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  • Selected candidates train under the mentorship of program officials and scientists on focused research projects, consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy. During these 10-week energy fellowships, participants receive a stipend, and some students may be eligible for housing and travel allowances…

    Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program Posted by: nicolacs / December 11, 2018 December 11, 2018 Selected candidates train under the mentorship of program officials and scientists on focused research projects, consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy. During these 10-week energy fellowships, participants receive a stipend, and some students may be eligible for housing and travel allowances for the duration of the program. They also gain insight into how DOE is working

  • The ACS Puget Sound Section awards two $1500 4-year college student  scholarships  (the Julia Ann Rutherford Memorial Scholarship) each year. Application deadline is March 1st. The ACS Puget Sound Section also awards ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Grants For Activities and/or Travel Up to $500 each…

    ACS Puget Sound Section Awards and Scholarships Posted by: alemanem / December 6, 2021 December 6, 2021 The ACS Puget Sound Section awards two $1500 4-year college student scholarships (the Julia Ann Rutherford Memorial Scholarship) each year. Application deadline is March 1st. The ACS Puget Sound Section also awards ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Grants For Activities and/or Travel Up to $500 each year.  A request must be submitted to the Education Committee with details well in advance of the

  • Attention Undergraduates!  The Guatemala GeoHazards IRES program  is now accepting online applications. Students will travel with faculty mentors to Guatemala from Dec. 29, 2022-January 19, 2023 to conduct field research in volcanology, paleoseismology, and surficial processes. Participants will reconvene at UMKC in Kansas City during…

    Guatemala GeoHazards IRES Program Posted by: alemanem / September 8, 2022 September 8, 2022 Attention Undergraduates!  The Guatemala GeoHazards IRES program is now accepting online applications. Students will travel with faculty mentors to Guatemala from Dec. 29, 2022-January 19, 2023 to conduct field research in volcanology, paleoseismology, and surficial processes. Participants will reconvene at UMKC in Kansas City during May 14-28, 2023 to analyze lab samples and synthesize the research for

  • Economics of golf By Jesse Major ’15 An unconventional approach to economics that allows students to shoot lasers and travel PGA tour destinations was taught this J-Term by Mark Reiman, associate professor of economics. This class, The Economics of Golf, was inspired by a book…

    February 5, 2013 Economics of golf By Jesse Major ’15 An unconventional approach to economics that allows students to shoot lasers and travel PGA tour destinations was taught this J-Term by Mark Reiman, associate professor of economics. This class, The Economics of Golf, was inspired by a book called Golfonomics – not Reiman’s golfing skills In The Economics of Golf, students met with owners of golf courses in Tacoma, Monterey, Palm Desert and Phoenix, as well as officials of the PGA tour to

  • Where can a liberal arts degree in Music Composition lead you? In my case it has led to a life of travel, study, program development, tour-guiding, international relations and eventually a handshake with the President of China. Here’s the tale. TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2015)—The…

    Dr. Gregory Youtz: A Front-Row Seat (Almost Literally!) to the Chinese President’s Tacoma Visit Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 29, 2015 Image: PLU Professor of Music Gregory Youtz, left, greets Qiu Yuan Ping, Minister of Overseas Chinese Commission, China State Department, at the Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma on Sept. 21. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) September 29, 2015 Where can a liberal arts degree in Music Composition lead you? In my case it has led to a life of travel, study

  • The NSF-funded REU in Applied Physics at the University of South Florida in Tampa is about to enter its twelfth summer! The program runs May 20th through July 29th and includes projects with faculty in experimental, theoretical, and computational physics.  They cover travel expenses to…

    Applied-Physics REU at the University of South Florida Posted by: alemanem / January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022 The NSF-funded REU in Applied Physics at the University of South Florida in Tampa is about to enter its twelfth summer! The program runs May 20th through July 29th and includes projects with faculty in experimental, theoretical, and computational physics.  They cover travel expenses to and from Tampa as well as a $5,000 stipend for the ten-week program.  Review of applications will

  • J-Term 2020: Travel with us to Prague via our blog. PLU offers a variety of study away program options to make this important component of a PLU education accessible to as many students as possible. Narrow your search by exploring your options by academic discipline,…

    J-Term 2020/Psychology & Political Science- Study Away in Prague Posted by: Marcom Web Team / January 3, 2020 January 3, 2020 J-Term 2020: Travel with us to Prague via our blog. PLU offers a variety of study away program options to make this important component of a PLU education accessible to as many students as possible. Narrow your search by exploring your options by academic discipline, location, duration and more. Visit the Wang Center for more info.Travel Blog Read Previous PLU Psychology

  • J-Term 2020: Travel with us to Ireland via our blog. PLU offers a variety of study away program options to make this important component of a PLU education accessible to as many students as possible. Narrow your search by exploring your options by academic discipline,…

    J-Term 2020 – Study Away in Ireland Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 9, 2020 March 9, 2020 J-Term 2020: Travel with us to Ireland via our blog. PLU offers a variety of study away program options to make this important component of a PLU education accessible to as many students as possible. Narrow your search by exploring your options by academic discipline, location, duration and more. Visit the Wang Center for more info.Travel Blog Read Previous 20 Minutes Can Make All The Difference LATEST

  • Associate Director of the Peace Corps , Helen Lowman, visited PLU this week. PLU ranks 3rd nationwide for Peace Corps volunteers with 16 undergraduate alumni currently serving. Read the story here . Proud to be a Lute!

    Associate Director of the Peace Corps Visits PLU Posted by: Thomas Krise / May 2, 2014 May 2, 2014 Associate Director of the Peace Corps, Helen Lowman, visited PLU this week. PLU ranks 3rd nationwide for Peace Corps volunteers with 16 undergraduate alumni currently serving. Read the story here. Proud to be a Lute! *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students Announcement Read Next Response to New York Times Article: ‘Bryan College Is Torn

  • Homecoming brings together current students and alumni as part of ‘Meant to Live’ By Steve Hansen When the student-organized Meant to Live program blossomed on the PLU campus in 2004, its mission was a simple one: To bring speakers to campus who can share their…

    October 4, 2010 Homecoming brings together current students and alumni as part of ‘Meant to Live’ By Steve Hansen When the student-organized Meant to Live program blossomed on the PLU campus in 2004, its mission was a simple one: To bring speakers to campus who can share their vocational journey. In short, to get them to talk to students about how and why they do what they love. The program was quite a success, and over the past several years, it brought people from a wide array of vocations