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“A University of the First Rank” https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/08/29/a-university-of-the-first-rank/

August 29, 2012 PLU President Thomas W. Krise welcomes faculty and staff back to campus, highlighting the strengths of PLU and his goals for the future. (Photo by John Froschauer) “A University of the First Rank” By President Thomas W. Krise Good morning and welcome to the 2012 Fall Conference of Pacific Lutheran University. I think it is remarkable that we at PLU manage to get all the staff, faculty, and many of the retirees all together to think and talk about what lies ahead for the new

Adapting to the advancements of modernity https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/10/24/adapting-to-the-advancements-of-modernity/

October 24, 2012 Robert N. Bellah, the Elliott Professor of Sociology Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley, was the lecturer for the annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture, Oct. 24. (Photo by John Struzenberg ’15) Adapting to the advancements of modernity By Katie Scaff ’13 How do we as a species adapt to a rate of change that no biological species before has ever faced? This was the question Robert N. Bellah, one of the foremost sociologists of religion in the world, posed to

The Value of an International Education https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/04/01/the-value-of-an-international-education/

April 1, 2013 The Value of an International Education Professor Matt Monnot took a group of MBA students to Spain in 2012. Both undergraduate and graduate business programs are built on the opportunity to study away By Barbara Clements Denise Petryk ’12 knew that an MBA would help her in the running of her veterinary practice, but she wanted a bit more. She found that in the PLU MBA program, with its strong international flavor in its curriculum. “To travel internationally is always a good

PLU’s Blessing of the Animals Service https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/05/08/plus-blessing-of-the-animals-service/

May 8, 2014 Bless You—and Your Little Dog, Too! People and pets participate in the 2013 Blessing of the Animals service at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) PLU’s Blessing of the Animals Service Welcomes People and Pets By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications Pacific Lutheran University will hold a Blessing of the Animals service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 12, in Lagerquist Concert Hall. “The Blessing of the Animals has become an annual event on the Chapel calendar,” said

In the Business of Making Connections https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/07/24/in-the-business-of-making-connections/

July 24, 2014 In the Business of Making Connections Dan Rosales, left, and Daniel Smith, both ’07, are on the board of PLU’s Business Network Alumni Association. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Marketing graduates’ paths bring them together—again— on the board of PLU’s Business Network Alumni Association By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications It’s not surprising that Dan Rosales ’07 and Daniel Smith ’07 discovered their life paths at Pacific Lutheran University—that’s just what

Unlocking the Magic of Colloidal Nanocrystals https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/08/11/unlocking-nanocrystals-chemistry/

Unlocking the Magic of Colloidal Nanocrystals Associate Professor Andrea Munro and students Aidan Hopson ’24 and Rebecca Smith ’24 spend the summer studying colloidal ZnSe nanocrystals. Posted by: Marcom Web Team / August 11, 2023 Image: Double major in chemistry and environmental studies, Rebecca Smith ’24, chemistry major Aidan Hopson ’24, and associate professor of chemistry Andrea Munro examine how liquids and tiny particles affect nanocrystal growth, mastering the art of precise material

Courses Outside the School of Nursing https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/course-level-grade-issues/courses-outside-the-school-of-nursing/

Any courses taken at PLU outside the School of Nursing are administered by the respective departments with regard to scheduling, evaluation, grading, etc. Grades earned in such courses cannot be disputed through the School of Nursing process outlined here, and must be addressed with the respective academic department as appropriate.

Leaves From the School of Nursing https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/status-and-enrollment/leaves-from-the-school-of-nursing/

All students enrolled in the nursing program are expected to adhere to the curricular sequence as outlined in the university catalog. Moreover, all nursing students are required to sign an individual academic program contract (APC) within the first month of matriculation to the program. The academic program contract outlines the particular program of study leading to the BSN, MSN, or DNP degree; all nursing majors must follow their signed program contracts. Enrolling in courses deviating from

Returning from Withdrawal of the Term https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/status-and-enrollment/returning-from-leave-of-absence/returning-from-withdrawal-of-the-term/

If students are passing all nursing coursework at the time of their withdrawal, they must reapply to the School of Nursing and request permission to re-enroll in the courses they were taking when they withdrew. If readmission is granted, the student will reenter the nursing program on a space-available basis. However, priority placement will be given to students who have been granted a leave of absence. If progression is delayed for more than one (1) semester, the student may be required to

Convocation, Opening of the New Year https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/09/09/convocation-the-opening-of-the-new-year/

Convocation, Opening of the New Year Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 9, 2014 September 9, 2014 PLU marks the opening of our ‘new year’ with Convocation. This ceremony dates back to customs from medieval universities meant to welcome new students and new faculty, and to set intentions for the year ahead — together. This morning, I had the honor of speaking to our Lute community and sharing in the tradition and energy of the day! Creating a culture of sustainable and responsible citizenship