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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 15, 2016)- An anthropology and global studies double major from Kalispell, Montana, Ellie Lapp ’17 is passionate about a wide variety of social justice issues. She’s hopeful that her tenure as president of Associate Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) will be…
, Montana, Ellie Lapp ’17 is passionate about a wide variety of social justice issues. She’s hopeful that her tenure as president of Associate Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) will be remembered for bringing students, staff and faculty members together for important conversations. While she says the role of public-facing leader of PLU’s student government isn’t one that comes naturally to her, the former peace scholar is learning to embrace it and has big plans for the year to come.When
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The PLU Department of Physics offers bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in physics, a bachelor of science degree in applied physics, and a bachelor of arts in education degree for
fundamental and exciting ideas ever considered. Step into a world of wonderPhysics is the scientific study of the material universe at its most fundamental level. A physicist might study the inner workings of atoms and nuclei, the size and age of the universe, the behavior of high-temperature superconductors, or the life cycles of stars, from their formation out of interstellar gases to their end-states as pulsars or black holes. Physicists use high-energy accelerators to search for quarks; they design
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2016)- Forty years of nursing experience is not on the usual résumé for politicians, but that did not stop Rosa Franklin ’74 from running for office. Franklin hasn’t been concerned with what is usual. She’s concerned with bringing people together to…
PLU alumna, first black woman to serve as state senator, dedicated 20 years in politics to health care, social justice Posted by: Kari Plog / May 2, 2016 Image: Rosa Franklin ’74, the first black woman elected to the Washington state senate. (Photo: Angelo Mejia/PLU) May 2, 2016 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2016)- Forty years of nursing experience is not on the usual résumé for politicians, but that did not stop Rosa Franklin ’74 from running for office
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Social Sciences/political science major “Making Waves” at State Capitol Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 18, 2019 March 18, 2019 By Go LutesWomen's Rower Making Waves at State CapitolTACOMA, Wash. - Junior Ashley Stiles has been a member of the three-time defending Northwest Conference Champion Pacific Lutheran University women's rowing team for the past three years.Last year, Stiles was an alternate for the Lutes at the NCAA Division III Championships where the team finished seventh in the
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The Trail to Social Justice: Ultrarunning Meets Dark Green Religion Posted by: Matthew / December 4, 2017 Image: Runners and researchers: Dr. Bridgette O’Brien (left) and student Collin Ray (right) collaborated on a Kelmer-Roe project about ultrarunners and gender. December 4, 2017 By Helen Smith '19PLU HumanitiesIn her free time, professor of religion Dr. Bridgette O’Brien likes to participate in ultrarunning—completing runs longer than a marathon (26.2 miles). While Professor O’Brien is out
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Ann Mooney ’03 grew up dreaming about working at National Geographic. Now, she is building a conservation program for the organization in Washington, D.C.
, channeling it into her work on Beyond Yellowstone. “I try to harness that feeling to work on saving something specific,” Mooney said. Mooney says she always dreamed of working for National Geographic, citing the organization’s commitment to using scientific findings to tell powerful stories. “You need a compelling story to make people care,” she said. “When people care, they can start influencing decision-makers and public policy. And that’s what enables significant change and lasting solutions.”
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 15, 2016)- Art makes people feel. Art offers a window into the hearts and minds of those who create it, and invokes emotion for those who view and admire it. For Edvard Munch, those feelings were complicated and, often times, dark. “…
Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (April 15, 2016)- Art makes people feel. Art offers a window into the hearts and minds of those who create it, and invokes emotion for those who view and admire it. For Edvard Munch, those feelings were complicated and, often times, dark.“Munch’s work focuses on people, but people in dramatic settings,” said Heather Mathews, associate professor of art criticism and curation at Pacific Lutheran University. “He was very interested in communicating human emotion and
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PLU rowers reminisce about their daring journey in Puget Sound 50 years ago.
remember the exhaustion that followed their incredible experience 50 years ago. The next day, Holmes — with blisters on his hands and backside — managed to roll out of bed for chapel (direct orders from his girlfriend at the time). “I fell asleep,” he said, laughing. Pearson has pored over stories and photos with his grandchildren many times over. Despite the clear dangers they thwarted and the criticism they faced ahead of time, he makes no apologies. “Call us young, foolish, stubborn, irresponsible
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PLU professor adds ‘board game inventor’ to his résumé.
validate his research. Johnson and Griswold helped analyze data and write up sections of the manuscript. “This project reflects an ideal example of how students in classes can help contribute to scientific discourse using their course-required activities to both learn and generate meaningful data and findings,” Grahe said. “Beyond their experiences as researchers and now published authors, this collaboration extended between multiple departments at PLU, showing students the importance of
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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
BSW vs MSW: What is an MSW Degree and Is It Worth It? Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their… July 19, 2023
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