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May 18, 2012 PLU recognized as Green College in Princeton Review PLU has been recognized as one of 322 green college leaders in the 2012 edition of The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges. The guide, which highlights campuses that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, commended PLU for a variety of efforts, including goals for waste diversion, the reduction of water and electricity consumption, LEED certified buildings, and carbon neutrality (by 2020). To read the full

September 4, 2014 Ringing in PLU’s 125th year Watch live coverage of PLU’s 2014 Convocation, the official kickoff to the university’s 125th academic year. We are excited for the start of PLU’s 125th academic year! President Thomas W. Krise invites new and continuing students, as well as family members, faculty and staff to join the entire university community at Convocation. This annual tradition opens the academic year by welcoming our new students and faculty. Please note that during

PLU community members help welcome Hōkūle‘a to Tacoma Posted by: Zach Powers / August 31, 2023 Image: PLU students, staff and alumni at Foss Waterway Seaport to welcome the Hōkūle‘a to Tacoma. (Photos by PLU/Emma Stafki ’24) August 31, 2023 A group of PLU students, staff and alumni joined the Puyallup Tribe, members of the South Sound's Hawaiian/Polynesian community, and other locals at a gathering welcoming the Hōkūle‘a to Tacoma yesterday.A 62-foot-long traditional voyaging canoe operated by

Nebraska Summer Research Program Posted by: nicolacs / December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023 We are currently accepting applications for the Nebraska Summer Research Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Our 10-week intensive undergraduate Summer Research Program provides a unique chance for students to delve into cutting-edge research within our state-of-the-art facilities while gaining a valuable preview of graduate school life at a Big Ten institution. The majority of our Research

. Outstanding accomplishments from the Class of 2015 A few of the outstanding accomplishments of this year’s graduates: The PLU School of Nursing was ranked among the best 100 graduate schools in the nation, and since its inception in 1991, nearly every graduate of the MSN program has passed his or her certification exam on the first try. The Women’s Center turned 25 years old this year.  Since its founding, PLU’s Women’s Center has empowered women and men to become advocates for gender equity and social

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Virtual Career Connections Event Posted by: nicolacs / February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023 Ignite your career at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Attend this four-day virtual event and speak with staff and recruiters about career opportunities available across the lab. Career Connections is free and open to all potential applicants, regardless of career level, grade level, or academic program. Sessions run daily from 1–4 PM PST (4–7 PM EST

can be arduous. It can take years from start to finish, requiring the applicant to pass various civics and English tests. Yet while others smiled and waved their U.S. commemorative flags in celebration of their long-awaited citizenship, Huang was uncertain.Chemistry at PLULearn more about the major, minor and courses in the Department of Chemistry“I don’t know if I want to do this,” she recalled thinking at the time. “I sprinted across the stage, grabbed my certificate, quickly shook the lady’s

the Great Plains.Peace Corps PrepPeace Corps Prep (PC Prep) is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students prepare for service in the Peace Corps, a US-government organization that sends US citizens abroad to volunteer for two-years in over 60 countries. The PC Prep Program is also an exciting chance to help you develop a global perspective and connect with like-minded students.“I was always interested in rural health and indigenous health, but I didn’t really have any experiences to

Melanie Helle ’97 applies lessons learned at PLU to her work at Chief Leschi Schools Posted by: Zach Powers / March 13, 2023 Image: “We genuinely care about every single kid,”says Melanie Helle ’97, director of special services at Chief Leschi Schools. “All students are embraced.” (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) March 13, 2023 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterMelanie Helle ’97 walked into a new job in 2020, during the first year of the Covid pandemic. “That was my first year

Dayton Campbell-Harris ’16: Fighting for voters’ rights Posted by: Zach Powers / September 8, 2023 Image: Dayton Campbell-Harris ’16 majored in history and global studies at PLU. He is now a staff attorney at the ACLU’s New York headquarters. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 8, 2023 By Lora ShinnResoLute Guest WriterOriginally, Dayton Campbell-Harris ’16 planned for a career as a high school history teacher and high school football coach — he played football for PLU when Scott Westering was an