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City of Tacoma environmental scientist Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 loves asking questions https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/city-of-tacoma-environmental-scientist-tom-chontofalsky-03-loves-asking-questions/

Angelia Alexander and the late Tom Carlson, also a professor emeritus of biology. “Students learned cool things from people who knew what they were talking about,” recalls Chontofalsky. “You could trust what they were teaching wasn’t just what they learned out of a book but from experience.” Chontofalsky still craves learning new things through hands-on activities— on the side, he’s currently teaching himself about DC motors and electronics. It’s all part of the creative process of education. “When

Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/mathematics-major-lindsey-clark-24-is-a-noyce-scholar-and-future-teacher/

PLUContemporary mathematics has played an integral role in the development of computer technologies, search algorithms, financial investing strategies, physical models of nature, fair redistricting voting models, and more.Clark says part the value of the CS-STEM program is meeting with PLU grad students in the Masters of Arts in Education Program. “I get to hear their experiences—the good, the bad, and the horrendous. It’s nice to share a space with other people who are also passionate about changing how we

NFO Schedule https://www.plu.edu/new-faculty-orientation/nfo-schedule/

Continental Breakfast, Room 101, Hauge Administration Building (first floor) 9:00 | Welcome, Introductions, Cohort building Dr. Joanna Gregson (Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs) Staff (Office of the Provost) Dr. Tony Finitsis (Religion, Director of the Center for Vocation) — Cohort Building Activity) 10:00 | The Educational Mission of PLU; Introduction to Lutheran Higher Education Dr. Samuel Torvend (Religion, Wild Hope Center for Vocation) 11:00 | Cohort group photo, Break Sy Bean

New device will probe the world of the atom https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2007/09/21/new-device-will-probe-the-world-of-the-atom/

Global focus nets Fulbrights COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in

Transfer students enrich campus https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/01/03/transfer-students-enrich-campus/

” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action September 11, 2024

APO, Vpstart Crow support student directors https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/01/18/apo-vpstart-crow-support-student-directors/

in Brazil COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action

Ambassadors spotlight climate change https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/01/25/ambassadors-spotlight-climate-change/

A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action September 11, 2024

Sojourners return to campus https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/02/07/sojourners-return-to-campus/

: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action September 11, 2024

Get ready, Relay for Life set for April https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/02/14/get-ready-relay-for-life-set-for-april/

comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action September 11, 2024

Dealing in historical coins is rare gift https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/02/21/dealing-in-historical-coins-is-rare-gift/

comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action September 11, 2024