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Psychology Department’s Colloquium Series Brings Prominent Scholars to PLU Dr. Anthony Greenwald to Speak on Nov. 14 By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 11, 2014)— As part of its prestigious Colloquium Series, PLU’s Department of Psychology hosts about…
the few experts in the field of adult development and aging. Schaie spoke at PLU in 2012, when he presented on the Seattle Longitudinal Study, one of the most extensive psychological studies of how people develop through adulthood. Previous Psychology Colloquium speakers during the 2014-15 academic year have included Philip Watkins of Eastern Washington University and Kalim Gonzales of Guangdong University in Guangzhou, China. Read Previous The Choir of the West: PLU’s Premier Choral Ensemble
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2019) — Pacific Lutheran University has been recognized for substantial conformity with the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad as established by the Forum on Education Abroad, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and…
for Education Abroad as established by the Forum on Education Abroad, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the field of education abroad.The Forum provides training and resources to education abroad professionals and its Standards of Good Practice are recognized as the definitive means by which the quality of education abroad programs may be judged. For PLU
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Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business continues a half-century of excellence by extending its accreditation from AACSB International for its undergraduate and graduate programs. “This is a major accomplishment and signifies academic excellence at PLU,” said Mark Mulder, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business.…
international experience (trips to Germany and Peru in spring 2022, for example), projects in the community, the availability of evening classes and more. AACSB-accredited schools undergo an intense peer-reviewed evaluation process and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curricula development and student learning. Once initial accreditation is achieved, each institution participates in a five-year continuous improvement review that is designed to ensure it maintains the
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Boeing Materials & Manufacturing Technology is seeking an Entry Level Materials, Process & Physics Engineer (Chemical/Contamination) to support Auburn WA. https://jobs.boeing.com/job/auburn/entry-level-materials-process-and-physics-engineer-chemical-contamination/185/21580511472 Start your Boeing career in materials technology in Materials & Manufacturing Technology – Chemical Technology where you will have an opportunity to work on…
Technology where you will have an opportunity to work on technology that touch various platforms in commercial, defensive, space and global services! Materials & Manufacturing Technology (MMT) has earned a reputation within Boeing as a go-to organization for fast development of innovative materials and processes. Over the last 5 years our teammates submitted 160 Invention Disclosures and were award 119 patents – We welcome and foster new ideas – bring us yours! Position Responsibilities: Collects
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Through grant funding from the Indian Health Service’s Indians Into Medicine Program (INMED) and the Empire Health Foundation, the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) to participate in pathway programs. Deadline to apply: April 7,…
Belonging at diversity.medicine@wsu.edu. Benefits: Cost to attend: FREE Coursework including the Kaplan MCAT Prep course and Science Enhancements are covered by the program Travel to/from the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane Room and board during in-person days of the program Access to and exposure with medical school faculty, leadership, and students Development of Native Cultural identity in medicine and network of Native Physicians Coursework and exposure to become a more competitive applicant
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Key Master A conversation with Steve Maxwell, President, KeyBank South Puget Sound District; Photo by John Froschauer Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Steve Maxwell ’90 always knew he would major in business. However he wasn’t so sure what he’d do with a business degree. Maxwell,…
at PLU. What impact did they have on your career direction and success? SM: While I didn’t have a specific field in mind during my first years on campus, I knew that first-hand experience in the business world would help me determine what field to pursue (or not!) At the campus Career Development Office, I sought out information about a number of internship opportunities. In the spring of my junior year, I applied for an internship with a regional bank. A round of interviews led to a position as
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Lute Plays Piano ‘Up Close with the Masters’ Natalie Burton ’13 plays a Bach piece on the piano for master pianist Vladimir Feltsman during Portland Piano International’s Up Close With the Masters series. (Photo courtesy of Portland Piano International) A Q&A With Natalie Burton ’13…
beautiful room with chandelier lights and large windows—it was really wonderful. Then I walked out and played my piece. Mr. Feltsman’s first comments were uncushioned criticisms, and I was a little shaken even though I knew to expect it. After the class, I took notes on all he had told me and watched the other students. It seemed as if Feltsman was pretty blunt in his comments to all of his students—how did you react to that? Yes, he was very blunt! His initial words were particularly critical, but I
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Shortly after John Wolfe ’87 graduated from PLU he went to work for a Seattle-based company called SeaLand Shipping Line. In the years that followed he worked in sales, marketing, and operations for a variety of marine cargo companies and agencies. Eventually, he was appointed…
of initiatives is your team currently working on? Our team is working on some exciting initiatives and opportunities to expand our gateway. We are one of the largest gateways for trade in North America. That is profound because our population is so much smaller than that of other large gateways like California, New York, or New Jersey. We are in the major leagues as a port gateway, and it is an extremely competitive environment. That is why we are working on some critical initiatives to expand
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2016)- Kamari Sharpley-Ragin reluctantly admits that he used to joke about racism. The ninth-grader from Lincoln High School in Tacoma says it didn’t seem like a big deal, since he never really experienced overt discrimination himself. Now, he says he knows…
, said she took Kraig’s course because it offered a contemporary look at longstanding racial issues. “We fool ourselves thinking that racism is no longer in existence,” said Morales, who learned different ways to be an activist in the course. Stringer, a senior, said she realized that she was ignorant to racial issues as a privileged white woman before enrolling in the J-Term course. “I wanted to learn some facts to talk about it with my family,” she said. Students’ final performances ranged from
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Hard work pays off. Networking is key. Relationships are everything. While this advice might sound cliché, people give it often, and for good reason. Just ask Pacific Lutheran University’s Keegan Dolan ‘22. Dolan, a double major in philosophy and economics, is in the midst of…
. You’ll get to connect with an alum who is not only smart and experienced and interested in the same things that you are, but who is also very devoted to your success and well-being,” Dolan said. Alumni & Student Connections Mentoring ProgramThe Alumni & Student Connections Mentoring Program is a partnership with the Department of Economics which aims to support students’ professional development and help prepare them for the future. Throughout the program students will gain insight into career fields
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