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MBA student says program gives him flexibility and challenges in “real time”. “One might say that Bryan Hopkins has received his masters in world travels already after working at Intel Corp . research and development site in DuPont, WA. His job as a project development…
interactive environment, guest speakers and flexible schedule – after all, aside from his job, Hopkins has two eight-month-old twins – one boy and one girl – keep his wife busy at their Tacoma, Wa home. “The curriculum is in real time,” he said. “As a manager, this program relates exactly to what I’m doing in the field. It helps me with my growth as a manager and my effectiveness.” His hobbies when he’s not working, traveling or finishing up his studies? Working at his church, skiing, and time with the
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Inauguration festivities set to begin Sept. 4 To celebrate the installation of PLU’s 13th president , Thomas W. Krise, numerous public events are being planned in September, beginning with the opening convocation and inauguration ceremony, set for 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, in Olson…
Theological Seminary, will be the keynote speaker at the Lutheran Studies Conference on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. A local community service project in recognition of the inauguration will occur on Sept. 22. A special concert performance in honor of the new president will take place in Lagerquist Concert Hall on Sept. 25. The All Alumni Homecoming Soiree at the Hotel Murano on Sept. 29 will close the month-long inaugural celebration. — To read a profile of PLU President Thomas W. Krise, click here. Read Previous
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Peace forum livestreamed at PLU Three speakers at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum will be livestreamed at PLU on March 8,9 and 10. Discussion by faculty will follow. March 8: The first lecture will be by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, the father of the micro-credit…
the Anderson University Center. She is the first Arab woman and second Muslim woman to win the Nobel Prize. Faculty-led discussion will be led by Professor Giovanna Urdangarain (Hispanic Studies). Discussion will also be led by the student organization Network for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management. For those who can’t make it to the PLU campus, the Peace Forum is being Livestreamed. Read Previous PLU students to take part in Nobel Peace Prize Forum Read Next MediaLab returns with a new
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Tacoma, WA (May 16, 2017) — Pacific Lutheran University today announced the election of Ed Grogan to chair of the Board of Regents succeeding Gary Severson, who completed 19 years of service on the board, nine of them as chair. Grogan, a 1993 graduate of…
Foundation. Grogan lives in Gig Harbor with his partner, Anna-sara Home, and their six children. About Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement through distinctive international programs and close student-faculty research opportunities for its 3,100 students. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers, PLU continues the distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the advancement
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The 2018 New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) Summer Institute will be held at Pacific Lutheran University June 19-21. The Summer Institute theme is Engaging Civility: Leading Dialogue In and Beyond the University. PLU is excited to welcome colleagues from across NAC&U institutions to campus…
to improve civic engagement, with particular emphasis on the role of civil dialogue and will be a continuation of the discussions at last summer’s institute at Valparaiso University. The issues of civility and dialogue are still important and perhaps even more critical today than they were last year. The need for an engaged campus community crosses disciplinary and geographic borders. This boundary crossing reflects NAC&U’s commitment to the integration of professional studies and the liberal
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By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Friday, December 8, 2017, three PLU students will present the results of their summer research projects in a public presentation connected to PLU’s Business and Economic History program. The presenters are Michael Diambri, Teresa…
research and write a significant research project on Northwest business and economic history. Each original project was supported by a generous donation from the Benson Family Foundation, and also the expert guidance of faculty members Beth Kraig (History), Karen Travis (Economics), and Rebekah Mergenthal (History), who worked with the students throughout the summer. Michael Diambri’s research project is entitled “A Queer Place: Exploring Historical Case Studies of Seattle’s Queer Bars and Clubs
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Electrochemistry underlies technologies critical to avert the worst effects of climate change. Get the knowledge and training needed to help address the world’s biggest challenges! Chemistry, physics, engineering are all appropriate backgrounds – each brings unique complementary skill sets. Requirements: Passion for team-driven science and technology…
partners. Information on industry and national laboratory partners is here with internship host expectations here. The goal is for students to leave the 15-month program with minimal to no debt from their MS studies, an exciting job, and the foundation for a successful long-term career. Students who complete the MS program can also earn their PhD on an accelerated timeline either on the UO campus or at an industry or national laboratory partner, depending on career goals, with all the MS coursework
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The Mississippi State University Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an interdisciplinary NSF-supported summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program occurring in 2023. Students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in the Food, Energy and…
/2023 For more information, including details on research project, see information below or contact program director Dr. Deb Mlsna (dmlsna@chemistry.msstate.edu). Read Previous Graduate Studies at the Institute for Shock Physics Read Next Fred Hutch Summer Research Internship LATEST POSTS Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship October 30, 2024 Allen Institute Summer Internship Program October 29, 2024 Summer Research – Army HBCU-MI SPARK October 29, 2024 IMOD Summer Research
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Zach Willis ’19 earned a BA in kinesiology with a concentration in health and fitness promotion and minored in sport and exercise psychology while playing on the football team at Pacific Lutheran University. Last year he returned to the university to serve as the football…
, I think my graduate studies prepared me to be patient and to truly listen to understand what each student-athlete needs from a coach to be successful. For me, being able to take a tactical pause rather than instantly react has translated well to coaching and processing the game in a new way. How do you coach a student when they’ve made a mistake? Mistakes are normal and I actually encourage student-athletes to be willing to mess up because that shows me they are willing to learn and grow. More
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By David Robbins It all started so simply, yet signs were there. In the spring and summer of 1969, I was looking for my first college teaching job as I completed my graduate music degree at the University of Michigan. Like so many seeking their…
careers here. My hope for them is a professional and personal life as full, rich and sustained as I’ve enjoyed at this very special place. David Robbins is professor of music and chair of the music department. Read Next Think faster, work harder, feel more deeply LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and
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