Top 10 reasons why PLU can be a great fit for you
TOP 10 REASONS why PLU can be a great fit for you Montserrat Walker ’14 Loves the focus PLU places on global issues, and how her classes investigate issues from multiple perspectives Every student has different reasons why they have found PLU to be a…
KCCR is now LASR
In mid-February the student radio station KCCR changed names to LASR. KCCR is now LASR In mid-February the student radio station KCCR changed names to LASR . An unveiling of the new call sign took place in the Cave with Portland band, Tango Alpha Tango…
PLU announces new president
PLU announces new president A highly regarded university administrator, professor of English and retired Air Force officer has been named president of Pacific Lutheran University. The Board of Regents met Feb. 29 to receive the unanimous recommendation of the presidential search committee and elected Thomas…
Saugen Transfer Scholarship
Saugen Business Scholarships for Transfer Students: A new opportunity to pursue your passion for business at PLU Attending Pacific Lutheran University has always been affordable. But for transfer students with an eye on a business degree, it’s just become more so through a generous gift…
Career Expo coming to campus
Career Expo coming to campus By Katie Scaff ’13 Networking and making connections with employers early is key, according to senior business major Nikki Noble. Noble went to the Fall Internship and Job Fair in October with a few resumes in hand and came away…
Technology opens more collaborative possibilities
PLU Professor Lenny Reisberg uses a smart board during instruction for a course he teaches. (Photo by John Froschauer) Technology opens the door By Chris Albert As the snow and ice closed campus during the end of January, the challenge of getting to class was…
Posters aim to bring awareness to campus
Posters aim to bring awareness to campus By Chris Albert This June, PLU will become a tobacco-free campus, but in the meantime posters and postcards are on display to spark conversation about the campus-wide change. “To gear up we’ve decided to do several educational initiatives…
Employee volunteers wanted to join PLU emergency response teams
Employee volunteers wanted to join PLU emergency response teams When disaster strikes, PLU and its community members must be prepared to help ourselves before outside agency (fire, medical) help arrives. To that end, it is calling for willing volunteer employees to join various PLU emergency…
Drawn to serve
Sol y Luna is a center in Mexico that serves severely disabled children. (Photos by Greg Williams) Drawn to serve By Katie Scaff ’13 For PLU professor Greg Williams Mexico is more than a spot to vacation – it’s a place to continue his service…
The magic behind Disney internships
The magic behind Disney internships By Katie Scaff ’13 A little initiative can go a long way, according to communication major Jeremy Loween ’12. This spring Loween will intern at ESPN, a company he has dreamt of working for since he could remember. “That’s been…
Facility upgrades expand athletic opportunity
Trevor Lubking throws a fast ball during spring training. (John Froschauer, Photographer) Facility upgrades expand athletic opportunity By Chris Albert and Barbara Clements Lower campus is transforming the PLU Athletic landscape with capital facilities projects taking place throughout 2012. This year, the focus will be…
More than a two-step
PLU students put their best dance moves to the test during Swing Club. (Photo by Theodore Charles ’12) More than a two-step By Katie Scaff ’13 Students in PLU’s Swing Club dance to improve their skills and make friends. The club brings together new and…