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  • PLU Alumni Embark on a Central American Adventure of Environmental Education Nathan Page ’13 and Brett Rousseau ’12 enjoy a brief vacation in Montezuma, on the southern end of the Nicoya Peninsula. (Photos courtesy of Page and Rousseau.) By Katie Baumann ’14 In the heart…

    mural in The Cave and received the Sustainability Fellowship to design and propose a sustainability course as part of PLU’s general requirements. “My liberal arts education equipped me to be a well-rounded, conscious citizen and taught me the skills to do something about it,” said Rousseau. After graduating in 2012, Rousseau was determined to continue her personal education by investigating issues surrounding unsustainable agricultural systems. To do this, she set out to gain hands-on farming

  • PLU Chemistry professor Dean Waldow hopes to one day become useless. After all, as an educator, his job is to empower students to work confidently and independently in a field that is constantly innovating. He does this by bringing students into his lab to help…

    compounds that contain carbon atoms) to move ions, and they work well in smaller electronics, as well as new electric vehicles, but can become dangerous. These liquids, in particular, can even be flammable under the right circumstances. Remember Samsung’s exploding cell phones in 2017? That problem, as well as some safety concerns around electric vehicle batteries, can be attributed to issues with organic liquid-core batteries. In the lab, Waldow and his students work to design, build and test molecules

  • Jenifer Leavens was an experienced educator when she decided it was time to pursue a master’s degree in education. A transplant from California, she wasn’t sure which Puget Sound area university had the best program. So she asked some of her colleagues. “Hands down, people…

    Amazon,  MultiCare Health System, City of Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, and Educational Service District 113.About Chief Leschi SchoolsChief Leschi is one of nearly 200 tribal schools in the United States. Operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, it enrolls 670 students in preschool through high school.  Visual representations of Northwest Native culture and art are present throughout the school, and the curriculum is infused with the tribe’s cultural heritage. The architectural design of the campus

  • In January, we announced a change that realigns PLU’s Commencement with the tradition the university has had in place for over 100 years: Commencement is returning to the PLU campus.

    Mathematics Physics Psychology College of Professional Studies Art & Design Business Communication, Media & Design Arts Education Innovation Studies Music Theatre & Dance Why an on-campus venue?To create the sort of intimate and meaningful experience graduates are telling us they desire, and in order to accommodate the families, friends, and guests of our graduates, we’re hosting four separate Commencement ceremonies spread over two days in May 2024: one for each of the four colleges that make up PLU

  • DJS Fellowships provide an opportunity for students of any discipline to participate in furthering diversity, justice, and sustainability efforts on the PLU campus.

    Fellow Projects Student Transit Fellow (June – September): This fellow will work on getting the new, pilot student transit programs coordinated for launch in Fall 2023.  This fellowship will include working with campus partners to design marketing, operational processes, and identifying target participants. Apply HERE Applicant eligibility and preferred skillsSuccessful candidates will: Maintain full time enrollment at PLU for the Fall 2023 term 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA and good academic and

  • PLU has been involved with social impact work for generations. But like most colleges and universities, our institution doesn't have up-to-the-minute data about which projects are currently active

    individual mentoring and support from Justin Spelhaug, Vice President & Global Head of the Tech for Social Impact group. Our student ambassadors presented their findings to Mr. Spelhaug in Redmond on June 1, 2022 in the executive briefing center. Our project leads were Shelly Kurtz (Giving Tech Labs) and Mike Halvorson (Innovation Studies). They provided support and inspiration, as well as a low-cost design for our data gathering system and tools. In terms of technology, our team was able to use off-the

  • The Mary Baker Russell Music Center includes: choral and instrumental rehearsal spaces; faculty studios, practice rooms; a music library; electronic music labs; classrooms; and the acoustically

    Lutheran University’s ensembles perform in the acoustically impressive and well-known Lagerquist Concert Hall, which houses the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, built by Paul Fritts and Co, finished in 1998. The hall seats fewer than 550, but the stage is sized for a full orchestra or a chorus with a chamber orchestra. The hall’s traditional shoebox design features a floor plan broken up by side arms and a raised parterre. Orchestra risers on the stage ensure good sightlines into the heart of the

  • Audrey Borloz ’24, Fani del Toro ’24, Aidan Donnelly ’25, Grady Lemma ’25, and Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24  spent the summer  focused on synthesizing organic compounds called antenna ligands for lanthanide ions. When these molecules interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit…

    vital role in various cellular processes. This cutting-edge research has the potential to uncover invaluable insights into cellular mechanisms. Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 | Chemistry major Reflecting on a day in the lab “A typical day in the lab starts with reviewing my plans for an experiment and talking to Dr. Yakelis to ensure everything is designed well. Experiments vary and can last a few hours or take a few days. For example, there will be some days that I design and execute multiple short

  • Lutes See The World During J-Term Assistant Professor of Geosciences and Environmental Studies Claire Todd on an earlier research trip to Antarctica. Students and Professors Will Travel to and Study on All 7 Continents By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA,…

    South Korea, where they will be learning the business and economy of the two regions. Students will visit companies and meet with business professionals in metropolises including Seoul, Shanghai and Guangzhou. On the other side of Asia, Associate Professor of Art and Design J.P. Avila will lead a group of students on an exploration of the villages of Bali. In Bali, students will learn alongside local craftsmen the art traditions that have been passed down through generations. Australia/Oceania A

  • Melanie Helle ’97 walked into a new job in 2020, during the first year of the Covid pandemic. “That was my first year — the pandemic, virtual learning. I was learning on the job,” says the director of special services at Chief Leschi Schools, operated…

    SchoolsChief Leschi is one of nearly 200 tribal schools in the United States. Operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, it enrolls 670 students in preschool through high school.  Visual representations of Northwest Native culture and art are present throughout the school, and the curriculum is infused with the tribe’s cultural heritage. The architectural design of the campus reflects the concept of the circle — which reflects beliefs about the natural world and humanity’s place in the circle of life. At