immediate benefit? The introduction of Musical Theatre, a concentration that freshly
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at University of Texas Posted by: nicolacs / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at UT Southwestern’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is an intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. careers in biomedical research. Fellows spend 10 weeks (beginning in early June and ending mid-August) pursuing individual
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Fred Tobiason, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, during the dedication of the Fred L. Tobiason Outdoor Learning Center on April 18, 2011. Photo by John Froschauer Clover Creek on lower campus Fred L. Tobiason Sustainability Outdoor Learning Research AwardBe part of a campus tradition rooted in our shared love for the outdoors!The Fred L. Tobiason Plant and Animal Sustainability Outdoor Learning Research Endowment was established through the generosity of PLU Research Emeritus Professor of
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September 7, 2009 Making an art out of giving of oneself Melinda Cox ’71, has never been shy about volunteering her time to help others. As an art professor at Tacoma Community College and Pierce College, Cox regularly juggles teaching and volunteer work. “I have always volunteered my time,” said Cox, who graduated from PLU with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. “I spent many years with the Washington State University/Pierce County Clothing and Textile advisors teaching kids to sew, among other
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DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Humanities Kevin O’Brien answers alumni questions Posted by: Zach Powers / December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016 TACOMA, WASH. (December 8, 2016)- The third episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Kevin O’Brien, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Dean of the Division of Humanities. O’Brien teaches courses in Christian ecological ethics, religion and environment. His research focuses on the interconnections between
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PLU climbs eight spots in 2022 U.S. News & World Report college rankings Posted by: Silong Chhun / September 21, 2021 September 21, 2021 By Zach Powers ‘10Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University climbed eight spots, from 22nd to 14th, on U.S. News & World Report’s annual college ranking of the best regional universities in the West. PLU was one of only three Pacific Northwest universities ranked in the top 15 of the highly competitive category that includes universities from as
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at University of Texas Posted by: nicolacs / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at UT Southwestern’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is an intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. careers in biomedical research. Fellows spend 10 weeks (beginning in early June and ending mid-August) pursuing individual
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