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The Global Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University recently established a chapter of the Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies. PLU is just the second university in Washington to become a member of the prestigious organization. Sigma Iota Rho works to advance the…
Global Studies program was supported throughout the application process by the Interdisciplinary Studies program and the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education. Read Previous Rising Amazon recruiter April Rose Nguyen ’19, ’21 has a plan Read Next Faith-based foodies in search of sustainable eating (PLU professor quoted) 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
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Pacific Lutheran University was named a winner in the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. PLU received a $15,000 prize for its work in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.…
their efforts to ensure that the pandemic will not reduce the already low participation and inclusion of diverse students and workers in STEM education and careers,” said Diana Elder, Division Director of NSF’s Division of Human Resource Development. PLU was honored for its initiative in developing programs supporting undergraduate enrollment and retention, the PLUS Year Program and the PLU Fixed Tuition Guarantee Program, and placed second in the four-year STEM undergraduate category, just behind
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We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…
Day to Be a Lute! #PLUGrads Read Next Students of Color at PLU: Belonging and Persistence LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016
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Dear Campus Community: Please join me and the entire PLU campus community for a first in a series of open dialogues on sexual assault and violence on campus in an effort to expand community understanding and advocacy, while also increasing the safety and care of…
Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016
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Are you looking to apply and grow the skills you are learning in school in a professional environment while serving your community with clean, reliable water? If you answered “yes,” be sure to apply to Tacoma Water’s electrical engineering internship opportunity! Tacoma Water has an internship…
desired; Depending upon assignment a WA driver’s license may be required. Salary is $30.27 – $36.79 Hourly Applications due February 21, 2023. Get more information here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/3849006-0/electrical-engineering-intern-tacoma-water Read Previous Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) Read Next Paid Engineering Intern Positions, Tacoma Water LATEST POSTS Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship October 30, 2024 Allen Institute
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Semester-long Themed Events Begin Feb. 12 “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”—the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)—The semester beginning Feb. 4 at Pacific Lutheran University takes on a special focus…
that fall under the theme “… and justice for all?” Programs developed and supported all across campus feature a wide range of justice-related events open to the community, including film screenings, discussions, interactive workshops, rallies and the prestigious Powell-Heller Conference on Holocaust Education. “Justice values are embedded in who we are as an institution, academic programs, faculty, staff and students,” said Joel Zylstra, director of PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service
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Before debating challenger Susan Hutchison in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts on Oct. 8, Sen. Maria Cantwell took time to stop by a classroom and field questions from some inquisitive PLU students. My dream job is Sen. Cantwell’s job,” said Gracie Anderson…
project that aims to increase civic participation through voter registration and education. Lute Vote brought Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman to campus as part of its PLU Rocks the Vote! registration drive on Sept. 25, held a Civic Discourse and Engagement workshop with the PLU Debate team, and is organizing several Elect! Workshop events this month to inform voters and stir up engagement in local politics. “Voting is something I’m so passionate about,” Anderson said. “And something that so
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At PLU, students can pursue engineering in two formal ways. Option 1 We offer a dual-degree engineering program through partnerships with both Columbia University (NYC) and Washington University (St. Louis). In this program, a student completes their introductory coursework in mathematics, science, and engineering as…
You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Engineering? Posted by: shortea / February 24, 2023 February 24, 2023 At PLU, students can pursue engineering in two formal ways. Option 1 We offer a dual-degree engineering program through partnerships with both Columbia University (NYC) and Washington University (St. Louis). In this program, a student completes their introductory coursework in mathematics, science, and engineering as well as their general education requirements at PLU (in 3 years) before
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We all have our own definitions and expectations of what it means to truly be and feel safe. In short, I would say PLU is a safe campus. The amount of work and preparation Campus Safety and other departments around the University does to accomplish…
is a safe place. Organizations like Safe Streets, Garfield Street Business Association (GSBA), Franklin Pierce School District, Pierce County Higher Education Safety/Security Directors group, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Pierce County Fire and Rescue, and the FBI Seattle. These relationships are essential in helping make PLU a safe place. You can play a role in making PLU a safe campus by speaking up when things just do not feel right. Campus Safety personnel are on campus and available 24
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The Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University is looking for excellent students for our graduate program. Our faculty perform research in diverse areas from organic chemistry to structural biology to materials science, energy-related research, and environmental chemistry. Kevin Smith’s group continues its longstanding work…
emphasis on the training of women and underrepresented minorities, and have received major awards in recognition of our mentoring, advising, and science education efforts (Nature Award for Mentoring, Presidential Award for STEM Mentoring, ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students). Our faculty believe firmly that we are here not simply to provide research advice but to also provide advising and mentorship. Above all else, we love to hear from interested prospective graduate students! Detailed
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