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  • When Jessica Crask ‘17 found the Diversity Center, she found what made her a Lute. The Center provided a sense of home, friends, and fun, and through it, Jessica found relatability with non-traditional students, practical life skills, and a drive to make the world a…

    . No one in my family had ever gone to college before.” However, after receiving a College Bound Scholarship circumstances changed and PLU was offering exactly what she needed. Not only did PLU offer a bigger scholarship compared to other universities, but some of her high-school friends were also attending and she had the option of living off-campus. She just couldn’t say no. When Jessica started at PLU, she “kind of just fell into the lap of the Diversity Center.” As a commuter student, The CAVE

  • Nicole Renee Jordan ‘15 self-describes herself as “a very values driven young adult.” During her time at PLU she was involved in many different aspects of life on campus, enough to have a box full of gold name tags. Her work ranged from Admissions to…

    thinks of her mentees as “like my kids.” She jokes, “I fed them, burped them,” and describes the pride she feels for their success as a “proud mommy moment.” Nicole fondly remembers the Students of Color Retreats she attended as a student for the valuable memories she made, as well as the concepts she learned. “The Students of Color Retreat [is] where I learned about the 5 Stages of Minority Identity Development. That language has stayed with me since 2012, and we use it as alumni to lean on each

  • As a child, chemistry major Yaquelin Ramirez ’22 often went to work with her mother at a Federal Way nursing home. The time spent watching her mom help the residents sparked something inside of her — a desire to pursue a career where she helps…

    noticed, leading to her becoming an organic lab teaching assistant in the fall of 2020 and 2021, and an invitation to be a student guest of the American Chemical Society at the Linus Pauling Award Symposium Banquet. “Yaquelin impresses you with her work ethic, diligence, and academic abilities,” Craig Fryhle, chemistry professor, said. “She is a very personable, earnest, and talented young woman who has a bright future ahead of her.” As Ramirez wraps up her time at PLU, she reflected on the most

  • Playing in the mud Outfitted in waders and armed with oranges, shallow plastic trays and pH testing kits, faculty members and alumni trudged into Clover Creek. Under the watchful guidance of environmental studies faculty, the group was learning to collect field data about the creek,…

    environmental studies program and faculty with an interest in environmental issues. The workshop was funded through a $90,000 grant the environmental studies program received in December from Wiancko Charitable Foundation. The money is also funding three student-faculty research teams this summer and several mini-grants. At the workshop, participants examined the course, looking at its strengths and areas for improvement. The discussion served as a catalyst to scrutinize the entire interdisciplinary

  • China: Tour like a rock star By Chris Albert While touring China this June, Luke Peterson ’10 felt something a jazz drummer doesn’t normally get to experience. Jazz students touring china this summer found they generated excitement no matter where they performed. He was treated…

    students started a collection amongst themselves – nothing big, just more than $200 – and went and bought all the sports supplies they could find, from jump ropes to basketballs. It was a small gesture that meant a lot. “It’s a great country,” Peterson said. “You can go over there and spend very little and come back with a lot.” Read Previous MBA student finds challenges in PLU program Read Next Prof talks about the life as a marine biologist COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments

  • In the foreground of this picture is Audrey (Coryell) Okuda’78, who came all the way from Japan for the reunion. Next to her is Dominique Lopez Piper, who is singing for her mom, Mary (Piper) Lopez Garelli ’81, who can no longer sing due to…

    world. And given the many majors that join the choir, it’s also a living example of what a liberal arts university means. Proceeds from the concert benefited the Maurice and Patricia Skones Music Scholarship Fund at PLU.   Read Previous PLU Night at the Rainiers set for Aug. 24 Read Next Patricia Krise: A dedication to service and student engagement COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a

  • Veterans Month at Pacific Lutheran University: Honoring Those Who Serve With a rich history of working closely with the military community—and with university programs including a MacArthur Award-winning Army ROTC and full-tuition Yellow Ribbon Scholarships —Pacific Lutheran University honors veterans and their families through November…

    Administrative Staff Council, Campus Ministry, Diversity Center and Student Involvement and Leadership and AmeriCorps and VetCorps Refreshments will be served after the event. Please stay and celebrate. Jazz Concert November 26 What: Joint concert with PLU Jazz Ensemble and Swingin’ Sounds of Courage Jazz Ensemble from Joint Base Lewis McChord Time: 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Pacific Lutheran University Sponsored By: Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble

  • Master of Science in Marketing Research Degree Launches in Fall 2015 Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business is accepting applications for the first cohort of its latest master’s degree, the Master of Science in Marketing Research (MSMR). The program will begin in September 2015, making…

    allow for practical application of analytic and research concepts. “I am very impressed with the innovative and engaging degree program created by the Marketing professors,” said School of Business Dean Nancy Albers Miller. “The development team engaged in extensive research to ensure that the curriculum aligns with industry demands and that the student will receive the best possible educational experience.” In 2013, Money Magazine ranked Marketing Research Analyst as the 11th best job in America

  • 3 Free Events at PLU Celebrate the Legacy of Thor Heyerdahl PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 17, 2014)—The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University honors the 100-year anniversary of Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl’s birth with three events that celebrate the…

    Halvorson, PLU Associate Professor of History, will facilitate the symposium, and PLU President Thomas W. Krise will deliver opening remarks. Read Previous Student Composition Wins Statewide Competition Read Next A Month of Veterans Day Events at PLU COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Former accountant Sarah Bell Rosenlund prepares for new career in nursing at

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 6, 2015)— Pacific Lutheran University’s Speech and Debate team returned from competition at Western Washington University with major honors: The team earned a coveted debate sweepstakes award for the 2014-15 season—its first such award since 2005—which honors PLU’s performance over the year…

    Salem, Ore., the last weekend of February. Read Previous Student-Director Mitchell Helton Hopes ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Production will help Revitalize Children’s Theatre at PLU Read Next PLU Alumna and Gospel Music Superstar Returns to Campus COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Former accountant Sarah Bell Rosenlund prepares for new career in nursing at PLU’s