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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 2, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University is expanding its Continuing Education programming by offering business professionals a non-credit Certificate in Maritime Management starting January 2016. The program is a result of recent growth in shipping and logistics, as well as the maritime industry’s high…

    PLU Introduces New Maritime Management Certificate Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2015 November 3, 2015 TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 2, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University is expanding its Continuing Education programming by offering business professionals a non-credit Certificate in Maritime Management starting January 2016.The program is a result of recent growth in shipping and logistics, as well as the maritime industry’s high demand for trained management professionals and the need for leaders

  • The Archives and Special Collections has launched a new collections management system , providing users with increased access to the library’s rare and unique holdings. The system brings together descriptions of physical records, digitized materials, and born digital content held by the Archives and Special…

    Archives & Special Collections Launches New Collection Management System Posted by: Anna Trammell / July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020 The Archives and Special Collections has launched a new collections management system, providing users with increased access to the library’s rare and unique holdings. The system brings together descriptions of physical records, digitized materials, and born digital content held by the Archives and Special Collections. Previously, this content was only accessible

  • Building a relationship with God based on openness When Mycal Ford discusses his faith, his story is that of a classic Christian conversion. He was an all-star athlete. He was, and remains, handsome and popular. In high school, success came easy. And with it, so…

    June 4, 2009 Building a relationship with God based on openness When Mycal Ford discusses his faith, his story is that of a classic Christian conversion. He was an all-star athlete. He was, and remains, handsome and popular. In high school, success came easy. And with it, so did other things – like alcohol, drugs and women. Of this, he’s not proud. And through it all, he remained unfulfilled. Why does Mycal Ford prefer to be called ‘spiritual’ as opposed to ‘religious’? One Sunday, he was

  • Starbucks expertly employs market research to craft marketing messages and stay informed about consumer sentiment. Businesses in the coffee industry are susceptible to many external risks, most of which they are not able to control or even influence. The list of external threats is long,…

    many different forms and can also be conducted on the major channels. For their market research on dairy substitutes in coffee beverages, Starbucks employed at least these three market research approaches: Cultural trends (the dairy “problem,” health conscious consumers, nut allergies) Environmental factors in supply chain management (the almond crop “problem”) Social media monitoring (word-of-mouth, brand ambassadors) Customer preferences tracking (website customer comments) In-store product

  • Staying connected with the university you graduated from isn’t exactly new. But for Zac Thorpe ‘01, that alum connection has blossomed into a working partnership with PLU — and it’s been a labor of love. Today, Thorpe is a Vice President and Senior Sales Executive…

    a Vice President and Senior Sales Executive for SuperGraphics, an innovative Seattle-based company that specializes in retail and environmental print solutions with a diverse client base that ranges from small local businesses to Boeing and the Seattle Seahawks. Thanks to Thorpe, that client list also includes PLU. “It’s extremely rewarding to know that I can help out my alma mater,” he said. “It’s been a great partnership and relationship. The reason I loved PLU in the first place is that PLU

  • Who doesn’t love penguins? Professor to write about relationship between bird and humans. By Barbara Clements It’s hard to get Chuck Bergman to stop talking about penguins. And really who can blame him? They’re cute. They mate for life, and seem to care for their…

    January 12, 2011 Who doesn’t love penguins? Professor to write about relationship between bird and humans. By Barbara Clements It’s hard to get Chuck Bergman to stop talking about penguins. And really who can blame him? They’re cute. They mate for life, and seem to care for their mates and offspring. They do amazing things to care for the next generation – be it brave the brutal weather in Antarctica or hopping up – and down- sheer cliff faces to make their nests. This Gentoo Penguin is one of

  • In Kwangali and Oshindonga, widely spoken languages in Namibia, “Uukumwe” means “togetherness.” For six teachers in Washington and seven teachers from Namibia, the word personifies the relationship-building that lies at the heart of education. “It was a vision that was bubbling in my mind because…

    ” means “togetherness.” For six teachers in Washington and seven teachers from Namibia, the word personifies the relationship-building that lies at the heart of education.“It was a vision that was bubbling in my mind because of the dreams of teachers, both here and in Namibia,” said Jan Weiss, associate professor of education. This year, Pacific Lutheran University launched the Uukumwe Project, a teacher exchange program with teachers who graduated from PLU and teachers from three schools in the

  •   Pacific Lutheran University is fortunate to have diverse and exceptional alumni all over the world. One such alumni has recently returned to our own backyard. Liudmyla Ostafiichuk graduated from the MSMA program before its renaming and has moved back to Seattle to continue her…

    work look like? After graduation, I worked as a Consumer Insights Manager at T-Mobile’s Brand, Consumer, and Market Insights department where I led early tenure Customer Health and Experience program. I conducted research and analysis to answer questions such as What brings customers to T-Mobile? What are their needs? What are the drivers of customer satisfaction and loyalty? After a couple of years at T-Mobile, I transitioned to Facebook in Menlo Park, California to join the Consumer Insights team

  • Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. More than 125 PLU alumni work for the global commerce and technology leader. For this “Lute Powered” feature, we met with three of…

    Lute Powered: Amazon PLU alumni Regan Zeebuyth ’01, Jon Grande ’92 and April Rose Nguyen ’19, ’21 excel at the tech and commerce leader Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. More than 125 PLU alumni work for the global commerce and technology leader. For this “Lute Powered” feature, we met with three of them to

  • Are you looking to apply and grow the skills you are learning in school in a professional environment while serving your community with clean, reliable water? If you answered “yes,” be sure to apply to Tacoma Water’s electrical engineering internship opportunity! Tacoma Water has an internship…

    work on projects related to electrical and control systems, asset management, and cathodic protection. Duties may include project management, collecting and analyzing large quantities of data, performing engineering calculations, reviewing plans, drafting technical memos, and participating in team meetings. The Electrical Engineering Intern will also be able to collaborate with a team, network with other professionals, and learn about various projects across our water system. Engineering