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majors. OR Enrolled in a graduate degree program. See list of preferred majors. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Demonstrated analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A strong desire to learn, add value and make an impact in your community. A bias to action Preferred Experience Experience working and/or partnering with diverse communities Multicultural background experience 1st Generation College Students are encouraged to apply About the department you

of preferred majors. OR Enrolled in a graduate degree program. See list of preferred majors. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Demonstrated analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A strong desire to learn, add value and make an impact in your community. A bias to action Preferred Experience Experience working and/or partnering with diverse communities Multicultural background experience 1st Generation College Students are encouraged to apply About the

April 1, 2013 Have you ever read a romance novel? Professor of Sociology Joanna Gregson reads a novel by Nora Roberts, one of the highest-selling romance authors of all time. Gregson interviewed Roberts as part of her research on the writers of romance novels. By Steve Hansen It all started when a box of pink and lavender romance novels arrived at Professor of Sociology Joanna Gregson’s office. The box came from a friend and fellow sociology professor with whom Gregson had attended graduate

policy for its prospective students based on a report by the university’s Admission and Retention of Students (ARTS) Committee that demonstrated that standardized tests aren’t always the best way to measure student potential and capacity, and can reinforce inequities in access to higher education. The sticking point, in Belton’s view, was an emphasis placed on the traditional model of awarding financial aid and scholarships.  “It was all about the discount rate. ‘What is the discount rate?’ That’s

Service (PBS) affiliates OPB and KCTS 9 (Seattle-Tacoma) will broadcast the concert during primetime hours on Christmas Eve. Both stations will also re-air the broadcast three additional times, including at least once on Christmas Day (full schedule below). The sold-out gala concert was headlined by New York-based Metropolitan Opera soprano and PLU alumna Angela Meade ’01, winner of the 2012 Beverly Sills Artist Award from the Metropolitan Opera and the 2011 Richard Tucker Award. PLU’s 2015 Christmas

PLU myself, I know the value of a PLU education and where it can take you professionally. I couldn’t be more proud of my alma mater for investing in these future leaders!” With this new agreement, PLU will provide accepted students a dollar-for-dollar match of scholarships awarded by Palmer Scholars. These students will be guaranteed a $3,000 Palmer Scholars Scholarship and a $3,000 PLU Scholarship on top of any merit or need-based scholarships they qualify for.  “We are pleased and honored to

name, see their picture, and view their degree information. All content from the ceremony will be available for viewing after the event as well. PLU is working in partnership with the Washington D.C.–based company Full Measure Education in producing the virtual commencement ceremonies. Full Measure Education will help ensure that the registration and attendance process for students, families, and friends is seamless, and will work with PLU’s Commencement Planning Team to ensure the events are well

share stories that both inspire and invigorate. Noltner’s work will be on display in the lobby of Pacific Lutheran University’s Olson Auditorium and the upper floors of Mortvedt Library until March 16. Read Previous PLU student-media members to present at College Media Association’s national conference in New York Read Next PLU Psychology’s Artime awarded research contract COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are

work interested me. I also wanted to study the Bible more, so I chose a second major in religion. My junior year, I went on the PLU exchange program to Chengdu and loved my time there, but really missed piano. When I came back to PLU, I still wasn’t able to play piano much because I was too busy with other classes. It was also at this time when … I decided to switch my religion major to a music major—it seemed like the perfect excuse to practice piano more! How do you hope to use both majors in

submitted speaks to the dedication of their instructors, who have encouraged and guided their students to make compelling works of art.” The winning works were selected on the following criteria: a compelling narrative and vision, strength of concept and creativity, how the work engages the viewer, demonstration of technical skills and craftsmanship and overall presentation. “One must commit to a journey where you continue to learn, to build your skills and to refine your craft,” Chan said encouraging