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  • PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior Posted by: Zach Powers / March 20, 2017 Image: Scott Foss ’91 on the rooftop of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 20, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWashington, D.C. (March 20, 2017)- When Scott Foss ’91 enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University, he dreamed of becoming a paleontologist and pursuing a career outdoors

  • PLU adds Innovation Studies minor, helps students transition from college to career Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / December 19, 2018 Image: Michael Halvorson, Pacific Lutheran University’s Director of Innovation Studies, talks with students in the Makerspace — a dedicated area in Hinderlie Hall for student creativity and collaboration. December 19, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 19, 2018) — “Innovation” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. It’s had

  • binary digits, buffer or bandwidth.“I was drawn to student affairs because when I was a college student, I liked helping my peers grow and learn. Also, as a computer engineering major, I was not a good computer engineer and really had no passion for it,” he said. “So, I chose to follow this path as it aligned closely with my vocational calling.” Patel took the helm of associate director for Campus Life operations at PLU in February 2022, following 2½ years as community director for Stuen and Ordal

  • front of a crowd at the Wang Center Symposium last month and recalled his childhood in which nobody asked him about his future. The Tacoma native was the product of a broken home, plagued by poverty, violence and abuse. Cushman was one of several speakers who discussed resilience, in the seventh biennial event at Pacific Lutheran University that aimed to stimulate serious thinking on the global challenge. Cushman told attendees that his negative experiences as a child prevented him from envisioning

  • September 6, 2012 International Honors at PLU Kyle Schroeder lives in the International Honors wing of Hong International Hall. He says that IHON challenges him to think in a different manner. Four first-year students discuss PLU’s honors program By Steve Hansen Ask four first-year students from different backgrounds and hometowns – each with different major and career goals – about what they expect from their PLU education and you’re bound to get different answers. But on one subject, they

  • COVID-19 & Other Health Emergencies Protocol for Study Away Updated as of 9/26/2023 The Wang Center strives to protect the health and safety of its students, faculty, and host communities, and evaluates risks on a program-by-program basis. PLU requires student participants to be aware of the following expectations and adhere to them before, during, and after their programs.Requirements of PLU Study Away Students Study away students must follow PLU’s vaccine requirements. Students are strongly

  • About Student Life Student Life Mission:The mission of the Division of Student Life is “to promote the holistic development of students and steward a dynamic campus community. We engage students in purposeful experiential learning that challenges them to make a difference in the world as they care for themselves and others, and positively impact the diverse communities in which they live.”Student Life Vision:As a Student Affairs Division of the first rank, we are innovative professionals who

  • PNNL Virtual Recruitment Event Career Connections Spring 2023 Posted by: alemanem / February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023 Virtual Conference: Change the World at a National Lab Register Now!    Join Career Connections spring event from February 27-March 2, 2023! This semi-annual Career Connections events provide potential candidates with insights into the unique and exciting career opportunities available at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Join top scientists and engineers as they

  • Business BRITTANY RUSSELL (2015) Senior Content Marketing Manager, Amazon.com Major: English, Literature Concentration Minor: Communication How did your English major establish a foundation for your career path? My career path has spanned public relations, book publicity, and now content marketing. Writing, storytelling, and critical thinking are skills that I learned through my English major, and they’ve been essential in every stage of my career. What do you love about your job? My work as a

  • Highlights of the PLU Wellness Access PlanThe PLU Wellness Access Plan (WAP) provides resources to support the wellbeing of PLU students and includes coverage for: 24/7/365 access to mental health services and medical services for all PLU students through TimelyCare Supplemental medical care services with appointments through PLU’s Health Services Clinic.  There is no charge for an office visit, so there is no need for an insurance card or co-pay. Reimbursement for health insurance deductibles