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Part V. – FAMILY/MEDICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iv-personnel-policies-and-employment-benefits/part-v-family-medical-leaves-of-absence/

For the most current version of the policy, which was approved by the Faculty Assembly and the President’s Council in May 1999, go to https://www.plu.edu/personnel-manual/ and scroll down to Benefits>Leaves>Family and Medical Leaves of Absence: Faculty.

Synthesis of Faculty Statements on General Education https://www.plu.edu/general-education/documents/synthesis-of-faculty-statements-on-general-education/

Principles of General Education (pdf) view download

Understand the levels of review before applying https://www.plu.edu/hprb/students/step-4/levels-of-review/

Back to Step 4 Back to Step 6Exempt ReviewThe review time is typically shorter than other categories of review (~6-8 days).Learn more about exempt researchOnly certain categories of research qualify as exempt, based on federal regulations. You must still submit to the HPRB and document how participants’ identity and privacy will be protected. If the HPRB reviews your project and determines that it is “exempt,” no further oversight or review by the HPRB is necessary, unless there are changes to

Certificates of Coverage and Summary Plan Description https://www.plu.edu/human-resources/benefits-plan-document-and-summary-plan-description/

Summary Plan Description Medical - Active Employees Access PPO Medical Booklet Access PPO Certificate of Coverage Virtual Plus Medical Booklet Virtual Plus Certificate of Coverage HSA Family Medical Booklet HSA Family Certificate of Coverage HSA Individual Medical Booklet HSA Individual Certificate of Coverage Medical - Retiree Access PPO Retiree Medical Booklet Access PPO Retiree Certificate of Coverage Virtual Plus Retiree Medical Booklet Virtual Plus Retiree Certificate of Coverage HSA

2018 – Alphabetical List of UG Declared Majors https://www.plu.edu/institutional-research/documents/2018-alphabetical-list-of-ug-declared-majors/

Retention of First-Year Cohorts - 2018 (pdf) view download

American Mathematical Society List of Summer REUS https://www.plu.edu/math/news/american-mathematical-society-list-of-summer-reus/

American Mathematical Society List of Summer REUS Posted by: nicolacs / January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023 The Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) programs support active research participation by undergraduate students. REU projects involve students in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. Applicants should note that most application deadlines fall in February – March. An REU Site consists of a group of 10 or so undergraduates who

Culinary Week features talents of master chef https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/03/27/culinary-week-features-talents-of-master-chef/

March 27, 2008 Culinary Week features talents of master chef Italian flavors reigned supreme at PLU’s first-ever Culinary Week that featured certified master chef Ken Arnone. Hosted by Dining and Culinary Services, the week included interactive cooking sessions taught by Arnone, PLU staff and local experts, as well as a free lunch featuring authentic Italian cuisine. “We have this new facility and many new staff members, all who bring to the table different culinary talents,” said Erin McGinnis

Student, professor investigate untold story of WWII https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/07/07/student-professor-investigate-untold-story-of-wwii/

July 7, 2008 Student, professor investigate untold story of WWII In the spring of 1942, 10,000 soldiers were sent to the Yukon. Their task: construct the 1,500-mile military road, the Alaska-Canada Highway, to be used to repel a possible invasion by the Japanese during World War II. Sitting in a lecture at the Yukon Archives, as part of a Canadian fellowship program two years ago, Assistant Professor of Communication Robert Wells had never heard such a road even existed. When the archive

Listening for the song of the crossbill https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2011/06/29/listening-for-the-song-of-the-crossbill/

June 29, 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0eHyaJ26Ks Patience and a good ear essential in studying elusive crossbills, which live, breed and sing in the canopy By Barbara Clements Having a conversation with Julie Smith is a stop and go affair. In mid-conversation, she’ll stop, and listen. And then pick up the thread without missing a beat. Smith, an assistant professor of biology, and biology major Aaron Grossberg ’12, are picking their way on a muddy trail to a beach near La Push, Wash

A blast of reality from the desert https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2011/09/15/a-blast-of-reality-from-the-desert/

September 15, 2011 A blast of reality from the desert By Chris Albert As the rear doors of the airplane dropped, the white light of Iraq’s desert sun blinded Ed Hrivnak ’96. The wave of heat over took his senses and focusing took a minute. Ed Hrivnak ’96 was a panelist for a discussion on nursing for the School of Nursing’s 60th Anniversary during Homecoming this October. When the fog cleared, he saw it. A line of vehicles carrying injured United States military personnel. It was April 2003