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across the nation. But in Tacoma, a collection of passionate people at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts has come together to keep the performing arts alive and well. About TEDxTacoma When: 3-9 p.m. Feb. 28. Where: Theater on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. Tickets: $79. More information and tickets: Click here. Five of these passionate people are Lutes: Associate Director of Events Leilani Balais ’99, Education and Events Associate Adam Utley ’04, Marketing Coordinator Mariesa Bus ’06

. That proved to be true. Parsons would graduate PLU with a degree in finance, taking a position at Weider Nutrition, the maker of sports drinks and nutrition bars. Health and fitness was one of his two passions (the other being gaming and software). Parsons worked his way up the ladder, rising to VP of marketing and product development. By any measure, a good gig. But after a while, it was time to follow his other passion. So he left his post and looked for a job in the gaming industry. Which raises

Benson Research Fellows to Present Kara Atkinson and Austin Karr explore business and economic history on April 5 Posted by: halvormj / March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, History majors Kara Atkinson and Austin Karr present on their student-faculty research projects. Please join us in Admin 101 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm! Read Previous Neurotechnology Lecture “Enhancement” Read Next 10 Innovation Studies Students Graduate LATEST POSTS Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions

Benson Research Fellows to Present Kara Atkinson and Austin Karr explore business and economic history on April 5 Posted by: halvormj / March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, History majors Kara Atkinson and Austin Karr present on their student-faculty research projects. Please join us in Admin 101 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm! Read Previous Summer Research Fellows Share Results Read Next Recording of Glory M. Liu’s 2023 Benson Lecture Released LATEST POSTS Recording of Glory M

Study away at PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardPLU Marketing & Communications“It was an incredible experience that left my brain, heart, and hands full,” said Christiana Slater ‘20 of her study away trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. “My favorite expedition was to Mexico City, because I’d dreamed about visiting since I saw textbook pictures when I began studying Spanish in middle school.” Study away participants can pick from semester or full-year programs

PLU announces new mathematics major, engineering minor Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University leaders recently announced two new natural sciences programs. Officially launching in fall 2022, students will be able to pursue a major in applied mathematics and/or a minor in engineering and industry.The applied mathematics major builds upon the existing mathematics courses, incorporates

Award-Winning Alumnae Authors Return to PLU on May 2 Posted by: Sandy Dunham / April 30, 2015 Image: Marissa Meyer signs a book at the launch party of “Cress” at PLU on Feb. 4, 2014. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 30, 2015 By Evan Heringer ’16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (April 30, 2015)—Award-winning authors and PLU alumnae Leslye Walton ’04 and Marissa Meyer ’04 will return to campus May 2 for the inaugural Cavalcade of Authors West youth writing workshop.Cavalcade of

PLU selected for American Passport Project Posted by: Zach Powers / June 23, 2022 Image: (Photo by Anna Huynh) June 23, 2022 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University was recently selected to participate in the second cohort of the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project. Through this initiative, 25 eligible PLU students who have never had a U.S. passport, will get one free of charge. PLU was one of 40 institutions in the United States

PLU awarded $15,000 from NSF for COVID-19 DEI Challenge Posted by: nicolacs / June 12, 2022 June 12, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University was named a winner in the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. PLU received a $15,000 prize for its work in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.“This important challenge rewards institutions for

April 14, 2014 PLU Forensics Team Places Among Top 30 in the Nation PLU sent six Speech and Debate members (from left: Pam Barker, David Mooney, Chris Fournier, Brendan Stanten, Andrew Tinker and Mamie Howard) to the national competition at Purdue University April 11-12. Seniors David Mooney and Pam Barker end season on a very high note By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications Pacific Lutheran University’s forensics team capped a stellar season with major honors at the 2014 United