Professor Justin Eckstein wins Rohrer Research Award
Congratulations to Justin Eckstein, Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of Debate, who was recently awarded the 2017 Daniel Rohrer Award for Outstanding Research by the American Forensics Association. His research is titled, “Sound Arguments, Argumentation and Advocacy”. Among the most important activities of the…
Giving back to the community by filling empty bowls
Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Art & Design and Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants are helping raise money for the hungry, one bowl at a time. PLU’s annual Empty Bowls event will take place Thursday, November 15, from 3-5 p.m. in the Anderson University Center.…
Snapshots from the recent Senate Debate October 8
Pacific Lutheran University was selected to host a 2018 U.S. Senate Debate on October 8 by the Washington State Debate Coalition.
Q&A with Kelly McLaughlin ’14
There’s not much Kelly McLaughlin can’t do, from rock climbing to cross country hiking trips to creating amazing sculptural pieces. Much of what Kelly has accomplished can be attributed to her growth and experience during her undergraduate years at PLU. What year did you graduate…
PLU selected to host 2018 U.S. Senate debate
September 2018 – Pacific Lutheran University has been selected to host a 2018 U.S. Senate Debate on October 8 by the Washington State Debate Coalition. PLU was picked as a host site by the Governance Committee from a pool of 19 applicant organizations from around…
Upcoming Gallery Exhibition- “It’s All in the Details”
This year’s gallery season opens with Pacific Northwest ceramicists Cary Lane, The Bowlmaker ; Kristin Nelson, kRIkRI studio ; and Nicole Pepper, Modhome.ceramics . The show will highlight each artist under the common theme of unique home decor. Mare Blocker, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art…
“Last Call” Senior Art Exhibition shows emerging artists’ work
Pacific Lutheran University’s soon-to-be Art and Design graduates will be featuring artwork in the upcoming senior exhibition, “Last Call,” opening April 25 in the University Gallery. Art admirers and families are invited to join the artists and faculty for a free opening reception, April 25th…
Professor Bea Geller’s sabbatical exhibition and looking back on 33 years at PLU
A new exhibition titled, Finding Tacoma: The Changing Faces of the Northwest Environment will feature the latest photographs by Bea Geller, drawn from work completed during her recent sabbatical. The gallery show runs March 7 to April 4, 2018 with an opening reception on March…
Angie Tinker wins the prestigious Megan Gaffney Award
On Saturday, January 27th, the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) honored Angie Tinker, Forensics Forum Assistant at Pacific Lutheran University, with the Megan Gaffney Award. The announcement was made by NFC president, Brent Northup at the Scheller Invitational, held at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.…
MediaLab explores issues of diversity with premiere of documentary series, ‘A World of Difference’
Two episodes of a new four-part MediaLab documentary project is set to premiere this spring. The series, titled “A World of Difference,” explores issues of diversity, including gender, race, immigration and social class. The first two segments, about immigration and gender, screened Feb. 17 at…
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