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October 18, 2013 Scientists discover new species of enigmatic marsupial Along the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains in Ecuador, Reed Ojala-Barbour ’11 and a team of scientists discovered a new species of shrew-opossum. Their dive into discovery started more than two years ago, when Ojala-Barbour had undertaken a Fulbright Fellowship to study mammals of Sangay National Park. The remote mountain park is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Among the mammals that Ojala-Barbour studied
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Attaway: Athletics staff member overcomes ‘soul-crushing trifecta’ to complete the Boston Marathon Posted by: Kari Plog / April 26, 2018 April 26, 2018 By Mark AlbaneseContributing writerTACOMA, WASH. (April 26, 2018) — On Patriots Day (April 16), I ran the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon. It was my second time running the storied race, also competing in 2013, the same year of the tragic bombings that killed three and injured several hundred others.Thankfully this year’s race was far less
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Physical Science Technician Position Posted by: alemanem / October 6, 2017 October 6, 2017 The selectee for this position will serve as a Physical Science Technician in the Radiological Control Office of PSNS and IMF. **This position will require successful completion of a 22-26 weeks of off-yard training in Norfolk, VA. A Continued Service Agreement for the off-yard training is required to be signed. A successful selectee will perform the following duties: ◦Overseeing the performance of work
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Katie Garro ‘11 Posted by: juliannh / February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022 By Gianni LaFaveInitially, Katie Garro ‘11 didn’t think much of Pacific Lutheran University.She viewed it as an opportunity to continue school with friends, but also to stay close to home. This perspective changed when she joined the Diversity Center as a Rieke Scholar. The Rieke Scholarship is a grant-based scholarship for PLU students that are dedicated to change and knowledge to society. With her time now committed to
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March 2, 2009 Making study away possible A new $2 million scholarship fund will increase study abroad opportunities for low-income students at Pacific Lutheran University. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave the university a $1 million challenge grant to initiate the endowment fund a year ago. Since then, a matching $1 million has been raised from donors, including the estate of Arthur H. Hansen, Loren and MaryAnn Anderson, Charles Bergman and Susan Mann, and Iver and Ginny Haugen
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July 15, 2009 China: Tour like a rock star By Chris Albert While touring China this June, Luke Peterson ’10 felt something a jazz drummer doesn’t normally get to experience. Jazz students touring china this summer found they generated excitement no matter where they performed. He was treated like a rock star. Actually, it’s something more than 60 PLU wind and jazz ensemble students felt at every one of their five official concert stops this summer and a number of collaborative workshops. From
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LEED BuildingsPacific Lutheran University is currently in the process of remodeling and reconstructing multiple buildings throughout campus. The goal: for each building to obtain a LEED Rating of Gold. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized certification system designed to determine whether or not buildings are considered green or sustainable. Put forth by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED uses strategies aimed at improving performance across
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Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Wind Ensemble Spring Conference Appearances Three PLU music ensembles will take their performances to venues near and far next month. Two vocal groups, Choir of the West and University Chorale, are traveling to Spokane to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is… February 15, 2022 Choir of the WestUniversity Wind Ensemble
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253.535.7549 advising@plu.edu The PLU Program is built upon a foundation within a set of courses that focus specifically on transitioning into PLU. All the courses focus on building and sustaining success at PLU. For further questions, contact the Office of Academic Advising. PLU Success (PLUS) - Undergraduate PLUS 100 : Transitions to PLU Specifically designed for first-year students. Affirming students' past experiences, this course assists an individual student's successful navigation of
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Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) Posted by: nicolacs / January 10, 2022 January 10, 2022 Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) is a 9-week residential summer research experience for undergraduate students in chemistry, education, life sciences, mathematics, or physics. Participants will join interdisciplinary teams mentored by faculty to investigate STEM learning across formal and informal environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity
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