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PLU interns combat climate change one tree at a time Posted by: vcraker / November 11, 2022 November 11, 2022 A group of PLU students interning with the Tacoma Tree Foundation spent the summer increasing the number of trees in the city to reduce polluted stormwater runoff and heat during the summer months and improving the livelihoods of those who live in urban areas. The team consisting of Dalen Todorov ’23, Elijah Paez ’24, Autumn Johansen ’23, and Zoee Kooser ’22 began distributing trees

semesters of coursework tuition-free. “PLU has long been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the programs described in this application are current manifestations of these efforts,” Ann Auman, Dean of Natural Sciences, said. “This commitment is even more important now since the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities that national efforts to diversify the STEM pipeline have been attempting to address at a time when society needs diversity of thought and creativity in STEM the most to

Chemistry Enrollment Interest Google Form Posted by: yakelina / April 26, 2017 April 26, 2017 Students:  If you run into an issue in during registration due to a course cap or PLU conflict that requires need for a specific lab section, please log your course enrollment interest on the following form:   https://goo.gl/forms/nR8mLZdJeNRjqoi93 The Dean of Natural Sciences and Chair of Chemistry will work to accommodate as many placements as can be managed.  Thank you for your patience. Dr. Yakelis

The Printed Arts at PLU are Alive and Thriving Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012 The 2013-14 academic year has been full of celebrations of the printed arts. PLU’s Elliott Press celebrated its 30th anniversary; the Boge Library was established, with a collection of books on graphic design, typography and calligraphy; a one-day book arts symposium will grace PLU’s campus on March 15; and on March 12, the University Gallery hosts an exhibition celebrating Wayzgoose

Commemorative PLU brew celebrates 500 years of the Reformation Posted by: Lace M. Smith / June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017 By Kari Plog '11 | Video by Rustin Dwyer with additional footage from John FroschauerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsIf the raised fist on the bottle is any indication, Reformaiden beer makes a statement. The German, alt-style beer — boasting a cloudy caramel color and a subtle malt flavor — immortalizes Katharina von Bora, the woman who stood beside and, in many ways, propped up

Rainier Writing Workshop Begins Aug. 2—Along With Free Public Readings by its Esteemed Faculty Posted by: Sandy Dunham / July 24, 2015 Image: Participants in the 2014 Rainier Writing Workshop attend a lecture in Nordquist Lecture Hall. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) July 24, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (July 23, 2015)—During the Aug. 2-12 Rainier Writing Workshop, more than 100 students and faculty will gather at PLU to participate in classes, workshops

Faculty members approach difficult budget cuts in a ‘very PLU way,’ with care and inquiry Posted by: Kari Plog / September 11, 2017 September 11, 2017 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 11, 2017)- Kevin O’Brien, dean of the Division of Humanities, acknowledges that programs in his department could be hit hard when Pacific Lutheran University approves final cutbacks in the coming months. Still, he’s as committed as ever to the institution’s mission.On the first

is planning to create 150 to 200 bowls for the event. They hope to raise money for those who are hungry and to bring a broader awareness to the ceramics program at PLU. Along with student bowls, there will be additional bowls created by professors in the department. Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants will donate ingredients for soup with staff crafting two soup variations (one vegetarian) to occupy the bowls. Tickets to Empty Bowls are $10 and include a bowl and soup. Tickets are now on

Chamber of Commerce CEO, Union Strategist to Team with PLU Students for Minimum Wage Debate Posted by: Todd / October 6, 2015 October 6, 2015 Chamber of Commerce CEO, Union Strategist to Team with PLU Students for Minimum Wage DebateOn Thursday, October 8, 2015, members of the Pacific Lutheran University Speech and Debate team will partner with local policy experts to publicly debate the potential benefits and pitfalls of Initiative 1, an initiative posed to Tacoma voters that, if approved

feel I’m doing my part by supporting Q Club.” Ann Kelleher Hometown: Tacoma Giving history: Giving to Q Club since 1993 PLU affiliation: Professor of Political Science Why I give to Q Club: “I give to the students. That’s the attraction of Q Club. With over 28 years of dealing with students, I see how much promise they have, how much they want to learn. That’s the beauty of this program; that’s the point of why I give back. So many students could not be here without that aid. They work for it and