March 2007
Roundabouts turn community around
Professor David Seal of the English department advocates the use of roundabouts.
The News Tribune (Tacoma), March 02, 2007
This is Perspective for Saturday, March 3, 2007
Communication professor Robert Wells and student Shannon Schrencengost recount the experiences of black soldiers in the building of the ALCAN highway.
Macon Telegraph (Georgia), March 05, 2007
Study: Employers value study abroad
A recent study which surveyed PLU as well as other universities, suggests that study abroad experiences benefit job applicants.
The Daily Collegian (Pennsylvania State University), March 08, 2007
Our schools need to cultivate chefs as well as scholars
Associate professor of education Mike Hillis discusses the importance of "curricular alternatives" such as career and technical training in an editorial for The News Tribune.
The News Tribune (Tacoma), March 09, 2007
Good job prospects for grads, but search takes time and effort
Improving job opportunities for recent college grads have resulted in increased career-fair participation at PLU.
The Seattle Times, March 13, 2007
Law helps journalists so they can help public
Student Jennifer Henrichses wrote an editorial for The News Tribune describing why she advocates "reporter shield" legislation.
The News Tribune (Tacoma), March 13, 2007
Jack Metcalf: loss of a true maverick
Alumnus, Jack Metcalf, a prominent Republican Congressman from Whidbey Island, died at age 79.
Herald Net (Snohomish County), March 16, 2007
New Finch Species Found in Idaho
Along with her former graduate advisor, assistant professor of biology Julie Smith has found evidence of coevolution resulting in a distinct type of finch that is found in the mountain ranges of southern Idaho.
CaribJournal (U.S.-based news source for the Carribean) / Science Blogs , March 20, 2007
In Brief: It's science fair time this Saturday at PLU--free, open to public
PLU is host to the annual South Sound Regional Science fair. Pierce and Thurston County students will compete for an expense paid trip to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. A later article profiles the work of five participants.
The News Tribune (Tacoma), March 21, 2007