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November 13, 2014 Lutes See The World During J-Term Assistant Professor of Geosciences and Environmental Studies Claire Todd on an earlier research trip to Antarctica. Students and Professors Will Travel to and Study on All 7 Continents By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 14, 2014)—This January, while the temperatures drop and the rain falls in Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University students will disperse all over the globe for education, culture

DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Matt Smith answers alumni questions Posted by: Zach Powers / February 1, 2017 February 1, 2017 TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 1, 2017)- The fourth episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Matt Smith, Associate Professor of Biology, Undergraduate Research Program Director and dean of the PLU Division of Natural Sciences. An expert in the fields of neurobiology and vertebrate physiology, Dr. Smith has served as natural

a film,” she laughed. “I plan to rock the crap out of it.” This career has also taught her to deal with rejection. Sure it hurts, she said. But it’s also taught her to do her best and bide her time for the right role.  She deals with the stress and “craziness of the business” through running, kickboxing and playing video games. “It’s not you,” she said. “If they want a tall blonde, well, obviously that’s not going to be me.” As for advice for PLU students? Try out everything that interests you

have stories of these kinds of family service connections through the years.  And Veterans Day is a great occasion to remember all those who have served our country.For our part, we shall continue to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding peace building and conflict.  We will endeavor to instill in students the patience and understanding necessary to work with allies of diverse interests to find common goals, and the resolve to courageously defend the right of

Causeway Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program Posted by: nicolacs / February 7, 2023 February 7, 2023 The Causeway Postbaccalaureate Program is a yearlong experience that seeks to increase the number of doctoral students in competitive programs in the mathematical sciences, from groups historically under-represented in these disciplines. Causeway provides foundational coursework, research advising, and career mentoring in the context of a strong and supportive community of participants

dedication and success.“On top of the service-oriented nature of the board, there is a certain prestige that comes with being a Mortar Board campus,” Steelquist said. “While PLU is already a university that is recognized for the amazing graduates it produces, the addition of a Mortar Board chapter on campus will be just one more feather in our cap.” Read Previous Dr. William Foege ’57 Read Next Economic Index COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have

October 2, 2014 PLU Screens Award-Winning Documentary ‘Sweet Dreams’—Complete With Ice Cream By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications In the weeks after April 6, 1994, the day a plane carrying Rwandan President Habyarimana was shot down, 800,000 men, women and children perished in Rwanda—including entire families at once. When it was over, the survivors who remained were broken. And while the country itself made great strides in economic recovery, as survivor and playwright Odile

technologies are one of the key things recruiters look for when hiring candidates into the scientific research field.” What’s next in science education upgrades?The new A&P lab is the first in a series of $10.9 million in planned upgrades to spaces and technology designed to enhance science and health sciences student education at PLU.  Phases two and three of the upgrades will include the conversion of the Leraas Lecture Hall into three modular classrooms, the addition of a new exam room in the Nursing

school, specializing in immigration policy or law; •    Ferraz, who graduated in May with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Music, is teaching for 10 months in Taiwan, where she also will study local and American songs; •    Flanagan is teaching English in Germany and likely will enroll in a master’s program once his Fulbright tour is over; •    Burton is studying piano education and culture in China, a continuation of her senior research project at PLU; and •    Charles is studying in

The PLU Pod: Professors Amy Young & Maria Chavez Talk TEDx Tacoma and More Posted by: Zach Powers / March 11, 2015 Image: (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 11, 2015 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsThe first PLU podcast Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young and Associate Professor of Political Science Maria Chavez talk with Media & Content Manager Zach Powers about their upcoming TEDx Tacoma talks, their research, the most recent books and films they've enjoyed, and much