Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University’s 12th Annual Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture will take place April 20 at 7 p.m. Erin Entrada Kelly, a Newberry Medalist and New York Times best-selling author, will deliver this year’s Benson lecture titled, Three Compliments: Ways to Feel Seen as an Invisible Student. A Q&A session and […]
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Coming Soon: One Night of Jazz Fusion & Rock
Submitted by LASR, PLU’s Student Radio Station. Lute Air Student Radio (LASR), PLU’s student radio station, is collaborating to produce a concert of jazz fusion and rock with the Jared Mattson Trio, Felix Halvorson Quartet and Miss January at Real Art Tacoma on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. LASR and Real Art Tacoma hopes […]
Soccer legend, advocate, and broadcaster Julie Foudy to deliver PLU commencement address
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning storyteller, and dedicated proponent for women and girls. […]
January term study away returns to PLU
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. After a hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 65 undergraduate and 22 graduate students from Pacific Lutheran University were able to participate in January term study away trips this year. The program took PLU students all over the world, with courses designed and taught by PLU professors offered in […]
PLU School of Business renews a mark of distinction with AACSB accreditation
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business continues a half-century of excellence by extending its accreditation from AACSB International for its undergraduate and graduate programs. “This is a major accomplishment and signifies academic excellence at PLU,” said Mark Mulder, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business. “We are among the smallest schools […]
Technology that Promotes Meaning and Purpose
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Big Tech sometimes gets a bad rap, with critics pointing to its potential for spying on us, tricking us or leading us to rack and ruin. But technology can be a greater force for good. Justin Spelhaug, vice president of the Tech for Social Impact group at Microsoft Philanthropies, will bring […]
Wang Symposium reaches across disciplines to find the power of healing
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Two years ago, the Wang Symposium explored the phenomenon of political and societal polarization, and its effect on our world. This year, the 10th Biennial Wang Symposium comes full circle, with a focus on “Healing: Pathways for Restoration and Renewal.” The Symposium will take place March 9-10, 2022, is free to […]
Joint Statement on Recent Hate Crime in Parkland
Offices of Marty Campbell, Pierce County Council, District 5 and Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. We were horrified to learn of a hate crime that occurred in Parkland earlier this week. One of our neighbor’s homes was targeted and her garage was spray painted with hateful and racist language. This does not […]
DuPont Student Awarded Prestigious PLU Scholarship
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. PARKLAND, Wash.— Pacific Lutheran University is announcing that Devin Bianchi-Rivera, a student at Steilacoom High School, has been named a President’s Scholar, earning a scholarship of $34,000 with the opportunity to compete for more. Devin was part of an applicant pool of 400, of which 120 President’s Scholars were selected. All […]