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education, however, does not stop at graduation. The education continues, as graduates plug into a network of people who share a common bond – those who know what it means to be a Lute. To follow are five profiles of recent PLU graduates who have taken their degrees, entered the workplace, and made a connection with a fellow Lute. There, they have found colleagues, mentors, friends – all of whom share a unique understanding of the value of the PLU experience. Maura Gannon ’10 Major: Education Employer
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State Debate Coalition.PLU was picked as a host site by the Governance Committee from a pool of 19 applicant organizations from around the state, and is working with community partners Bethel School District, Eatonville School District, Franklin Pierce School District and Tacoma Public Schools to host the debate in October.“Pacific Lutheran University is honored to host a U.S. Senate debate, providing Puget Sound residents an important opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about how they
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Use the request form to participate in the PLUTO Essentials program! The PLUTO Essentials program helps faculty develop skills for using Sakai and online technologies to improve the teaching of face-to-face courses at PLU. In particular, we recommend the program to faculty new to teaching at PLU. The program is currently being offered as an asynchronous, online training for instructors who are interested in learning some of the essential components of PLUTO training when teaching face-to-face
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Dear Reader, PLU’s first Saxifrage flowers burst through stone in 1975, when student editor Megan Beckman Benton and her editorial team launched the journal. Since then, Saxifrage has endured as a nourishing space for students to publish original poetry, prose, and art. During Saxifrage’s 50-year lifespan, the journal has published over 2,000 creative works from 902 artists, writers, and composers. On this golden anniversary of creativity and community, we express our sincere gratitude to
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learning and are most suited for individuals wanting to be applied sociologists. While enrolled, students will take a variety of practical courses dedicated to learning skills specific to their occupation or position. Certificate programs often involve an internship or clinical work. Acquiring a certificate will make students marketable for specific positions but will not be as generally applicable as a Master’s degree or a Ph.D. Graduate School TimelineApplying to graduate school takes time. Plan
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in and around the heart of Tacoma. Walker and other regional leaders, including Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, visited Copenhagen to glean ideas for innovative transportation projects, such as the planned Tahoma to Tacoma Trail Network. The region-wide system would connect communities from Mount Rainier National Park to Commencement Bay. Some segments of the trail already exist, but more investment is needed to create the kind of network Walker dreams about. She and others want it to function as
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advocates for transportation alternatives in and around the heart of Tacoma. Walker and other regional leaders, including Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, visited Copenhagen to glean ideas for innovative transportation projects, such as the planned Tahoma to Tacoma Trail Network. The region-wide system would connect communities from Mount Rainier National Park to Commencement Bay. Some segments of the trail already exist, but more investment is needed to create the kind of network Walker dreams about
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Common Internship QuestionsWhat are the benefits of an internship?Internships provide a variety of invaluable benefits, including: Gaining real-world experience and applying theoretical knowledge in a practical setting Developing essential skills and competencies in your chosen field Deepening your understanding of industry practices and trends Building a professional network of contacts and mentors Enhancing your resume with valuable work experience Gaining clarity and direction in your career
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May 1, 2012 PLU students sort through garbage and learn how much of what is thrown away can be recycled. (Photos by John Froschauer) Student discovers sustainability, finds passion By Katie Scaff ’13 Like many students, Sara Patterson ’14 knew PLU was all about sustainability, but she didn’t know what sustainability really meant. Patterson came to PLU from a small town in Idaho and hadn’t learned much about sustainability or recycling, because “it was just never made into a big deal.” “When I
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Katrina Hay, PhDDivision of Natural Sciences, Department of PhysicsLightboard for Instructional Videos Dr. Katrina Hay (PLU Photo/Katie Martell) Katrina is an associate professor in the physics department, where she enjoys teaching a range of courses. Her research interests include fluid dynamics, observational astronomy and physics education research. At PLU, she has mentored undergraduate interns in fluid physics phenomenology and she is looking forward to working with students on
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