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  • Brandon Nguyen ’21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies. 1.…

    Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 Posted by: nicolacs / May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021 Brandon Nguyen '21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies.1. Can you give us an introduction about yourself? My name’s Brandon Nguyen. I was born in Hawaii, and I lived there for four years. Then the Military PCS’d my family over

  • Brandon Nguyen ’21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies. 1.…

    Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021 Brandon Nguyen '21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies.1. Can you give us an introduction about yourself? My name’s Brandon Nguyen. I was born in Hawaii, and I lived there for four years. Then the Military PCS’d my family

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Emotions ran high for senior Brandon Lester in his final basketball game at Pacific Lutheran University. Lester and his teammates fought hard through a lingering double-digit deficit against Linfield College. The Lutes never took the lead that night, and eventually…

    Coach Dickerson retires after 14 years of support on, off the court Posted by: Kari Plog / February 24, 2017 Image: Steve Dickerson, head coach for men’s basketball, retires in May after 14 years at PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 24, 2017 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Emotions ran high for senior Brandon Lester in his final basketball game at Pacific Lutheran University.Lester and his teammates fought hard through a lingering double

  • Lutes at the Region 10 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence (MOE) Awards did not leave the Portland, Ore. conference empty-handed. They took home 13 SPJ MOEs, including six first place winners. These six entries competed against other regional winners in the same…

    television in-depth reporting for their MediaLab documentary, “Beyond Burkas and Bombers.” Mast Media placed in five finalist categories as well. The newspaper and television station’s shared website, mastmedia.plu.edu, was a finalist for the best affiliated website category. Jessica Trondsen ’14, placed for her Mast Student Television feature on PLU’s Night of Musical Theatre. Alum Brandon Adam ’13, placed in sports television reporting for his profile on Taryn Dee. The staff of Mast Student

  • Jazz music is a dish best served live and in person. A fusion of African-American, European-American and international musical traditions, jazz is known for its energy, creativity and ingenuity. Its iconic founding fathers and mothers are revered as some of the greatest improvisational artists in…

    having a few select students ‘sit in’ with the professional trio and see if they can hang with more mature musicians playing at a high level,” says Deacon-Joyner. Invitations to PLU Jazz Day have been extended to Seattle-area high-school jazz band directors and students, PLU music supporters and alumni. Organizers recommend that attendees arrive at Tula’s early to guarantee a seat at the intimate locale. Live In-Studio at KPLUWednesday, April 29The Jazz Sound Trio and students Zach Miller and Brandon

  • Showcase at Tula’s Will Feature the Jazz Sound Trio, the University Jazz Ensemble, Student Combos and Little Big Bands SEATTLE, Wash. (April 23, 2015)—Jazz music is a dish best served live and in person. A fusion of African-American, European-American and international musical traditions, jazz is…

    great Mediterranean and American cuisine. Located at 2214 Second Ave.PLU Jazz StudiesLearn more here.Live In-Studio at KPLUWednesday, April 29 at 2 p.m.The Jazz Sound Trio and students Zach Miller and Brandon Lee Cierley will perform a live studio session on KPLU to showcase PLU jazz and promote PLU Jazz Day at Tula’s. Read Previous Student Organizes April 24 Salary-Negotiation Workshop to Combat Gender Wage Gap Read Next PLU Presents Service Awards to Students, Staff and Community COMMENTS*Note

  • The Lyric Brass Quintet will perform “Luther, Seven Scenes for Brass Quintet” composed by PLU music professor emeritus Jerry Kracht, in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. in Lagerquist Concert Hall. “The piece is highly programmatic—that…

    commissioned for them. In 2012, The Lyric Brass released a CD “American Music for Brass Quintet” which includes works by Gwyneth Walker, Charles Ives, David Snow, and a new work written for the group by Sy Brandon. Read Previous Sacred concerts highlights faith and music Read Next Celebrated composer and PLU alumna Cindy McTee visits campus LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU

  • PLU Chemistry professor Dean Waldow hopes to one day become useless. After all, as an educator, his job is to empower students to work confidently and independently in a field that is constantly innovating. He does this by bringing students into his lab to help…

    climate change, is exciting,” he says. But what is perhaps most fulfilling for Waldow is to see his students grow into the next generation of scientists. “What’s really satisfying is to see students realize that they can do this themselves,” he says. “To see students develop confidence and curiosity and start to ask their own questions, and then apply that level of curiosity and skill to whatever they do next is the most rewarding.” Read Previous Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 Read Next

  • Pacific Lutheran University and President Allan Belton are excited to announce Mike Snyder as the new Director of Athletics and Recreation, following a national search. “I’m thrilled to welcome Mike to the Lute family,” said Belton. “He brings proven experience and an exciting vision for…

    experience on and off the field that we’ve come to expect at PLU.” Snyder’s first day on the job will be June 15. Read Previous Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 Read Next Teaching in the Pandemic: How Three Teachers Made the Best of an Unprecedented Time 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 Creative Community: Autumn Thompson ’24 reimagines PLU spaces—in the

  • As the world was beginning to realize the enormity of COVID-19, two Pacific Lutheran University professors seized the 2020 moment to do significant research into the psychology of the pandemic. PLU Department of Psychology  Chair Jon Grahe and his Statistics 232 students conducted a U.S.…

    critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human context. The Bachelor of Science degree also is an excellent degree option for students with an interest in pre-medicine (including [psychiatry), behavioral health, cognitive neuroscience, or neuropsychology. Read Previous PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” Read Next Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 LATEST POSTS