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“Our place in this world is to be of service to other people,” notes Eric Watness, a descendant of PLU’s founder and first President, Rev. Bjug Harstad. Bjug is also the namesake of Bjug Day , PLU’s day of giving, which started in 2013 and…
in October. This community tradition of supporting students has grown exponentially over the last 11 years, now bringing together over 2k participants and more than $1 million for students each year. INVEST IN STUDENTS: Bjug Day 2024 will be October 15-16. “Philanthropy is not just giving,” Watness says. “It’s mindfully giving to help people who don’t have the same benefits.” Part of the Bjug Day tradition of philanthropy is a scholarship match, where a gift to any area of PLU is matched with a
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PLU students spend 96 hours figuring out halfpipes and VHF signals By Chris Albert Pro snowboarder Shaun White is entering a halfpipe going for maximum vertical air. For hours Dan Case ’11 and his team study the YouTube video of White during a 96 hour…
the signal processing challenge. Case agreed. This was the third year Case has taken a part in the competition. Each year, students are presented with a different problem that they don’t know until the start of the competition. “The process is pretty similar, obviously the problems are different,” he said. “What changes the most is the work dynamics. It’s just as much education as it is community building. It’s really fun.” “I think the experience in itself is helpful in a team setting,” Case said
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Senior Physics capstone presentations will take place Wednesday, May 18th starting at 2pm in Morken 103.
development engine and a graphical processing unit. The goal is to compare it to known solutions of the Navier-Stokes (fluid flow) equations, and gauge its accuracy while running in real-time. 15-minute break 3:45pm Joseph Sweitzer – “Measuring the Bandgap of Intrinsic Silicon” Electrical measurements were performed on an undoped (“intrinsic”) silicon thermistor, a semiconducting device where the carrier concentration and mobility are temperature-dependent. This project determined the bandgap energy of
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Lute athletic facilities: ‘Defining a vision, planning for the future’ What does it take to mount a successful athletic program these days? A few things immediately come to mind: talented and highly motivated student athletes; experienced, dedicated and supportive coaches and staff; and high-quality equipment.…
on Olson. All of the athletic facility enhancements will be funded by donor contributions. “Our priorities are flexible,” Turner said. “We intend to enhance the athletic and recreational experience across all collegiate and recreational programs. “If a donor is ready to step up right now to make a difference for any one of our programs, we have components in the long-range plan that will make that gift work for the donor, for the team and for the overall progress of our athletic facility
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Online learning requires students to become masters of time management. Students complete online lessons and activities independently according to deadlines established by the instructor.
processing and presentations. Online learning videos
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Please join us on May 8th in Xavier 201 for poster presentations of the following projects:
Rhetoric, Presidential Opinion, and Criminal Justice Policy” Chris Park and Mark Valerio“News Media Bias in a War on Terror”May 8, 5:15-6:15 pm - Xavier 201/Second SessionSingle-Authored PapersKylee DickinsonMaya DotsonSammy FullerAlysha MadisonKeith PettitJordan WaitsKylee Dickinson “The Influences of Partisan Affiliation on the First Amendment and the Disinviting of Campus Speakers” Maya Dotson “Processing Sexual Assault” Sammy Fuller “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Jurisprudence Examined Through the
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Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Risk Services provides risk management, insurance and environmental, health and safety services for the university.
Hotline International Student Health InsuranceRisk Management Responsibilities include: Procure and administer the university’s insurance policies and programs to include: property, liability, travel, etc. Support filing and processing of insured claims with insurance carriers and third-party administrators. Perform risk assessments and analysis in cooperation with other departments or programs. Collaborate with university administrators to develop policies and procedures to prevent or minimize losses
Current HoursMonday: 8am - 5pmTuesday: 8am - 5pmWednesday: 8am - 5pmThursday: 8am - 5pmFriday: 8am - 5pmRisk Services253-536-5047Hauge Administration 124 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
Members of the Scandinavian Cultural Center receive personal invitations to members-only events, discounted ticket prices to paid events, a year's subscription to the Scandinavian Scene newsletter
Levels: Students FREE Senior $20 Individual $25 Dual $30 Family $40Become a MemberSecure Online ProcessingTo become a member or make a donation in support of the Scandinavian Cultural Center, use the “Become a Member” button to the left for secure online processing. Or if you prefer, you can print and mail in a membership form. Thank you from all of us, your support is the reason we are here.VolunteerAs a member you will have the opportunity to volunteer in areas of specific interest to you. For
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The Office of Advancement works to raise charitable contributions, which support the mission of Pacific Lutheran University.
. During Bjug Day, your gift to anything you love at PLU can be matched with a gift to scholarships. Make your gift by October 16 to unlock the match! Each year, our community continues to show up for students by giving to what they love including scholarships, the arts, athletics, capital projects, clubs, organizations and academic programs. Get involved starting in October to spread the word and amplify your support. Join Lutes worldwide investing in scholarships and solutions, knowing PLU-educated
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Campaign ends, surpasses goal by $22 million A performance in the Studio Theater in Eastvold Hall, which was recently renamed the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. By Greg Brewis The university’s most recent fundraising campaign was launched amid buoyant economic times, in…
credits Loren Anderson, former university president, for his role in setting campaign priorities and meeting campaign goals. “President Anderson’s vision and leadership quite literally transformed the university,” Tilden said. “The relationships he built with alumni, regents and friends of the university, time after time, resulted in generous support both for the mission of the university and for the campaign. “From major bequests such as the one from Karen Phillips to a new graduate’s first gift to
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