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  • What is a PLU Confidential Advocate? The PLU Confidential Advocate is a trained individual who is confidential when it comes to incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner

    is a clear, imminent risk of serious physical injury or death for you or others, or if there is an allegation that a child has been abused or neglected. If this is necessary, I will do my best to do so in consideration of and collaboration with you. Note: As an institution of higher education, we are required by federal law to report data on crimes at PLU under the Clery Act, including sexual misconduct. Information you choose to share with the Confidential Advocate for data reporting will be non

  • The Computer Science Department senior capstone presentations will take place Saturday, May 6th.  If you’d like to join the capstone Zoom session, please email Assistant Professor Jeff Caley at

    crime data. The platform presents a user-friendly interface that allows users to view a range of interactive maps, displaying the latest 2020 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) hate crime information, alongside state agency data. In response to the alarming discrepancy between reported hate crime data and actual hate crime incidents, Hate Crime Mapping enables users to submit unofficial hate crime reports. These reports are then integrated into our dataset and maps, to improve the accuracy and

  • Sprintax is used by over 100,000 international students and scholars each year for federal and state tax preparation.

    receive one or more of the following documents: Form W-2: Wage and Tax Statement from PLU’s Payroll Office and/or your CPT/OPT employer if you received compensation for your work. Form 1042-S: Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding from PLU’s Business Office if you have received scholarships in excess of tuition and mandatory fees charged to your student account. Form 1099 series reporting various types of your income other than wages, salaries, and tips- a common case is your

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 30, 2016)- One frame. That’s all it took for Kevin Ebi ’95 to get his work on a postage stamp – sort of. Ebi, a self-taught nature photographer who has made a living traveling around the world and documenting its beauty, weathered…

    courtesy of Kevin Ebi, LivingWilderness.com) Ebi’s job is to capture nature and build a catalog of his adventures. His photographs have been published in magazines, travel guides and lots of textbooks. He’s even been featured in books published by National Geographic. The former radio anchor studied journalism and economics at PLU. He spent time working in newspapers and financial reporting, and had a schedule that was conducive for outdoor play. “You worked when the markets were open,” Ebi said. “Here

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 25, 2018)— As a resident assistant in Harstad Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Tegan Mitchell ’18 hosts events, conducts regular check-ins and is a general resource for the residents who live in her wing. “But on a daily basis I really only…

    reporters were faculty, reporting mostly on first-year and senior students. The cases were split roughly down the middle between academic and psychosocial concerns. Prior to SCN, the university used a system called Student Alert, which primarily focused on students’ academic issues. This narrow scope kept the numbers low, Frey said, so administrators were unsure how effective SCN would be. “At the start of the year we thought we would get maybe 200 reports,” she said. “But on a regular basis I am

  • On a chilly February morning, cars packed the parking lot of the Pacific Lutheran University Olson Fieldhouse. There was no basketball game or volleyball match enticing the visitors, but rather a historic event that brought visitors in that day. It was the first of many…

    three times this spring, with at least one more event to come. “When we think about service and care, this event fits really closely with the mission of not only PLU but also the school of nursing,” said Dana Zaichkin, a nursing professor who also volunteered for the event.  “I really enjoyed being a part of this.” Currently on sabbatical from PLU, Zaichkin is working with colleagues at the University of Washington to create a uniform means of tracking, reporting, and benchmarking data for local and

  • Awardees are nominated for their exceptional contributions, accomplishments, leadership and service to the university and its community members. Each December, during the university’s annual Christmas celebration, the President’s Council recognizes up to five employees for their outstanding contributions. Employees are nominated to the President’s Council…

    needed, learned new skills and helped teammates find solutions to complex challenges. Keleigh is a natural collaborator and has created new systems for email building, fundraising reporting and constituent engagement. Keleigh’s work and spirit allow us to communicate effectively with tens of thousands of alumni, families, and friends of the university. One of Keleigh’s teammates told us that Keleigh is “an outstanding thought partner and talking through challenges with Keleigh makes our team feel

  • As a member of the University Student Media, our primary responsibility is to serve the PLU community.

    and May 2020. Maintain an ethical and professional media newsroom or outlet. Administer all aspects of the media, including reporting, writing, layout design printing, advertising, photography, editorial decisions, circulation, production, videotaping, recording and editing. Assume full responsibility for any material published or aired, and address any complaints filed against the media outlet. In conjunction with the adviser and University appropriate officials, prepare and issue requests for

  • Opening both a checking account and a savings account is an important first step in taking charge of your money.

    hooked on the minimum payment. • Pay off the balance each month. • Leave your credit cards at home to avoid “impulse purchases”. Credit ScoreCredit scoring is a system that creditors use to help determine whether to give you credit. The purpose of the score is to help lenders evaluate whether the consumer is a risky borrower. Your credit score is used to help decide the terms you are offered or the interest rate you will pay for the loan or credit card. Each credit reporting agency and credit scoring

  • Opening both a checking account and a savings account is an important first step in taking charge of your money.

    hooked on the minimum payment. • Pay off the balance each month. • Leave your credit cards at home to avoid “impulse purchases”. Credit ScoreCredit scoring is a system that creditors use to help determine whether to give you credit. The purpose of the score is to help lenders evaluate whether the consumer is a risky borrower. Your credit score is used to help decide the terms you are offered or the interest rate you will pay for the loan or credit card. Each credit reporting agency and credit scoring