Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific 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… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Parkland
Change can be hard
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. There are two community-specific changes that are happening in the 6th District. I mentioned above the Old Parkland School. For those that haven’t followed Facebook, or any of the local media stories, the building stands at the corner of Pacific Ave (SR7) and 121st Street in Parkland. […]
Sprinker Recreation Center is Looking for Feedback and Ideas
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Pierce County invites community members to submit ideas and feedback about improvements to the Sprinker Recreation Center via an online open house until April 29. The building, located on the very edge of the 6th District, is due for some upgrades and our Parks staff want to hear […]
PLU and UPS announce new graduate admission partnership
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Last week, officials from the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will streamline the process for both universities’ current students and alumni applying to select graduate programs at the partner institution. Most notably, the agreement waives the […]
David Yun ’22 discusses preparing for medical school and founding the Global Medical Brigades Club
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. David Yun ’22 has been busy throughout his four years at Pacific Lutheran University. The pre-med student and chemistry major has been an academic standout, serving as a chemistry teaching assistant presenting research at the Murdock Conference and the American Chemical Society convention. He’s held down a variety of jobs, including […]
Houston-based Center for Healing Racism will lead upcoming The People’s Gathering
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. The 10th edition of The People’s Gathering will ask a stark question: Do you really want to talk about racism? “Most people really don’t — and they run from the discomfort,” says Melannie Denise Cunningham, PLU’s director of multicultural outreach and engagement who founded The People’s Gathering in 2017.This is the […]
Wild Hope Center and Campus Ministry partner to offer alternatives to culture of busyness
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Campus Ministry and the Wild Hope Center for Vocation have recently joined forces to develop new opportunities for Pacific Lutheran University students and staff. After noticing a disconnect among PLU staff members during the pandemic, these two departments came together in January to host a retreat for staff to focus on […]
PLU announces new mathematics major, engineering minor
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific 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 interdisciplinary studies and adds a permanent […]
6 Ensembles, 3 Clubs, 2 Directorships, 1 Stellar Scholar
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Kaila read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood up, gave me one of the […]