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Policies and Procedures for the Distribution of Literature, the Sponsorship of Visiting Speakers and https://www.plu.edu/student-club-organization-handbook/sponsoring-events/policies-and-procedures-for-the-distribution-of-literature-the-sponsorship-of-visiting-speakers-and-public-performances-and-the-screening-of-films/

As an institution founded on the tenets of Lutheran Higher Education, the University encourages its student organizations to contribute to the role of the University as a forum for intellectual discussion, diversity of thought, debate, investigation, and/or artistic expression. The University has final discretion in decisions regarding the distribution of literature, the sponsorship of visiting speakers and public performances, and the screening of films that utilize University facilities or

Faculty members approach difficult budget cuts in a ‘very PLU way,’ with care and inquiry https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/09/11/fjc-process/

will come out of this process stronger and more sustainable. “People have been having thoughtful conversations across departments. The creativity and entrepreneurship has been inspiring.” Chung-Shing Lee, dean of the School of Business, said PLU has a chance to embrace innovation. He was “surprised and disappointed” with the recommendation to reduce faculty positions by five, including the elimination of two graduate programs: the Master of Science in Finance and the Master of Science in Marketing

Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/mathematics-major-lindsey-clark-24-noyce-scholar-teacher/

university, and that’s been really valuable.” Clark’s taken English and political science classes, and those have given her new perspectives. “The GSRS major really gets you in everywhere and gets you to do everything.” Clark is also Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship recipient. Known as the Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Teaching Program at PLU, the scholarship is awarded to students of different backgrounds in their senior and graduate years who want to teach STEM subjects. “There are six of us

FAQ https://www.plu.edu/jazz/faq/

separate audition for each instrument (or voice). Special Note For Jazz Guitarists, Pianists, Bassists, and Drum Set Players: For you audition medium, you can specify “Jazz Rhythm,” an instrumental category that we use for electric guitar, electric bass, jazz piano, and drum set. Your audition will be evaluated on the basis of your talent and usefulness in the jazz area. For details on what to prepare for this type of scholarship audition, see “How should I prepare a jazz piece for a scholarship

Learning Outcomes https://www.plu.edu/political-science/home/learning-outcomes/

Political Science Learning ObjectivesRevised 12/18/18 Learning Objectives100 Level200 Level300 Level400 Level Substantive knowledge in the Discipline.Define and describe the basic political processes and institutions of government including definitions of politics.Apply the central concepts to the role of various actors including citizens, interest groups, political parties, and politicians within political systems.Apply the central theories and concepts in independent research.Convey

Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/information-technology-and-leadership-an-interview-with-port-of-tacomas-mark-miller-88/

information and technology has spanned three decades and included chapters at consultancies, a start-up, and large corporations like Microsoft and Weyerhaeuser. He is now the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma.Miller is also a Lute through and through. His father was a PLU economics professor and his mother ran the student health center. Miller double majored in computer science and economics while playing on the basketball and football teams (including PLU’s 1987 national champion

Capstones 2020 https://www.plu.edu/earth-science/capstones/capstones-2020/

Earth Science Capstones 2020 Exploring the topography of Mount Rainier and its impact on the transport of debris to the supraglacial system Logan Black In this study I will be looking at the effects of topography within a glacier’s rock-shed on the transport of debris from surrounding glacial features to the glacier surface. The glaciers targeted for this research were Emmons, Frying Pan, Nisqually, and South Tahoma Glaciers. Debris that gets transported to the glacier surface has the ability

Former PLU Student and Instructor Andrew Milton Explores School Success in New Book https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/11/26/former-plu-student-and-instructor-andrew-milton-explores-school-success-in-new-book/

. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science at UC-Davis; received a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Oregon; and got his teaching certification at PLU, through the Alternative Route to Certification program (ARC). After receiving his certification, Milton went on to teach at many different levels. He is currently an eighth-grade English teacher in DuPont, Wash., and an Adjunct Professor of International Relations at Troy University. Milton’s teaching career took a

Program Requirements https://www.plu.edu/earth-science/program-requirements/

Degrees in Earth ScienceThe Bachelor of Arts degree is the minimum preparation appropriate for the field and is best combined with other degree programs, such as a second major or a minor. The minor in Earth Science is ideal for those who do not have the time or space to complete a major in the field. Students must take ESCI 201 which is offered both fall and spring. Completion of this course with a grade of C+ or higher is a prerequisite for enrolling in the upper division courses in the

Learning Outcomes https://www.plu.edu/computer-science/home/learning-outcomes/

Computer Science Learning OutcomesEffective January 2019Learning OutcomesOur learning outcomes are statements that describe skills that we expect to enable our student to attain by the time of graduation. An ability to apply mathematics to solving computing problems. An ability to critically analyze a problem and to design, implement, and evaluate a computing solution that meets requirements. An ability to work effectively in small groups on medium scale computing projects. An ability to