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OverviewFor over 40 years, Pacific Lutheran University has helped students translate their love of books into a life of books through an exciting professional career in publishing. One of the only such undergraduate programs in North America, PLU’s Publishing & Printing Arts (PPA) program is highly respected by employers for its combination of preprofessional skills and solid liberal arts education. This five-course (20-credit) interdisciplinary minor gives students a head start into the world
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“Heyerdahl's Gyre” by Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer5th Annual Thor Heyerdahl Lecture on 17 October 2018 at 7 PM in the SCC Much of the life of Norwegian explorer, Thor Heyerdahl, evolved around the oceans. His love of the sea and its role in human history inspired him to become an outspoken international advocate for a clean and healthy global environment. This year’s annual lecture will address this theme with an informative and provocative presentation by a prominent oceanographer, Dr. Curtis
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the world and documenting its beauty, weathered a terrible storm that day in 2008. He made his way up the mountain at Haleakala National Park in Hawaii, scouting a location for his sunrise photoshoot. Legend says, as Ebi tells it, a demigod lassoed the sun there and released it only after it promised to move more slowly across the sky. So, perhaps Ebi has that demigod to thank for the perfect shot that is circulating as part of a series of 16 stamps depicting national parks. Of course, Ebi’s
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Brian Lander ’89: Career Humanitarian is PLU’s Connection to 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Posted by: Zach Powers / February 3, 2021 Image: Brian Lander ’89 is the Global Deputy Director of the United Nations World Food Programme’s Emergency Operations Division. (Photo courtesy of UN/WFP) February 3, 2021 By Lora ShinnMarketing and Communications Guest WriterPLU alumnus Brian Lander ‘89 grew up in Washington State's Tri-Cities. But in early 2020, Lander was far from his childhood home, as he helped
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May 18, 2009 Off to China Blending the Chinese tale of Monkey with an original musical composition comes natural for PLU Music Professor Greg Youtz. The guy is not only a well-respected composer, but learning about and engaging the Chinese culture is a passion of his. “My head is constantly full of China,” he said about a love of a culture that began nearly 25 years ago and has since included many trips to the country. Getting a chance to take PLU music students to China is a perfect blend of
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December 1, 2009 Back to Normal By Barbara Clements A sense of relief. That seems to be the common reaction from cab drivers, shop keepers, bureaucrats and baristas around Anchorage when Gov. Sean Parnell’s name comes up. It has been a tumultuous two years for Alaska. Its new governor, PLU alum Sean Parnell ’84, brings a sense of normalcy to the state. “Frankly, I’m glad he’s there, I was getting tired of all the drama,” said a cab driver who cranked up the heater as the first hard nip of
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prepared by knowing what to do during an emergency. Learn More Welcome to PLU Department of Emergency ManagementPLU Campus Safety Department of Emergency Management is responsible for leading emergency planning efforts across campus disciplines, developing and implementing a training and exercise program for the campus, and identifying and facilitating investments in mitigation initiatives and emergency equipment and resources. Here you will find information on upcoming emergency exercises and training
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Jason Edwards ’84, ’89 Teacher, Climber and Guide Biography Biography Jason is a school teacher, Emergency Medical Technician, and highly regarded mountain climber and Alpine guide, who has lead successful ascents of mountains across the globe. These include volcanoes, peaks and mountains from Antarctica, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru to Australia, Nepal, Russia, and Tanzania. He has made four successful ascents of Mt. Everest, with his 2001 Everest expedition being one of the most
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Scheduling Best PracticesThe weekly schedule of classes is too important to all members of the University (faculty, students, student life, and others) to not have agreed upon best practices. The scheduling process requires input from, and interaction among, all corners of the university and involves consideration of academic program needs, faculty availability and preferences, facility limits, finance and budget planning, and processes of the Registrar’s office. Because faculty best
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‘What’s a Lute?’ — Go Lutes Edition Posted by: Lace M. Smith / September 18, 2015 Image: PLU Homecoming football game against Linfield at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (Photo/John Froschauer) September 18, 2015 As I travel around talking to prospective students and their families, donors, and friends of PLU, I am often asked, “what is a Lute?” From time to time, I blog about examples of students and alumni that uplift what it means to be a Lute. We’ve received two
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