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or co-learner. Professor of Psychology Wendy Shore received the Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring. PLU sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service. Their peers have nominated and selected the recipients, signifying their high regard among those who know them well.Shore exemplifies her mentoring philosophy by forming profound connections with her students. As a

their time and energy – all in that great Lutheran tradition of service. “We’ve noticed over the years that the outdoor rec trips and the service trips are always the first ones to fill up,” said Melanie Deane ’12, ASPLU programs coordinator and student organizer of On the Road. “So this year, we wanted to make sure there were more opportunities for students.” One of those trips was to Tenino, Wash., where about a dozen students rolled up their sleeves and got muddy at Left Foot Organics, a non

Earlier This Month: Norwegian Christmas Service Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7pm An annual event on the PLU campus since 1975, this service is a blend of spiritual songs and scripture readings that tell the story of Jesus. The candlelight service has become a family tradition for many in the Tacoma-Seattle area. The event is conducted by students and faculty from the Norwegian Program. KPLU Christmas Jam Dec. 11 at 12 p.m. at Lagerquist Concert Hall The 18th

Placement Evaluation, as these are majors that also have a foreign language requirement. Just like the Math Placement Evaluation (hopefully you’ve already done that required step!), the Language Placement Evaluation can be accessed from your Banner Self Service student account: Go to https://banweb.plu.edu Select “Banner Self Service” Sign in using your PLU ePass information On the ‘Student Services’ tab, select ‘Student Records’ from the menu Select ‘Language Placement’ Set aside about an hour to

Placement Evaluation, as these are majors that also have a foreign language requirement. Just like the Math Placement Evaluation (hopefully you’ve already done that required step!), the Language Placement Evaluation can be accessed from your Banner Self Service student account: Go to https://banweb.plu.edu Select “Banner Self Service” Sign in using your PLU ePass information On the ‘Student Services’ tab, select ‘Student Records’ from the menu Select ‘Language Placement’ Set aside about an hour to

. “Those things are important, because you should be in that conversation, but they should not be the only conversations you have.” Young describes part of the problem lies in the tenure and promotion system at most universities, but PLU is an exception to the rule. PLU’s focus on service encourages faculty to engage in the public sphere as experts in their field. “What they’re trying to do is…elevate service as a legitimate third pillar of tenure and promotion,” Young says. “So that teaching is

April 20, 2014 Pacific Lutheran University Introduces New Director of Military Outreach PLU Marketing & Communications Pacific Lutheran University welcomes its first-ever Director of Military Outreach, Army veteran and Tacoma resident Michael Farnum. PLU has a long history of collaboration with and service to the local and regional military community, and Farnum, 46, brings his own vast experience—with the military community and with PLU—to his new position in the Office of Admission. Farnum

rankings, according to Carey’s article, are based on what the institutions did for their country, not for themselves. The information aggregated by the Washington Monthly focuses on three broad categories: Social mobility: recruiting and graduating low-income students; Research: producing cutting-edge scholarship and Ph.D.s; and Service: encouraging students to give something back to their country. The report released Monday ranked PLU, among other master’s universities, fifth for number of alumni who

administration, finance, and marketing analytics. “Dr. Mulder is a dynamic, forward-thinking and thoughtful leader who is dedicated to the success of PLU business students,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “As a distinguished scholar who is highly involved in our local business community, Dr. Mulder exemplifies PLU’s commitment to inquiry, service, leadership and care.” Mulder, who has taught at PLU for eight years, is a graduate of the undergraduate business and MBA programs at PLU. He says he’ll bring his

service to the broader community. Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, Washington and educates students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care for other people, for their communities, and for the earth. Watch the promotional video produced by Lilla Seitz and COMA 361, Spring 2024 Read Previous PLU Faculty Directs Local Documentary LATEST POSTS PLU Faculty Directs Local Documentary November 8, 2022 Scholarship Application Tips October 17, 2022 PLU’s Student-Radio